Printronix P5000LJ user manual Configuration Main Menu

Chapter 4 Configuration Main Menu

The first-level configuration menu options are briefly described below:

•CONFIG. CONTROL. Allows you to save, print, load, and delete entire sets of configuration parameters. These options are described briefly in this chapter and covered in detail in Chapter 3.

•ACTIVE EMULATION. Allows you to select either Hewlett-Packard's Printer Control Language (PCL-II) or LP Plus.

•If you select PCL-II, you can select the optional IGP® /PGL® or IGP/VGL (Code V) emulations, if installed.

•If you select LP Plus, you can select Epson FX, Proprinter XL, or P-Series.

•EMULATION. If PCL-II is the active emulation, PCL-II will display and you can select its parameters for configuration.

•If the optional IGP/PGL or Code V emulations are installed, you can access their configuration parameters.

•If LP Plus is the active emulation, Epson FX, Proprinter XL, and P-Series configuration parameters are available.

•MAINT / MISC. Provides miscellaneous functions, such as printing a hex dump, selecting a display language, and choosing whether the printer will power up offline or online.

•HOST INTERFACE. Allows you to select the printer interface depending on what type of interface cabling you installed while setting up your printer. In addition to selecting an active interface, this menu also allows you to configure several parameters for each interface.

•ETHERNET PARAMS. Allows you to view and change the IP Address, Gateway Address, and Subnet Mask. The MAC Address may also be viewed. In addition, Novell and Printer Manager options can be set.

•PRINTER CONTROL. Allows you to select several operating parameters for the printer, such as the speed at which paper will advance when FF (Form Feed) is pressed.

•DIAGNOSTICS. Includes the printer's diagnostic tests, system memory, and print statistics.

•RIBBONMINDER. Allows you to enable the RibbonMinder™ feature and set its parameters.

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