Compaq P5000 Series guide

Unlocking the ENTER key, 53 Unpacking a new printer

cabinet model, 21 pedestal model, 27

Unsolicited reports

LG emulation, 76

UP DRV. SHORT * message, 147 UPC Descenders, 92, 97

V

Vertical formatting, 14

W

Wattage, printer, 159

Width Limit, 98

X

X-ON/X-OFF signal

RS-232 serial interface, 131 RS-422 serial interface, 131

Z

1284 Parallel interface, 126

15V PWR FAIL * message, 143

20CPI Condensed, 83, 85 23.5V PWR FAIL * message, 143 3, 133

48V PWR FAIL * message, 143

8.5V PWR FAIL * message, 143

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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 Printing Conventions in This Guide About This GuideRelated Documents P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Printer FamilyDEC LG Emulation Model Number Print Speed Pedestal Cabinet Host Computer Interfaces Printer EmulationsPrinter Emulations DEC LG Emulation Printers LinePrinter Plus Features Graphics Enhancement OptionTaking Care of Your Printer Output Control Protocols and Emulations Built-in Diagnostic ToolsGraphics and Vertical Formatting Line Matrix Printing Line Matrix Printing Printing Speed Before You Begin Power RequirementsSelect 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 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 Connect the Interface and Power Cables Install Basic ComponentsInstall 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 Default and Custom Configurations Changing and Saving Parameter SettingsChanging and Saving Parameter Settings Operating Modes Control Panels Unlocking and Locking the Enter Key Factory Default Configuration ValuesUnlocking 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 Printing the Current Configuration Protecting Your ConfigurationsProtecting 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 CONFIG. Control Load ConfigMenu 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 Plot Mode Opt Print 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 Define CR Code Proprinter XL EmulationAuto LF Define LF Code FF Valid at TOFCharacter Set Alternate Char Set Epson FX Emulation Ascii USA Alternate Set 80-9F Printer SelectEpson FX Emulation Series Emulation Series Overstrike Control CodeSeries 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 Request to Send Data Terminal ReadyBuffer 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 Power Saver Time PMD Paper Motion Detection FaultSlow Paper Slew Diagnostics Printer Tests Paper Out Dots Test WidthSystem Memory Print Statistics New Ribbon Ribbon Action Ribbon Adjust Fault ActionRibbon Size 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 Compatibility Mode Nibble ModeByte Mode Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface Signals Negotiation PhaseNegotiation 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 RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface ConfigurationRS-232 only Interface Configuration Interface ConfigurationVMS Operating System VMS Operating System Exterior Cleaning Cleaning RequirementsInterior 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 Configuration Using the RibbonMinderUsing the RibbonMinder Configuration RibbonMinder Configuration Step Key Result Running a Job New Ribbon Procedure Step Key ResultNew Ribbon Ribbon Action Ribbon Action Configuration Step Key ResultRibbon Action RibbonMinder Fault Ribbon Size Ribbon Size Configuration Step Key ResultRibbon 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