Printronix P7005 Bedienungsanleitung

P7000 H-Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer User’s Manual

10Chapter 1Printer OverviewThere are three printer configurations:Enclosed Cabinet (P72XXH)•The enclosed cabinet models provide for near silent opera

100Chapter 4EMULATIONError HandlingThis command determines the way illegal DBCS characters are processed:•Normal (the default). Will ignore illegal D

Page Format Submenu 101Margins•Left Margin. Set in columns. Colum zero is defined as the far left edge of the page, and column numbering increments fr

102Chapter 4PRINTER CONTROLPRINTER CONTROLRibbon End PointThis parameter adjusts the point at which the system will declare the ribbon as being expen

Page Format Submenu 103Tear Bar Dist. (Distance)Allows fine and course adjustment of the tear bar position. For a pedestal model printer using the top

104Chapter 4ADVANCED USERADVANCED USERADVANCED USER(from page 52)Power-up StateAutoLockingPTX Setup OptionOnline* OfflineDisable* EnableSetup Parse D

Page Format Submenu 105PTX Setup OptionSelects the Special Function Control Code for the PTX_SETUP command and functions.•Setup Parse. Disables or ena

106Chapter 4ADVANCED USERPMD (Paper Motion Detection) Fault•Enable (default). In the event of a paper jam, an audible alarm beeps, “CLEAR PAPER JAM”

Page Format Submenu 107•Print File List. Prints a summary of the files stored in flash memory and several statistics on File System usage.IMPORTANTDo

108Chapter 4ADVANCED USERPwr Save ControlAllows you to enable or disable the Power Save (Energy Star) mode.•Enable (default). Allows you to enable th

Page Format Submenu 109Job Sel/Typeface OnAllows you to customize this key to either function as Job Select or Typeface Select.•Job-Select On (default

Printronix P7000 H-Series Printers 11Conventions In This ManualAll uppercase print indicates control panel keys. Example: Press the CLEAR key, then pr

110Chapter 4DIAGNOSTICSRBN End ActionThis menu allows the user to override the normal ribbon low warning and ribbon out conditions.•Stop At RBN End (

Page Format Submenu 111Printer TestsThese tests are used to check the print quality and operation of the printer.NOTE: Your authorized service represe

112Chapter 4DIAGNOSTICS•Checker. For factory use. This pattern helps identify marginal printhead elements, quality of edge sharpness, and uneven prin

Page Format Submenu 113DATEHourThis option allows you to set the hour. The factory default is 00 and the range is from 00 to 23 hours.MinuteThis optio

114Chapter 4Printer MGMTPrinter MGMTPNE PortThis menu selects which port the printer expects PNE to connect to, via Ethernet or Serial. The factory d

1155InterfacesOverviewThis chapter describes the host interfaces provided with the printer. The printer interface is the point where the data line fro

116Chapter 5Centronics Parallel InterfaceOptional Host Interfaces:•Ethernet 10/100BaseT•RS-422 Serial (not available in Taiwan)In addition to descrip

Centronics Parallel Interface Signals 117Centronics Parallel Interface SignalsData Lines 1 through 8. Provides eight standard or inverted levels from

118Chapter 5IEEE 1284 Parallel InterfaceNibble ModeEight bits equals one byte. When a byte of data is sent to the printer, the eight bits are sent ov

Signals 119NOTE: The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer should not exceed 32 feet (10 meters).Host Clock / nWrite. Driven

12Chapter 1Related DocumentsRelated Documents•Quick Reference Guide — Explains how to set up the printer for basic operation (load ribbon cartridge a

120Chapter 5IEEE 1284 Parallel InterfacePrinter Clock / Peripheral Clock / Interrup. Driven by the printer. A signal from the printer indicating the

Terminating Resistor Configurations 121Terminating Resistor ConfigurationsV6 Controller BoardFor parallel interface configurations, the printer is equ

122Chapter 5RS-232 And RS-422 Serial InterfacesRemoval And InstallationThe procedure for removing and installing terminating resistors is provided in

RS-422 123Clear To Send (CTS). Status signal to the printer indicating the host is ready to receive data/status signals from the printer.Data Set Read

124Chapter 5Dataproducts Parallel InterfaceDataproducts Parallel InterfaceThe length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer must not

Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals 125Dataproducts Parallel Interface SignalsData Lines 1 through 8. Provides eight standard or inverted levels f

126Chapter 5Dataproducts Parallel Interface

1276Reprogramming the Security KeyReprogramming The Security KeyThe security key on the PSA3 controller board can be reprogrammed with a Software Prog

128Chapter 6Reprogramming The Security KeyFigure 25. Inserting The SPX into the Debug Port4. Power on the printer. The printer will begin its boot-up

1297TroubleshootingCleaning RequirementsClean the printer every six months or after every 1000 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. If the prin

132Setting Up The PrinterBefore You BeginRead this chapter carefully before installing and operating the printer. The printer is easy to install. Howe

130Chapter 7Cleaning RequirementsInterior CleaningOver time, particles of paper and ink accumulate inside impact printers. This is normal. Paper dust

Interior Cleaning 131To clean the interior of the printer perform the following steps.1. Power off the printer and unplug the printer power cord.2. Op

132Chapter 7Diagnosing ProblemsDiagnosing ProblemsThis section is designed to help you fix problems which may arise with normal printer operation.Bar

Fault Messages 133Figure 27. Hex Dump Sample Fault MessagesIf a fault condition occurs in the printer, the status indicator on the control panel flash

134Chapter 7Diagnosing ProblemsFault Messages Requiring Field Service AttentionIf a fault is not correctable by the operator, the fault message is fo

Fault Messages 13533 PLATEN OPEN TIMEOUTYes The forms thickness lever has been open for at least one minute.Load paper, close the forms thickness leve

136Chapter 7Diagnosing Problems411:PARITY ERROR Yes The printed output may contain a random ? (question mark) characters.Check your printer serial in

Fault Messages 137421:BC MISSINGInstall New RBNYes The ribbon sensor does not detect the presence of the ribbon spool, indicating a missing label or a

138Chapter 7Diagnosing Problems432:CRT NOT SET Yes The ribbon cartridge is not correctly positioned.1. Make sure a ribbon cartridge is installed in t

Fault Messages 139607:CTL VOLT FAIL* No Controller Voltage Failure. 15 V failure on the controller board.Contact your authorized service representativ

14Chapter 2Printer DimensionsPrinter DimensionsFigure 1. Printer Dimensions - Cabinet ModelTable 1. Maximum Interface Connection Cable LengthInterfac

140Chapter 7Diagnosing Problems620:POWER VOLT CHECK*No Power Supply Voltage. The power supply has failed.Replace power supply board.622:SHUTTLE DRIVE

Fault Messages 141707:PAPER BUSY TOO LONG*No Paper Busy Too Long. Firmware error on controller board.Contact your authorized service representative.17

142Chapter 7Diagnosing Problems720:PROTECTED INSTRUCTION*No Protected Instruction. Firmware error on controller board.Contact your authorized service

Fault Messages 143733 DP FIFO Busy* Yes There is a timing problem in the Engine Controller firmware.1. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the me

144Chapter 7Diagnosing ProblemsB20 STATUS :00% DOWNLOAD MODENo Status message informing the operator that software is being downloaded. Percentage fi

Fault Messages 145B43 ERROR: SDRAM TOO MANY BANKS*No Printer boot initialization tests detect incorrect SDRAM.Cycle power to see if the message clears

146Chapter 7Diagnosing ProblemsCLEARING PROGRAM FROM FLASHNo Status message: emulation software successfully loaded into printer RAM and the checksum

Fault Messages 147E01A TYPE 0x40See User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program.1. Cycle Power. Run

148Chapter 7Diagnosing ProblemsE03A DSI HASH LSee User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program.1. Cy

Fault Messages 149E03D DSI BAT PSSee User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program.1. Cycle Power. Run

15Figure 2. Printer Dimensions - Cabinet Model with Paper Stacker183469b27.0 in(68.6 cm)83.0 in(210.8 cm)32.5 in(82.6 cm)27.0 in(68.6 cm)27.0 in(68.6

150Chapter 7Diagnosing ProblemsE03G DSI ECXIWXSee User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program.1. Cy

Fault Messages 151E04B ISI DIRECTSee User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program.1. Cycle Power. Run

152Chapter 7Diagnosing ProblemsE07 ILLEGAL INSSee User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program.1. Cy

Fault Messages 153E13 TRACE INTSee User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program.1. Cycle Power. Run t

154Chapter 7Diagnosing ProblemsE18 DSTORE MISSSee User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program.1. Cy

Fault Messages 155E30 DEBUGGERSee User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program.1. Cycle Power. Run th

156Chapter 7Diagnosing ProblemsE31C EVENT 2 BPSee User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program.1. Cy

Fault Messages 157E31F EVENT 5 BPSee User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program.1. Cycle Power. Run

158Chapter 7Diagnosing ProblemsE32A CND 0 BPSee User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program.1. Cycl

Fault Messages 159E32D CND 3 BPSee User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program.1. Cycle Power. Run t

16Chapter 2Printer DimensionsFigure 3. Printer Dimensions - Pedestal Model183882 REV ATOFTOFTOFTOF183882a25 in.(63.5 cm)10.5 in.(26.67 cm.)48.0 in.(1

160Chapter 7Diagnosing ProblemsE32G CND 6 BPSee User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program.1. Cycl

Fault Messages 161E34 TRACE CMPLTSee User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program.1. Cycle Power. Run

162Chapter 7Diagnosing ProblemsERROR: DRAM AT ADDRESS XXXXXXXXYes The printer cannot find the engine controller program or the validation checksum is

Fault Messages 163ERROR: PROGRAM NOT COMPATIBLEYes The printer is not compatible with the downloaded program.Use the correct emulation software option

164Chapter 7Diagnosing ProblemsGRF CHK ERROR PRESS STOPYes Graphic Check Error: in the CT emulation over a twinax interface, the printer received a n

Fault Messages 165INTERRUPT UNUSED VECTOR 00No The controller board receives an interrupt it does not understand. The problem can be created by electr

166Chapter 7Diagnosing ProblemsONLINE CU TIMED OUTYes Controller Unit Timed Out. The printer was not enabled for one minute or more on a coax interfa

Fault Messages 167SHUTTLE STALL Yes The shuttle is not moving. See “415:SHUTTLE JAM” on page 136.Set the platen lever to match the thickness of paper,

168Chapter 7Diagnosing Problems

169APrinter SpecificationsRibbon Cartridge SpecificationsPaper SpecificationsP/N EuropeNorth AmericaSouth AmericaM.E. & AsiaChina & India2550

17Printer Component LocationsFamiliarize yourself with the names and locations of the printer components, shown in Figure 4 before continuing with th

170Appendix ALabelsLabelsPrinter Weight And Dimensions* With a power stacker, the weight increases by 21 lbs. and the depth increases by 4.75 inches

Input Voltage 171Acoustic Noise LevelEnergy StarThe printers described in this User’s Manual comply with the requirements of the ENERGY STAR® Office E

172Appendix AInterfacesPower ConsumptionInterfacesOperatingModeUnits Power Consumption200 LPM 300 LPM 600/800 LPMStandby1Watts 30 (60) 45 (80) 85BTU/

Power Consumption 173Printing RatesThe printing speed of text is measured in lines per minute (lpm) and is a function of the selected font and the ver

174Appendix APrinting Rates

175BASCII Character SetKEYASCII Character NameESC33271BOCTAL equivalentDECIMAL equivalentHEX equivalentB700 00111 1B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN012345

176Appendix B

177CZero Tear PedestalOverviewThe P7000 Zero Tear Pedestal (ZTP) printer can print a form and present it for tear off without losing a form between p

178Appendix COverviewPosition The Paper Input And Adjust The Paper GuidesFigure 28. Adjusting The Paper GuidesNOTE: Ensure that the paper guides are

Position The Paper Input And Adjust The Paper Guides 179Figure 29. Adjusting Paper Guide Leaves4. Slide the left outboard mount block so that the left

18Chapter 2Printer Component Locations

180Appendix COverviewLoad PaperFigure 30. Loading Paper Onto The Printer1. Align the paper supply box with the label on the bottom left side of the m

Load Paper 181Figure 31. Adjusting the Horizontal Paper Tension5. Adjust the paper web tightness by sliding the right tractor to remove slack or to ad

182Appendix COverviewPosition The Paper Out SensorFigure 33. The Paper Out SensorThe paper out sensor indicates when the printer runs out of paper. (

Set The Tear Bar Distance 183Set The Tear Bar DistanceTo set the tear bar distance, do the following steps:1. Make sure the printer is offline.2. Pres

184Appendix COverviewSet The Top Of FormFigure 35. Setting The Tear Off PositionThe ZT printer uses the tear bar as the reference point for setting t

Set The Top Of Form 185ZTP SETTINGS MenuThe ZTP SETTINGS menu includes the ability to enable and disable features unique to the Zero Tear printer (ZTP

186Appendix CPerformance LimitationsZTP Platen OpenThis option allows the user to have the platen open whenever forms are reversed. Enabled is the de

Set The Top Of Form 187Paper JamsPrinter jams can occur if you tear off the form incorrectly. If you experience two or more paper jams per box of form

188Appendix CPerformance Limitations

189DCustomer SupportPrintronix Customer Support CenterIMPORTANTPlease have the following information available prior to calling the Printronix Custom

193Operating The PrinterPowering On The PrinterWhen you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. The default power-up state is online. When the

190Appendix DCorporate OfficesCorporate OfficesPrintronix, Inc. 15345 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A. Phone: (714) 368-2300 Fax: (714) 368-2

191ECommunication NoticesNoticesThis information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.Printronix may not offer the products,

192Appendix ENoticesAny performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the results obtained in other operat

193Energy StarThe Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR® Computers program is a partnership effort with manufacturers of data processing equipm

194Appendix ECommunication StatementsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Fules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) th

195Japanese VCCI Class AGerman Conformity StatementHandbuchtexte: FCC class A entspricht: EMVG Klasse AText Für alle in Deutschland vertriebenen EN 5

196Appendix ECommunication StatementsChinaDeclaration:This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference

197TaiwanWarning:This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user will be requir

198Appendix ESoftware License AgreementSoftware License AgreementYour printer contains, among other software, Printronix operating software including

1995. Limitation of LiabilityUNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL RED

Software License AgreementCAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRINTER. USING THIS PRINTER INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF

20Chapter 3The Control PanelThe Control PanelFigure 5 shows the keys, displays, and indicators as they appear on the control panel. The following sec

200Appendix ESoftware License Agreement8. Red Hat Statement with regards to eCos SoftwarePart of the software embedded in this product is eCos - Embe

201IndexNumerics000 SHUTTLE TYPE NOT SUPPORTED* message, 13406 HOST REQUEST message, 13408 HOLD PRINT TIMEOUT message, 134104 POWER SUPPLY HOT* messa

202708 PAPER FIFO OVERFLOW* message, 141709 PAPER FIFO UNDERFLOW* message, 141710 PAP ILLGL ST* message, 141711 PAP INCMPL ENER* message, 141712 PAP

203Auto Switching submenu, 61Auto Switching submenu, 61Port Type, 62Report Status, 62Switch Out On, 62Timeout, 62Trickle Time, 62Auto TrickleCentroni

204TOF Action, 64Trickle Time, 65Centronics Parallel Interface, 116Centronics Parallel Interface Signals, 117Acknowledge, 117Busy, 117Data Lines 1 th

205Data Lines 1 through 8Centronics Parallel Interface Signals, 117Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals, 125Data PolarityCentronics (Parallel) sub

206E03C DSI BAT PL message, 148E03D DSI BAT message, 149E03E DSI CXIWX message, 149E03F DSI CXOWX message, 149E03G DSI ECXIWX message, 150E03H DSI EC

207ERROR WRITING TO FLASH message, 163ERROR WRONG CHECKSUM message, 163ERROR WRONG OEM message, 163ERROR WRONG PRINTER TYPE message, 163ETHERNET ADAP

208624 UPPER DRIVER SHORT*, 140625 WRONG E-NET, 140700 A TO D OVERUN *, 140701 ACCESS NULL POINTER*, 140702 FIRMWARE ERROR, 140703 ILLEGAL EXTERNAL B

209E03D DSI BAT, 149E03E DSI CXIWX, 149E03F DSI CXOWX, 149E03G DSI ECXIWX, 150E03H DSI ECXOWX, 150E04A ISI NO TRA, 150E04B ISI DIRECT, 151E04C ISI PR

Control Panel Keys 21PAPER ADVANCEPerforms advance to top-of-form, as defined by the current active form length. The key works both online and offline

210ONLINE 28 CU NOT ENAB, 165ONLINE 8344 FAILED, 165ONLINE CU TIMED OUT, 166PARAMETER ERROR, 166PLEASE WAIT...RESET IN PROGRESS, 166PRINTER UNDER REM

211IIdle Response, Serial submenu, 72IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu, 74Auto Trickle, 74Buffer Size in K, 74Offline Process, 75Prime Signa

212Manualconventions, 11related documents, 12special information, 11warnings, 11MenuADVANCED USER, 104CONFIG. CONTROL, 58DIAGNOSTICS, 110EMULATION, 9

213Paper Instruction (PI), Centronics Parallel Interface Signals, 117Paper Instruction (PI), Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals, 125Paper Out Do

214Printer ProtocolHangul LP+ Emulation, 95Hanzi LP+ Emulation, 95Printer Tests, DIAGNOSTICS, 111PRINTER UNDER REMOTE CONTROL message, 166Printing ra

215RS-232, 122Clear to Send (CTS), 123Data Carrier Detect (DCD), 123Data Set Ready (DSR), 123Data Terminal Ready (DTR), 123Receive Data (RD), 122Requ

216Ticket Lifetime, WLAN Kerberos menu, 90Timeout, Auto Switching submenu, 62TOF ActionCentronics (Parallel) submenu, 64Dataproducts (Standard &

217WPA Mode, 88WPA P-Phs, 89Word Length, Serial submenu, 71WPA Cipher, WLAN PARAMS menu, 89WPA Mode, WLAN PARAMS menu, 88WPA P-Phs, WLAN PARAMS menu,

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22Chapter 3The Control PanelSET TOFSets the top-of-form on the printer. This key is active only when the printer is offline and will not operate if t

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Cancel A Print Job 23UP + DOWN ( = + > )Locks and unlocks the ENTER key.NOTE: The ENTER key lock and unlock function can be configured to be a key

24Chapter 3Operational ProceduresOperational ProceduresThis section contains routine printer operating procedures on how to:•reload paper;•unload pap

Reload Paper 25Figure 7. Loading New Paper into the Printer6. Pull the new paper above and behind the ribbon mask, but in front of the existing paper.

26Chapter 3Operational ProceduresFigure 8. Setting the Platen Lever9. Turn the platen stop knob clockwise or counterclockwise to match the paper thic

Reload Paper 27Figure 9. Paper Slots on the PrintersNOTE: Perform steps 15 through 32 only if you are unable to load the new paper over the existing p

28Chapter 3Operational ProceduresFigure 10. Loading Paper on the Left Tractor18. Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask. See Figure 4 on pa

Reload Paper 29Figure 11. Positioning the Left Tractor to Avoid DamageCAUTIONTo avoid damage to the printer caused by printing on the platen, always p

User’s ManualP7000 H-Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer

30Chapter 3Operational ProceduresFigure 12. Loading Paper onto the Sprockets22. Unlock the right tractor.23. Load the paper onto the sprockets and cl

Reload Paper 3124. Pedestal models: Using the vertical position knob to move the paper up, guide the paper over the lower paper guide and through the

32Chapter 3Operational ProceduresFigure 15. Adjusting the Platen Lever28. Turn the platen stop knob clockwise or counterclockwise to match the paper

Unload Paper 33Unload Paper1. Press (ON LINE/CLEAR) to place the printer in offline mode and open the printer cover.2. For cabinet models, open the c

34Chapter 3Operational ProceduresFigure 17. Removing Stacked Paper from the Printer6. For cabinet models, remove the stacked paper from the rear cabi

Unload Paper 35Figure 18. Completely Removing the Paper8. To completely remove the paper from the printer:a. Raise the platen lever as far as it will

36Chapter 3Integrated Print Management SystemIntegrated Print Management SystemThe P7000 has a new feature that automatically monitors and communicat

Loading a Used Ribbon Cartridge 37Loading a Used Ribbon CartridgeYou can take the ribbon cartridge off the printer and reload it at a later time. The

38Chapter 3Integrated Print Management SystemChanging Ribbon CartridgeBefore changing the ribbon cartridge, determine whether at the end of ribbon li

Changing Ribbon Cartridge 39Figure 20. Installing the Ribbon Cartridge5. Remove the ribbon slack on the new ribbon cartridge by turning the ribbon ten

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40Chapter 3Integrated Print Management SystemFigure 21. The Ribbon Cartridge Snapped in Place7. Rock the cartridge downward, making sure that the rib

414The Configuration MenusConfiguration OverviewTo print data, the printer must respond correctly to signals and commands received from the host compu

42Chapter 4Configuration OverviewDefault And Custom ConfigurationsA configuration consists of a group of parameter settings, such as line spacing, fo

Changing Parameters Example 43Changing Parameters ExampleA configuration consists of several parameters. The default factory configuration has a start

44Chapter 4Configuration OverviewStep Press LCD Notes1. Make sure the printer is on.2. OFFLINEQUICK SETUP3. ENTER SWITCHUNLOCKEDAllows you to make

Changing Parameters Example 45The parameters you have changed will remain active as long as the printer is on. When you turn off the printer, the para

46Chapter 4Configuration OverviewAuto Save ConfigurationAfter any changes are made to the Factory Default configuration menu items, you will be promp

Saving Your New Configuration 47Example 1This example shows how to save a configuration as a numbered configuration, then later print it.Step Press LC

48Chapter 4Configuration OverviewNOTE: We recommend that you print the configuration. To print the configuration go to Step 9. To skip this procedure

Saving Your New Configuration 49Example 2This example shows how to save a configuration as a named configuration.Step Press LCD Notes1. Make sure the

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50Chapter 4Configuration Overview11. 2T_Saves the first character.12. 2TECycle through the choices until “E” displays.13. 2TE_Saves the second cha

Optimizing Print Quality 51Optimizing Print QualityThe print quality will vary according to the typeface selected. Both text and barcodes will print u

52Chapter 4Main MenuMain MenuFigure 22. Main Menu ConfigurationOFFLINECONFIG. CONTROLpage 58Load Config. Save Config. Print Config. Delete Config. Po

Optimizing Print Speed 53Brief descriptions follow for the first-level configuration menu options:•QUICK SETUP — These options allow quick access to t

54Chapter 4QUICK SETUPQUICK SETUPQUICK SETUP(from page 52)TypefaceHost Interface* = Factory Default 1 Available for Hanzi and Kanji LP+ Printers Only

Optimizing Print Speed 55Host InterfaceThe Host Interface menu enables you to select and configure interfaces between the printer and your host comput

56Chapter 4QUICK SETUPZTP Data TimeThis option sets the pause time in the data stream that the ZTP requires before moving the form to the tear bar on

Optimizing Print Speed 57Select LPIDefines the default values for vertical character spacing. The number of lines per inch can be 6.0 or 8.0.NOTE: The

58Chapter 4ZTP SETTINGSSave Config.This option allows you to save up to eight configurations to meet different print job requirements. This eliminate

Optimizing Print Speed 59Save Config.This option allows you to save up to eight configurations to meet different print job requirements. This eliminat

Table of Contents4 The Configuration Menus ... 41Configuration Overview ...

60Chapter 4HOST INTERFACEReset Cfg NamesYou can reset specific configuration names back to the default value of the configuration number.Auto Save•En

Auto Switching Submenu 61Auto Switching SubmenuAuto SwitchingGives the printer the ability to handle multiple data streams sequentially. With Auto Swi

62Chapter 4HOST INTERFACEPort TypeSelect the types of parallel, serial and/or C/T interfaces which are connected to the printer. For example, if your

Centronics (Parallel) Submenu 63Centronics (Parallel) SubmenuData Bit 8•Enable (default). Allows access to the extended ASCII character set. •Disable.

64Chapter 4HOST INTERFACEResp. PolarityThe Resp. Polarity parameter must be set to match the response polarity of your host computer.•Standard (defau

Dataproducts Submenu 65Trickle TimeWhen the printer is printing data from a host and a second job is received by the printer from a different host, Tr

66Chapter 4HOST INTERFACEPI IgnoredThe PI (Paper Instruction) signal is used to control vertical paper motion.•Enable (default). Causes the printer t

Dataproducts Submenu 67Auto TrickleAuto Trickle is used to prevent a host computer from timing out because the parallel interface was busy for too lon

68Chapter 4HOST INTERFACESerial SubmenuInterface TypeThis parameter allows you to select either the RS-232 or RS-422 serial port interface. The defau

Serial Submenu 69Data ProtocolYou can select one of the following serial interface protocols to meet the host interface requirements.•XON / XOFF (defa

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70Chapter 4HOST INTERFACEThe response characters are described in Table 2.•SERIES1 2 CHAR. This protocol behaves exactly the same as the Series1 Char

Serial Submenu 71Baud RateSets the baud rate of the serial interface in the printer. Baud rate is the speed at which serial data is transferred betwee

72Chapter 4HOST INTERFACERequest To SendThis configuration is part of hardware flow control and determines when the Request to Send (RTS) signal is g

Serial Submenu 73One Char EnquiryThe One Char Enquiry mode uses the Poll Character to detect a request from the host and sends a response back to the

74Chapter 4HOST INTERFACEIEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) SubmenuThe IEEE 1284 interface is faster and more versatile than Centronics and supports

E-Net Adapter Submenu 75Trickle TimeWhen the printer is printing data from a host and a second job is received by the printer from a different host, T

76Chapter 4HOST INTERFACEBuffer Size in KThis option configures the amount of memory allocated for the Ethernet buffer. You can specify between 1, 2,

ADAPTER ADDRESS 77NETWORK SETUP MENUADAPTER ADDRESSIP AddressA numeric address such as 123.45.61.23 which identifies a printer or server in a LAN or W

78Chapter 4NETWORK SETUP MENUGateway AddressA gateway address is the IP address of a hardware device (gateway) that translates data between two incom

ADAPTER PARAMS 79Novell ProtocolThis option determines whether the Novell protocol will be available. The selections are as indicated below:•Enable (d

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80Chapter 4NETWORK SETUP MENUKeep Alive TimerThis is the time that the Keep Alive Timer will run. With the Keep Alive Timer on, the tcp connection wi

ETHERNET ADDRESS 81ETHERNET ADDRESSIP AddressA numeric address such as 123.45.61.23 which identifies a printer or server in a LAN or WAN.Subnet MaskA

82Chapter 4NETWORK SETUP MENUETHERNET PARAMSThe ETHERNET PARAMS menu helps your printer communicate on a network.For information on assigning the IP

ETHERNET PARAMS 83Ethernet SpeedThis menu option only appears if a 10/100Base-T network interface card (NIC) is installed. The Ethernet Speed menu all

84Chapter 4NETWORK SETUP MENUWLAN ADDRESSIP AddressA numeric address such as 123.45.61.23 which identifies a printer or server in a LAN or WAN.Subnet

WLAN PARAMS 85WLAN PARAMSWLAN PARAMS(from page 77)Signal Strength 50%SSIDNameSSID Name (01 - 15) SSID Name (16 - 30) SSID Name (31 - 32)Preamble 6Defa

86Chapter 4NETWORK SETUP MENUSignal StrengthThis menu displays the strength of the wireless signal.NOTE: This is a display value only and cannot be c

WLAN PARAMS 87Ant. DiversityThe type of antenna used:•Diverse. Select when you want to use the antenna with the best reception.•Primary (default). Sel

88Chapter 4NETWORK SETUP MENUAuth MethodThis feature allows the user to select the authentication method used for the wireless network interface.•Ope

WLAN KERBEROS 89WPA CipherSelects the WPA wireless security cipher setting. Options include:•TKIP (the default)•AES•TKIP+AESWPA P-PhsAllows you to set

91IntroductionPrinter OverviewThis chapter provides a general overview of your printer and the conventions used within this manual.Printronix P7000 H-

90Chapter 4NETWORK SETUP MENUKerb. Passwd•Kerb. Pwd (01-15). The first 15 characters of the Kerberos password (maximum number of characters is 40).•K

WLAN LEAP 91WLAN LEAPAuth MethodThis feature allows the user to select the authentication method used for the wireless network interface.•Open (the de

92Chapter 4EMULATIONEMULATIONThe EMULATION menu allows you to select the emulation to be used with your printer. You can configure options for the ac

Hanzi Big5 LP+ Emulation 93Hanzi Big5 LP+ EmulationEMULATION(from page 52)LinePrinter+Printer ProtocolCPI/LPI SelectSelect CPI 10.0 CPI* 12.0 CPI 13.3

94Chapter 4EMULATIONKanji LP+ EmulationEMULATION(from page 52)LinePrinter+Printer ProtocolCPI/LPI SelectSelect CPI 10.0 CPI 12.0 CPI 13.3 CPI 15.0 CP

Hangul LP+ Emulation 95Hangul LP+ EmulationPrinter ProtocolFor the Hanzi/Kanji LP+ printer, refer to the the LQ-1600K Programmer’s Reference Manual fo

96Chapter 4EMULATIONCPI/LPI SelectThis parameter lets you specify the characters per inch (cpi) and lines per inch (lpi) values. The defaults are 10

Hangul LP+ Emulation 97Prop. SpacingEach printed character is contained inside a character cell. The width of the character cell includes the characte

98Chapter 4EMULATIONText PositionSpecifies where the text will be positioned in the line space. When set to Top of Line, text will be positioned at

Hangul LP+ Emulation 99Taller 15 CPIThis parameter allows you to specify the appearance of ASCII characters as 15 CPI in ASCII mode.•Disable (default)