Printronix P8210, P8220, P8205, P8215, P8015 User Manual

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P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer User’s Manual

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User’s Manual

P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printers

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

Artifex, the Artifex logo , Ghostscript, and the Ghostscript logo are registered trademarks of Artifex Software, Inc.

PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. 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. ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the United States Environmental

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Table of Contents

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

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

Printronix P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printers (CRP) ...............11

Consumable Monitoring with PrintNet Enterprise ...................................14

Protocols and Emulations.......................................................................15

Graphics Enhancements ........................................................................15

Taking Care of Your Printer....................................................................15

Conventions in this Manual.....................................................................15

Warnings and Special Information..........................................................16

Related Documents ................................................................................16

Contact Information ................................................................................17

Printronix Customer Support Center ................................................ 17

Printronix Supplies Department........................................................ 17

Corporate Offices .............................................................................18

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

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

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

Select a Site............................................................................................19

Printer Dimensions .................................................................................21

Printer Component Locations .................................................................26

3 Operating The Printer ........................................... 27

Powering on the Printer ..........................................................................27

Operating Modes ....................................................................................27

The Control Panel...................................................................................28

Control Panel Keys ..........................................................................29

Cancel a Print Job ............................................................................33

Operational Procedures..........................................................................34

Reload Paper ................................................................................... 34

Unload Paper ................................................................................... 45

Integrated Print Management System ....................................................48

Output Darkness ..............................................................................48

Loading a Used Ribbon Cartridge.................................................... 49

Lighter or Darker Print ...................................................................... 49

Changing Ribbon Cartridge..............................................................50

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4 The Configuration Menus .....................................53

Configuration Overview ..........................................................................53

Main Menu .......................................................................................53

Changing Parameter Settings ..........................................................54

Saving Parameter Settings ..............................................................54

Default and Custom Configurations ................................................. 54

Navigating the Menus ......................................................................55

Top Level Menu Overview ...................................................................... 56

Changing Parameters Example ....................................................... 58

Auto Save Configuration .................................................................. 62

Saving Your New Configuration ....................................................... 63

Optimizing Print Quality....................................................................68

Optimizing Print Speed ....................................................................69

Dynamic Menu Options ..........................................................................70

Active Emulations ................................................................................... 71

P8000 Standard Firmware ...............................................................73

P8000 TN Firmware .........................................................................74

P8000 PCL-II Firmware....................................................................75

P8000 LG Firmware .........................................................................76

P8000 ANSI Firmware .....................................................................77

OpenPrint P8000 Standard Postscript/PDF Firmware ..................... 78

OpenPrint P8000 HD Postscript/PDF Firmware ..............................79

H-Series Firmware.................................................................................. 80

P8000 Indian Language Firmware.......................................................... 81

QUICK SETUP Menu ............................................................................. 82

CONFIG. CONTROL Menu ....................................................................91

HOST INTERFACE Menu ...................................................................... 93

Auto Switching Submenu ................................................................. 94

IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu....................................96

Centronics (Parallel) Submenu ........................................................ 98

Serial Submenu..............................................................................100

NETWORK SETUP Menu .................................................................... 105

Ethernet Address ........................................................................... 105

Ethernet Params ............................................................................ 107

ACTIVE IGP EMUL and ACTIVE EMULATIONS .................................109

EMULATION Menu...............................................................................111

3270 Params.................................................................................. 112

5250 Params.................................................................................. 119

LinePrinter Plus Emulation (ASCII, Indian Language) ...................124

LinePrinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hanzi GB) ........................... 126

LinePrinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Kanji) .................................. 128

LinePrinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hangul) ...............................132

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P-Series Emulation ........................................................................147

P-Series XQ Emulation .................................................................. 153

Serial Matrix Emulation ..................................................................155

Proprinter XL Emulation ................................................................. 160

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

ANSI Emulation .............................................................................. 166

IGP/PGL Emulation ........................................................................ 173

IGP/PGL Submenu ........................................................................175

IGP/VGL Emulation ........................................................................ 185

IGP/VGL Submenu ........................................................................186

IPDS Emulation .............................................................................. 197

PCL - II Emulation ..........................................................................202

LG Emulation .................................................................................206

OpenPrint POSTSCRIPT/PDF Emulation...................................... 211

Postscript/PDF Interpreter..............................................................211

PRINTER CONTROL Menu .................................................................216

ADVANCED USER Menu..................................................................... 220

SURE SCAN Submenu .................................................................. 222

DIAGNOSTICS Menu ...........................................................................238

Printer Mgmt Menu ...............................................................................242

5 Interfaces............................................................ 243

Overview...............................................................................................243

RS-232 Serial Interface ........................................................................245

USB ......................................................................................................246

Centronics Parallel Interface.................................................................247

Centronics Parallel Interface Signals ............................................. 248

IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface.................................................................249

Compatibility Mode.........................................................................249

Nibble Mode ...................................................................................249

Byte Mode ......................................................................................249

Signals ........................................................................................... 250

Ethernet ................................................................................................252

6 Reprogramming the Security Key....................... 253

Reprogramming the Security Key......................................................... 253

How to Program the Security Key .................................................. 253

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7 Downloading Firmware ....................................... 255

Firmware File Types (.prg) and (.exe) .................................................. 256

Web Page Download ............................................................................257

Windows Driver Download.................................................................... 259

Automatic Download (.exe)...................................................................260

Manual Two-Key Download Sequence................................................. 262

Manual Three-Key Download Sequence ..............................................263

Sending Firmware in Download Mode.................................................. 264

Sending Firmware via Ethernet (LPR) ...........................................264

Sending Firmware via USB ............................................................ 264

Installing a Microsoft Loopback Adapter ........................................ 265

Sending Firmware via Parallel .......................................................270

Sending Firmware via Serial ..........................................................271

Downloading Files to the Main File System.......................................... 272

Filename Extensions Not Shown in Menus ..........................................272

File Properties Not Shown in Menus ....................................................273

Web Page Download ............................................................................273

PTX_SETUP Download........................................................................275

Manual Two-Key Download..................................................................275

Downloading Files to the SD Card........................................................ 276

Using TrueType Fonts ..........................................................................277

Downloading TrueType Fonts ........................................................ 277

Select and Print Downloaded TrueType Fonts .............................. 279

Demo Facility ........................................................................................280

8 Troubleshooting ..................................................283

Cleaning Requirements ........................................................................283

Exterior Cleaning............................................................................283

Interior Cleaning ............................................................................. 284

Diagnosing Problems............................................................................ 286

Bar Code Verification .....................................................................286

Printing a Hex Dump ......................................................................287

Most Frequent Problems and Solutions................................................289

Diagnostics for EXX, BAD NVM, or ILL NVM Errors ............................290

Fault Messages (ASCII in Alphabetical Order) ..................................... 290

Fault Messages (H-Series with Numerical Prefix) ................................310

Table of Contents

A Printer Specifications ......................................... 327

Ribbon Cartridge Specifications ...........................................................327

ASCII..............................................................................................327

HD and H-Series ............................................................................327

Paper Specifications .............................................................................328

Labels ...................................................................................................328

Printer Weight and Dimensions ............................................................329

Environmental Characteristics..............................................................329

Acoustic Noise Level ............................................................................330

Energy Star........................................................................................... 330

Electrical Characteristics ......................................................................331

Input Voltage (ASCII Models).........................................................331

Input Voltage (H-Series Models) ....................................................332

Interfaces ..............................................................................................332

Printing Speed ......................................................................................333

B ASCII Character Set........................................... 335

C SureStak™ Power Stacker ................................ 337

Introduction ...........................................................................................337

Stacker Operation................................................................................. 337

D Zero Tear Pedestal Printer................................. 343

Overview...............................................................................................343

Operation ..............................................................................................344

Position the Paper Input and Adjust the Paper Guides..................344

Load Paper.....................................................................................346

Position the Paper Out Sensor.......................................................348

Set the Tear Bar Distance .............................................................. 349

Set the Top of Form ....................................................................... 350

ZTP SETTINGS Menu ..........................................................................351

Performance Limitations .......................................................................352

E Quick Change Memory Cartridge (QCMC) ........ 355

Overview...............................................................................................355

Installing the QCMC.............................................................................. 356

Saving the Printer’s Configuration to the QCMC ..................................357

Copying the QCMC “Snapshot” Image to a Second Printer .................359

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F PTX_SETUP Commands ...................................361

Overview...............................................................................................361

The PTX_SETUP Commands ..............................................................361

General Commands .......................................................................362

Line Matrix Commands .................................................................. 369

G Customer Support..............................................371

Printronix Customer Support Center..................................................... 371

Printronix Supplies Department ............................................................371

Corporate Offices.................................................................................. 372

H Communication Notices ..................................... 373

Notices.................................................................................................. 373

Energy Star........................................................................................... 375

Communication Statements.................................................................. 376

Software License Agreement................................................................ 381

Printer Overview

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

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

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

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

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Tabletop, cabinet, pedestal, enclosed pedestal, or zero tear pedestal (ZTP) styles – best user access and forms handling flexibility

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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 Number Configuration

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)

P8003H 300

P8003HZT 300

P8005 500

P8005ZT 500

P8010 1000

P8010ZT 1000

P8006 600

P8006HZT 600

P8000HD 600

P8000HDZT 600

P8203H 300

P8205 500

P8210 1000

P8215 1500

LMPCHS (Line Matrix Printer Cabinet High Speed)

P8220 2000

P8215 (with stacker) 1500

P8220 (with stacker) 2000

P8206H 600

P8208H 800

P8200HD 800

Printronix P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printers (CRP)

Five printer configurations are available:

T abletop (P80XX or P80XXH)

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The tabletop models are designed for space constrained environments, allowing for the printer to be placed on a desk or tabletop for quiet use.

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Paper guides allow for paper input under the table or as a small stack on the table.

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Output forms are easily accessible from the front of the printer.

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

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Available in 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)

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

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

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

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For tougher forms that tend not to refold well, a SureStak power stacker option is available for the 1500, 2000, H-Series, and OpenPrint HD enclosed cabinet models.

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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)

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

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Oversized casters are standard making movement easy.

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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 )

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The enclosed pedestal model has a lower enclosure that holds the input paper while providing for near silent operation.

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The paper enclosure can accommodate a full paper box (12” maximum length forms).

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The paper output area is not enclosed for easy access to printed media.

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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)

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

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

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

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Available in 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.

Printronix P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printers (CRP)

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.

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:

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Model number

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Serial number (located on the back of the printer)

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

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Configuration printout (Press CONFIG on the control panel, then press ENTER)

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Network test page if Ethernet is enabled.

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

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Description of the problem (be specific)

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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

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

Asia Pacific (65) 6548 4116

or (65) 6548 4132

China (86) 400-886-5598

India (800) 102-7869

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

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Contact Information

Corporate Offices

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

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:

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Permits complete opening of the printer cover and doors.

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For cabinet models, allows at least three feet of clearance behind the printer. (This permits air to circulate freely around the printer and provides access to the paper stacking area.)

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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.

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Has a standard power outlet that supplies 100-135 Volts AC or 178-240 Volts AC power, at 47 to 63 Hz.

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Is relatively dust-free.

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Has a temperature range of 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F) and a relative humidity from 15% to 90% non-condensing.

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Select a Site

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Is located within the maximum allowable cable length to the host computer. This distance depends on the type of interface you plan to use, as shown in Table 2.

T a ble 2. Maximum Interface Connection Cable Length

Interface Type Maximum Cable Length

Centronics Parallel 5 meters (15 feet)

IEEE 1284 Parallel 10 meters (32 feet)

Serial RS-232 15 meters (50 feet)

USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus 5 meters (15 feet)

Twisted Pair / Type 3 300 meters (985 feet)

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

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

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

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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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

Figure 7. Printer Component Locations

Operating The Printer

Powering on the Printer

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

TOF = Set TOF (Top of Form)

VIEW = View/Eject

ADVANCE = Paper Advance

CONFIG = Print Config

SELECT = Load Config/Print Mode

CANCEL = Cancel Job

ONLINE = Online/Clear

NOTE:

Print Mode only available for H-Series

printers.

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.

Figure 8. Control Panel

Control Panel Keys

ONLINE

Toggles the printer between online and offline modes. The key performs the following in Online, Offline, Fault, and Menu modes:

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Online Mode – sets the printer to Offline Mode.

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Offline Mode – sets the printer to Online Mode.

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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.

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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.

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If online with data in the printer buffer, the data will print and then the paper will move to the next top-of-form.

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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.

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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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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.

Control Panel Keys

ENTER ( ↵ )

When navigating the configuration menus, the Enter key (referenced by the symbol ↵ ) 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 to execute the select function.

See UP + DOWN, later in this section.

The ENTER key lock and unlock function can be configured to be a

key combination other than  +  (see page 235).

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In Offline mode, pressing the Enter key places the printer in Menu mode. This will bring up a set of icons to select.

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In Menu mode (at the icon menu level), pressing the Enter key moves down into the menu tree of the highlighted icon.

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Within a menu tree: if the highlighted menu contains submenus instead of a selectable parameter, pressing the Enter key will go into the submenu. If the highlighted menu is a display only menu, then pressing the Enter key performs no function. If the highlighted menu has selectable parameters, pressing the unlocked Enter key will select the displayed parameter. An asterisk (*) displays next to the selected parameter.

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If the highlighted menu is an executable menu, pressing the unlocked Enter key will cause the function associated with the executable menu to run. If the ENTER key is locked, pressing the Enter key for highlighted menus that are executable or contain selectable parameters will cause the message, THE

NOTE: Press the UP and Down keys at the same time to lock/unlock

the

↵

key.

For special Network Address menus or String menus, pressing the Enter key will move down into a special multiple segment setting menu. Exit this menu by pressing Enter again to save changes or Cancel to exit without saving changes. This key is inactive in all other modes.

UP or DOWN ( or

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

↵

KEY IS LOCKED, to display momentarily.



)

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 235).

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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).

 + ONLINE (IPDS Emulation only)

In offline mode, press  + ONLINE. 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  + ONLINE. If there is no data in the printer buffer, the printer is placed in online mode.

In the fault state,  + ONLINE does not work.

 + ADVANCE (IPDS Emulation only)

In offline mode, press  + ADVANCE. The printer will perform a reverse linefeed. If you hold down the  + ADVANCE keys for longer 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,  + ADVANCE does not work.

 + 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.

Ribbon Life Indicator

The bottom of the LCD displays the remaining life of the currently installed ribbon. The default settings for this feature should match the requirements for most applications; no special user setup is needed. If your particular application requires darker printing or can tolerate lighter printing, the ribbon end point can be adjusted as appropriate. Please refer “Ribbon End Point” on page 90.

Cancel a Print Job

The procedure to cancel a print job depends on the printer emulation and your application software. Contact your system administrator for additional information.

1. If the printer is online, press ONLINE 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 Menu” on page 220 for details.

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

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Tabletop Model

Paper Slot

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Wire Guide (2)

Enclosed Pedestal Model

Wire Guide (2)

Paper Slot

Operational Procedures

This section contains routine printer operating procedures on how to:

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reload paper

•

unload paper

Reload Paper

Do this procedure when “LOAD PAPER” displays. (This message occurs when the last sheet of paper passes through the paper slot.) This procedure reloads paper without removing the last sheet of the old paper supply, while retaining the current top-of-form setting.

Figure 9. Paper Slot Location

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Paper Slot

Wire Guide (2)

Upper Paper Guide

Figure 9. Paper Slot Location (continued)

1. Raise the printer cover. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go. (See Figure 7 on page 26 for the location of the lever.)

NOTE: Do not open tractor doors or remove the existing paper.

2. Tabletop models: place the paper supply on the table underneath the printer, centered under the paper slot. See Figure 9 on 34.

Cabinet models: open the front door and align the paper supply with the label on the floor.

Pedestal models: place the paper supply on the floor of the printer, centered under the paper slot.

Enclosed pedestal and Zero Tear Pedestal models: open the front door and place the paper supply inside the printer, on the floor of the cabinet.

3. Ensure the paper pulls freely.

4. Feed the paper up through the paper slot (see Figure 9). 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.

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New Paper

Existing Paper

Operational Procedures

Figure 10. 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 7 on page 26 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 one at a time to prevent the paper from slipping.

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

horizontal perforation of the last page.

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Vertical Position Knob

Platen Stop Knob

Platen Stop

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Figure 11. 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 ONLINE to remove the “LOAD PAPER” fault message from the display.

12. Press 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 ONLINE

to place the printer in online mode and resume printing.

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Left Tractor Door

Left Tractor Lock

Operational Procedures

NOTE: Perform steps 15 to 31 only if you are unable to load the new paper

over the existing paper.

15. Open both tractor doors.

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

17. Feed the new paper up through the paper slot. Hold the paper to prevent it from slipping down through the paper slot (see Figure 9 on page 34).

Figure 12. Loading Paper on the Left Tractor

18. Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask. See Figure 7 on page 26 for the ribbon mask location.

19. Load the paper on the left tractor.

20. Close the tractor door.

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Paper Scale

Tractor

Splined Shaft

Tractor Lock

CAUTION

Figure 13. Positioning the Left Tractor to Avoid Damage

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

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

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Tractor Door

Operational Procedures

Figure 14. 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.

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Wire Guide (2)

Enclosed Pedestal Model

Wire Guide (2)

Paper Slot

Upper Paper Guide

Figure 15. Using the Paper Guide to Orient the Paper

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Paper Slot

Wire Guide (2)

Upper Paper Guide

Operational Procedures

Figure 15. Using the Paper Guide to Orient the Paper (continued)

24. Tabletop, Pedestal, or Zero Tear 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.

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

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

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Perforation

Vertical Position Knob

Figure 16. 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 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 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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Operational Procedures

Figure 17. Adjusting the Platen Lever

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

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

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

29. Lower the platen lever until it stops.

30. Press ONLINE to clear any fault messages (such as “LOAD PAPER”) from the LCD.

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

32. Press ONLINE and close the printer cover.

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Perforation

Unload Paper

1. Press ONLINE to place the printer in offline mode and open the printer

cover.

2. For cabinet models, open the cabinet rear door. For models with the

power stacker installed, press the STACKER UP key on the rear control panel.

Figure 18. Unloading the Paper from the Printer

3. Tear off the paper at the perforation.

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

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

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Paper

Power Stacker

Operational Procedures

Figure 19. Removing Stacked Paper from the Printer

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

7. Close the cabinet rear door.

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Tractor Door

CAUTION

Figure 20. 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 P8000 has a feature that automatically monitors and communicates the status of the ribbon life to help the operator know when to change ribbons. Using an ink delivery system called the Cartridge Ribbon System (CRS), the printer can automatically detect when a new or used ribbon is loaded, and all ribbon properties. The ribbon is contained in a plastic box (the cartridge) and feeds only in one direction. The CRS contains an interface board that allows communication between the printer and the cartridge. Using the CRS, the P8000 automatically detects when a new or used ribbon is installed and determines the ribbon’s length, ink color, and expected yield. The ribbon life, starting from 100% when new and decreasing to 0% when depleted, is always displayed on the control panel. See Figure 8 on page 28.

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 “CARTRIDGE AT END POINT/Change Cart” condition without losing data in the printer’s buffer. If a new ribbon is loaded, the system automatically detects the change, clears the condition when the platen is closed, and restarts the life at 100%. If a partially used ribbon is loaded, the system continues the life at the percentage indicated for the used ribbon.

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

Ribbon usage information is calculated by maintaining a count of impressions (dots) that is stored on the ribbon cartridge and updated periodically so that the cartridge can be used on a different printer with the information intact. This allows the system administrator to have precise control over print quality and consumable costs. The accurate presentation of available ribbon life allows for efficient planning of print jobs. For example, if the displayed ribbon life were low, you can install a new ribbon before printing a large print job.

Output Darkness

By default the system is configured to meet most user requirements. However, some applications require that the output remains darker than the nominal set point while some applications are less critical and could tolerate a lighter final image. The system can easily adjust to this variability. A setting under the Printer Control menu is available that allows the user to adjust the final output. The range is as follows:

Normal (Default) Darker +1 through +6 Lighter -1 through -10

The ribbon life indicator always cycles between 100% and 0%, but if a darker setting is selected, zero will be reached more quickly. If a lighter setting is selected, the system will extend the amount of printing it takes to reach zero.

Loading a Used Ribbon Cartridge

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

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

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

Lighter or Darker Print

The ribbon life value as determined by the Integrated Print Management System is factory set so that the image quality at the end of the ribbon life is as good as it was when the ribbon was new. You may adjust the ribbon end point for a lighter or darker image as required for your printing needs. See “PRINTER CONTROL Menu” on page 216.

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Changing Ribbon Cartridge

Before changing the ribbon cartridge, determine whether at the end of ribbon life if you want to make the print lighter (extend the ribbon life) or darker (shorten the ribbon life). If you want to make the print lighter or darker, go to “Ribbon End Point” on page 90 and follow the procedures for adjusting the image density. If you are satisfied with the print darkness, continue with the following steps.

NOTE: Ribbon cartridge instructions and illustrations shown in the following

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

Figure 21. Preparing to Load the Ribbon

1. Open the printer cover.

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

3. Close the tractor doors.

4. Remove the old ribbon cartridge and discard properly.

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Ribbon Cartridge

Ribbon Tension Knob

Air Shroud Assembly

Tab (2)

Tab Slot (2)

CAUTION

Figure 22. Installing the Ribbon Cartridge

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

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

6. Hold the cartridge at an angle, so that the rear side nearest you is lower than the side with the ribbon. Find the two tabs on the outside of the cartridge and place them into the corresponding slots on the air shroud assembly (see Figure 22).

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Ribbon Mask

Ribbon Cartridge

Ribbon

Ribbon Tension Knob

Integrated Print Management System

CAUTION

Figure 23. The Ribbon Cartridge Snapped in Place

7. Rock the cartridge downward, making sure that the ribbon goes between the guide and the mask (see Figure 23). You will feel it snap into place.

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

8. Turn the ribbon tension knob clockwise a few times to make sure the ribbon tracks correctly in the ribbon path.

9. Close the platen lever.

10. Close the printer top cover.

11. Press the ONLINE key twice to return the printer to operation.

The Configuration Menus

Configuration Overview

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

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

IMPORTANT

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

Main Menu

The Main Menu is organized based on the following firmware types:

1. P8000 Standard Firmware (IPDS/PGL/VGL/LP+)

2. P8000 TN Firmware (TN/PGL/VGL/LP+)

3. P8000 PCL-II Firmware (PCL-II/PGL/VGL/LP+)

4. P8000 LG Firmware (LG/PGL/VGL/LP+)

5. P8000 ANSI Firmware (ANSI/PGL/VGL/LP+)

6. OpenPrint P8000 Standard Postscript/PDF Firmware (PS/PGL/VGL/LP+)

7. OpenPrint P8000 HD Postscript/PDF Firmware (PS)

8. H-Series Firmware (LP+)

9. Indian Language Firmware (LP+)

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Configuration Overview

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 page 58.

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

Saving Parameter Settings

The parameter settings that you have changed can be permanently stored in the printer’s memory as a configuration. See “Auto Save Configuration” on page 62 and “Saving Your New Configuration” on page 63.

You may also save your new configurations using the PTX_SETUP command host control code. See your IGP/PGL Programmer's Reference Manual for details.

Default and Custom Configurations

A configuration consists of a group of parameter settings, such as line spacing, forms length, etc. Your printer provides a fixed default configuration and allows you to define several custom configurations for use with particular print jobs. The factory default configuration can be loaded, but it cannot be altered.

Eight configurations can be modified for unique print job requirements. The “Save Config.” option allows you to save eight groups of parameter settings in memory as custom configurations numbered from 1 through 8. An explanation on how to save a set of parameter values as a custom configuration using the “Save Config.” menu option begins on page 63.

Navigating the Menus

ONLINE

OR OR

ENTER

Navigating the Menus

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

You must be Menu mode to navigate the menus.

Press to toggle between ONLINE and OFFLINE. Press ENTER to enter Menu mode. Menus are accessed only in Menu mode.

Scroll up, down, left, or right through the icons to highlight the area of interest.

Press to enter the area of interest. This will take you into that section and list three menu selections, with the middle selection highlighted.

NOTE: For display languages in Korean, Simplified

Chinese, or Traditional Chinese, only one menu selection is shown at a time.

Press to move up or down through the menu selections. The highlighted menu is the active selection.

Press to scroll through the available choices for the highlighted menu. If the highlighted menu contains submenus, these buttons have no effect and the

message “

↵

for Submenu” will display.

Press to confirm selection. For normal menus, this will change or execute the menu. If the selection has submenus, the submenu will be entered.

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 235.)

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CANCEL

ONLINE

Top Level Menu Overview

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

Top Level Menu Overview

When entering Menu mode, the user will see top level menus represented as icons as shown below. Use the navigation buttons up, down, right, and left to highlight the desired icon. As the user navigates, the name of the top level menu displays on the top line of the LCD.

Press to return to the previous menu level.

Press to return to Offline mode. If changes were made, the user will be prompted to save or discard the configuration.

Table 3 provides brief descriptions of first level configuration menu options:

T able 3. Icon Level Menus

Menu Icon Menu Description

QUICK SETUP These options allow quick access to the most

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

PRINTER CONTROL

ADVANCED USER This menu allows you to select several advanced

CONFIG. CONTROL These options allow you to save, print, load, delete,

This menu allows you to select parameters common to a general user, such as display language and Barcode quality.

operating parameters for the printer, such as the speed at which paper will advance when slewing. The SURE SCAN menu for OpenPrint models is under this menu.

name, and reset entire sets of configuration parameters.

Top Level Menu Overview

T able 3. Icon Level Menus

Menu Icon Menu Description

HOST INTERFACE These options allow you to select either the Serial

RS-232, Centronics

parallel, Ethernet™, IEEE® 1284 parallel, or Auto Switching interface for the printer. This menu also allows you to configure several parameters for each interface.

NETWORK SETUP This option allows you to select from Ethernet Address

options and Ethernet Parameters options.

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. The ACTIVE IGP EMUL and ACTIVE EMULATION menus are under this menu.

Navigating the Menus

DIAGNOSTICS This menu includes the diagnostic tests, system

memory, software build part number, Feature File (if one exists), the shuttle type, and statistics of the printer. The Printer Mgmt menu is under this menu.

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. . .

OFFLINE

QUICK

SETUP

CONFIG.

CONTROL

Load

Config.

Save

Config.

Power-Up

Config.

Delete

Config.

Protect

Configs.

Cfg 1* Cfg 2 - Cfg 8

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

Factory* Cfg 1 - Cfg 8

All* Cfg 1 - Cfg 8

Disable* Enable

* = Factory Default

Name

Configs

(see Example 2 on page 66)

Factory* Cfg 1 - Cfg 8

Reset Cfg

Names

Cfg 1* Cfg 2 - Cfg 8 All

Auto

Save

Enable* Disable

Top Level Menu Overview

Changing Parameters Example

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

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

Changi ng Parameters Example

ONLINE

ENTER

UNTIL

ENTER

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

Step Press LCD Notes

1. Make sure the printer is on.

3. Shows the top level icons.

4. Allows you to make configuration changes.

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UNTIL

ENTER

UNTIL

ENTER

Step Press LCD Notes

Top Level Menu Overview

10. The * indicates this choice is active.

11.

12.

13. The * indicates this choice is active.

Changi ng Parameters Example

ONLINE

ENTER

Step Press LCD Notes

14. Locks the ENTER key.

15. Press ENTER to go back into the menus or

16. Configuration changes were detected and

17A. Saves the Configuration as Config 1 then

17B. Places the printer online after permanently

press ONLINE again to go ONLINE.

you are prompted to save the configuration permanently or temporarily, to cancel changes, or restore the Factory Configuration.

returns the printer ONLINE.

saving the configuration changes as Config 1.

18. The printer is ready for operation

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Top Level Menu Overview

Auto Save C onf igu r atio n

If the user makes a menu change and attempts to place the printer online without saving the changes to a configuration, the following prompt displays:

The active option is highlighted. Use the Up and Down keys to scroll through the different options; the keys will loop at the top and bottom options. The (Enter) key selects the highlighted option. After performing the selected option, the printer will go to Online mode.

NOTE: Only the Up, Down, and Enter keys work at the Menu Changes

Detected prompt.

•

Save Permanently (factory default). This option causes the printer to save the configuration to the active configuration and make the active configuration the Power-Up default configuration. If the active configuration is the Factory Configuration, the printer will save the configuration to an open configuration and make that open configuration the Power-Up default configuration.

↵

If no open configuration is available, the user must decide which configuration to overwrite. In this case the printer will display the Save Configuration menu, otherwise, the printer will go Online.

•

Save Temporarily. Menu changes will be implemented, but will not be saved once the printer is powered off.

•

Cancel Changes. This option causes the printer to reload the Active Configuration, then go Online.

•

Restore Factory. This option will cause the printer to reload the Factory Configuration, then go Online.

NOTE: A printer fault during the Auto Save process causes the printer to

Save Temporarily.

Saving Your New Configuration

The Save Config. option allows you to save up to eight custom configurations to meet different print job requirements. Once you have changed all of the necessary parameters, you may save them as a numbered configuration (Example 1 on page 64) or a named configuration (Example 2 on page 66) that can be stored and loaded later for future use. If you do not save your configuration using the Auto Save, or this option, all of your parameter changes will be erased when you power off the printer.

Once you have saved a custom configuration using this option, it will not be lost if you power off the printer. You can load a configuration for a specific print job (see “Load Config.” on page 91). You can also modify and resave it. You may want to print your configurations (see “Print Config.” on page 91) and store them in a safe place, such as inside the printer cabinet. If the Protect Configs. parameter is enabled and you try to resave an existing configuration, the new configuration will not be saved until the existing configuration has been deleted (see “Delete Config.” on page 92).

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

selected emulation will be gone unless they have been saved.

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ONLINE

ENTER

UNTIL

ENTER

Top Level Menu Overview

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.

4. Allows you to make configuration changes.

Saving Your New Configuration

UNTIL

ENTER

UNTIL

ENTER

Step Press LCD Notes

9. The * indicates this choice is active.

NOTE: We recommend that you print the configuration. To print the configuration go to Step 10. To skip this

procedure and resume printer operation, go to Step 13.

10.

11.

12.

13. Locks the ENTER key.

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ONLINE

UNTIL

ENTER

Step Press LCD Notes

Top Level Menu Overview

14. Press ENTER to go back into the menus or

15. Places the printer ONLINE.

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

press ONLINE again to go ONLINE.

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. Follow Steps 2-6 from

Example 1 (page 64).

Saving Your New Configuration

ENTER

CANCEL

UNTIL

Step Press LCD Notes

7. Press the left or right key to choose the

8. Press the up key to select the next character

9. Configuration 2 is renamed TEST.

10.

character that is highlighted.

in the string. Press the down key to go back to the previous character and continue editing as necessary.

11.

12.

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ENTER

ONLINE

Step Press LCD Notes

13. Your configuration is saved as TEST.

14. Locks the ENTER key.

Top Level Menu Overview

15. Press ENTER to go back into the menus or

16. Places the printer ONLINE.

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

press ONLINE again to go ONLINE.

Optimizing Prin t 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 “Draft.” Dark prints the darkest images, but at the slowest speed. Draft prints at a faster speed than Dark, but the characters are not as dark. (See page 217 for a written description of Bar Code Quality.)

•

Print Quality (IGP/PGL emulat ion): 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 page 175 for the IGP/PGL Configuration Menu, and page 182 for a written description of Print Quality.)

•

Print Quality (IGP/VGL emulation): Select “High.” (See page 186 for the IGP/VGL Configuration Menu, and page 190 for a written description of Print Quality.)

Optimizing Print Speed

OpenPrint Postscript/PDF Emulations

You can optimize print quality for darker and sharper text and barcodes by using the following configuration parameters:

•

Unidirectional (Printer Control menu): Select “Enable” for best quality but reduced throughput (half speed).

•

Resolution (Postscript/PDF menu): Select higher values (horizontal by vertical DPI) to get better print quality.

H-Series Emulations

Print quality varies based on the typeface selected. Both text and barcodes will print using the resolution of the selected typeface.

Optimizing Prin t S peed

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 optimize the speed by selecting the values as follows:

•

Bar Code Quality (Printer Control menu): Select Draft. (See page 216 for the Printer Control Menu, and see page 217 for a written description of Bar Code Quality.)

•

Print Quality (IGP/PGL emulat ion): Select Dataprocessing. (See page 175 for the IGP/PGL Configuration Menu, and see page 182 for a written description of Print Quality.)

•

Print Quality (IGP/VGL emulation): Select Dataprocessing. (See page 186 for the IGP/VGL Configuration Menu, and see page 190 for a written description of Print Quality.)

OpenPrint Postscript/PDF Emulations

The printer has been configured at the Factory for optimal print quality through the Resolution configuration parameter (Postscript/PDF menu). However, users can reduce the horizontal, vertical, or both DPI values of this menu to increase printer speed. The downside of using a lower DPI value is as follows:

•

Print quality is reduced and it can be difficult to read small characters.

•

Barcodes may not get detected and optimized (barcodes are not searched for DPI values less than 120).

Users are encouraged to use the Resolution menu to find the right combination of Print Quality, Barcode Optimization, and Print Speed.

Chapter 4

Dynamic Menu Options

H-Series Emulations

The print speed varies based on the typeface selected.

Dynamic Menu Options

The main menus for each of the different firmware types have several footnotes based on the possible options installed with the printer. This includes HOST IO connectivity, various hardware/mechanical options, and software emulations and features. The P8000 products dynamically detect options installed and only include relevant menus for the user to configure. The following is a description of the types of installation options and their effect on the main menu:

•

HOST INTERFACE: Ethernet related menus are only present when the hardware is installed/enabled.

•

NETWORK SETUP: The NETWORK SETUP menu is only present when Ethernet is installed.

•

Centronics and IEEE 1284: Options are only selectable or configurable when the optional parallel interface card is present.

•

SureStak Power Stacker: The power stacker and auto elevator options are available for configuration when the SureStak power stacker is installed.

•

QUICK SETUP: This menu is a collection of popular menus to help users quickly configure the printer. It is also affected by the installed options.

Active Emula tions

The emulations present in the printer are based on the firmware installed and the emulation options included. Both are configured from the Factory and do not require any action from the user.

Active Emulations

Optimizing Print Speed

IMPORTANT

Firmware T ype

P8000 Standard

P8000 TN PGL/VGL

Be sure to know which type of firmware and options are purchased (see Table 4) to understand the ACTIVE IGP EMUL, ACTIVE EMULATION, and EMULATION main menus. H-Series and Indian Language products only have the LinePrinter+ emulation.

Table 4. Available Firmware Types and Options

Optional

Emulations

Available

ACTIVE IGP

EMUL

ACTIVE

EMULATION

IPDS

IGP/PGL* N/A

IPDS

PGL/VGL

IGP/VGL N/A

IGP/PGL

LinePrinter+

IPDS

IGP/VGL

LinePrinter+

IGP/PGL* N/A IGP/PGL

LinePrinter+

IGP/VGL N/A IGP/VGL

LinePrinter+

PCL-II* PCL-II

P8000 PCL-II PGL/VGL N/A

IGP/PGL &

LP+

IGP/VGL &

LP+

IGP/PGL

LinePrinter+

IGP/VGL

LinePrinter+

NOTE:

* = Default Selection

The Active IGP EMULATION menu is only available when the PGL/VGL option is installed.

The ACTIVE EMULATION menu shows the options “IGP/PGL & LP+” and “IGP/VGL & LP+” when the PGL/VGL option is installed. Otherwise, “LinePrinter+” replaces the options.

The selections under the EMULATION menu is based on the ACTIVE IGP EMULATION or

ACTIVE EMULATION settings with all Optional Emulations installed.

Chapter 4

Active Emulations

Table 4. Available Firmware Types and Options

Firmware T ype

Optional

Emulations

ACTIVE IGP

Available

P8000 LG PGL/VGL N/A

P8000 ANSI PGL/VGL N/A

OpenPrint P8000

Standard

PGL/VGL N/A

EMUL

ACTIVE

EMULATION

LG* LG

IGP/PGL &

LP+

IGP/VGL &

LP+

44/48XX-

IGP/PGL

LinePrinter+

IGP/VGL

LinePrinter+

44/48XX-ANSI

ANSI*

IGP/PGL &

LP+

IGP/VGL &

LP+

Postscript/

IGP/PGL

LinePrinter+

IGP/VGL

LinePrinter+

Postscript/PDF

PDF*

IGP/PGL &

LP+

IGP/VGL &

LP+

IGP/PGL

LinePrinter+

IGP/VGL

LinePrinter+

OpenPrint P8000 HD

N/A N/A N/A Postscript/PDF

H-Series N/A NA N/A LinePrinter+

Indian Language N/A NA N/A LinePrinter+

NOTE:

* = Default Selection

The Active IGP EMULATION menu is only available when the PGL/VGL option is installed.

The ACTIVE EMULATION menu shows the options “IGP/PGL & LP+” and “IGP/VGL & LP+” when the PGL/VGL option is installed. Otherwise, “LinePrinter+” replaces the options.

The selections under the EMULATION menu is based on the ACTIVE IGP EMULATION or

ACTIVE EMULATION settings with all Optional Emulations installed.

The Postscript emulation cannot process color documents. All documents sent to the

OpenPrint printer must be either gray scale or black and white.

OFFLINE

CONFIG.

CONTROL

page 91

HOST

INTERFACE

page 93

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

Active Host Auto Switching Centronics

Serial IEEE 1284

USB

NETWORK

SETUP

page 105

Ethernet Address

Ethernet Params

QUICK

SETUP

page 82

Active Host ZTP DataTime

ZTP WaitTime

ZTP TearDist

ACTIVE IGP EMUL

PGL SFCC

VGL SFCC

Active Protocol Form Length Form Width Select CPI Select LPI P-Series SFCC Ribbon End Point Save Config. Power-Up Config. Open Platen @ BOF Slow Paper Slew

EMULATION

page 111

ACTIVE IGP EMUL IPDS

LinePrinter+ IGP/PGL

IGP/VGL

PRINTER

CONTROL

page 216

ZTP SETTINGS

Ribbon End Point Open Platen @ BOF Bar Code Quality Tear Bar Dist.

View Function Unidirectional Display Language Panel Display Accented Chars.

DIAGNOSTICS

page 238

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

Shuttle Type Auto Dump Printer Mgmt

ADVANCED

USER

page 220

PTX_SETUP Option Hex Dump Mode Power-up State Downloaded Fonts PMD Fault Power Stacker

Auto Elevator

Auto Locking Main File System SD File System

Set Sharing Shuttle Timeout Slow Paper Slew Alarm Power Saver Time Pwr Save Control Cancel Key Rcv. Status Port Ret. Status Port Set Lock Key RBN Low Warn@ RBN Low Action RBN End Action Print Energy

Disp. Intensity

If installed.

If VGL is selected from the ACTIVE IGP EMUL menu.

If PGL is selected from the ACTIVE IGP EMUL menu.

Available for Zero Tear Pedestal printers only.

Available for pedestal printers only.

If a Feature File has been downloaded.

Available for 1000 lpm printers only.

P8000 Standard Firmware

OFFLINE

CONFIG.

CONTROL

page 91

HOST

INTERFACE

page 93

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

Active Host Auto Switching Centronics

Serial IEEE 1284

USB

NETWORK

SETUP

page 105

Ethernet Address

Ethernet Params

QUICK

SETUP

page 82

Active Host ZTP DataTime

ZTP WaitTime

ZTP TearDist

ACTIVE IGP EMUL

PGL SFCC

VGL SFCC

Active Protocol Form Length Form Width Select CPI Select LPI P-Series SFCC Ribbon End Point Save Config. Power-Up Config. Open Platen @ BOF Slow Paper Slew

EMULATION

page 111

ACTIVE IGP EMUL 3270 Params 5250 Params LinePrinter+ IGP/PGL

IGP/VGL

PRINTER

CONTROL

page 216

ZTP SETTINGS

Ribbon End Point Open Platen @ BOF Bar Code Quality Tear Bar Dist.

View Function Unidirectional Display Language Panel Display Accented Chars.

DIAGNOSTICS

page 238

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

Shuttle Type Auto Dump Printer Mgmt

ADVANCED

USER

page 220

PTX_SETUP Option Hex Dump Mode Power-up State Downloaded Fonts PMD Fault Power Stacker

Auto Elevator

Auto Locking Main File System SD File System

Set Sharing Shuttle Timeout Slow Paper Slew Alarm Power Saver Time Pwr Save Control Cancel Key Rcv. Status Port Ret. Status Port Set Lock Key RBN Low Warn@ RBN Low Action RBN End Action Print Energy

Disp. Intensity

If installed.

If PGL is selected from the ACTIVE IGP EMUL menu.

If VGL is selected from the ACTIVE IGP EMUL menu.

Available for Zero Tear Pedestal printers only.

Available for pedestal printers only.

If a Feature File has been downloaded.

Available for 1000 lpm printers only.

Chapter 4

Active Emulations

P8000 TN Firmware

OFFLINE

CONFIG.

CONTROL

page 91

HOST

INTERFACE

page 93

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

Active Host Auto Switching Centronics

Serial IEEE 1284

USB

NETWORK

SETUP

page 105

Ethernet Address

Ethernet Params

QUICK

SETUP

page 82

Active Host ZTP DataTime

ZTP WaitTime

ZTP TearDist

ACTIVE EMULATION PGL SFCC

VGL SFCC

Active Protocol

Form Length

Form Width

Select CPI

Select LPI

P-Series SFCC

Page Length Rep.

Max Line Width

LPI Adjust

Ribbon End Point Save Config. Power-Up Config. Open Platen @ BOF Slow Paper Slew

EMULATION

page 111

ACTIVE EMULATION LinePrinter+

IGP/PGL

IGP/VGL

PCL-II

PRINTER

CONTROL

page 216

ZTP SETTINGS

Ribbon End Point Open Platen @ BOF Bar Code Quality Tear Bar Dist.

View Function Unidirectional Display Language Panel Display

DIAGNOSTICS

page 238

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

Shuttle Type Auto Dump Printer Mgmt

ADVANCED

USER

page 220

Hex Dump Mode Power-up State PMD Fault Power Stacker

Auto Elevator

Auto Locking Main File System SD File System

Shuttle Timeout Slow Paper Slew Alarm Power Saver Time Pwr Save Control Cancel Key Rcv. Status Port Ret. Status Port Set Lock Key RBN Low Warn@ RBN Low Action RBN End Action Print Energy

Disp. Intensity

If installed.

If PGL is selected from the ACTIVE EMULATION menu.

If VGL is selected from the ACTIVE EMULATION menu.

If LP+ is selected from the ACTIVE EMULATION menu.

If PCL-II is selected from the ACTIVE EMULATION menu.

Available for Zero Tear Pedestal printers only.

Available for pedestal printers only.

If a Feature File has been downloaded.

Available for 1000 lpm printers only.

P8000 PCL-II Firmware

OFFLINE

CONFIG.

CONTROL

page 91

HOST

INTERFACE

page 93

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

Active Host Auto Switching Parallel Type

IEEE 1284

Serial USB

NETWORK

SETUP

page 105

Ethernet Address

Ethernet Params

QUICK

SETUP

page 82

Active Host ZTP DataTime

ZTP WaitTime

ZTP TearDist

ACTIVE EMULATION PGL SFCC

VGL SFCC

Active Protocol

Form Length

Form Width

Select CPI

Select LPI

P-Series SFCC

Vert Forms

Horiz Forms

Ribbon End Point Save Config. Power-Up Config. Open Platen @ BOF Slow Paper Slew

EMULATION

page 111

ACTIVE EMULATION LinePrinter+

IGP/PGL

IGP/VGL

PRINTER

CONTROL

page 216

ZTP SETTINGS

Ribbon End Point Open Platen @ BOF Bar Code Quality Tear Bar Dist.

View Function Unidirectional Panel Display Display Language

DIAGNOSTICS

page 238

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

Shuttle Type Auto Dump Printer Mgmt

ADVANCED

USER

page 220

Hex Dump Mode Power-up State PMD Fault Power Stacker

Auto Elevator

Auto Locking Main File System SD File System

Shuttle Timeout Slow Paper Slew Alarm Power Saver Time Pwr Save Control Cancel Key Rcv. Status Port Ret. Status Port Set Lock Key RBN Low Warn@ RBN Low Action RBN End Action Print Energy

Disp. Intensity

If installed.

If PGL is selected from the ACTIVE EMULATION menu.

If VGL is selected from the ACTIVE EMULATION menu.

If LP+ is selected from the ACTIVE EMULATION menu.

If LG is selected from the ACTIVE EMULATION menu.

Available for Zero Tear Pedestal printers only.

Available for pedestal printers only.

If a Feature File has been downloaded.

Available for 1000 lpm printers only.

Chapter 4

Active Emulations

P8000 LG Firmware

OFFLINE

CONFIG.

CONTROL

page 91

HOST

INTERFACE

page 93

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

Active Host Auto Switching Centronics

Serial IEEE 1284

USB

NETWORK

SETUP

page 105

Ethernet Address

Ethernet Params

QUICK

SETUP

page 82

Active Host ZTP DataTime

ZTP WaitTime

ZTP TearDist

ACTIVE EMULATION PGL SFCC

VGL SFCC

Margins

Active Protocol

Form Length Form Width Select CPI Select LPI P-Series SFCC

Ribbon End Point Save Config. Power-Up Config. Open Platen @ BOF Slow Paper Slew

If installed

If PGL is selected from the ACTIVE EMULATION menu.

If VGL is selected from the ACTIVE EMULATION menu.

If LP+ is selected from the ACTIVE EMULATION menu.

If ANSI is selected from the ACTIVE EMULATION menu.

Available for Zero Tear Pedestal printers only.

Available for pedestal printers only.

If a Feature File has been downloaded.

Available for 1000 lpm printers only.

EMULATION

page 111

ACTIVE EMULATION LinePrinter+

44/48XX-ANSI

IGP/PGL

IGP/VGL

PRINTER

CONTROL

page 216

ZTP SETTINGS

Ribbon End Point Open Platen @ BOF Bar Code Quality Tear Bar Dist.

View Function Unidirectional Display Language Panel Display Accented Chars.

ADVANCED

USER

page 220

PTX_SETUP Option Hex Dump Mode Power-up State Downloaded Fonts PMD Fault Power Stacker

Auto Elevator

Auto Locking Main File System SD File System

Set Sharing Shuttle Timeout Slow Paper Slew Alarm Power Saver Time Pwr Save Control Cancel Key Rcv. Status Port Ret. Status Port Set Lock Key RBN Low Warn@ RBN Low Action RBN End Action Print Energy

Disp. Intensity

DIAGNOSTICS

page 238

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

Shuttle Type Auto Dump Printer Mgmt

P8000 ANSI Firmware

OFFLINE

CONFIG.

CONTROL

page 91

HOST

INTERFACE

page 93

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

Active Host Auto Switching Centronics

Serial IEEE 1284

USB

NETWORK

SETUP

page 105

Ethernet Address

Ethernet Params

QUICK

SETUP

page 82

Active Host ZTP DataTime

ZTP WaitTime

ZTP TearDist

ACTIVE EMULATION Resolution

Paper Size

PGL SFCC

VGL SFCC

Active Protocol

Form Length

Form Width

Select CPI

Select LPI

P-Series SFCC

Ribbon End Point Save Config. Power-Up Config. Open Platen @ BOF Slow Paper Slew

If installed

If PGL is selected from the ACTIVE EMULATION menu.

If VGL is selected from the ACTIVE EMULATION menu.

If LP+ is selected from the ACTIVE EMULATION menu.

If Postscript/PDF is selected from the ACTIVE EMULATION menu.

Available for Zero Tear Pedestal printers only.

Available for pedestal printers only.

If a Feature File has been downloaded.

Available for 1000 lpm printers only.

EMULATION

page 111

ACTIVE EMULATION LinePrinter+

IGP/PGL

IGP/VGL

Postscript/PDF

PRINTER

CONTROL

page 216

ZTP SETTINGS

Ribbon End Point Open Platen @ BOF Bar Code Quality

Tear Bar Dist.

View Function Unidirectional Display Language Panel Display Accented Chars.

ADVANCED

USER

page 220

SURE SCAN

PTX_SETUP Option Hex Dump Mode Power-up State Downloaded Fonts PMD Fault Power Stacker

Auto Elevator

Auto Locking Main File System SD File System

Set Sharing Shuttle Timeout Slow Paper Slew Alarm Power Saver Time Pwr Save Control Cancel Key Rcv. Status Port Ret. Status Port Set Lock Key RBN Low Warn@ RBN Low Action RBN End Action Print Energy

Disp. Intensity

DIAGNOSTICS

page 238

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

Shuttle Type Auto Dump Printer Mgmt

Chapter 4

Active Emulations

OpenPrint P8000 Standa rd Postscript/PDF Firmware

OFFLINE

CONFIG.

CONTROL

page 91

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

If installed.

Available for Zero Tear Pedestal printers only.

If a Feature File has been downloaded.

Available for 1000 lpm printers only.

QUICK SETUP

page 82

Active Host ZTP Data Time

ZTP Wait Time

ZTP Tear Dist

Resolution Paper Size Ribbon End Point Load Config. Save Config. Power-Up Config. Open Platen @ BOF Slow Paper Slew

DIAGNOSTICS

page 238

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

Shuttle Type Auto Dump Printer Mgmt

ADVANCED

USER

page 220

SURE SCAN PTX_SETUP Option Hex Dump Mode Power-Up State PMD Fault Auto Locking Main File System SD File System

Set Sharing Shuttle Timeout Slow Paper Slew Alarm Power Saver Time Pwr Save Control Cancel Key Rcv. Status Port Ret. Status Port Set Lock Key RBN Low Warn@ RBN Low Action RBN End Action Print Energy

Disp. Intensity

HOST

INTERFACE

page 93

Active Host Auto Switching Centronics

Serial IEEE 1284

USB

NETWORK

SETUP

page 105

Ethernet Address

Ethernet Params

PRINTER

CONTROL

page 216

ZTP SETTINGS

Ribbon end Point Open Platen @ BOF Tear Bar Dist. Unidirectional Display Language Panel Display

EMULATION

page 211

Postscript/PDF

OpenPrint P8000 HD Postscript/PDF Firmware

OFFLINE

QUICK SETUP

page 82

Active Host ZTP Data Time

ZTP Wait Time

ZTP TearDistance

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

Ribbon End Point Reset Cmd CFG Ld Load Config. Save Config. Power-Up Config. Open Platen @ BOF Slow Paper Slew

CONFIG.

CONTROL

page 91

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

HOST

INTERFACE

page 93

Active Host Auto Switching Centronics

Serial IEEE 1284

USB

NETWORK

SETUP

page 105

Ethernet Address

Ethernet Params

EMULATION

page 111

LinePrinter+

Printer Protocol

LQ 1600K

OKI

KSSM

PRINTER

CONTROL

page 216

ZTP SETTINGS

Ribbon End Point Open Platen @ BOF Tear Bar Dist.

View Function Unidirectional Display Language Panel Display Accented Chars.

ADVANCED

USER

page 220

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

Auto Elevator

Auto Locking Main File System SD File System

Set Sharing Shuttle Timeout Slow Paper Slew Alarm Power Saver Time Pwr Save Control Cancel Key Rcv. Status Port Ret. Status Port Job Set/Typeface Print Hist. Log RBN Low Warn@ RBN Low Action RBN End Action Print Energy

Disp. Intensity

DIAGNOSTICS

page 238

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

Shuttle Type Auto Dump Printer Mgmt

If installed.

Availalbe for Hanzi and Kanji LP+ Printers only.

Available for Hangul LP+ Printers only.

Available only when the OKI emulation is enabled. If necessary,

refer to the N7000 User's Manual.

Available for Zero Tear Pedestal printers only.

Available for pedestal printers only.

If a Feature File has been downloaded.

Available for 1000 lpm printers only.

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H-Series Firmware

OFFLINE

QUICK SETUP

page 82

Active Host ZTP DataTime

ZTP WaitTime

ZTP TearDist

Active Protocol Form Length Form Width Select CPI Select LPI P-Series SFCC Indian Option Ribbon End Point Save Config. Power-Up Config. Open Plat @ BOF Slow Paper Slew

CONFIG.

CONTROL

page 91

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

HOST

INTERFACE

page 93

Active Host Auto Switching Centronics

Serial IEEE 1284

USB

NETWORK

SETUP

page 105

Ethernet Address

Ethernet Params

EMULATION

page 111

LinePrinter+

PRINTER

CONTROL

page 216

ZTP SETTINGS

Ribbon End Point Open Platen @ BOF Bar Code Quality Tear Bar Dist.

View Function Unidirectional Display Language Panel Display Accented Chars.

ADVANCED

USER

page 220

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

Auto Elevator

Auto Locking Main File System SD File System

Set Sharing Shuttle Timeout Slow Paper Slew Alarm Power Saver Time Pwr Save Control Cancel Key Rcv. Status Port Ret. Status Port Set Lock Key RBN Low Warn@ RBN Low Action RBN End Action Print Energy

Disp. Intensity

DIAGNOSTICS

page 238

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

Shuttle Type Auto Dump Printer Mgmt

If installed.

Available for Zero Tear Pedestal printers only.

Available for pedestal printers only.

If a Feature File has been downloaded.

Available for 1000 lpm printers only.

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P8000 Indian Language Firmware

Chapter 4

QUICK SETUP Menu

When the printer is in offline mode, QUICK SETUP is the first Main Menu option that appears on the control panel. The QUICK SETUP menu offers basic menu items required to configure your printer. This section describes the options within the QUICK SETUP menu.

NOTE: The options in your menu will vary depending on the firmware, host

IO, emulations selected, and other features available with your printer.

Active Host

The Active Host menu enables you to select and configure interfaces between the printer and your host computer. The Auto Switching option (factory default) allows all ports to be active at the same time.

ZTP DataTime

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 WaitTime

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 TearDist

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.

DBCS CPI (H-Series)

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

The factory default for the Hanzi LP+ printer is 6.7 cpi. The factory default for the Hangul LP+ printer is 6.0 cpi. The factory default for the Kanji LP+ printer is 7.5 cpi.

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DBCS/ASCII Mode (H-Series)

This option specifies the operating mode of the Hanzi printer. If set to DBCS mode, the printer can print double-byte characters and a limited number of single-byte characters. Otherwise, the printer can only print single-byte characters.

Available for the Hanzi and Kanji LP+ printers only.

DBCS ASCII Style (H-Series)

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

If set to Oversize, the numeric characters will appear larger than other single-byte characters. For example, the appearance of character "8" will be changed to " style.

". If set to OCRB, the numeric characters will print in OCRB

Graphics Sp d-Up (H-Series)

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

Match Typ e f ac e. The input 180 x 180 dpi graphics resolution will dropdot to the resolution matching the typeface selected.

Typeface (H-Series)

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

The factory default for the Hanzi GB and Kanji SJIS LP+ is Near LQ. The factory default for the Hangul and Hanzi Big5 LP+ is LQ.

Active Emulation

The Active Emulation menu enables you to select a combination of emulations as described in Table 4 on page 71.

Active IGP Emulation

The Active IGP Emulation menu enables you to activate either the PGL or VGL emulation. This menu is only available with the P8000 Standard and TN firmware as described in Table 4 on page 71.

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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 (factory 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 (factory default)

•

1 – FF

Active Protocol

Select the LinePrinter+ protocol you wish to use. Refer to the LinePrinter Plus Programmer's Reference Manual for more information.

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 allows you to specify the characters per inch (cpi) values. The options are 10.0, 12.0, 13.3, 15.0, 17.1, and 20.0. The factory default is

10.0 CPI. Also, 6.0 CPI is available for Indian Language firmware.

Select LPI

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

•

ASCII: The options are 6.0, 8.0, 9.0 and 10.3 LPI. The factory default is

6.0 LPI.

•

Indian Language: All ASCII options are available with additional options

3.0, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 LPI.

•

H-Series: The options are 6.0 or 8.0 LPI. The factory default for the Hanzi and Hangul LP+ is 6.0. The factory default for Kanji LP+ is 8.0.

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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) (factory 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.

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.

Chapter 4

QUICK SETUP Menu

Vert Forms (LG)

•

Bot Frm 66/6 (factory 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 (LG)

•

Left Mgr 0.00 (factory 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 (P C L-II)

•

Inches/Page (factory 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 Wid th (PCL-II)

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

LPI Adjust (PCL-II)

Set the lines per inch value for the PCL-II emulation.

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Resolution (OpenPrint)

This parameter defines the default print resolution. This selection is used when either the print resolution is not defined by the data stream or if the print resolution defined by the data stream is not supported.

The following resolutions are available on OpenPrint P8000 Standard:

•

120x144 DPI (factory default)

•

90 x 96 DPI

The following resolutions are available on OpenPrint P8000 HD:

•

180x180 DPI (factory default)

•

180x90 DPI

•

90x180 DPI

•

120x120 DPI

•

90x90 DPI

Paper Size (OpenPrint)

This parameter allows selection of available paper sizes. Available options include:

•

Custom. Sets a user-defined paper size.

•

Width. Defines the paper width. The range is 1” to 15” in 0.1 inch

increments. The default is 13.6 inches.

•

Length. Defines the paper length. The default is 11 inches. Three

length options are available:

Inches. Defines the length in inches. The range is 1” to 24” in 0.1 inch increments.

1/6 Inch Lines. Defines the length in 1/6 inch lines. The range is 6 to 144 lines.

1/8 Inch Lines. Defines the length in 1/8 inch lines. The range is 8 to 192 lines.

To set a custom length, use the appropriate menu that allows for selection of the exact paper length to avoid loss of top-of-form (i.e., if using a 12” paper, select either the “Inches” menu set to 12” or the “1/6 Inch Lines” menu set to

72. However, if using a 11 2/3 inch paper length, the “1/6 Inch Lines” menu must be used (set to 70) since that is exactly 11 2/3 inches. If the “Inches” menu is used, the closest values would be 11.6 or 11.7 inches which are not exact.

The printer will indicate which of the three length menus was used by showing that submenu first when entering the “Length” menu. The configuration printout will also show the length menu used.

Chapter 4

QUICK SETUP Menu

•

See Table 5 for paper size options and actual sizes.

Table 5. Paper Size Options and Actual Size

Paper Size Actual Size

US Fanfold 13.6 x 11 in

Letter 8.5 x 11 in

Legal 8.5 x 14 in

Executive 7.3 x 10.5 in

A3 11.7 x 16.5 in

A4 8.3 x 11 2/3 in

A5 5.8 x 8.3 in

A6 4.1 x 5.8 in

Fanfold 10x14in 10 x 14 in

Tabloid 11x17in 11 x 17 in

Fanfold 12x12in 12 x 12 in

JIS B5 7.2 x 10.1 in

US Folio 8.5 x 13 in

No. 10 Envelope 4.1 x 9.5 in

DL Envelope 4.3 x 8.7 in

C5 Envelope 6.4 x 9 in

C6 Envelope 4.5 x 6.4 in

ISO B5 6.9 x 9.8 in

Indian Option (Indian La nguage)

•

Indian Formatter. The available options include Disable, Script Page, and Data Page.

•

Disable (factory default). The Indian characters will print without

composing.

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Script Page. Allows printing of Indian characters with composing for

non-table format.

•

Data Page. Allows Indian character printing with composing for table-

formatted data. Data Page does not support ESC sequence commands nor other single byte commands except for CR, LF, FF, BEL, DC1, and DC3.

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•

Tall ASCII Font. The available options include enable and disable.

•

Disable (factory default).

•

Enable. When enabling the Tall ASCII Font setting, the ASCII

characters will print as tall fonts. This setting is available only for 10, 12, and 13.3 CPI for DP and NLQ settings. It is recommended to print the Tall ASCII font with 4 LPI setting or lower to avoid overlapping.

•

Space Width Adj. The values range from 1 to 30. The default value is 12. This option allows spacing adjustment between the words in Indian character printing. This feature works only with Indian code pages and not with Standard code pages. The Space Width Adj value affects the character width of the space character (0x20) and the dash character (0x2D). The Space Width Adjust value is applicable to both script page and data page selections. Table 6 shows the space width adjustment value according to its typeface and CPI setting.

T able 6. Typeface, CPI, and Space Width Values on

Indian Language Printers

QUICK SETUP Menu

Typeface CPI Space Width

620

10 12

12 10

Data Processing

Near Letter Quality

13.3 9

15 8

17.1 7

20 6

630

10 18

12 15

13.3 13

15 12

17.1 10

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Hindi Numeral. Allows you to specify whether to print numbers as Hindi numerals.

•

Disable (factory default)

•

Enable. When enabled, numbers will print as Hindi numerals.

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QUICK SETUP Menu

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%.

Load Config.

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

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 63 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.

Open Platen @ BOF

Some special forms have perforation areas that are too thick to pass through the print station. This parameter, when enabled, opens and closes the platen when the perforations move across the platen. When enabling this parameter, you must set the forms length to match the physical distance between perforations

Slow Paper Slew

•

Disable (factory default). The paper will slew and stack paper at maximum speed.

•

Enable. Causes the paper to stack at a slower rate. This ensures that certain forms will stack neatly.

CONFIG. CONTROL Menu

Load

Config.

Save

Config.

Delete

Config.

Power-Up

Config.

Protect

Configs.

Name

Configs

Factory* Cfg 1 - Cfg 8

Cfg 1* Cfg 2 - Cfg 8

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

All* Cfg 1 - Cfg 8

Factory* Cfg 1 - Cfg 8

Disable* Enable

(see Example 2 on page 66)

* = Factory Default

Reset Cfg

Names

Cfg 1* Cfg 2 - Cfg 8 All

Auto Save

Enable* Disable

CONFIG.

CONTROL

(from page 73,

74, 75, 76, 77,

78, and 79)

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

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CONFIG. CONTROL Menu

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.

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CONFIG. CONTROL Menu

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 (factory default), the new configuration will overwrite the existing configuration. When enabled, the new configuration will not overwrite the existing configuration, and the message “CONFIG. EXISTS / Delete First” displays.

Name Configs

This option allows you to rename any of the eight different configurations. 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. See example 2 on page 66 on how to name configurations.

Reset Cfg Names

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

Auto Save

•

Enable (factory 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.

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

HOST INTERF ACE Menu

IEEE 1284

Auto

Switching

Centronics

Serial

(see page 96)

(see page 94)

(see page 98) (see page 100)

* = Factory Default

If installed.

Used by LG firmware instead of Centronics and IEEE 1284.

Default for Indian Language firmware.

HOST

INTERFACE

(from page 73, 74, 75, 76, 77,

78, and 79)

USB

(see page 100)

Active

Host

Auto Switching Centronics

Serial IEEE 1284

Ethernet

USB Parallel

Parallel

Type

Centronics* IEEE 1284

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HOST INTERFACE Me nu

IMPORTANT

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.

When set to 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.

Chapter 4

Auto Switching

(from page 93)

Parallel

Hotport

Serial

Hotport

Port Type

Centronics (see page 98 for options) IEEE 1284* (see page 96 for options) 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

Trickle Time

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

Timeout

10 sec.* (10-60)

Report Status

Disable* Enable

* = Factory Default

If Installed.

USB

Hotport

Timeout

10 sec.* 10 - 60 sec

Ethernet Hotport

Timeout

10 sec.* (10-60)

Switch Out On

Data Timeout Session Close

HOST INTERFACE Menu

Auto Switching Submenu

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

Port Type

Select the parallel interface type connected to the printer. For example, if your printer is attached to one host with a Centronics connection, you would select Centronics under the Parallel Hotport menu.

Auto Switching Submenu

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 or USB port, the data from the parallel or USB 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.

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 (factory 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

NOTE: This option is only available under Ethernet Hotport.

•

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

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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.

Chapter 4

IEEE 1284

(from page 93)

Prime

Signal

TOF

Action

Buffer Size

in K

Enable* Disable

Reset* Do Nothing

16* 1-16

* = Factory Default

OpenPrint HD and H-Series products have an extended

range to 256 with a default of 64.

Not available on LG or PCL-2 products.

Auto

Trickle

Disable* Enable

Trickle

Time

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

Offline

Process

Disable* Enable

HOST INTERFACE Menu

IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu

The IEEE 1284 interface is faster and more versatile than Centronics and supports bidirectional communication. Configuration of this interface is controlled from the host. Refer to “IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface” on page 249 for more details about the available modes (Compatibility, Nibble, and Byte).

Prime Signal

•

Enable (factory 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 (factory 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. The default is 16K.

NOTE: H-Series and OpenPrint HD products have a range of 1 to 256 and a

default of 64K.

IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu

Auto T rickle

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

T rickle Time

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.

Offline Process

•

Disable (factory default). When set to disable, the printer does not process parallel data while offline.

•

Enable. When set to enable, the printer continues to process (but not print) the current parallel job while the printer is offline until the printer's buffer is full.

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Centronics

(from page 93)

Prime

Signal

TOF Action Buffer Size

in K

Enable* Disable

Reset* Do Nothing

16* (1-16)

* = Factory Default

OpenPrint HD and H-Series products have an extended

range to 256 with a default of 64.

Auto

Trickle

Disable* Enable

Trickle

Time

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

Data Bit 8

Enable* Disable

PI Ignored

Enable* Disable

Data

Polarity

Standard* Inverted

Resp.

Polarity

Standard* Inverted

Busy On

Strobe

Enable* Disable

Latch

Data On

Leading* Trailing

HOST INTERFACE Menu

Centronics (Parallel) Submenu

Data Bit 8

•

Enable (factory 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 (factory 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 (factory default). Does not expect the host computer to invert the data.

•

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

Centronics (Parallel) Submenu

Resp. Polarity

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

•

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

•

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

Busy On Strobe

•

Enable (factory 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 (factory 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 (factory 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. The default is 16K.

NOTE: H-Series and OpenPrint HD products have a range of 1 to 256 and a

default of 64K.

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Data

Protocol

Baud

Rate

Word

Length 8

Stop

Bits 1

Parity Data Term

Ready

Request to

Send

Buffer Size

in K

Poll

Character

Poll

Response

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

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

8* 7

1* 2

None* Odd Even Mark Sense

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

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

16* 1-16

00 Hex* (00-FF Hex)

0 ms* (0-30 ms)

* = Factory Default

OpenPrint HD products have an extended range to 256. H-Series and OpenPrint HD products have an extended range to 256 with a default setting of 64.

One Char

Enquiry

Disable* Enable

Framing

Errors

Disable Enable*

Idle

Response

Disable* Enable

Offline

Process

Disable* Enable

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Introduction

Consumable Monitoring with PrintNet Enterprise

Protocols and Emulations

Graphics Enhancement s

Taking Care of Your Printer

Conventions in this Manual

Warnings and Special Information

Related Documents

Contact Info rmation

Printronix Customer Support Ce nter

Printronix Supplies Dep artment

Corporate Offices

Setting Up The Printer

Before You Begin

Power Requirements

Select a Site

Printer Dimensions

Printer Component Locations

Operating The Printer

Powering on the Printer

Operating Modes

The Control Panel

Control Panel Keys

Cancel a Print Job

Operational Procedures

reload paper

Unload Paper

Integrated Print Management System

Output Darkness

Loading a Used Ribbon Cartridge

Lighter or Darker Print

Changing Ribbon Cartridge

The Configuration Menus

Configuration Overview

Main Menu

Changing Parameter Settings

Saving Parameter Settings

Default and Custom Configurations

Navigating the Menus

Top Level Menu Overview

Changing Parameters Example

Auto Save C onf igu r atio n

Saving Your New Configuration

Optimizing Prin t Quality

Optimizing Print Speed

Dynamic Menu Options

Active Emula tions

P8000 Standard Firmware

P8000 TN Firmware

P8000 PCL-II Firmware

P8000 LG Firmware

P8000 ANSI Firmware

OpenPrint P8000 Standa rd Postscript/PDF Firmware

OpenPrint P8000 HD Postscript/PDF Firmware

H-Series Firmware

P8000 Indian Language Firmware

QUICK SETUP Menu

CONFIG. CONTROL Menu

HOST INTERF ACE Menu

Auto Switching Submenu

IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu

Centronics (Parallel) Submenu

Serial Submenu