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Compaq P5000 Series Printronix, Inc 14600 Myford Road P.O. Box Irvine, CA Phone 714, 172292-001B

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Printronix, Inc.

14600 Myford Road

P.O. Box 19559

Irvine, CA 92623-9559

Phone: (714) 368-2300

Fax: (714) 368-2600

Customer Solutions Center: (714) 368-2686

Printronix

Nederland BV

P.O. Box 163, Nieuweweg 283

NL-6600 Ad Wijchen

The Netherlands

Phone: (31) 24 6489489

Fax: (31) 24 6489499

Printronix Schweiz GmbH

42 Changi South Street 1

Changi South Industrial Estate

Singapore 486763

Phone: (65) 6542-0110

Fax: (65) 6542-0220

Visit our Web site at:
www.printronix.com	172292-001B

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Compaq P5000 Series Printronix, Inc 14600 Myford Road P.O. Box Irvine, CA Phone 714, Visit our Web site at, 172292-001B

Contents

Setup Guide The Printronix P5000 series with DEC LG EmulationPage Setup Guide The Printronix P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation172292-001, Rev B Trademark Acknowledgments COPYRIGHT 2000, 2002 PRINTRONIX, INCTrademark Acknowledgments Table of Contents 2 Setting Up the Printer1 Overview Configuring the Printer The Configuration MenusTable of Contents RibbonMinder 6 Routine Service and DiagnosticsInterfaces Table of ContentsPrintronix Technical Support Printer SpecificationsB Standard ASCII Character Set GlossaryWarnings and Special Information 1 OverviewAbout This Guide Printing Conventions in This GuideTable 1. The DEC LG Emulation The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Printer FamilyChapter 1 The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Model NumberPrinter Emulations Host Computer InterfacesPrinter Emulations Figure 1. The DEC LG Emulation Printers Chapter 1 The P5000 series with DEC LG EmulationP5205 P5210 P5215 P5005 P5010 Taking Care of Your Printer LinePrinter Plus FeaturesGraphics Enhancement Option Output ControlGraphics and Vertical Formatting Built-in Diagnostic ToolsProtocols and Emulations Chapter 1 The P5000 series with DEC LG EmulationLine Matrix Printing Line Matrix PrintingFigure 2. Dot Matrix Character Formation Printing Speed Figure 3. Line Matrix PrintingChapter 1 The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Before You Begin 2 Setting Up the PrinterPower Requirements Select a SiteTable 2. Interface Connections Figure 4. Cabinet Model DimensionsChapter 2 Before You Begin Interface Type25 in 63.5 cm 10.5 in 26.67 cm 48.0 in 122 cm 30 in 24.6 in.76.2 cm Figure 5. Pedestal Model DimensionsSelect a Site 62.48 cmPrinter Component Locations Figure 6. Component LocationsChapter 2 Before You Begin Remove the Cardboard Packing Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet ModelRemove the Cardboard Packing Figure 7. Removing the Cardboard PackingRemove the Hammer Bank Protective Foam and Foam Strips Chapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet ModelFigure 8. Removing the Hammer Bank Protective Foam and Foam Strips Remove the Platen Protective Foam Remove the Platen Protective FoamFigure 9. Removing the Platen Protective Foam Chapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet Model Adjust the Paper SupportsFigure 10. Adjusting Paper Supports Tractor Door Paper Supports Tractor DoorRelease the Paper Chains Release the Paper ChainsFigure 11. Releasing the Paper Chains Stacker Remove the TagsFigure 12. Remove Tag and Tie Wrap from Fence or Passive Paper Chapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet ModelAttach the Control Panel Overlays Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal ModelAttach the Control Panel Overlays Figure 13. Attaching Control Panel OverlayRemove the Hammer Bank Protective Foam Chapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal ModelFigure 14. Removing the Hammer Bank Protective Foam Figure 15. Removing Platen Protective Foam Remove the Platen Protective FoamRemove the Platen Protective Foam Figure 16. Adjusting Paper Supports Adjust the Paper SupportsChapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal Model Remove Tag Remove TagFigure 17. Removing Tag from Cage 2. Screw the ground wire attached to the output basket to the printer Attach the Output BasketFigure 18. Attaching the Output Basket Chapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal ModelFigure 19. Attaching Control Panel Overlays Attach the Control Panel OverlaysAttach the Control Panel Overlays Chapter 2 Install Basic Components Install Basic ComponentsConnect the Interface and Power Cables Figure 20. Cable Connection LocationsConnect the Interface and Power Cables Figure 21. Interface and Power LocationsFigure 23. Opening the Printer Cover Install the RibbonFigure 22. Ribbon Path Diagram Location Chapter 2 Install Basic ComponentsFigure 25. Right Hub Latch Install the RibbonFigure 24. Forms Thickness Lever 3. Raise the forms thickness lever as far as it will goPaper Figure 26. Ribbon PathChapter 2 Install Basic Components Hammer Bank CoverCabinet Model Figure 27. Left Ribbon HubInstall the Ribbon Pedestal ModelFigure 29. Paper Supply Label Location Load the PaperFigure 28. Forms Thickness Lever and Tractor Doors Chapter 2 Install Basic ComponentsFigure 31. Loading Paper Onto the Left Tractor Sprockets Load the PaperFigure 30. Paper Slot Location Tractor Door Paper Tractor Lock Ribbon Path DiagramChapter 2 Install Basic Components Figure 32. Paper ScaleFigure 33. Loading Paper Onto the Right Tractor Sprockets 5. Unlock the right tractorFigure 35. Lowering the Forms Thickness Lever Figure 34. Horizontal Adjustment KnobA B C Load the PaperPower On the Printer Figure 36. The Power SwitchChapter 2 Install Basic Components Set the Top-of-Form Set the Top-of-FormFigure 37. The Lower Paper Guide Chapter 2 Install Basic Components Figure 38. Raising the Forms Thickness LeverFigure 39. Aligning the Top-of-Form TOF IndicatorFigure 40. Lowering the Forms Thickness Lever Set the Top-of-FormA B C Step Table 3. Printer Test ProcedureTest the Printer Result3 Configuring the Printer OverviewFigure 41. Configuration Menu Overview Chapter 3 OverviewOFFLINE Changing and Saving Parameter Settings Default and Custom ConfigurationsChanging and Saving Parameter Settings Figure 42. The Cabinet Control Panel Operating ModesThe Control Panels Figure 43. The Pedestal Control PanelFactory Default Configuration Values Unlocking and Locking the ENTER KeyUnlocking and Locking the ENTER Key Italic PrintDisable Slashed ZeroDisable Page Format Margins Chapter 3 OverviewExample Table 4. Parameter Change Example ProcedureChanging Parameters ExampleTO USE THE CURRENT CONFIGURATION WITHOUT SAVING Table 4. Parameter Change Example Procedure continuedTO SAVE YOUR CHANGES AS A CONFIGURATION THAT IS STORED IN MEMORY Chapter 3 Changing ParametersSaving Your New Configuration Saving Your New ConfigurationChapter 3 Changing Parameters Table 5. Saving Configurations StepResult Deleting Your Configuration Deleting Your ConfigurationChapter 3 Changing Parameters Table 6. Deleting Configurations StepResult Protecting Your Configurations Printing the Current ConfigurationProtecting Your Configurations CONFIG. CONTROL Chapter 3 Changing Parameters Table 7. Printing ConfigurationsMake sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover StepLoading Configuration Values Loading Configuration ValuesResult Chapter 3 Changing Parameters Table 8. Loading ConfigurationsStep Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer coverThe Power-Up Configuration The Power-Up ConfigurationStep Table 9. Setting The Power-Up ConfigurationChapter 3 Changing Parameters Result4 The Configuration Menus Configuration Main MenuOverview OFFLINE Figure 44. Configuration Menu OverviewChapter 4 Overview see pagesee page Configuration Main MenuFigure 44. Configuration Menu Overview continued see pageChapter 4 CONFIG. CONTROL CONFIG. CONTROLLoad Config MenuDelete Config Save ConfigPrint Config Power-Up ConfigACTIVE EMULATION Chapter 4 ACTIVE EMULATIONEMULATION MenuEMULATION Chapter 4 Digital LG Digital LGSubmenu EMULATIONHoriz. Forms FontVert. Forms SubmenuLF Line Feed AutowrapCR Carriage Return Unsolicited RptI-2/5 Guard Bars Print Mode OptPlot Mode Opt SubmenuLinePrinter+ Chapter 4 LinePrinter+EMULATION CPI/LPI Select Printer ProtocolPrint Char Set Font AttributesItalic Print Proportional SpacingBold Print Slashed ZeroPerforation Skip Page FormatMargins Forms LengthAuto LF Proprinter XL EmulationDefine CR Code Chapter 4 LinePrinter+Character Set Define LF CodeFF Valid at TOF Alternate Char SetEpson FX Emulation Define CR CodeChapter 4 LinePrinter+ Epson FX Emulation Printer SelectAlternate Set 80-9F Auto LFPrinter Protocol P-Series EmulationChapter 4 LinePrinter+ P-SeriesP-Series Emulation Control CodeOverstrike Control CodeEVFU Select SFCC d CommandSelect SFCC Alt. Set 80-9FIGP/PGL Emulation SubmenuSubmenu PI Slew Range Define CR Code Carriage ReturnDefine LF Code Line Feed Chapter 4 IGP/PGL EmulationSelect LPI CR EditSelect Font Auto UppercaseExtended Execute Copy Skip Command PrefixPower On IGP/PGL UPC DescendersOptimized Ratio Ignore CharacterIGP100 Compatbl Ignore ModeIGP/VGL Emulation Chapter 4 IGP/VGL EmulationSubmenu SFCC Power UpSFCC & Pwrup SubmenuGraphics Options Power Up FPower Up PY SlashUPC Descenders Submenu True Vert 1/10Absorb after PY Rot. Char SizeTable 10. Width Limit Dark BarcodeWidth Limit HeightError markers Error HandlingError msgs Offpage ErrorsIgnore ch#1 Ignore / DB8 SetupIgnore Chars Ignore ch#2Printer PI Font SetPI Control Host PIHex Dump Mode Power-Up StateMAINT / MISC Display LanguageHOST INTERFACE MenuHOST INTERFACE Data Protocol Serial SubmenuInterface Type Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACEStop Bits Baud RateWord Length ParityBuffer Size in K Data Terminal ReadyRequest to Send Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACEData Bit Parallel SubmenuCentronics Interface Data PolarityResponse Polarity Prime SignalStrobe Polarity Busy on StrobeData Bit Dataproducts SubmenuPI Ignored Data PolarityBuffer Size in K Data Request PolarityStrobe Polarity Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACEParallel Submenu Bidirectional SubmenuBuffer Size in K 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 detailPRINTER CONTROL UnidirectionalChapter 4 PRINTER CONTROL Slow Paper Slew PMD Paper Motion Detection FaultPower Saver Time Parallel SubmenuDIAGNOSTICS Chapter 4 DIAGNOSTICSPrinter Tests System Memory Test WidthPaper Out Dots Parallel SubmenuPrint Statistics Chapter 4 DIAGNOSTICSRibbon Action RIBBONMINDERNew Ribbon Parallel SubmenuRibbon Size Ribbon AdjustFault Action Chapter 4 RIBBONMINDER5 Interfaces Overviewwith a 50-pin AMP HDH-20 Data Cable Connector Dataproducts Parallel Interface SignalsTable 11. Dataproducts Parallel Interface Connector Pin Assignments Input SignalsDataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration Dataproducts Parallel Interface ConfigurationCentronics Parallel Interface Centronics Interface SignalsTable 12. Centronics Interface Connector Pin Assignments Chapter 5 Centronics Parallel InterfaceCentronics Parallel Interface Configuration Centronics Parallel Interface ConfigurationTerminating Resistor Configurations Chapter 5 Terminating Resistor ConfigurationsFigure 45. Resistor Locations Table 13. Terminating Resistor Configurations Removal and InstallationRemoval and Installation ConfigurationNibble Mode IEEE 1284 Parallel InterfaceCompatibility Mode Byte ModeThe Negotiation Phase SignalsThe Negotiation Phase Source of Data Table 14. 1284 SignalsType of Mode CompatibleSource of Data Signals Table 14. 1284 Signals continuedType of Mode CompatibleRS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces Table 15. RS-232 Serial Interface Connector Pin AssignmentsTable 16. RS-422 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments Chapter 5 RS-232 and RS-422 Serial InterfacesRS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Signals RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface SignalsRS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Error Handling RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface ProtocolRS-232 only RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface ConfigurationRS-232 and RS-422 Chapter 5 RS-232 and RS-422 Serial InterfacesInterface Configuration Interface ConfigurationVMS Operating System Chapter 5 VMS Operating System Exterior Cleaning 6 Routine Service and DiagnosticsCleaning Requirements Interior CleaningChapter 6 Cleaning Requirements Shuttle Cover Assembly Forms Thickness Lever Ribbon Guide Interior CleaningFigure 46. Cleaning the Interior of the Printer Splined Shaft Paper SupportPrinter Self-Tests Diagnosing ProblemsChapter 6 Diagnosing Problems Table 17. Sample Print Test All E’sPrinter Self-Tests Table 17. Sample Print Test All E’s continued StepResult Printing a Hex Dump Figure 47. Hex Dump SampleChapter 6 Diagnosing Problems Printing a Hex Dump Table 18. Printing a Hex Dump StepResult Fault Messages Fault Messages Requiring Field Service AttentionChapter 6 Diagnosing Problems Displayed Message Fault Messages Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting TableSolution Can UserChapter 6 Diagnosing Problems Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table continuedCan User Correct? SolutionDisplayed Message Fault Messages Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table continuedSolution Can User Correct?Solution Chapter 6 Diagnosing ProblemsTable 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table continued Displayed MessageDisplayed Message Fault Messages Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table continuedSolution Can User Correct?Chapter 6 Diagnosing Problems 7 RibbonMinder OverviewRibbon ink being consumed Ribbon life approaching end Chapter 7 Using the RibbonMinder Using the RibbonMinderConfiguration Figure 48. RibbonMinder Menu DiagramConfiguration Table 20. RibbonMinder Configuration StepResult New Ribbon Table 21. New Ribbon ProcedureRunning a Job Chapter 7 Using the RibbonMinderRibbon Action Table 22. Ribbon Action ConfigurationRibbon Action StepRibbonMinder Fault Chapter 7 Using the RibbonMinderRibbon Size Table 23. Ribbon Size ConfigurationRibbon Size StepRibbon Adjust Fault ActionChapter 7 Using the RibbonMinder Paper Specifications A Printer SpecificationsRibbon Specifications PaperTemperature Printer DimensionsEnvironmental Characteristics Appendix A Printer DimensionsPower Consumption Electrical CharacteristicsPower Consumption InterfacesPrinting Rates Appendix A Printing RatesB Standard ASCII Character BITSAppendix B Your Printronix Vendor C Printronix Technical SupportSources of Support Your Application VendorPrintronix Technical Support Appendix C Sources of SupportD Glossary Appendix D example “Bold” refers to a heavy or thick characterPage Appendix D A slanted type style. This is an italic type style in 10 point type. This is 14 point type Appendix DPage Appendix D Page Appendix D Index Page Page Page Page Page PARITY ERROR message Parity parameter Perforation Skip Paper motion detection See PMD Fault parameter 113printing the configuration, 61 saving Parity error handling Phase value parameter PI Control PI Ignored parameter PI Slew RangePage Page Page Page P.O. Box 163, Nieuweweg NL-6600 Ad Wijchen The Netherlands Fax 714 Customer Solutions Center 714 Printronix Nederland BVPrintronix, Inc 14600 Myford Road P.O. Box Irvine, CA Phone 714 Phone 31 24 Fax 31 24 Printronix Schweiz GmbH 42 Changi South Street

Printronix, Inc.

Fax: (714) 368-2600

P.O. Box 163, Nieuweweg 283

Phone: (31) 24 6489489

Changi South Industrial Estate

Visit our Web site at:

172292-001B