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Ribbon Path Diagram Location
Dimension
Configuring the Printer
Screw the ground wire attached to the output basket to the printer
Diagnosing Problems
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Contents
Setup Guide
The Printronix P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation
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The Printronix P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation
Setup Guide
172292-001, Rev B
COPYRIGHT 2000, 2002 PRINTRONIX, INC
Trademark Acknowledgments
Trademark Acknowledgments
2 Setting Up the Printer
Table of Contents
1 Overview
The Configuration Menus
Configuring the Printer
Table of Contents
6 Routine Service and Diagnostics
Interfaces
RibbonMinder
Table of Contents
Printer Specifications
B Standard ASCII Character Set
Printronix Technical Support
Glossary
1 Overview
About This Guide
Warnings and Special Information
Printing Conventions in This Guide
The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Printer Family
Chapter 1 The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation
Table 1. The DEC LG Emulation
Model Number
Host Computer Interfaces
Printer Emulations
Printer Emulations
Chapter 1 The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation
Figure 1. The DEC LG Emulation Printers
P5205 P5210 P5215 P5005 P5010
LinePrinter Plus Features
Graphics Enhancement Option
Taking Care of Your Printer
Output Control
Built-in Diagnostic Tools
Protocols and Emulations
Graphics and Vertical Formatting
Chapter 1 The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation
Line Matrix Printing
Line Matrix Printing
Figure 2. Dot Matrix Character Formation
Figure 3. Line Matrix Printing
Printing Speed
Chapter 1 The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation
2 Setting Up the Printer
Power Requirements
Before You Begin
Select a Site
Figure 4. Cabinet Model Dimensions
Chapter 2 Before You Begin
Table 2. Interface Connections
Interface Type
Figure 5. Pedestal Model Dimensions
Select 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 cm
62.48 cm
Figure 6. Component Locations
Printer Component Locations
Chapter 2 Before You Begin
Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet Model
Remove the Cardboard Packing
Remove the Cardboard Packing
Figure 7. Removing the Cardboard Packing
Chapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet Model
Remove the Hammer Bank Protective Foam and Foam Strips
Figure 8. Removing the Hammer Bank Protective Foam and Foam Strips
Remove the Platen Protective Foam
Remove the Platen Protective Foam
Figure 9. Removing the Platen Protective Foam
Adjust the Paper Supports
Figure 10. Adjusting Paper Supports
Chapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet Model
Tractor Door Paper Supports Tractor Door
Release the Paper Chains
Release the Paper Chains
Figure 11. Releasing the Paper Chains
Remove the Tags
Figure 12. Remove Tag and Tie Wrap from Fence or Passive Paper
Stacker
Chapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet Model
Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal Model
Attach the Control Panel Overlays
Attach the Control Panel Overlays
Figure 13. Attaching Control Panel Overlay
Chapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal Model
Remove the Hammer Bank Protective Foam
Figure 14. Removing the Hammer Bank Protective Foam
Remove the Platen Protective Foam
Figure 15. Removing Platen Protective Foam
Remove the Platen Protective Foam
Adjust the Paper Supports
Figure 16. Adjusting Paper Supports
Chapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal Model
Remove Tag
Remove Tag
Figure 17. Removing Tag from Cage
Attach the Output Basket
Figure 18. Attaching the Output Basket
2. Screw the ground wire attached to the output basket to the printer
Chapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal Model
Attach the Control Panel Overlays
Figure 19. Attaching Control Panel Overlays
Attach the Control Panel Overlays
Install Basic Components
Connect the Interface and Power Cables
Chapter 2 Install Basic Components
Figure 20. Cable Connection Locations
Connect the Interface and Power Cables
Figure 21. Interface and Power Locations
Install the Ribbon
Figure 22. Ribbon Path Diagram Location
Figure 23. Opening the Printer Cover
Chapter 2 Install Basic Components
Install the Ribbon
Figure 24. Forms Thickness Lever
Figure 25. Right Hub Latch
3. Raise the forms thickness lever as far as it will go
Figure 26. Ribbon Path
Chapter 2 Install Basic Components
Paper
Hammer Bank Cover
Figure 27. Left Ribbon Hub
Install the Ribbon
Cabinet Model
Pedestal Model
Load the Paper
Figure 28. Forms Thickness Lever and Tractor Doors
Figure 29. Paper Supply Label Location
Chapter 2 Install Basic Components
Load the Paper
Figure 30. Paper Slot Location
Figure 31. Loading Paper Onto the Left Tractor Sprockets
Tractor Door Paper Tractor Lock Ribbon Path Diagram
Figure 32. Paper Scale
Figure 33. Loading Paper Onto the Right Tractor Sprockets
Chapter 2 Install Basic Components
5. Unlock the right tractor
Figure 34. Horizontal Adjustment Knob
A B C
Figure 35. Lowering the Forms Thickness Lever
Load the Paper
Figure 36. The Power Switch
Power On the Printer
Chapter 2 Install Basic Components
Set the Top-of-Form
Set the Top-of-Form
Figure 37. The Lower Paper Guide
Figure 38. Raising the Forms Thickness Lever
Figure 39. Aligning the Top-of-Form
Chapter 2 Install Basic Components
TOF Indicator
Set the Top-of-Form
Figure 40. Lowering the Forms Thickness Lever
A B C
Table 3. Printer Test Procedure
Test the Printer
Step
Result
3 Configuring the Printer
Overview
Chapter 3 Overview
Figure 41. Configuration Menu Overview
OFFLINE
Default and Custom Configurations
Changing and Saving Parameter Settings
Changing and Saving Parameter Settings
Operating Modes
The Control Panels
Figure 42. The Cabinet Control Panel
Figure 43. The Pedestal Control Panel
Unlocking and Locking the ENTER Key
Factory Default Configuration Values
Unlocking and Locking the ENTER Key
Italic PrintDisable Slashed ZeroDisable Page Format Margins
Chapter 3 Overview
Table 4. Parameter Change Example Procedure
Changing Parameters
Example
Example
Table 4. Parameter Change Example Procedure continued
TO SAVE YOUR CHANGES AS A CONFIGURATION THAT IS STORED IN MEMORY
TO USE THE CURRENT CONFIGURATION WITHOUT SAVING
Chapter 3 Changing Parameters
Saving Your New Configuration
Saving Your New Configuration
Step
Chapter 3 Changing Parameters Table 5. Saving Configurations
Result
Deleting Your Configuration
Deleting Your Configuration
Step
Chapter 3 Changing Parameters Table 6. Deleting Configurations
Result
Printing the Current Configuration
Protecting Your Configurations
Protecting Your Configurations
Chapter 3 Changing Parameters Table 7. Printing Configurations
Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover
CONFIG. CONTROL
Step
Loading Configuration Values
Loading Configuration Values
Chapter 3 Changing Parameters Table 8. Loading Configurations
Step
Result
Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover
The Power-Up Configuration
The Power-Up Configuration
Table 9. Setting The Power-Up Configuration
Chapter 3 Changing Parameters
Step
Result
Configuration Main Menu
4 The Configuration Menus
Overview
Figure 44. Configuration Menu Overview
Chapter 4 Overview
OFFLINE
see page
Configuration Main Menu
Figure 44. Configuration Menu Overview continued
see page
see page
CONFIG. CONTROL
Load Config
Chapter 4 CONFIG. CONTROL
Menu
Save Config
Print Config
Delete Config
Power-Up Config
ACTIVE EMULATION
Chapter 4 ACTIVE EMULATION
Menu
EMULATION
EMULATION
Digital LG
Submenu
Chapter 4 Digital LG
EMULATION
Font
Vert. Forms
Horiz. Forms
Submenu
Autowrap
CR Carriage Return
LF Line Feed
Unsolicited Rpt
Print Mode Opt
Plot Mode Opt
I-2/5 Guard Bars
Submenu
Chapter 4 LinePrinter+
LinePrinter+
EMULATION
Printer Protocol
Print Char Set
CPI/LPI Select
Font Attributes
Proportional Spacing
Bold Print
Italic Print
Slashed Zero
Page Format
Margins
Perforation Skip
Forms Length
Proprinter XL Emulation
Define CR Code
Auto LF
Chapter 4 LinePrinter+
Define LF Code
FF Valid at TOF
Character Set
Alternate Char Set
Define CR Code
Epson FX Emulation
Chapter 4 LinePrinter+
Printer Select
Alternate Set 80-9F
Epson FX Emulation
Auto LF
P-Series Emulation
Chapter 4 LinePrinter+
Printer Protocol
P-Series
Control Code
Overstrike
P-Series Emulation
Control Code
SFCC d Command
Select SFCC
EVFU Select
Alt. Set 80-9F
Submenu
IGP/PGL Emulation
Submenu
Define CR Code Carriage Return
Define LF Code Line Feed
PI Slew Range
Chapter 4 IGP/PGL Emulation
CR Edit
Select Font
Select LPI
Auto Uppercase
Skip Command Prefix
Power On IGP/PGL
Extended Execute Copy
UPC Descenders
Ignore Character
IGP100 Compatbl
Optimized Ratio
Ignore Mode
Chapter 4 IGP/VGL Emulation
IGP/VGL Emulation
Submenu
Power Up
SFCC & Pwrup
SFCC
Submenu
Power Up F
Power Up PY
Graphics Options
Slash
Submenu True Vert 1/10
Absorb after PY
UPC Descenders
Rot. Char Size
Dark Barcode
Width Limit
Table 10. Width Limit
Height
Error Handling
Error msgs
Error markers
Offpage Errors
Ignore / DB8 Setup
Ignore Chars
Ignore ch#1
Ignore ch#2
Font Set
PI Control
Printer PI
Host PI
Power-Up State
MAINT / MISC
Hex Dump Mode
Display Language
Menu
HOST INTERFACE
HOST INTERFACE
Serial Submenu
Interface Type
Data Protocol
Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACE
Baud Rate
Word Length
Stop Bits
Parity
Data Terminal Ready
Request to Send
Buffer Size in K
Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACE
Parallel Submenu
Centronics Interface
Data Bit
Data Polarity
Prime Signal
Strobe Polarity
Response Polarity
Busy on Strobe
Dataproducts Submenu
PI Ignored
Data Bit
Data Polarity
Data Request Polarity
Strobe Polarity
Buffer Size in K
Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACE
Bidirectional Submenu
Buffer Size in K
Parallel Submenu
The 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
Unidirectional
PRINTER CONTROL
Chapter 4 PRINTER CONTROL
PMD Paper Motion Detection Fault
Power Saver Time
Slow Paper Slew
Parallel Submenu
Chapter 4 DIAGNOSTICS
DIAGNOSTICS
Printer Tests
Test Width
Paper Out Dots
System Memory
Parallel Submenu
Print Statistics
Chapter 4 DIAGNOSTICS
RIBBONMINDER
New Ribbon
Ribbon Action
Parallel Submenu
Ribbon Adjust
Fault Action
Ribbon Size
Chapter 4 RIBBONMINDER
5 Interfaces
Overview
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals
Table 11. Dataproducts Parallel Interface Connector Pin Assignments
with a 50-pin AMP HDH-20 Data Cable Connector
Input Signals
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration
Centronics Interface Signals
Table 12. Centronics Interface Connector Pin Assignments
Centronics Parallel Interface
Chapter 5 Centronics Parallel Interface
Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration
Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration
Chapter 5 Terminating Resistor Configurations
Terminating Resistor Configurations
Figure 45. Resistor Locations
Removal and Installation
Removal and Installation
Table 13. Terminating Resistor Configurations
Configuration
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface
Compatibility Mode
Nibble Mode
Byte Mode
Signals
The Negotiation Phase
The Negotiation Phase
Table 14. 1284 Signals
Type of Mode
Source of Data
Compatible
Signals Table 14. 1284 Signals continued
Type of Mode
Source of Data
Compatible
Table 15. RS-232 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments
Table 16. RS-422 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces
Chapter 5 RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Signals
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Error Handling
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Signals
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Protocol
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Configuration
RS-232 and RS-422
RS-232 only
Chapter 5 RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces
Interface Configuration
Interface Configuration
VMS Operating System
Chapter 5 VMS Operating System
6 Routine Service and Diagnostics
Cleaning Requirements
Exterior Cleaning
Interior Cleaning
Chapter 6 Cleaning Requirements
Interior Cleaning
Figure 46. Cleaning the Interior of the Printer
Shuttle Cover Assembly Forms Thickness Lever Ribbon Guide
Splined Shaft Paper Support
Diagnosing Problems
Chapter 6 Diagnosing Problems
Printer Self-Tests
Table 17. Sample Print Test All E’s
Step
Printer Self-Tests Table 17. Sample Print Test All E’s continued
Result
Figure 47. Hex Dump Sample
Printing a Hex Dump
Chapter 6 Diagnosing Problems
Step
Printing a Hex Dump Table 18. Printing a Hex Dump
Result
Fault Messages Requiring Field Service Attention
Fault Messages
Chapter 6 Diagnosing Problems
Fault Messages Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table
Solution
Displayed Message
Can User
Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table continued
Can User Correct?
Chapter 6 Diagnosing Problems
Solution
Fault Messages Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table continued
Solution
Displayed Message
Can User Correct?
Chapter 6 Diagnosing Problems
Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table continued
Solution
Displayed Message
Fault Messages Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table continued
Solution
Displayed Message
Can User Correct?
Chapter 6 Diagnosing Problems
Overview
7 RibbonMinder
Ribbon ink being consumed Ribbon life approaching end
Using the RibbonMinder
Configuration
Chapter 7 Using the RibbonMinder
Figure 48. RibbonMinder Menu Diagram
Step
Configuration Table 20. RibbonMinder Configuration
Result
Table 21. New Ribbon Procedure
Running a Job
New Ribbon
Chapter 7 Using the RibbonMinder
Table 22. Ribbon Action Configuration
Ribbon Action
Ribbon Action
Step
RibbonMinder Fault
Chapter 7 Using the RibbonMinder
Table 23. Ribbon Size Configuration
Ribbon Size
Ribbon Size
Step
Fault Action
Ribbon Adjust
Chapter 7 Using the RibbonMinder
A Printer Specifications
Ribbon Specifications
Paper Specifications
Paper
Printer Dimensions
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature
Appendix A Printer Dimensions
Electrical Characteristics
Power Consumption
Power Consumption
Interfaces
Printing Rates
Appendix A Printing Rates
B Standard ASCII Character
BITS
Appendix B
C Printronix Technical Support
Sources of Support
Your Printronix Vendor
Your Application Vendor
Printronix Technical Support
Appendix C Sources of Support
D Glossary
Appendix D
example “Bold” refers to a heavy or thick character
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Appendix D
A slanted type style. This is an italic type style
in 10 point type. This is 14 point type
Appendix D
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Appendix D
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Appendix D
Index
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Paper motion detection See PMD Fault parameter 113
printing the configuration, 61 saving Parity error handling
PARITY ERROR message Parity parameter Perforation Skip
Phase value parameter PI Control PI Ignored parameter PI Slew Range
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