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Compaq P5000 Series setup guide Removing Platen Protective Foam, Remove the Platen Protective Foam

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Remove the Platen Protective Foam

Platen Protective

Foam

Support Shaft

Forms Thickness

Lever

Figure 15. Removing Platen Protective Foam

1.Rotate the forms thickness lever downward to position “A”.

2.Rotate the platen protective foam toward the front of the printer and out from under the support shaft. Remove the platen protective foam.

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Compaq P5000 Series setup guide Removing Platen Protective Foam, Remove the Platen Protective Foam

Contents

The Printronix P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Setup GuidePage 172292-001, Rev B Setup GuideThe Printronix P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Trademark Acknowledgments Trademark AcknowledgmentsCOPYRIGHT 2000, 2002 PRINTRONIX, INC 1 Overview Table of Contents2 Setting Up the Printer Table of Contents Configuring the PrinterThe Configuration Menus Interfaces 6 Routine Service and DiagnosticsRibbonMinder Table of ContentsB Standard ASCII Character Set Printer SpecificationsPrintronix Technical Support GlossaryAbout This Guide 1 OverviewWarnings and Special Information Printing Conventions in This GuideChapter 1 The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Printer FamilyTable 1. The DEC LG Emulation Model NumberPrinter Emulations Printer EmulationsHost Computer Interfaces P5205 P5210 P5215 P5005 P5010 Figure 1. The DEC LG Emulation PrintersChapter 1 The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Graphics Enhancement Option LinePrinter Plus FeaturesTaking Care of Your Printer Output ControlProtocols and Emulations Built-in Diagnostic ToolsGraphics and Vertical Formatting Chapter 1 The P5000 series with DEC LG EmulationFigure 2. Dot Matrix Character Formation Line Matrix PrintingLine Matrix Printing Chapter 1 The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Printing SpeedFigure 3. Line Matrix Printing Power Requirements 2 Setting Up the PrinterBefore You Begin Select a SiteChapter 2 Before You Begin Figure 4. Cabinet Model DimensionsTable 2. Interface Connections Interface TypeSelect a Site Figure 5. Pedestal Model Dimensions25 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 cmChapter 2 Before You Begin Printer Component LocationsFigure 6. Component Locations Remove the Cardboard Packing Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet ModelRemove the Cardboard Packing Figure 7. Removing the Cardboard PackingFigure 8. Removing the Hammer Bank Protective Foam and Foam Strips Remove the Hammer Bank Protective Foam and Foam StripsChapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet Model Figure 9. Removing the Platen Protective Foam Remove the Platen Protective FoamRemove the Platen Protective Foam Figure 10. Adjusting Paper Supports Adjust the Paper SupportsChapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet Model Tractor Door Paper Supports Tractor DoorFigure 11. Releasing the Paper Chains Release the Paper ChainsRelease the Paper Chains Figure 12. Remove Tag and Tie Wrap from Fence or Passive Paper Remove the TagsStacker 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 OverlayFigure 14. Removing the Hammer Bank Protective Foam Remove the Hammer Bank Protective FoamChapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal Model Remove the Platen Protective Foam Figure 15. Removing Platen Protective FoamRemove the Platen Protective Foam Chapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal Model Figure 16. Adjusting Paper SupportsAdjust the Paper Supports Figure 17. Removing Tag from Cage Remove TagRemove Tag Figure 18. Attaching the Output Basket Attach the Output Basket2. Screw the ground wire attached to the output basket to the printer Chapter 2 Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal ModelAttach the Control Panel Overlays Figure 19. Attaching Control Panel OverlaysAttach the Control Panel Overlays Connect the Interface and Power Cables Install Basic ComponentsChapter 2 Install Basic Components Figure 20. Cable Connection LocationsFigure 21. Interface and Power Locations Connect the Interface and Power CablesFigure 22. Ribbon Path Diagram Location Install the RibbonFigure 23. Opening the Printer Cover Chapter 2 Install Basic ComponentsFigure 24. Forms Thickness Lever Install the RibbonFigure 25. Right Hub Latch 3. Raise the forms thickness lever as far as it will goChapter 2 Install Basic Components Figure 26. Ribbon PathPaper Hammer Bank CoverInstall the Ribbon Figure 27. Left Ribbon HubCabinet Model Pedestal ModelFigure 28. Forms Thickness Lever and Tractor Doors Load the PaperFigure 29. Paper Supply Label Location Chapter 2 Install Basic ComponentsFigure 30. Paper Slot Location Load the PaperFigure 31. Loading Paper Onto the Left Tractor Sprockets Tractor Door Paper Tractor Lock Ribbon Path DiagramFigure 33. Loading Paper Onto the Right Tractor Sprockets Figure 32. Paper ScaleChapter 2 Install Basic Components 5. Unlock the right tractorA B C Figure 34. Horizontal Adjustment KnobFigure 35. Lowering the Forms Thickness Lever Load the PaperChapter 2 Install Basic Components Power On the PrinterFigure 36. The Power Switch Figure 37. The Lower Paper Guide Set the Top-of-FormSet the Top-of-Form Figure 39. Aligning the Top-of-Form Figure 38. Raising the Forms Thickness LeverChapter 2 Install Basic Components TOF IndicatorA B C Figure 40. Lowering the Forms Thickness LeverSet the Top-of-Form Test the Printer Table 3. Printer Test ProcedureStep ResultOverview 3 Configuring the PrinterOFFLINE Figure 41. Configuration Menu OverviewChapter 3 Overview Changing and Saving Parameter Settings Changing and Saving Parameter SettingsDefault and Custom Configurations The Control Panels Operating ModesFigure 42. The Cabinet Control Panel Figure 43. The Pedestal Control PanelUnlocking and Locking the ENTER Key Factory Default Configuration ValuesUnlocking and Locking the ENTER Key Chapter 3 Overview Italic PrintDisable Slashed ZeroDisable Page Format MarginsChanging Parameters Table 4. Parameter Change Example ProcedureExample ExampleTO SAVE YOUR CHANGES AS A CONFIGURATION THAT IS STORED IN MEMORY Table 4. Parameter Change Example Procedure continuedTO USE THE CURRENT CONFIGURATION WITHOUT SAVING Chapter 3 Changing ParametersSaving Your New Configuration Saving Your New ConfigurationResult Chapter 3 Changing Parameters Table 5. Saving ConfigurationsStep Deleting Your Configuration Deleting Your ConfigurationResult Chapter 3 Changing Parameters Table 6. Deleting ConfigurationsStep Protecting Your Configurations Protecting Your ConfigurationsPrinting the Current Configuration Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover Chapter 3 Changing Parameters Table 7. Printing ConfigurationsCONFIG. CONTROL StepLoading Configuration Values Loading Configuration ValuesStep Chapter 3 Changing Parameters Table 8. Loading ConfigurationsResult Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer coverThe Power-Up Configuration The Power-Up ConfigurationChapter 3 Changing Parameters Table 9. Setting The Power-Up ConfigurationStep ResultOverview 4 The Configuration MenusConfiguration Main Menu Chapter 4 Overview Figure 44. Configuration Menu OverviewOFFLINE see pageFigure 44. Configuration Menu Overview continued Configuration Main Menusee page see pageLoad Config CONFIG. CONTROLChapter 4 CONFIG. CONTROL MenuPrint Config Save ConfigDelete Config Power-Up ConfigChapter 4 ACTIVE EMULATION ACTIVE EMULATIONEMULATION EMULATIONMenu Submenu Digital LGChapter 4 Digital LG EMULATIONVert. Forms FontHoriz. Forms SubmenuCR Carriage Return AutowrapLF Line Feed Unsolicited RptPlot Mode Opt Print Mode OptI-2/5 Guard Bars SubmenuEMULATION LinePrinter+Chapter 4 LinePrinter+ Print Char Set Printer ProtocolCPI/LPI Select Font AttributesBold Print Proportional SpacingItalic Print Slashed ZeroMargins Page FormatPerforation Skip Forms LengthDefine CR Code Proprinter XL EmulationAuto LF Chapter 4 LinePrinter+FF Valid at TOF Define LF CodeCharacter Set Alternate Char SetChapter 4 LinePrinter+ Epson FX EmulationDefine CR Code Alternate Set 80-9F Printer SelectEpson FX Emulation Auto LFChapter 4 LinePrinter+ P-Series EmulationPrinter Protocol P-SeriesOverstrike Control CodeP-Series Emulation Control CodeSelect SFCC SFCC d CommandEVFU Select Alt. Set 80-9FSubmenu IGP/PGL EmulationSubmenu Define LF Code Line Feed Define CR Code Carriage ReturnPI Slew Range Chapter 4 IGP/PGL EmulationSelect Font CR EditSelect LPI Auto UppercasePower On IGP/PGL Skip Command PrefixExtended Execute Copy UPC DescendersIGP100 Compatbl Ignore CharacterOptimized Ratio Ignore ModeSubmenu IGP/VGL EmulationChapter 4 IGP/VGL Emulation SFCC & Pwrup Power UpSFCC SubmenuPower Up PY Power Up FGraphics Options SlashAbsorb after PY Submenu True Vert 1/10UPC Descenders Rot. Char SizeWidth Limit Dark BarcodeTable 10. Width Limit HeightError msgs Error HandlingError markers Offpage ErrorsIgnore Chars Ignore / DB8 SetupIgnore ch#1 Ignore ch#2PI Control Font SetPrinter PI Host PIMAINT / MISC Power-Up StateHex Dump Mode Display LanguageHOST INTERFACE HOST INTERFACEMenu Interface Type Serial SubmenuData Protocol Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACEWord Length Baud RateStop Bits ParityRequest to Send Data Terminal ReadyBuffer Size in K Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACECentronics Interface Parallel SubmenuData Bit Data PolarityStrobe Polarity Prime SignalResponse Polarity Busy on StrobePI Ignored Dataproducts SubmenuData Bit Data PolarityStrobe Polarity Data Request PolarityBuffer Size in K Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACEBuffer Size in K Bidirectional SubmenuParallel 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 detailChapter 4 PRINTER CONTROL PRINTER CONTROLUnidirectional Power Saver Time PMD Paper Motion Detection FaultSlow Paper Slew Parallel SubmenuPrinter Tests DIAGNOSTICSChapter 4 DIAGNOSTICS Paper Out Dots Test WidthSystem Memory Parallel SubmenuChapter 4 DIAGNOSTICS Print StatisticsNew Ribbon RIBBONMINDERRibbon Action Parallel SubmenuFault Action Ribbon AdjustRibbon Size Chapter 4 RIBBONMINDEROverview 5 InterfacesTable 11. Dataproducts Parallel Interface Connector Pin Assignments Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signalswith a 50-pin AMP HDH-20 Data Cable Connector Input SignalsDataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration Dataproducts Parallel Interface ConfigurationTable 12. Centronics Interface Connector Pin Assignments Centronics Interface SignalsCentronics Parallel Interface Chapter 5 Centronics Parallel InterfaceCentronics Parallel Interface Configuration Centronics Parallel Interface ConfigurationFigure 45. Resistor Locations Terminating Resistor ConfigurationsChapter 5 Terminating Resistor Configurations Removal and Installation Removal and InstallationTable 13. Terminating Resistor Configurations ConfigurationCompatibility Mode IEEE 1284 Parallel InterfaceNibble Mode Byte ModeThe Negotiation Phase The Negotiation PhaseSignals Type of Mode Table 14. 1284 SignalsSource of Data CompatibleType of Mode Signals Table 14. 1284 Signals continuedSource of Data CompatibleTable 16. RS-422 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments Table 15. RS-232 Serial Interface Connector Pin AssignmentsRS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces Chapter 5 RS-232 and RS-422 Serial InterfacesRS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Error Handling RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface SignalsRS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Signals RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface ProtocolRS-232 and RS-422 RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface ConfigurationRS-232 only Chapter 5 RS-232 and RS-422 Serial InterfacesVMS Operating System Interface ConfigurationInterface Configuration Chapter 5 VMS Operating System Cleaning Requirements 6 Routine Service and DiagnosticsExterior Cleaning Interior CleaningChapter 6 Cleaning Requirements Figure 46. Cleaning the Interior of the Printer Interior CleaningShuttle Cover Assembly Forms Thickness Lever Ribbon Guide Splined Shaft Paper SupportChapter 6 Diagnosing Problems Diagnosing ProblemsPrinter Self-Tests Table 17. Sample Print Test All E’sResult Printer Self-Tests Table 17. Sample Print Test All E’s continuedStep Chapter 6 Diagnosing Problems Printing a Hex DumpFigure 47. Hex Dump Sample Result Printing a Hex Dump Table 18. Printing a Hex DumpStep Chapter 6 Diagnosing Problems Fault MessagesFault Messages Requiring Field Service Attention Solution Fault Messages Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting TableDisplayed Message Can UserCan User Correct? Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table continuedChapter 6 Diagnosing Problems SolutionSolution Fault Messages Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table continuedDisplayed Message Can User Correct?Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table continued Chapter 6 Diagnosing ProblemsSolution Displayed MessageSolution Fault Messages Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table continuedDisplayed Message Can User Correct?Chapter 6 Diagnosing Problems Ribbon ink being consumed Ribbon life approaching end 7 RibbonMinderOverview Configuration Using the RibbonMinderChapter 7 Using the RibbonMinder Figure 48. RibbonMinder Menu DiagramResult Configuration Table 20. RibbonMinder ConfigurationStep Running a Job Table 21. New Ribbon ProcedureNew Ribbon Chapter 7 Using the RibbonMinderRibbon Action Table 22. Ribbon Action ConfigurationRibbon Action StepChapter 7 Using the RibbonMinder RibbonMinder FaultRibbon Size Table 23. Ribbon Size ConfigurationRibbon Size StepChapter 7 Using the RibbonMinder Ribbon AdjustFault Action Ribbon Specifications A Printer SpecificationsPaper Specifications PaperEnvironmental Characteristics Printer DimensionsTemperature Appendix A Printer DimensionsPower Consumption Electrical CharacteristicsPower Consumption InterfacesAppendix A Printing Rates Printing RatesBITS B Standard ASCII CharacterAppendix B Sources of Support C Printronix Technical SupportYour Printronix Vendor Your Application VendorAppendix C Sources of Support Printronix Technical SupportD Glossary example “Bold” refers to a heavy or thick character Appendix DPage Appendix D A slanted type style. This is an italic type style Appendix D in 10 point type. This is 14 point typePage Appendix D Page Appendix D Index Page Page Page Page Page printing the configuration, 61 saving Parity error handling Paper motion detection See PMD Fault parameter 113PARITY ERROR message Parity parameter Perforation Skip Phase value parameter PI Control PI Ignored parameter PI Slew RangePage Page Page Page Printronix, Inc 14600 Myford Road P.O. Box Irvine, CA Phone 714 Fax 714 Customer Solutions Center 714 Printronix Nederland BVP.O. Box 163, Nieuweweg NL-6600 Ad Wijchen The Netherlands Phone 31 24 Fax 31 24 Printronix Schweiz GmbH 42 Changi South Street