CHAPTER 3

CONFIGURATION

Introduction

Configuration refers to the set of operating parameters that define how the printer communiF cates with the host computer. Most configuration parameters are selected from the control panel, as shown in the Control Panel Configuration Diagram at the end of this chapter. Some configuration parameters are hardware selectable by installing jumpers on the DCU board, as described in Appendix F. Such hardware configuration changes do not normally require changes to the factory settings.

Read this chapter before configuring any printer function. The following information is preF sented:

nLock/Unlock Printer Configuration

nConfiguration Menus

nConfiguration Printout

nFactory Default Configuration Values

nConfiguration Procedure

nLoad Configuration Values

nControl Panel Configuration Diagram

Lock/Unlock Printer Configuration

The ENTER switch must be unlocked to reconfigure the printer from the control panel. At powerup, the printer configuration is locked to prevent accidental reconfiguration. In order to change any configuration value, the ENTER switch must be unlocked. Pressing MENU UP and MENU DOWN simultaneously (while the printer is off line) will alternately unlock and lock the ENTER switch. The message display will briefly read ENTER SWITCH NOT LOCKED or ENTER SWITCH LOCKED when the printer configuration is unlocked or locked, respectively. While in the configuration menus, pressing the ENTER switch will enter a selected value into printer configuration.

Configuration Menus

With the printer off line, pressing MENU DOWN, then repeatedly pressing NEXT or PREV displays the main configuration menus. The individual parameter values or secondary menus are displayed by again pressing MENU DOWN. All parameter options within a menu may be viewed by pressing NEXT and PREV. Pressing MENU UP will step the configuration menu back up one level.

Configuration

3-1

Page 41
Image 41
Printronix P9000 Series manual Chapter Configuration, Lock/Unlock Printer Configuration, Configuration Menus