Configuring the Printer, Overview | Compaq P5000 Series guide

3 Configuring the Printer

Overview

IMPORTANT Configuration directly affects printer operation. Do not change the configuration of your printer until you are thoroughly familiar with the procedures in this chapter.

In order to print data, the printer must respond correctly to signals and commands received from the host computer. Configuration is the process of matching the printer operating characteristics to those of the host computer and to specific tasks, such as printing labels, or printing on different sizes of paper. The characteristics that define the printer’s response to signals and commands received from the host computer are called configuration parameters.

You can configure the printer using the configuration menus and the control panel, or by sending control codes in the data stream from a host computer attached to the printer.

This chapter provides a tutorial introduction. Figure 41 shows an overview of the configuration menus.

Following the menu is background information on topics such as changing and saving parameters, custom configurations, and operating modes. Several step-by-step procedures are also provided that show how to change configuration parameters and how to save, print, and load configurations from printer memory. For details on the entire set of configuration menu options, see Chapter 4.

The host control codes for each emulation are described in their corresponding Programmer’s Reference Manual. See “Related Documents” on page 9 for more information.

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Compaq P5000 Series setup guide Configuring the Printer, Overview

Contents

Setup Guide Page Printronix P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Trademark Acknowledgments Trademark Acknowledgments Table of Contents Table of Contents Configuring the Printer 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 Graphics Enhancement Option LinePrinter Plus FeaturesTaking 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 Interface Connections Interface Type Maximum Cable Length Before You Begin Select a Site Pedestal Model Dimensions Component Locations Printer Component Locations Remove the Cardboard Packing Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet ModelRemove the Cardboard Packing Remove the Shipping Restraints Cabinet Model Remove the Hammer Bank Protective Foam and Foam Strips Remove the Platen Protective Foam Remove the Platen Protective Foam Adjusting Paper Supports Adjust the Paper Supports Release the Paper Chains Release the Paper Chains Remove Tag and Tie Wrap from Fence or Passive Paper Stacker Remove the Tags Attach the Control Panel Overlays Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal ModelAttach the Control Panel Overlays Remove the Shipping Restraints Pedestal Model Remove the Hammer Bank Protective Foam Removing Platen Protective Foam Adjust the Paper Supports Remove Tag Remove Tag Attaching the Output Basket Attach the Output Basket Attaching Control Panel Overlays Connect the Interface and Power Cables Install Basic ComponentsInstall Basic Components Interface and Power Locations Connect the Interface and Power Cables Ribbon Path Diagram Location Install the Ribbon Forms Thickness Lever Install the Ribbon Ribbon Path Left Ribbon Hub Forms Thickness Lever and Tractor Doors Load the Paper Paper Slot Location Load the Paper Paper Scale Horizontal Adjustment Knob Power Switch Power On the Printer Set the Top-of-Form Set the Top-of-Form Raising the Forms Thickness Lever Lowering the Forms Thickness Lever Test the Printer Printer Test Procedure Step Key Result Overview Configuring the Printer Clear Configuration Menu Overview Default and Custom Configurations Changing and Saving Parameter SettingsChanging and Saving Parameter Settings Control Panels Operating Modes Unlocking and Locking the Enter Key Factory Default Configuration ValuesUnlocking and Locking the Enter Key Maint / Misc Changing Parameters Parameter Change Example Procedure Step Key ResultExample 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 Main Menu Configuration Menus MAINT/MISC DTR Configuration Main Menu CONFIG. Control Load ConfigMenu Print Config Save ConfigDelete Config Power-Up Config Active Emulation Active Emulation Emulation Submenu Digital LG Vert. Forms FontHoriz. Forms Submenu CR Carriage Return AutowrapLF Line Feed Unsolicited Rpt Plot Mode Opt Print Mode Opt5 Guard Bars LinePrinter+ LinePrinter+ Print Char Set Printer ProtocolCPI/LPI Select Font Attributes Bold Print Proportional SpacingItalic Print Slashed Zero Margins FormatPerforation Skip Forms Length Define CR Code Proprinter XL EmulationAuto LF FF Valid at TOF Define LF CodeCharacter Set Alternate Char Set Ascii USA Epson FX Emulation Alternate Set 80-9F Printer SelectEpson FX Emulation Series Series Emulation Overstrike Control CodeSeries Emulation Select Sfcc Sfcc d CommandEvfu Select Alt. Set 80-9F IGP/PGL Emulation Define LF Code Line Feed Define CR Code Carriage ReturnPI Slew Range IGP/PGL Emulation Select Font CR EditSelect LPI Auto Uppercase Power On IGP/PGL Skip Command PrefixExtended Execute Copy UPC Descenders Ignore Character Ignore ModeIGP100 Compatbl Optimized Ratio IGP/VGL Emulation IGP/VGL Emulation Sfcc & Pwrup Power Up Graphics Options Absorb after PY Submenu True Vert 1/10UPC Descenders Rot. Char Size Width Limit IGP/VGL Emulation Dark BarcodeWidth Limit Height Max. Width Allowed Error Handling Ignore Chars Ignore / DB8 SetupIgnore ch#1 Ignore ch#2 PI Control Font SetPrinter PI Host PI Power-Up State Hex Dump ModeDisplay Language Maint / Misc Host Interface Interface Type Serial SubmenuData Protocol Host Interface Word Length Baud RateStop Bits Parity Request to Send Data Terminal ReadyBuffer Size in K Centronics Interface Parallel SubmenuData Bit Data Polarity Strobe Polarity Prime SignalResponse Polarity Busy on Strobe PI Ignored Dataproducts Submenu Data Request Polarity Bidirectional Submenu Printer Control Unidirectional Power Saver Time PMD Paper Motion Detection FaultSlow Paper Slew Printer Tests Diagnostics Paper Out Dots Test WidthSystem Memory Print Statistics Ribbon Action New Ribbon Fault Action Ribbon AdjustRibbon 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 Nibble Mode Compatibility 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 Error Handling RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface SignalsRS-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 Cleaning the Interior of the Printer Interior Cleaning 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 Hex Dump Sample Printing a Hex Dump Printing a Hex Dump Step Key Result Fault Messages Requiring Field Service Attention Fault Messages 5V PWR Fail Access Null PTR15V PWR Fail 23.5V PWR Fail Framing Error Firmware ErrorHB not Installd Exhaust FAN FLT Parity Error Intake FAN FaultILL Inst Accss LO DRV. Short Power Supply HOT Power Saver ModePlat INV CMD Plat INV Parm Shutl INV CMD Software ErrorShutl INV Parm Shuttle JAM 148 Ribbon INK OUT Change Ribbon Enable State Ribbon Life 100% 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 Fault Action Ribbon Adjust Paper Specifications Ribbon SpecificationsPaper Labels Environmental Characteristics Printer Dimensions Power Consumption Electrical CharacteristicsOperating Units Power Consumption Mode Interfaces Appendix a Printing Rates Printing Rates Standard Ascii Character Set Appendix B Your Printronix Vendor Sources of SupportYour Application Vendor Internet Appendix C Sources of Support Printronix Technical Support Ascii Glossary Example Bold refers to a heavy or thick character Appendix D EIA/TIA See also point IGP Ieee LED LCDNLQ Nvram Pcba OCR ROM RAM VFU Sfcc OFF 174 Index Coil HOT 177 LO DRV. Short *, 144 IGP/PGL Page Page Ribbon INK OUT, Change Ribbon Page Page Page 172292-001B