Printronix P3000 Series manual Configuration Procedure

Configuration Procedure

Most configuration options are selected from the control panel. To change the configuration from the control panel, the printer must be powered up, off line (OFFLINE READY), and the control panel EN- TER switch enabled (unlocked). The current configuration may be examined—but not changed—by leaving the ENTER switch locked.

The basic configuration procedure requires pressing MENU DOWN and NEXT or PREV VALUE to arrive at the desired menu. The parameters associated with that menu are accessed by again pressing MENU DOWN, at which time the currently active parameter or a submenu is displayed. NEXT or PREV VALUE are used to sequentially list all the parameters or submenus available within that menu. When the currently active value is shown on the display, it will be indicated with an asterisk (*) next to it. Pressing ENTER selects the parameter visible on the display, and replaces the previous parameter. The Control Panel Configuration Diagram, which illustrates all configuration menus and values, is provided at the end of this chapter. Thoroughly review these diagrams to understand the configuration menu hierarchy and the control panel buttons to select individual menus and parameter values.

The following general procedure can be used to reconfigure the printer from the control panel:

1.Obtain a current configuration printout as described in the Configuration Printout section on page 3–2.

2.Determine the parameter values that must be changed to meet your requirements. Refer to the Control Panel Configuration Diagram for an illustration of the parameter values and the proce- dure required to select and display the values.

3.Place the printer off line. Enable the ENTER switch by pressing MENU UP and MENU DOWN simultaneously until the messages reads ENTER SWITCH NOT LOCKED.

4.Select and display the desired menu by pressing MENU DOWN and then NEXT VALUE or PREV VALUE until the name of the menu appears in the message display.

5.Select and display the required value(s) for the selected menu item by pressing MENU DOWN and then NEXT or PREV VALUE until the value appears in the message display.

6.Save the selected value(s) by pressing ENTER.

7.After all parameters have been changed as required, select the SAVE PARAMETERS main menu and press ENTER. This will save the current parameter values as the default values.

8.Press CLEAR to place printer off line. Disable the ENTER switch by pressing MENU UP and MENU DOWN simultaneously. ENTER SWITCH LOCKED temporarily appears in the mes- sage display.

9.Place the printer on line by pressing ON LINE. The selected values are effective.

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