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Compaq P5000 Series setup guide Interfaces, Overview

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5 Interfaces

5 Interfaces

Overview

This chapter describes the interfaces provided with the printer. The printer interface is the point where the data line from the host computer plugs into the printer. The interface processes all communication signals and data to and from the host computer. It consists of a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and a connector for the data cable from the host computer. Communication signals and data may be sent over parallel or serial lines.

IMPORTANT The printer is equipped with three parallel interfaces and two serial interfaces. Only one interface can be used at a time, and it must be selected via the configuration menu. (Refer to “HOST INTERFACE” on page 103.) A data cable cannot be plugged into the Dataproducts parallel connector and the Centronics parallel connector at the same time.

This chapter describes the interfaces provided with the printer.

•Dataproducts parallel

•Centronics parallel

•IEEE 1284 parallel bidirectional

•RS-232 serial

•RS-422 serial

In addition to descriptions for each interface, this chapter also provides instructions for configuration of terminating resistors for the parallel interfaces.

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Contents

The Printronix P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Setup GuidePage 172292-001, Rev B Setup GuideThe Printronix P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Trademark Acknowledgments Trademark AcknowledgmentsCOPYRIGHT 2000, 2002 PRINTRONIX, INC 1 Overview Table of Contents2 Setting Up the Printer Table of Contents Configuring the PrinterThe Configuration Menus Table of Contents 6 Routine Service and DiagnosticsInterfaces RibbonMinderGlossary Printer SpecificationsB Standard ASCII Character Set Printronix Technical SupportPrinting Conventions in This Guide 1 OverviewAbout This Guide Warnings and Special InformationModel Number The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Printer FamilyChapter 1 The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Table 1. The DEC LG EmulationPrinter Emulations Printer EmulationsHost Computer Interfaces P5205 P5210 P5215 P5005 P5010 Figure 1. The DEC LG Emulation PrintersChapter 1 The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Output Control LinePrinter Plus FeaturesGraphics Enhancement Option Taking Care of Your PrinterChapter 1 The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Built-in Diagnostic ToolsProtocols and Emulations Graphics and Vertical FormattingFigure 2. Dot Matrix Character Formation Line Matrix PrintingLine Matrix Printing Chapter 1 The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Printing SpeedFigure 3. Line Matrix Printing Select a Site 2 Setting Up the PrinterPower Requirements Before You BeginInterface Type Figure 4. Cabinet Model DimensionsChapter 2 Before You Begin Table 2. Interface Connections62.48 cm Figure 5. Pedestal Model DimensionsSelect a Site 25 in 63.5 cm 10.5 in 26.67 cm 48.0 in 122 cm 30 in 24.6 in.76.2 cmChapter 2 Before You Begin Printer Component LocationsFigure 6. Component Locations Figure 7. Removing the Cardboard Packing Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet ModelRemove the Cardboard Packing Remove the Cardboard PackingFigure 8. Removing the Hammer Bank Protective Foam and Foam Strips Remove the Hammer Bank Protective Foam and Foam StripsChapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet Model Figure 9. Removing the Platen Protective Foam Remove the Platen Protective FoamRemove the Platen Protective Foam Tractor Door Paper Supports Tractor Door Adjust the Paper SupportsFigure 10. Adjusting Paper Supports Chapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet ModelFigure 11. Releasing the Paper Chains Release the Paper ChainsRelease the Paper Chains Chapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet Model Remove the TagsFigure 12. Remove Tag and Tie Wrap from Fence or Passive Paper StackerFigure 13. Attaching Control Panel Overlay Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal ModelAttach the Control Panel Overlays Attach the Control Panel OverlaysFigure 14. Removing the Hammer Bank Protective Foam Remove the Hammer Bank Protective FoamChapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal Model Remove the Platen Protective Foam Figure 15. Removing Platen Protective FoamRemove the Platen Protective Foam Chapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal Model Figure 16. Adjusting Paper SupportsAdjust the Paper Supports Figure 17. Removing Tag from Cage Remove TagRemove Tag Chapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal Model Attach the Output BasketFigure 18. Attaching the Output Basket 2. Screw the ground wire attached to the output basket to the printerAttach the Control Panel Overlays Figure 19. Attaching Control Panel OverlaysAttach the Control Panel Overlays Figure 20. Cable Connection Locations Install Basic ComponentsConnect the Interface and Power Cables Chapter 2 Install Basic ComponentsFigure 21. Interface and Power Locations Connect the Interface and Power CablesChapter 2 Install Basic Components Install the RibbonFigure 22. Ribbon Path Diagram Location Figure 23. Opening the Printer Cover3. Raise the forms thickness lever as far as it will go Install the RibbonFigure 24. Forms Thickness Lever Figure 25. Right Hub LatchHammer Bank Cover Figure 26. Ribbon PathChapter 2 Install Basic Components PaperPedestal Model Figure 27. Left Ribbon HubInstall the Ribbon Cabinet ModelChapter 2 Install Basic Components Load the PaperFigure 28. Forms Thickness Lever and Tractor Doors Figure 29. Paper Supply Label LocationTractor Door Paper Tractor Lock Ribbon Path Diagram Load the PaperFigure 30. Paper Slot Location Figure 31. Loading Paper Onto the Left Tractor Sprockets5. Unlock the right tractor Figure 32. Paper ScaleFigure 33. Loading Paper Onto the Right Tractor Sprockets Chapter 2 Install Basic ComponentsLoad the Paper Figure 34. Horizontal Adjustment KnobA B C Figure 35. Lowering the Forms Thickness LeverChapter 2 Install Basic Components Power On the PrinterFigure 36. The Power Switch Figure 37. The Lower Paper Guide Set the Top-of-FormSet the Top-of-Form TOF Indicator Figure 38. Raising the Forms Thickness LeverFigure 39. Aligning the Top-of-Form Chapter 2 Install Basic ComponentsA B C Figure 40. Lowering the Forms Thickness LeverSet the Top-of-Form Result Table 3. Printer Test ProcedureTest the Printer StepOverview 3 Configuring the PrinterOFFLINE Figure 41. Configuration Menu OverviewChapter 3 Overview Changing and Saving Parameter Settings Changing and Saving Parameter SettingsDefault and Custom Configurations Figure 43. The Pedestal Control Panel Operating ModesThe Control Panels Figure 42. The Cabinet Control PanelUnlocking and Locking the ENTER Key Factory Default Configuration ValuesUnlocking and Locking the ENTER Key Chapter 3 Overview Italic PrintDisable Slashed ZeroDisable Page Format MarginsExample Table 4. Parameter Change Example ProcedureChanging Parameters ExampleChapter 3 Changing Parameters Table 4. Parameter Change Example Procedure continuedTO SAVE YOUR CHANGES AS A CONFIGURATION THAT IS STORED IN MEMORY TO USE THE CURRENT CONFIGURATION WITHOUT SAVINGSaving Your New Configuration Saving Your New ConfigurationResult Chapter 3 Changing Parameters Table 5. Saving ConfigurationsStep Deleting Your Configuration Deleting Your ConfigurationResult Chapter 3 Changing Parameters Table 6. Deleting ConfigurationsStep Protecting Your Configurations Protecting Your ConfigurationsPrinting the Current Configuration Step Chapter 3 Changing Parameters Table 7. Printing ConfigurationsMake sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover CONFIG. CONTROLLoading Configuration Values Loading Configuration ValuesMake sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover Chapter 3 Changing Parameters Table 8. Loading ConfigurationsStep ResultThe Power-Up Configuration The Power-Up ConfigurationResult Table 9. Setting The Power-Up ConfigurationChapter 3 Changing Parameters StepOverview 4 The Configuration MenusConfiguration Main Menu see page Figure 44. Configuration Menu OverviewChapter 4 Overview OFFLINEsee page Configuration Main MenuFigure 44. Configuration Menu Overview continued see pageMenu CONFIG. CONTROLLoad Config Chapter 4 CONFIG. CONTROLPower-Up Config Save ConfigPrint Config Delete ConfigChapter 4 ACTIVE EMULATION ACTIVE EMULATIONEMULATION EMULATIONMenu EMULATION Digital LGSubmenu Chapter 4 Digital LGSubmenu FontVert. Forms Horiz. FormsUnsolicited Rpt AutowrapCR Carriage Return LF Line FeedSubmenu Print Mode OptPlot Mode Opt I-2/5 Guard BarsEMULATION LinePrinter+Chapter 4 LinePrinter+ Font Attributes Printer ProtocolPrint Char Set CPI/LPI SelectSlashed Zero Proportional SpacingBold Print Italic PrintForms Length Page FormatMargins Perforation SkipChapter 4 LinePrinter+ Proprinter XL EmulationDefine CR Code Auto LFAlternate Char Set Define LF CodeFF Valid at TOF Character SetChapter 4 LinePrinter+ Epson FX EmulationDefine CR Code Auto LF Printer SelectAlternate Set 80-9F Epson FX EmulationP-Series P-Series EmulationChapter 4 LinePrinter+ Printer ProtocolControl Code Control CodeOverstrike P-Series EmulationAlt. Set 80-9F SFCC d CommandSelect SFCC EVFU SelectSubmenu IGP/PGL EmulationSubmenu Chapter 4 IGP/PGL Emulation Define CR Code Carriage ReturnDefine LF Code Line Feed PI Slew RangeAuto Uppercase CR EditSelect Font Select LPIUPC Descenders Skip Command PrefixPower On IGP/PGL Extended Execute CopyIgnore Mode Ignore CharacterIGP100 Compatbl Optimized RatioSubmenu IGP/VGL EmulationChapter 4 IGP/VGL Emulation Submenu Power UpSFCC & Pwrup SFCCSlash Power Up FPower Up PY Graphics OptionsRot. Char Size Submenu True Vert 1/10Absorb after PY UPC DescendersHeight Dark BarcodeWidth Limit Table 10. Width LimitOffpage Errors Error HandlingError msgs Error markersIgnore ch#2 Ignore / DB8 SetupIgnore Chars Ignore ch#1Host PI Font SetPI Control Printer PIDisplay Language Power-Up StateMAINT / MISC Hex Dump ModeHOST INTERFACE HOST INTERFACEMenu Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACE Serial SubmenuInterface Type Data ProtocolParity Baud RateWord Length Stop BitsChapter 4 HOST INTERFACE Data Terminal ReadyRequest to Send Buffer Size in KData Polarity Parallel SubmenuCentronics Interface Data BitBusy on Strobe Prime SignalStrobe Polarity Response PolarityData Polarity Dataproducts SubmenuPI Ignored Data BitChapter 4 HOST INTERFACE Data Request PolarityStrobe Polarity Buffer Size in KThe IEEE 1284 Bidirectional interface is faster and more versatile than Centronics and supports bidirectional communication. Chapter 5 discusses the available modes Compatibility, Nibble, and Byte in more detail Bidirectional SubmenuBuffer Size in K Parallel SubmenuChapter 4 PRINTER CONTROL PRINTER CONTROLUnidirectional Parallel Submenu PMD Paper Motion Detection FaultPower Saver Time Slow Paper SlewPrinter Tests DIAGNOSTICSChapter 4 DIAGNOSTICS Parallel Submenu Test WidthPaper Out Dots System MemoryChapter 4 DIAGNOSTICS Print StatisticsParallel Submenu RIBBONMINDERNew Ribbon Ribbon ActionChapter 4 RIBBONMINDER Ribbon AdjustFault Action Ribbon SizeOverview 5 InterfacesInput Signals Dataproducts Parallel Interface SignalsTable 11. Dataproducts Parallel Interface Connector Pin Assignments with a 50-pin AMP HDH-20 Data Cable ConnectorDataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration Dataproducts Parallel Interface ConfigurationChapter 5 Centronics Parallel Interface Centronics Interface SignalsTable 12. Centronics Interface Connector Pin Assignments Centronics Parallel InterfaceCentronics Parallel Interface Configuration Centronics Parallel Interface ConfigurationFigure 45. Resistor Locations Terminating Resistor ConfigurationsChapter 5 Terminating Resistor Configurations Configuration Removal and InstallationRemoval and Installation Table 13. Terminating Resistor ConfigurationsByte Mode IEEE 1284 Parallel InterfaceCompatibility Mode Nibble ModeThe Negotiation Phase The Negotiation PhaseSignals Compatible Table 14. 1284 SignalsType of Mode Source of DataCompatible Signals Table 14. 1284 Signals continuedType of Mode Source of DataChapter 5 RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces Table 15. RS-232 Serial Interface Connector Pin AssignmentsTable 16. RS-422 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments RS-232 and RS-422 Serial InterfacesRS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Protocol RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface SignalsRS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Error Handling RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface SignalsChapter 5 RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface ConfigurationRS-232 and RS-422 RS-232 onlyVMS Operating System Interface ConfigurationInterface Configuration Chapter 5 VMS Operating System Interior Cleaning 6 Routine Service and DiagnosticsCleaning Requirements Exterior CleaningChapter 6 Cleaning Requirements Splined Shaft Paper Support Interior CleaningFigure 46. Cleaning the Interior of the Printer Shuttle Cover Assembly Forms Thickness Lever Ribbon GuideTable 17. Sample Print Test All E’s Diagnosing ProblemsChapter 6 Diagnosing Problems Printer Self-TestsResult Printer Self-Tests Table 17. Sample Print Test All E’s continuedStep Chapter 6 Diagnosing Problems Printing a Hex DumpFigure 47. Hex Dump Sample Result Printing a Hex Dump Table 18. Printing a Hex DumpStep Chapter 6 Diagnosing Problems Fault MessagesFault Messages Requiring Field Service Attention Can User Fault Messages Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting TableSolution Displayed MessageSolution Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table continuedCan User Correct? Chapter 6 Diagnosing ProblemsCan User Correct? Fault Messages Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table continuedSolution Displayed MessageDisplayed Message Chapter 6 Diagnosing ProblemsTable 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table continued SolutionCan User Correct? Fault Messages Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table continuedSolution Displayed MessageChapter 6 Diagnosing Problems Ribbon ink being consumed Ribbon life approaching end 7 RibbonMinderOverview Figure 48. RibbonMinder Menu Diagram Using the RibbonMinderConfiguration Chapter 7 Using the RibbonMinderResult Configuration Table 20. RibbonMinder ConfigurationStep Chapter 7 Using the RibbonMinder Table 21. New Ribbon ProcedureRunning a Job New RibbonStep Table 22. Ribbon Action ConfigurationRibbon Action Ribbon ActionChapter 7 Using the RibbonMinder RibbonMinder FaultStep Table 23. Ribbon Size ConfigurationRibbon Size Ribbon SizeChapter 7 Using the RibbonMinder Ribbon AdjustFault Action Paper A Printer SpecificationsRibbon Specifications Paper SpecificationsCabinet Model Printer DimensionsEnvironmental Characteristics Appendix A Printer DimensionsInterfaces Electrical CharacteristicsPower Consumption Power ConsumptionAppendix A Printing Rates Printing RatesBITS B Standard ASCII CharacterAppendix B Your Application Vendor C Printronix Technical SupportSources of Support Your Printronix VendorAppendix C Sources of Support Printronix Technical SupportD Glossary example “Bold” refers to a heavy or thick character Appendix DPage Appendix D A slanted type style. This is an italic type style Appendix D in 10 point type. This is 14 point typePage Appendix D Page Appendix D Index Page Page Page Page Page Phase value parameter PI Control PI Ignored parameter PI Slew Range Paper motion detection See PMD Fault parameter 113printing the configuration, 61 saving Parity error handling PARITY ERROR message Parity parameter Perforation SkipPage Page Page Page Phone 31 24 Fax 31 24 Printronix Schweiz GmbH 42 Changi South Street Fax 714 Customer Solutions Center 714 Printronix Nederland BVPrintronix, Inc 14600 Myford Road P.O. Box Irvine, CA Phone P.O. Box 163, Nieuweweg NL-6600 Ad Wijchen The Netherlands