Printronix T5000E series Quick Setup Manual
Quick Setup Guide
The T5000
e
series of Label Printers
™
This Quick Setup Guide contains a CD-ROM with
the following materials:
• The User’s Manual
• Programmer’s Reference Manuals
• Useful utility programs
The CD-ROM is located in a plastic pocket in the back cover.
Do not discard this guide. If you move or pack the printer in the future,
you will need to follow the instructions in this guide.
For technical assistance, contact your
Distributor/VAR/Reseller for service.
For further assistance, contact the Printronix Customer Support Center.
The Customer Support Center offers technical support with:
• Installation
• Configuration and Setup
• Operation and Supplies Loading
• Specifications of Proper Print Media and Ribbons
• Answers to Post-Sales Service Support Questions
Printronix Customer Support Center contact information:
Americas (714) 368-2686
Europe, Middle East, and Africa (31) 24 6489 410
Asia Pacific (65) 6548 4114
Web site: http://www.printronix.com/public/servicessupport/default.aspx
Genuine Printronix Supplies:
Americas (800) 733-1900
Europe, Middle East, and Africa (33) 1 46 25 1900
Asia Pacific (65) 6548 4116 or (65) 6548 4182
Web site: http://www.printronix.com/public/supplies/default.aspx
Or visit the Printronix web site at www.printronix.com
Lithium Battery Warning
The controller board contains a lithium battery sealed inside the real-time clock chip.
Do not disassemble the chip to replace the battery. Do not dispose of the chip by
incineration. Failure to comply may cause the battery to explode. Contact your local
waste agency for the correct disposal procedure.
Printronix makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding this
material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose. Printronix shall not be held responsible for errors
contained herein or any omissions from this material or for any damages, whether
direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, in connection with the furnishing,
distribution, performance or use of this material. The information in this manual is
subject to change without notice.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. No part of
this document may be reproduced, copied, translated or incorporated in any other
material in any form or by any means, whether manual, graphic, electronic,
mechanical or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Printronix.
COPYRIGHT © 2002, 2005, PRINTRONIX, INC. All rights reserved.
Trademark Acknowledgements
Printronix and PGL are registered trademarks of Printronix, Inc.
T5000e is a trademark of Printronix, Inc.
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Unpacking And Installing The Printer ....................................7
Unpacking The Printer ....................................................7
Removing The Internal Packing Material ........................8
Installation .......................................................................9
Controls And Indicators .........................................................9
Power Switch ..................................................................9
Control Panel ................................................................10
Loading Media And Ribbon .................................................14
Loading Roll Media .......................................................15
Loading Ribbon .............................................................20
Printing Adjustments............................................................23
Printhead Pressure Adjustment ....................................23
Printhead Pressure Block Adjustments .........................23
Positioning The Media Sensors ....................................24
Running Auto Calibrate .......................................................24
Configuring The Printer .......................................................26
QUICK SETUP Menu ..........................................................27
QUICK SETUP Menu Items ..........................................28
Saving The Configuration ....................................................36
Selecting The Power-Up Configuration ...............................36
Loading A Saved Configuration ...........................................36
Run A Barcode Demo Test..................................................37
For More Information ...........................................................37
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Unpacking And Installing The Printer
Unpacking The Printer
The printer is shipped in a carton and protective bag. Keep all
packing material in case shipping is required.
CAUTION
Avoid touching the electrical connectors to prevent
electrostatic discharge damage while setting up the printer.
The discharge of accumulated electrostatic energy can
damage or destroy the printhead or electronic components
used in this device.
CAUTION
Do not place the printer on its backside during unpacking or
handling, because damage to the printer interface connector
may occur.
Unpacking And Installing The Printer
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Removing The Internal Packing Material
Remove the tape strips and foam pads from the printer as indicated
below. (The top lid of the shipping carton also displays these
instructions.)
NOTE: Save the foam pads for repacking the printer.
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Installation
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Installation
1. Place the printer on a flat level surface that allows easy access
to all sides of the printer.
CAUTION
Never operate the printer on its side or upside down.
2. Make sure the printer power switch is in the Off (O) position.
WARNING
Failure to properly ground the printer may result in electric
shock to the operator.
In compliance with international safety standards, this printer
has been equipped with a three-pronged power cord. Do not
use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the
cable plug. If an extension cord is required, ensure that a
three-wire cable with a properly grounded plug is used.
3. Attach the AC power cord to the AC power receptacle in the
back of the printer.
CAUTION
Verify the required voltage on the printer’s model number label
on the back of the printer.
4. Attach the AC power cord to a grounded (three prong) electrical
outlet of the proper voltage.
Controls And Indicators
Power Switch
The power switch is located on the bottom back panel of the printer.
To apply power, place the switch in the | (On) position. When you
first power on the printer, a series of initialization messages
appears on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on the control panel.
To remove power, place the power switch in the O (Off) position.
Controls And Indicators
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Control Panel
The control panel is located on the front of the printer and includes
an LCD, indicators, and control keys (buttons). These are
described in the following tables.
OFFLINE
Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD)
Online Status
Indicator
Job In Process
Indicator
Control Panel
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Status And Display Indicators
Indicator Description
Function in
Online Mode
Function in
Offline Mode
Function in
Menu Mode
Online Status Indicates when the
printer is online,
offline, or when
there is a fault
condition.
Stays lit when the
printer is online, ready
to print, and accept
data from the host.
Flashes during a fault
condition.
Off when the printer is
offline.
Flashes during a fault
condition.
Off.
Flashes during a fault
condition.
Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD)
A backlighted
liquid crystal
display with two
rows of 16
characters each.
Displays “ONLINE,” the
interface type, and
emulation in use.
During a fault condition,
displays the specific
fault message and the
corrective action.
Displays “OFFLINE.”
During a fault condition,
displays the specific
fault message and the
corrective action.
Displays “OFFLINE”
and a main menu,
submenu, or option.
During a fault condition,
displays the specific
fault message and the
corrective action.
Job In
Process
Indicates when the
printer is receiving
or processing
data.
Flashes when receiving
data.
Stays lit when data has
been processed and is
waiting to be printed.
Off when no data is
being received or when
no data remains in the
buffer.
Flashes when receiving
data.
Stays lit when data has
been processed and is
waiting to be printed.
Off when no data is
being received or when
no data remains in the
buffer.
None
Controls And Indicators
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Control Panel Keys
Button Description
Function in
Online Mode
Function in
Offline Mode
Function in
Menu Mode
PAUSE Key
Toggles the printer
between Online and
Offline modes.
Sets printer to
Offline mode.
Sets printer to Online mode. Sets printer to Offline mode.
JOB SELECT Key None Displays the name and
number of the last loaded
configuration and allows
you to load the factory and/
or pre-stored printer
configurations.
Scrolls left through main
menus.
Decrements option values
within submenus.
–
DECREMENT Key in
Menu mode
FEED Key
UP Key in Menu mode
Advances the
media one label
length.
Advances the media one
label length.
Scrolls the current menu
selection one level up.
TEST PRINT Key
Pressing the ↵
(ENTER) key with a
Diagnostic Test
displayed initiates the
test. Pressing ↵ again
terminates the test.
None Scrolls through the Test
Print patterns.
Scrolls right through main
menus.
Increments option values
within submenus.
+
INCREMENT Key in
Menu mode
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