Compaq P5000 Series manual

LG Autowrap option, 76

LG Font submenu, 75

LG Horiz. Forms option, 75 LG Vert. Forms option, 75 line feed, 76

plot mode opt, 77 print mode opt, 77 unsolicited reports, 76

U.S. ASCII Character Set, 75 LG Font Submenu

Digital Multinational Character Sets, 75 LG emulation, 75

U. S. ASCII Character Set, 75 LG Vert. Forms option

LG emulation, 75

LG. Horiz. Forms option

LG emulation, 75

LIne feed

LG emulation, 76

Line matrix printing

shuttle motion, 15, 16 LinePrinter Plus

menu, 78

LO DRV. SHORT * message, 144, 145 Load Configuration parameter, 70 LOAD PAPER message, 145 Loading

configuration values, 63 emulations, 73 paper, 40

Locking/unlocking ENTER key, 53 LPI, 96

M

Maintenance / Miscellaneous menu, 102 Menu, configuration, 50, 68

RibbonMinder, 117

Menu, RibbonMinder

Fault Action, 118

Midline ^PY (includes ^PN), 97

N

Negotiation phase, 127

New ribbon

installing, 152

parameter, 152 Nibble mode, 126

O

Offpage Errors, 99

Online signal

Centronics parallel interface, 123

Dataproducts parallel interface, 121

Operating modes, 52

Operating state upon power-up, configuring, 102 Optimized Ratio, 93

Optional emulations loading, 73

Overlays, control panel, 27, 33

Overrun error handling, 132

Overstrike, 87

Overwriting an existing configuration, 71

P

Page Format, 81

PAP BAD TABLE * message, 145 PAP BSY TOO LNG * message, 145 PAP FIFO OVERFL * message, 145 PAP FIFO UNDRFL * message, 145 PAP ILLGL ST * message, 145 PAP INCMPL ENER * message, 145 PAP INVLD CMD * message, 145 PAP INVLD PARM * message, 145 PAP NOT SCHED * message, 145 PAP NT AT SPEED * message, 145 PAP UNEXP INT * message, 145 Paper

jams, 143

loading, 40

specifications, 157

Paper chains

releasing

cabinet model, 25

Paper empty (PE) signal

Centronics parallel interface, 123

Paper instruction (PI) signal

180

Image 180

Compaq P5000 Series setup guide

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 About This Guide Printing Conventions in This GuideRelated Documents P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Printer Family P5000 series with DEC LG EmulationDEC LG Emulation Model Number Print Speed Pedestal Cabinet Printer Emulations Host Computer InterfacesPrinter Emulations DEC LG Emulation Printers LinePrinter Plus Features Graphics Enhancement OptionTaking Care of Your Printer Output Control Built-in Diagnostic Tools Protocols and EmulationsGraphics and Vertical Formatting Line Matrix Printing Line Matrix Printing Printing Speed Power Requirements Before You BeginSelect a Site Before You Begin Interface Connections Interface Type Maximum Cable Length Pedestal Model Dimensions Select a Site Printer Component Locations Component Locations Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet Model Remove the Cardboard PackingRemove 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 Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal Model Attach the Control Panel OverlaysAttach 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 Connect the Interface and Power CablesInstall Basic Components 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 Default and Custom ConfigurationsChanging and Saving Parameter Settings Operating Modes Control Panels Factory Default Configuration Values Unlocking and Locking the Enter KeyUnlocking and Locking the Enter Key Maint / Misc Parameter Change Example Procedure Step Key Result Changing ParametersExample 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 Printing the Current ConfigurationProtecting Your Configurations 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 Load Config CONFIG. ControlMenu Save Config Print ConfigDelete Config Power-Up Config Active Emulation Active Emulation Emulation Digital LG Submenu Font Vert. FormsHoriz. Forms Submenu Autowrap CR Carriage ReturnLF Line Feed Unsolicited Rpt Print Mode Opt Plot Mode Opt5 Guard Bars LinePrinter+ LinePrinter+ Printer Protocol Print Char SetCPI/LPI Select Font Attributes Proportional Spacing Bold PrintItalic Print Slashed Zero Format MarginsPerforation Skip Forms Length Proprinter XL Emulation Define CR CodeAuto LF Define LF Code FF Valid at TOFCharacter Set Alternate Char Set Epson FX Emulation Ascii USA Printer Select Alternate Set 80-9FEpson FX Emulation Series Emulation Series Control Code OverstrikeSeries Emulation Sfcc d Command Select SfccEvfu Select Alt. Set 80-9F IGP/PGL Emulation Define CR Code Carriage Return Define LF Code Line FeedPI Slew Range IGP/PGL Emulation CR Edit Select FontSelect LPI Auto Uppercase Skip Command Prefix Power On IGP/PGLExtended Execute Copy UPC Descenders Ignore Mode Ignore CharacterIGP100 Compatbl Optimized Ratio IGP/VGL Emulation IGP/VGL Emulation Power Up Sfcc & Pwrup Graphics Options Submenu True Vert 1/10 Absorb after PYUPC Descenders Rot. Char Size IGP/VGL Emulation Dark Barcode Width LimitWidth Limit Height Max. Width Allowed Error Handling Ignore / DB8 Setup Ignore CharsIgnore ch#1 Ignore ch#2 Font Set PI ControlPrinter PI Host PI Hex Dump Mode Power-Up StateDisplay Language Maint / Misc Host Interface Serial Submenu Interface TypeData Protocol Host Interface Baud Rate Word LengthStop Bits Parity Data Terminal Ready Request to SendBuffer Size in K Parallel Submenu Centronics InterfaceData Bit Data Polarity Prime Signal Strobe PolarityResponse Polarity Busy on Strobe Dataproducts Submenu PI Ignored Data Request Polarity Bidirectional Submenu Unidirectional Printer Control PMD Paper Motion Detection Fault Power Saver TimeSlow Paper Slew Diagnostics Printer Tests Test Width Paper Out DotsSystem Memory Print Statistics New Ribbon Ribbon Action Ribbon Adjust Fault ActionRibbon Size Ribbonminder Interfaces Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals Dataproducts Parallel InterfaceDataproducts Parallel Interface Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration Centronics Interface Signals Centronics Parallel InterfaceCentronics Parallel Interface Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration Terminating Resistor Configurations Terminating Resistor Configurations Removal and Installation Removal and Installation Compatibility Mode Nibble ModeByte Mode Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface Negotiation Phase SignalsNegotiation Phase 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 Signals RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Error HandlingRS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Protocol RS-232 RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Configuration RS-232 and RS-422RS-232 only Interface Configuration Interface ConfigurationVMS Operating System VMS Operating System Cleaning Requirements Exterior CleaningInterior Cleaning Cleaning Requirements Interior Cleaning Cleaning the Interior of the Printer Diagnosing Problems Diagnosing ProblemsPrinter Self-Tests 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 Access Null PTR 5V PWR Fail15V PWR Fail 23.5V PWR Fail Firmware Error Framing ErrorHB not Installd Exhaust FAN FLT Intake FAN Fault Parity ErrorILL Inst Accss LO DRV. Short Power Saver Mode Power Supply HOTPlat INV CMD Plat INV Parm Software Error Shutl INV CMDShutl INV Parm Shuttle JAM 148 Enable State Ribbon Life 100% Ribbon INK OUT Change Ribbon Using the RibbonMinder ConfigurationUsing the RibbonMinder Configuration RibbonMinder Configuration Step Key Result New Ribbon Procedure Step Key Result Running a JobNew Ribbon Ribbon Action Configuration Step Key Result Ribbon ActionRibbon Action RibbonMinder Fault Ribbon Size Configuration Step Key Result Ribbon SizeRibbon Size Ribbon Adjust Fault Action Ribbon Specifications Paper SpecificationsPaper Labels Printer Dimensions Environmental Characteristics Electrical Characteristics Power ConsumptionOperating Units Power Consumption Mode Interfaces Printing Rates Appendix a Printing Rates Standard Ascii Character Set Appendix B Sources of Support Your Printronix VendorYour Application 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 LCD LEDNLQ 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