Users Reference Manual
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Users Reference Manual
Trademark Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Configuration
Operation
Vertical Format Units
Programming
Bell
Interfaces
Ribbonminder
Switches and Indicators
What This Manual Contains
Viii P9012 Multinational Users Reference Manual
Features
Chapter Overview
Introduction
Optional Features
Character Formation
Line Matrix Printing
Print Rate
P9012 Print Rate LPM
Plot Rate
Overview
Operation Features
Chapter Operation
Power Switch
Control Panel
Status Lamps
Alphanumeric Message Display
On Line Switch
Status Lamps Alphanumeric Message Display
Clear Switch and Check Indicator
LPI Switch
Paper ADV Switch
VFU Loaded Indicator
Menu UP, Menu DOWN, NEXT, and Prev Switches
RUN/STOP
Print Mode
Forms Length
Loading Paper
Loading Paper Operation
Setting Top-Of-Form
Setting Top-of-Form Forward Paper Motion
Setting Top-of-Form Reverse Paper Motion
Paper Stacking
Front Paper Fence Installation Operation
Paper Tent Installation
Unloading Paper
Replacing The Ribbon
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Setting Forms Length
To Set Forms Length in Inches
To Set Forms Length in Lines
Selecting Print Mode
On Line DP AT 10 CPI
Setting Line Spacing
Printer Reset
Hex Code Printout
Running the Self-Test
Fault Condition Messages
Operator Correctable Faults
Field Service Required
Program Prom Novram Font Prom
Operation
Chapter Configuration
Lock/Unlock Printer Configuration
Configuration Menus
Configuration Printout
Sample Configuration Printout
Factory Default Configuration Values
Configuration Procedure
Load Configuration Values
Control Panel Configuration Diagram
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Control Panel
Level
Offline Ready
Level I Print Format
Level II Main Configuration Menus
Level III Configuration Menu Parameters
Control Panel Configuration Diagram sheet 4
Control Panel Configuration Diagram sheet 5
Control Panel Configuration Diagram sheet 6
Control Panel Configuration Diagram sheet 7
Control Panel Configuration Diagram sheet 8
Control Panel Configuration Diagram sheet 9
Control Panel Configuration Diagram sheet 10
Control Panel Configuration Diagram sheet 11
Control Panel Configuration Diagram sheet 12
Control Panel Configuration Diagram sheet 13
Control Panel Configuration Diagram sheet 14
Control Panel Configuration Diagram sheet 15
Control Panel Configuration Diagram sheet 16
Control Panel Configuration Diagram sheet 17
Configuration
Chapter Graphics
Serial Matrix Compatible Bit Image Graphics
Plotting a Bit Image Pattern
How Bit Image Graphics Are Produced
Bit Image Pattern Plan
Bit Image Density
Vertical Data Byte Pattern
Bit Image Programming Format
ESC
Data
Series Compatible Plot Mode
Bit Image Sample Program
Plot Density
Normal Density Plot Double Density Plot
Plot Data Byte Format
Even DOT Plot Data Byte
ODD DOT Plot Data Byte
Plot Data Line Format
Normal Density Plot
Double Density Plot
Graphics
Plotting the Data
Next N Lprint
Plot Data Byte Dot Patterns
To Exit the P-Series Plot Mode
Combining Graphics and Text
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Chapter Vertical Format Units
General VFU Programming
Dvfu
Series Evfu
VFU Load/Save/Clear
Start Load Code 1E or 6E Hex
Channel Assignment
Using the Evfu
End Load 1F or 6F Hex
NUL TOF SOH STX ETX EOT ENQ ACK BEL
Clearing the Evfu Memory
Relative Line Slewing
DLE TOF DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK SYN ETB Can SUB ESC
DLE DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK SYN ETB Can
SUB ESC
Start Load Code 6C, 6D, or 6E Hex
Using the Dvfu
End Load Code 6F Hex
Clearing the Dvfu Memory
NUL SOH STX ETX EOT ENQ ACK BEL
Start Load Code 6D Hex
LPI Byte
DLE
DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK SYN ETB Can
End Load 6F Hex
Using the Nvfu
Clearing the Nvfu Memory
Cvfu
Start Load Code 1D Hex
End Load Code 1E Hex
First Data Byte
Second Data Byte
Using the Cvfu 1F Hex
Clearing the Cvfu Memory
SOH STX ETX EOT ENQ ACK BEL
Relative Line Slewing
Serial Matrix Vertical Formatting
Executing Vertical Tabs
DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK SYN ETB Can SUB ESC
Vertical Tab Positions
Part Number
Part Name
Quantity
Overstrike/Overlay Mode
Chapter Programming
Control Code Functions
Special Function Control Code Control Code Header
Attribute Set and Reset Codes
Control Code Reference Index
Print Mode Function Series Serial
Sfcc G ESC G
Sfcc H ESC H
ESC SI
Function Series Serial
Sfcc Oset
Sfcc R ESC R
Sfcc Pset
Backspace
Bell
Bit Image Mode, Single Density
Bit Image Mode, Double Density
Bit Image Mode, Double Density Double Speed
Bit Image Mode, Quadruple Density
Bold Print
Sfcc G
Sfcc 6A
Bold Print Reset
Sfcc H
Cancel
Carriage Return
Define CR Code CR=CR
Define CR Code CR=CR+LF
Character Pitch 10 CPI
Character Pitch 12 CPI
Character Set Select
Ecma DEC IBM PC
Ascii USA
Ebcdic
Extended Character Set Select z 030 131 232 333
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Character Set Select 80-9F = Control Codes
Character Set Select 80-9F = Printable Symbols
Character Set Select 80-9F = Printable Symbols
Character Set Select International Languages
Sfcc ESC R Ecma DEC
Character Set Select International Languages
Character Set Select Ecma 94 Latin 1 Extended
Condensed Print
Condensed Print Reset
Print attributes are not affected
Delete
Able symbol code point
Download a Language
Language command
Download a Character
Print line lowercase descenders
Elongated Double High Print 1 line
Emphasized Print
Sfcc E
Emphasized Print Reset
Sfcc F
Expanded Double Wide Print
Expanded Double Wide Print One Line Only
Sfcc 6B
Extended Character Set
Sfcc SO Sfcc 0E
Sfcc 6E
Extended Character Set Cancel Primary Character Set Select
Sfcc SI Sfcc 0F
Sfcc 6F
Form Feed
Forms Length Set Inches
Forms Length Set Lines
Horizontal Tab
Horizontal Tab Set
Line Feed
Line Feed n/216 Inch One Line Only
Positioned at character column
Line Spacing 1/6 Inch
Line Spacing 1/8 Inch 8 lpi
Line Spacing 8 or 10.3 lpi One Line Only
Patibility
Line Spacing 7/72 Inch
Line Spacing n/72 Inch
Line Spacing n/216 Inch
Would reflect 4.3 lpi spacing
Overscoring
Plot mode information Example
Plot, Even Dot P-Series High Density Graphics
Plot, Odd Dot P-Series Normal Density Graphics
Tion Example
Sfcc @
Print Mode/Pitch Selection
Print
Mode
NLQ HSB HSC OCR-A OCR-B
Printer Select
Printer Deselect
RibbonMinder, Enable/Disable
RibbonMinder, Set Job Rate
RibbonMinder, When Worn Action
Skip-Over Perforation
Skip-Over Perforation Cancel
Superscript/Subscript Printing
Superscript/Subscript Printing Reset
Sfcc T
Underline
VFU Commands P-Series
Vertical Tab
Vertical Tab Set/Clear Serial Matrix
Tion is ignored
Dataproducts Interface Signals
Chapter Interfaces
Dataproducts Parallel Interface
Output Input Signal PIN
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration
Centronics Parallel Interface
Centronics Interface Signals
Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration
Alternate Terminating Resistors
RS-232 Serial Interface
RS-232 Interface Signals
RS-232 Serial Interface Configuration
RS-232 Serial Interface Protocols
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Chapter Routine Service & Diagnostics
Cleaning
Exterior Cleaning
Interior Cleaning
Routine Service & Diagnostics
Cleaning the Paper Motion Detector
Cleaning the Paper Motion Detector
Printer Self-Tests
Running the Self-Tests
Fault Messages
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Fault Operator Corrective Displayed
Explanation Action
Chapter Ribbonminder T
Overview
On Line
DP AT 10 CPI On Line
Fault Condition Change Ribbon
Enter Switch Not Locked
Analyzing a Job
Current
Ribbon Life 100% Enable Action
Ribbon Life AUD/VIS Alarm Visual Alarm Stop Printer
Ribbon Life Analyze JOB
Ribbon Life Change Ribbon
Current NEW Size
Offline 1000A Ready
Offline 400A Ready
Running a Job
Analyze JOB NEW Rate
Enter Switch Unlocked
Ribbon Life
Ribbon Life 100% AUD/VIS Alarm
Ribbon Life 100% Visual Alarm
Ribbon Life 100% Stop Printer
Ribbon Life 100% NEW Ribbon
Multiple Jobs on the Same Ribbon
Offline 100% Ready
Changing a Ribbon Early
Ribbon Life 43% NEW Ribbon
Host Control
Ribbon Life 100% Change Ribbon
Procedure
SET JOB Rate
Application Hints
RibbonMinder Diagram
RibbonMinder
Chapter Multinational Character Sets
Selecting the Character Set and Language
Selecting Extended Character Set Ecma
OCR-A and OCR-B
Downloading Languages and Characters
Multinational Character Set Diagram
Character Address Table Character Library
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Numeric Character Location Listing
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Lowercase O with Acute Accent Mark
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Used in other Printronix printer models
Alphabetical Character Location Listing
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Lowercase O with Acute Accent Mark
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10-30 Multinational Character Sets
Chapter Installation
Power Requirements
Site Requirements
Shipping Restraints
Shipping Restraint Removal 11-4 Installation
Paper Stacking Chain Assembly Installation
Chain Assembly Installation 11-5
Cable Connections 11-6 Installation
Cable Connections
Preliminary Test
11-8 Installation
Appendix a Standard Ascii Character Chart
10-A-2
IBM PC Character Set Charts
Appendix B Character Sets
ETX DC3
IBM PC Extended Set Series Emulation 80-9F=Control Codes
NUL
B3 B2 B1 ROW 100 120 140 160
IBM PC Extended Set Series Emulation 80-9F=Printable Symbols
DEL
NUL
100 116 105 125 145 165 101 117 106 126 146 166
Bits
IBM PC International Languages Substitution Table
Language
Multinational Character Set Charts
114 103 123 143 163
NUL DLE
Bits
KEY
177 111 127
STX
100 116 105 125 145 165 101 117 106 126 146 166
KEY
Multinational Primary Character Set in OCR-A
Multinational Extended Character Set in OCR-A
Multinational Primary Character Set in OCR-B
Multinational Extended Character Set in OCR-B
Multinational International Languages Substitution Table
Ascii Ebcdic
ECMA-94 Latin 1 Character Set Charts
Bits
144 160 176 192 208 224 240 201 221 241 261 301 321 341 361
203 223 243 263 303 323 343 363 131
KEY
@/3
11@
NUL DLE
ESC
KEY
KEY
@/3
ESC
DEL
NUL
ACK
KEY
STX
ACK
NUL DLE
ESC
KEY
KEY
@/3
ESC
ECMA-94 Latin 1 International Languages Substitution Table
DEC Multinational Character Set Charts
Bits
206 226 246 266 306 326 346 366 134 150 166 182 198 214 230
Bits
ESC
DEL
NUL
100 116 105 125 145 165 101 117 106 126 146 166
KEY
DEC Multinational International Languages Substitution Table
Appendix C Specifications
Printing Characteristics
Physical Characteristics
Printer Dimensions
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature
Performance
Electrical Characteristics
Interfaces
Forms
Miscellaneous
Cleaning
Character Sets
Ascii Ascii USA Ebcdic
Appendix
Appendix D Control Code Cross Reference
Alphabetical By Function
Sfcc R ESC R Sfcc Pset
Function Series Serial Emphasized Print Reset
Alphabetical By P-Series Code
Alphabetical By Serial Matrix Code
Line Spacing n/72 Inch as set by ESC a
Appendix
Procedure
Appendix E Downloading Characters
NLQ HSB HSC OCR-A OCR-B
NLQ10
NLQ12
NLQ15
HSB10
Examples
Example 1 Characters with No Attributes
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Example 2 Characters with Descenders
Cenders. The semicolon is the hexadecimal data terminator
Example 3 Characters with Extenders
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Appendix
Appendix F Hardware Jumper Configuration
Side Panel Removal
Figure F-1. Side Panel Removal Appendix
Removing the DCU Pcba
Figure F-2. Removing the DCU Pcba Appendix
Index
IBM PC, B-2
Index-2
Cvfu
INCHES, Sfcc
LINES, Sfcc
Nvfu
Index-4
Index-5
DCU PCBA, F-3
Index-6
VFU
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