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Warnings and Special Information

Warnings and Special Information

Read and comply with all information highlighted under special headings:

WARNING Conditions that can harm you as well as damage the printer. CAUTION Conditions that can damage the printer or related equipment.

IMPORTANT Information that is vital to the operation of the printer. NOTE: Information affecting printer operation.

Related Documents

•Maintenance Manual — Explains how to maintain and repair the line matrix printer at the field service level of maintenance.

•LinePrinter Plus Programmer's Reference Manual — Covers the host control codes for the LinePrinter Plus emulations.

•PCL-II Programmer's Reference Manual — Covers the host control codes for the Printer Control Language emulation.

•IGP/PGL Programmer's Reference Manual — Provides information used with the optional IGP Printronix emulation enhancement feature.

•IGP/VGL Programmer's Reference Manual — Provides information used with the optional Code VTM emulation enhancement feature.

•PrintNetTM User’s Manual — Information about network protocols, configuration, and operation.

Graphics Enhancements

The IGP/PGL and IGP/VGL emulations allow you to create and store forms, generate logos, bar codes, expanded characters, and create other graphics. Alphanumeric and bar code data are added as the form is printed. These emulations are available as factory-installed or field- installed options. For more information, contact your authorized service representative.

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Contents

5525B/31/32 Line Matrix Printer Software License Agreement 5525B/31/32 Line Matrix Printer User’s Manual Copyright 1999, Compaq Computer Corporation Table of Contents Operating the Printer Interfaces Troubleshooting 213 Table of Contents Printer Family Printer Overview Printer Overview Conventions in This ManualCompaq Line Matrix Printer Family Graphics Enhancements Related Documents Protocols and Emulations Taking Care of Your Printer Before You Begin Power Requirements Select a Site Select a SiteMaximum Interface Connection Cable Length Printer Dimensions Cabinet Model Printer Dimensions Printer Component Locations Printer Component Locations Remove Packing Materials Remove Packing Materials Page Adjust the Paper Supports Release the Paper Chains Cabinet Model Release the Paper Chains Cabinet Model Cabinet Model Remove Tags Remove Tags Pedestal Model Attach the Output Basket Pedestal Model Cabinet Model Connect the Interface and Power CordsCabinet Model Connect the Interface and Power Cords Pedestal Model Pedestal Model Standard Interfaces Left Pedestal Model Right Cabinet Model Interface Connections Attach the Control Panel Overlays Install Basic ComponentsAttach the Control Panel Overlays Load the Ribbon Install Basic Components Load the Ribbon Load the Paper Load the Paper Install Basic Components Load the Paper Set the Top-of-Form ProcedureSet the Top-of-Form Procedure Set the Top-of-Form Operating Modes Powering On the Printer Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel Keys Control Panel KeysFF Form Feed LF Line Feed View Shift UP + Down = + Control Panel UP or Down = orPrev or Next or Prev + Next + Reloading Paper Operational ProceduresReloading Paper Operational Procedures Reloading Paper Operational Procedures Reloading Paper Operational Procedures Reloading Paper Operational Procedures Unloading Paper Unloading Paper Operational Procedures Replacing the Ribbon Replacing the Ribbon Operational Procedures Replacing the Ribbon Canceling a Print Job Configuration Overview Configuration Menus Default and Custom Configurations Changing and Saving Parameter SettingsConfiguration Overview Navigating the Menus Navigating the Menus Changing Parameters Example LCD Changing Parameters Example Enter Switch Locked Online Saving Your New Configuration Saving Your New Configuration Offline CONFIG. Control Enter Switch Locked Online Main Menu Main Menu Configuration Overview Menu Load ConfigMenu Print Config Save ConfigDelete Config Power-Up Config Active Emulation LinePrinter Plus Emulations PCL-II EmulationOptional Emulations PCL-II Emulation PCL-II Emulation Secondary Character Set Primary Character Set Graphics Density Perforation Skip Length RepresentationDisplay Functions Line Terminator Length Adjust/Lines LPI AdjustLength Adjust/Inches Config. Print LinePrinter Plus Emulation LinePrinter Plus Emulation Print Char Set Printer ProtocolCPI/LPI Select Font Attributes Bold Print Proportional SpacingItalic Print Format Series Emulation Series Emulation Define CR Code Control CodeAuto LF Define LF Code OverstrikeSelect Sfcc Evfu Select Sfcc d CommandAlt. Set 80-9F Character Set Proprinter XL Emulation Proprinter XL Emulation FF Valid at TOF CPI Condensed Alternate Char Set Epson FX Epson FX Emulation Epson FX Emulation Printer Select Alternate Set 80-9F IGP/PGL Submenu FeaturesIGP/PGL Submenu Configuring the Emulation with the Control Panel UPC Define LF Code Line Feed Define CR Code Carriage ReturnAutowrap CR Edit PI Slew RangeSelect Font S. Ascii Power On IGP/PGL Skip Command PrefixSelect LPI Auto Uppercase Extended Execute Copy Ignore ModeUPC Descenders Compressed CPI Optimized Ratio IGP100 CompatblSelect Character IGP/VGL Emulation IGP/VGL Emulation 102 103 Control Character Sfcc & Pwrup Graphics Options IGP/VGL Emulation Ignore ModeFree Format Mgnum Conversion Append Rotated Ignore DotsTruncate Alpha True Vert 1/10 Rot. Char Size IGP/VGL Emulation UPC DescendersIgnore Spaces Midline PY includes PN Error msgs Error HandlingError markers Absorb After PN IGP/VGL Emulation Offpage Errors Ignore / DB8 SetupBarcode Errors Ignore Nulls PI Control ISO Char SetPrinter PI Max PI IGP/VGL Emulation Host PI Power-Up State Hex Dump ModeDisplay Language Host Interface Data Bit Dataproducts SubmenuPI Ignored Host Interface Data Polarity Prime SignalResponse Polarity Latch Data On Buffer Size in K Serial Submenu Data Protocol Interface TypeSerial Submenu Word Length Baud RateStop Bits Parity Request to Send Ieee 1284 Parallel Bidirectional Submenu Ethernet Submenu Ethernet Submenu Ethernet Parameters Ethernet Parameters Unidirectional PMD Paper Motion Detection Fault Slow Paper Slew Power Saver TimePrinter Control Printer Tests Diagnostics Diagnostics Paper Out Dots Test WidthSystem Memory Print Statistics Ribbonminder Ribbonminder Ribbon Action New Ribbon Fault Action Ribbon AdjustRibbonMinder Fault Ribbon Size Standard Host Interfaces OverviewOptional Host Interfaces Dataproducts Long Line Interface Dataproducts Long Line Interface Dataproducts Long Line Interface Signals Dataproducts Long Line Interface Signals Nibble Mode Compatibility ModeByte Mode Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface Signals Signals Signals Type of Mode Pin Source of Data Compatible Signals Resistor Locations Terminating Resistor Configurations Terminating Resistor Configurations Removal and Installation RS-232 RS-232 and RS-422 Serial InterfacesRS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces RS-422 RS-422 Host System Configuration TCP/IP LAN ConfigurationDataproducts Long Lines Parallel Interface Serial Configuration Serial ConfigurationTXD+ TXD- RXD+ RXD GND GND RTS CTS DCD DTR DSR Internal Ethernet Adapter Configuration Ethernet Configuration Using the Printer Front Panel Nvram Host Software Configuring the Internal Ethernet Adapter for TCP/IP Compiling Host Software Ezsetup and npconfigCompiling Host Software Ezsetup also Npconfig/ezsetup Main MenuOption Description Page Chapter Computer-aided Configuration with ezsetup or npconfig Computer-aided Configuration with ezsetup or npconfig Run ezsetup or npconfig. Enter Configuration Through the Network with ARPEzsetup or ./npconfig Stored and Current Values Differ Configuration Through the Network with ARP 00807200ABCDspike Configuration Through the Network with Rarp Restoring Factory Defaults Configuration Through the Network with BootpConfiguration Through the Network with Bootp Direct Printing Without Spooler Host ConfigurationBSD AIX Rsh/rcmd/remsh NpwriteDirect Printing Without Spooler Npr.if Interface Script Printing Via the Spooler Modifying Your Script Custom Interface ScriptsCustom Interface Scripts Ipd Remote Printing Using npd and Your Own Script BSD Interface Script Printing Setting up Ipd Remote Setting up an Interface Script #ENDMARK1 NPDIRPATH=./USR/LOCAL/BIN System V Unix System V Unix Starting npd Npd Pseudo-device Interface Npd Pseudo-device Interface Npd locks Testing npdModifying a Host to Use npd Stopping npd AIX Queue stanza FTP’s PC/TCP Other TCP/IP MethodsOther TCP/IP Methods Configuring The Internal Ethernet Adapter For Novell Configuring The Internal Ethernet Adapter For Novell Internal Ethernet Adapter Internal Ethernet Adapter Rprinter Bootup Pserver Bootup Pserver Setup Pre-NetWare Pserver Setup Pre-NetWarePserver Setup Pre-NetWare Step Action Result of Action Enter Pconsole Step Action Result of Action ConfigurationPrinter Press Insert Rprinter Setup Pre-NetWare Rprinter Setup Pre-NetWarePconsole Printer N Configuration Rprinter Setup Pre-NetWare Step Action Result of Action Rprinter Print Server Configuration NetWare 4 Options Destname where pservername NetWare 4 Options Pserver Setup NetWareEnter Press Escape Enter Assigned field Press Enter on the Print Queues Print Methods Overview Print Setup PossibilitiesCentral Host Print Methods Overview Basic Setup Steps TCP/IP SetupWindows NT LPR Network Software Installation Configuring the Internal Ethernet Adapter for Windows Windows for Workgroups NetBIOS Software Installation Windows NT NetBIOS Network Software Installation Windows 95 NetBIOS Network Software Installation Configuring TCP/IPIP Address Examples Netmask Windows for Workgroups IP Address and Netmask Configuration Windows NT IP Address and Netmask ConfigurationWindows 95 IP Address and Netmask Configuration Verify the IP address and netmask. Enter Windows NT Version Host ConfigurationSelect Control Panel Select Create a Printer from the Printer menu Open Print Manager Windows for Workgroups NetBIOS Using Print Manager Method Windows Open the SettingsPrinter folder Host Configuration 194 Exterior Cleaning Cleaning Requirements Cleaning Requirements Interior Cleaning Interior Cleaning Diagnosing Problems Diagnosing ProblemsPrinting a Hex Dump Hex Dump Sample Printing a Hex Dump Fault Messages Requiring Field Service Attention Fault Messages Displayed Message Can User Explanation Solution Correct? Fault Messages LCD Message Troubleshooting Table Coil HOT Diagnosing Problems LCD Message Troubleshooting Table 203 204 205 206 Ribbon Specifications Printer Specifications Appendix a Paper Specifications Paper Specifications Printer Dimensions Appendix a Environmental Characteristics Environmental CharacteristicsTemperature Energy Star Power Consumption Electrical CharacteristicsInput Voltage Printing Rates InterfacesAppendix Interfaces Downloading Firmware AReturn Appendix B Loading Flash MemoryDIRReturn Dataproducts FILENAME.EXE -pbReturn Error DC DiagnosticError Dram AT Error EC Flash Memory Message Guide Explanation Required Action Resetting Error WrongBoot Code Checksum Ascii Character Set Appendix C Communication Notices Communication Trademark Information Appendix D Communication Notices Trademark Acknowledgments Appendix D Trademark Acknowledgments Index Coil HOT Clearing Program from FLASH, 216 Error DC Program not Valid Diagnostics PassedSysgen Load Paper Receive Buffer Overrun Verify Configuration Power Saver Mode Error Flash Not Detected Powersupply HOT Plat INV Parm Error EC Stopped AT State Plat INV StateRIB Invld Stat Error Program Needs More Ribbon Drive Stack Overflow Error Writing to Flash IGP/PGL Error Wrong CHECKSUM, 218 Loading Program from PortIGP/VGL Loading Program from Port XX% Fault Offline Online Index Ribbon INK OUT, Change Ribbon Security Code Violation Index 236 Page 5525B/31/32 Line Matrix Printer