VMS Operating System | Compaq P5000 Series guide

Chapter 5 VMS Operating System

When using the serial interface with the VMS operating system, configure the terminal characteristics with the SET TERM command, as shown below:

Terminal: _TXA3: Device_Type: Unknown Owner: SYMBIONT_0001

Username: SYSTEM

Input: 9600*		LFfill: 0	Width: 132** Parity: None
Output: 9600*		CRfill: 0	Page: 66
Terminal Characteristics:
Interactive	Echo		Type_ahead	No_Escape
No_Hostsync	TTsync		Lowercase	Tab
No_Wrap	Scope		No_Remote	No_Eightbit
No_Broadcast	No_Readsync		Form	Fulldup
No_Modem	No_Local_echo		No_Autobaud	No_Hangup
No_Brdcstambx	No_DMA		No_Altypeahd	Set_speed
Line_Editing	Overstrike_editing		No_Fallback	No_Dialup
No_Secure_server	No_Disconnect		No_Pasthru	No_Syspassword
No_SIXEL_Graphics	No_Soft_Characters		No_Printer_Port	Numeric_Keypad
No_ANSI_CRT	No_Regis		No_Block_mode	No_Advanced_video
No_Edit_mode	No_DEC_CRT		No_DEC_CRT

Device spooled to _DUAL:

*Match baud rate to printer settings.

**When using the Line Printer Plus emulation, the input width is 136.

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Compaq P5000 Series setup guide VMS Operating System

Contents

Setup Guide Page Printronix P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Trademark Acknowledgments Trademark Acknowledgments Table of Contents Configuring the Printer Table of Contents Interfaces Standard Ascii Character Set Related Documents About This GuidePrinting Conventions in This Guide DEC LG Emulation Model Number Print Speed Pedestal Cabinet P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Printer FamilyP5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Printer Emulations Printer EmulationsHost Computer Interfaces DEC LG Emulation Printers Taking Care of Your Printer LinePrinter Plus FeaturesGraphics Enhancement Option Output Control Graphics and Vertical Formatting Built-in Diagnostic ToolsProtocols and Emulations Line Matrix Printing Line Matrix Printing Printing Speed Select a Site Power RequirementsBefore You Begin Before You Begin Interface Connections Interface Type Maximum Cable Length Pedestal Model Dimensions Select a Site Printer Component Locations Component Locations Remove the Cardboard Packing Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet ModelRemove the Cardboard Packing Remove the Hammer Bank Protective Foam and Foam Strips Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet Model Remove the Platen Protective Foam Remove the Platen Protective Foam Adjust the Paper Supports Adjusting Paper Supports Release the Paper Chains Release the Paper Chains Remove the Tags Remove Tag and Tie Wrap from Fence or Passive Paper Stacker Attach the Control Panel Overlays Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal ModelAttach the Control Panel Overlays Remove the Hammer Bank Protective Foam Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal Model Removing Platen Protective Foam Adjust the Paper Supports Remove Tag Remove Tag Attach the Output Basket Attaching the Output Basket Attaching Control Panel Overlays Install Basic Components Install Basic ComponentsConnect the Interface and Power Cables Connect the Interface and Power Cables Interface and Power Locations Install the Ribbon Ribbon Path Diagram Location Install the Ribbon Forms Thickness Lever Ribbon Path Left Ribbon Hub Load the Paper Forms Thickness Lever and Tractor Doors Load the Paper Paper Slot Location Paper Scale Horizontal Adjustment Knob Power On the Printer Power Switch Set the Top-of-Form Set the Top-of-Form Raising the Forms Thickness Lever Lowering the Forms Thickness Lever Printer Test Procedure Step Key Result Test the Printer Configuring the Printer Overview Configuration Menu Overview Clear Changing and Saving Parameter Settings Changing and Saving Parameter SettingsDefault and Custom Configurations Operating Modes Control Panels Unlocking and Locking the Enter Key Factory Default Configuration ValuesUnlocking and Locking the Enter Key Maint / Misc Example Parameter Change Example Procedure Step Key ResultChanging Parameters Example To USE the Current Configuration Without Saving Saving Your New Configuration Saving Your New Configuration Changing Parameters Saving Configurations Step Key Result Deleting Your Configuration Deleting Your Configuration Changing Parameters Deleting Configurations Step Key Result Protecting Your Configurations Protecting Your ConfigurationsPrinting the Current Configuration Press until the desired option displays Loading Configuration Values Loading Configuration Values Displays for about a second Power-Up Configuration Power-Up Configuration Printer has selected Configuration Menus Configuration Main Menu MAINT/MISC Configuration Main Menu DTR Menu Load ConfigCONFIG. Control Delete Config Save ConfigPrint Config Power-Up Config Active Emulation Active Emulation Emulation Digital LG Submenu Horiz. Forms FontVert. Forms Submenu LF Line Feed AutowrapCR Carriage Return Unsolicited Rpt 5 Guard Bars Print Mode OptPlot Mode Opt LinePrinter+ LinePrinter+ CPI/LPI Select Printer ProtocolPrint Char Set Font Attributes Italic Print Proportional SpacingBold Print Slashed Zero Perforation Skip FormatMargins Forms Length Auto LF Proprinter XL EmulationDefine CR Code Character Set Define LF CodeFF Valid at TOF Alternate Char Set Epson FX Emulation Ascii USA Epson FX Emulation Printer SelectAlternate Set 80-9F Series Emulation Series Series Emulation Control CodeOverstrike Evfu Select Sfcc d CommandSelect Sfcc Alt. Set 80-9F IGP/PGL Emulation PI Slew Range Define CR Code Carriage ReturnDefine LF Code Line Feed IGP/PGL Emulation Select LPI CR EditSelect Font Auto Uppercase Extended Execute Copy Skip Command PrefixPower On IGP/PGL UPC Descenders IGP100 Compatbl Ignore ModeIgnore Character Optimized Ratio IGP/VGL Emulation IGP/VGL Emulation Power Up Sfcc & Pwrup Graphics Options UPC Descenders Submenu True Vert 1/10Absorb after PY Rot. Char Size Width Limit Height Max. Width IGP/VGL Emulation Dark BarcodeWidth Limit Allowed Error Handling Ignore ch#1 Ignore / DB8 SetupIgnore Chars Ignore ch#2 Printer PI Font SetPI Control Host PI Display Language Hex Dump ModePower-Up State Maint / Misc Host Interface Data Protocol Serial SubmenuInterface Type Host Interface Stop Bits Baud RateWord Length Parity Buffer Size in K Data Terminal ReadyRequest to Send Data Bit Parallel SubmenuCentronics Interface Data Polarity Response Polarity Prime SignalStrobe Polarity Busy on Strobe Dataproducts Submenu PI Ignored Data Request Polarity Bidirectional Submenu Unidirectional Printer Control Slow Paper Slew PMD Paper Motion Detection FaultPower Saver Time Diagnostics Printer Tests System Memory Test WidthPaper Out Dots Print Statistics New Ribbon Ribbon Action Ribbon Size Ribbon AdjustFault Action Ribbonminder Interfaces Dataproducts Parallel Interface Dataproducts Parallel Interface SignalsDataproducts Parallel Interface Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration Centronics Parallel Interface Centronics Interface SignalsCentronics Parallel Interface Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration Terminating Resistor Configurations Terminating Resistor Configurations Removal and Installation Removal and Installation Byte Mode Compatibility ModeNibble Mode Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface Negotiation Phase Negotiation PhaseSignals Page Signals Type of Mode Pin Source of Data Compatible RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces RS-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 RS-232 only RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface ConfigurationRS-232 and RS-422 VMS Operating System Interface ConfigurationInterface Configuration VMS Operating System Interior Cleaning Cleaning RequirementsExterior Cleaning Cleaning Requirements Interior Cleaning Cleaning the Interior of the Printer Printer Self-Tests Diagnosing ProblemsDiagnosing Problems Sample Print Test All E’s Step Key Result Printer Self-Tests Sample Print Test All E’s Step Key Result Printing a Hex Dump Hex Dump Sample Printing a Hex Dump Step Key Result Fault Messages Fault Messages Requiring Field Service Attention 15V PWR Fail Access Null PTR5V PWR Fail 23.5V PWR Fail HB not Installd Firmware ErrorFraming Error Exhaust FAN FLT ILL Inst Accss Intake FAN FaultParity Error LO DRV. Short Plat INV CMD Power Saver ModePower Supply HOT Plat INV Parm Shutl INV Parm Software ErrorShutl INV CMD Shuttle JAM 148 Enable State Ribbon Life 100% Ribbon INK OUT Change Ribbon Using the RibbonMinder Using the RibbonMinderConfiguration Configuration RibbonMinder Configuration Step Key Result New Ribbon New Ribbon Procedure Step Key ResultRunning a Job Ribbon Action Ribbon Action Configuration Step Key ResultRibbon Action RibbonMinder Fault Ribbon Size Ribbon Size Configuration Step Key ResultRibbon Size Ribbon Adjust Fault Action Paper Ribbon SpecificationsPaper Specifications Labels Printer Dimensions Environmental Characteristics Operating Units Power Consumption Mode Electrical CharacteristicsPower Consumption Interfaces Printing Rates Appendix a Printing Rates Standard Ascii Character Set Appendix B Your Application Vendor Sources of SupportYour Printronix Vendor Internet Printronix Technical Support Appendix C Sources of Support Glossary Ascii Appendix D Example Bold refers to a heavy or thick character See also point EIA/TIA Ieee IGP NLQ LCDLED Nvram OCR Pcba RAM ROM Sfcc VFU OFF 174 Index Coil HOT 177 LO DRV. Short *, 144 IGP/PGL Page Page Ribbon INK OUT, Change Ribbon Page Page Page 172292-001B