1–3Overview
Optional Features P3000
Series Multinational printer capability
and versatility can be enhanced with the options listed
below. For more information, contact an authorized Printronix representative.
•Intelligent
Graphics Pr
ocessor (IGP
)
– Allows you to create and store forms, generate
logos,
bar codes, expanded characters, and other graphics. Forms can be created with a vari
-
ety
of graphic components and overlayed with alphanumeric
and bar code data in a single
pass.
A
vailable as a factory–installed or field–installed option. The IGP is
a standard fea
-
ture for the P3040–12.
•IBM Interfaces – Allows P3000 Series printers to attach to coax (PI–3287) or twinax
(PI–5225)
systems. A
vailable as a factory–installed or field–installed option.
•Special
Paint/Labeling
– Of
fers custom cabinet colors or special labels (company
logos,
labels,etc.).
A
vailable as a factory–installed option.
•Maintenance
Manual
– Covers Theory of Operation, Cleaning, Corrective Maintenance,
Troubleshooting, and Illustrated Parts Breakdown.
•Quick
Access Cover –
For easy printout retrieval. A
vailable on pedestal models only
. This
feature is standard for the P3040–12.
Character Formation The
printer generates
characters by assembling groups of dots in matrices. Dots overlap to produce a
solid
appearing character of uniform
density as shown in Figure 1–1. Dot impressions are made by an
assembly
of hammers installed
on an oscillating shuttle. P3000 Series printers have 34 hammers. The
hammers impact the paper through a moving ink ribbon. Horizontal shuttle movement and vertical
paper advancement combine for precise dot printing to form the character matrix.
Figur
e 1–1. T
ypical Character Formation