N7000 and N7000 H-Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer User’s Manual
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User’s Manual N7000 and N7000 H-Series Cartridge Ribbon Printers
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction............................................................. 9 Printer Overview ....................................................................................... 9 Printronix N7000 and N7000 H-Series Cartridge Ribbon Printers (CRP) Series............................................. 9 Consumable Monitoring with PrintNet Enterprise ...................................11 Graphics Enhancements ........................................................................
Table of Contents 4 The Configuration Menus ..................................... 45 Configuration Overview .......................................................................... 45 Changing Parameter Settings .......................................................... 45 Saving Parameter Settings .............................................................. 45 Default and Custom Configurations ................................................. 46 Navigating the Menus ...................................
Table of Contents IGP/VGL Emulation ..............................................................................133 Features .........................................................................................133 Configuring the Emulation with the Control Panel..........................134 IGP/VGL Submenu ........................................................................134 PRINTER CONTROL ...........................................................................145 ADVANCED USER.............
Table of Contents A Printer Specifications.......................................... 239 Ribbon Cartridge Specifications ........................................................... 239 Paper Specifications ............................................................................. 239 Labels ................................................................................................... 240 Printer Weight and Dimensions ............................................................
1 Introduction Printer Overview This chapter provides a general overview of your printer and the conventions used within this manual. Printronix N7000 and N7000 H-Series Cartridge Ribbon Printers (CRP) Series Printronix® has been the global leader in industrial printing solutions for over 30 years, earning a reputation for designing and manufacturing leading edge products and delivering them to market with unsurpassed service and support.
Chapter 1 Printer Overview There are three printer configurations: Enclosed Cabinet • The enclosed cabinet models provide for near silent operation, making these printers perfectly suitable for use in the quietest of office environments. • Provides the best paper handling for large print runs. All paper input and output is contained inside the cabinet and protected from bumping and contamination.
Consumable Monitoring with PrintNet Enterprise The Integrated Print Management System works with PrintNet Enterprise (PNE). PNE allows a system administrator to remotely view the current consumable status of all printers. PNE can be configured to deliver alerts on all consumable warnings. When a ribbon reaches the low state, PNE notifies the system administrator remotely via an automated e-mail alert of the low condition. This allows corrective action to be taken before the ribbon reaches its end of life.
Chapter 1 Warnings and Special Information Warnings and Special Information Read and comply with all information highlighted under special headings: WARNING A warning notice calls attention to a condition that could harm you. CAUTION A caution notice calls attention to a condition that could damage the printer. IMPORTANT Information vital to proper operation of the printer. NOTE: A note gives you helpful tips about printer operation and maintenance.
Printronix Customer Support Center Contact Information Printronix Customer Support Center IMPORTANT Please have the following information available prior to calling the Printronix Customer Support Center: • • • • Model number • • • Is the problem with a new install or an existing printer? Serial number (located on the back of the printer) Installed options (i.e.
Chapter 1 Contact Information Corporate Offices Printronix, Inc. 15345 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A. Irvine, CA 92623-9559 Phone: (714) 368-2300 Fax: (714) 368-2600 Printronix, Inc. c/o Printronix Nederland BV Bijsterhuizen 11-38 6546 AS Nijmegen The Netherlands Phone: (31) 24 6489489 Fax: (31) 24 6489499 Printronix Schweiz GmbH 42 Changi South Street 1 Changi South Industrial Estate Singapore 486763 Phone: (65) 6542 0110 Fax: (65) 6546 1588 Printronix Commercial (Shanghai) Co.
2 Setting Up The Printer Before You Begin Read this chapter carefully before installing and operating the printer. The printer is easy to install. However, for your safety and to protect valuable equipment, perform all the procedures in this chapter in the order presented. Power Requirements The printer must be connected to a power outlet that supplies 88 to 270 volts AC. The printer automatically senses and adjusts itself to conform to the correct voltage range.
Chapter 2 Printer Dimensions Table 1. Maximum Interface Connection Cable Length Interface Type Maximum Cable Length Centronics Parallel 5 meters (15 feet) Dataproducts Parallel 12 meters (40 feet) IEEE 1284 Parallel 10 meters (32 feet) Serial RS-232 15 meters (50 feet) Serial RS-422 1220 meters (4000 feet) Twisted Pair / Type 3 300 meters (985 feet) Ethernet 10/100Base-T 100 meters (328 feet) 183468b Printer Dimensions 41.0 in 57.5 in (104 cm) (146.1 cm) 27.0 in (68.84 cm) 29.0 in (73.
183469b 59.0 in (149.9 cm) 42.5 in (107.8 cm) 27.0 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 cm) 32.0 in (81.3 cm) Figure 2.
Chapter 2 Printer Dimensions 25 in. (63.5 cm) TO F TO F 10.5 in. (26.67 cm.) TO F TO F 48.0 in. (122 cm) 183882a 24.6 in. (62.48 cm) 30 in. (76.2 cm.) Figure 3.
Printer Component Locations Printer Component Locations Ribbon Ribbon Cartridge Tab (2) Ribbon Tension Knob Tractor (2) Blue Tractor Lock (2) Splined Shaft Hammer Bank Cover and Ribbon Mask Paper Support (2) TO F TO F Tab Slot (2) TO F TO F 183871a Vertical Position Knob Platen Lever Platen Stop Ribbon Cartridge Interface Air Shroud Assembly 183871 REV A Figure 4.
Chapter 20 2 Printer Component Locations
3 Operating The Printer Powering on the Printer When you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. The default power-up state is online. When the self-test completes and the software has initialized successfully, the status indicator light turns on, indicating the printer is online. The default value of the type of emulation you have installed appears in the upper right corner of the display. The ribbon life remaining is shown on the second line.
Chapter 3 The Control Panel The Control Panel Figure 5 shows the keys, displays, and indicators as they appear on the control panel. The following section provides the descriptions, and functions of the control panel keys. Key combinations are indicated with the plus (+) sign. For example, “Press + ” means to press the key and the key at the same time.
Control Panel Keys Control Panel Keys ON LINE / CLEAR Toggles the printer between online and offline modes. If a fault condition exists, pressing this key will clear the fault message and return the printer from fault mode to offline mode. NOTE: If the fault condition is not corrected before pressing this key, the fault message will reappear when attempting to place the printer online. PAPER ADVANCE Performs advance to top-of-form, as defined by the current active form length.
Chapter 3 The Control Panel CANCEL In offline mode, this key cancels all data in the print buffer, if enabled in the “ADVANCED USER” menu (see page 148). The print buffer is cleared without printing any of the data and the current paper position is set as the top-ofform. If this function is disabled, the CANCEL key will be ignored. NOTE: Use of this key will cause loss of data. SET TOF Sets the top-of-form on the printer.
Control Panel Keys UP or DOWN ( or ) Moves up or down between levels in the configuration menus and makes vertical forms adjustment. After pressing VIEW, press or to adjust the paper up or down in 1/72 inch increments for fine vertical forms alignment. When the printer is in offline mode, press or to move through levels in the configuration menus. UP + DOWN ( + ) Locks and unlocks the ENTER key.
Chapter 3 The Control Panel Cancel a Print Job The procedure to cancel a print job depends on the printer emulation and your application software. Contact your system administrator for additional information. 1. If the printer is online, press offline mode. (ON LINE/CLEAR) to place the printer in 2. From the host system, stop the print job.
Reload Paper Operational Procedures This section contains routine printer operating procedures on how to: • • reload paper unload paper Reload Paper Do this procedure when “LOAD PAPER” displays. (This message occurs when the last sheet of paper passes through the paper slot.) This procedure reloads paper without removing the last sheet of the old paper supply, while retaining the current top-of-form setting.
Chapter 3 Operational Procedures New Paper Existing Paper 183888a Figure 7. Loading New Paper into the Printer 6. Pull the new paper above and behind the ribbon mask, but in front of the existing paper. See Figure 4 on page 19 for the ribbon mask location. If necessary, gently press the existing paper back. 7. Align the top edge of the new paper with the top perforation of the existing paper. 8. Load the new paper over the existing paper.
Reload Paper Vertical Position Knob Paper Thickness Indicator A 183445b A 183444b 183446b Platen Stop Platen Lever Platen Stop Knob 183444 REV B Figure 8. Setting the Platen Lever 9. Turn the platen stop knob clockwise or counterclockwise to match the paper thickness. (The A-B-C scale corresponds approximately to 1-, 3-, and 6-part paper thickness). NOTE: If you are using the same thickness of paper, there is no need to readjust. 10. Lower the platen lever until it stops. 11.
Chapter 3 Operational Procedures Wire Guide (2) Paper Slot Paper Slot 183440b Metal Paper Guide (2000 lpm and 805 lpm) 183439b Cabinet Model Pedestal Model 183439 REV B 183440 REV B Figure 9. Paper Slots on the Printers NOTE: Perform steps 15 to 32 only if you are unable to load the new paper over the existing paper. 15. Open both tractor doors. 16. Remove the old paper from the tractors. Allow the paper to fall into the paper supply area. 17. Feed the new paper up through the paper slot.
Reload Paper Left Tractor Door Paper Left Tractor Lock TO F TO F 183441b Figure 10. Loading Paper on the Left Tractor 18. Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask. See Figure 4 on page 19 for the ribbon mask location. 19. Load the paper on the left tractor. 20. Close the tractor door.
Chapter 3 Operational Procedures Tractor Paper Tractor Splined Shaft 183442b Tractor Lock Paper Scale Figure 11. Positioning the Left Tractor to Avoid Damage CAUTION To avoid damage to the printer caused by printing on the platen, always position the left tractor unit directly to the left of the “1” mark on the paper scale. 21. Normally, you should not need to adjust the position of the left tractor.
Reload Paper Tractor Door TO F TO F TO F TO F 183443b Tractor Lock Figure 12. Loading Paper onto the Sprockets 22. Unlock the right tractor. 23. Load the paper onto the sprockets and close the tractor door. If necessary, slide the right tractor to remove paper slack or to adjust for various paper widths. Then, lock the tractor. Upper Paper Guide Upper Paper Guide Wire Guide (2) Paper Slot 183440b 183439b Cabinet Model Pedestal Model 183439 REV B Figure 13.
Chapter 3 Operational Procedures 24. Pedestal models: Using the vertical position knob to move the paper up, guide the paper over the upper paper guide and through the slot to the rear of the top cover. For pedestal models with the Quick Access Cover, refer to the Quick Setup Guide for paper exiting options. 25. Press PAPER ADVANCE several times to make sure the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors and over the lower paper guide. Feed sufficient paper to ensure the paper stacks correctly. 26.
Reload Paper Vertical Position Knob A 183445b Paper Thickness Indicator A 183444b 183446b Platen Stop Platen Lever Platen Stop Knob 183444 REV B Figure 15. Adjusting the Platen Lever 28. Turn the platen stop knob clockwise or counterclockwise to match the paper thickness. (The A-B-C scale corresponds approximately to 1-, 3-, and 6-part paper thickness. Adjust until you have the desired print quality).
Chapter 3 Operational Procedures Unload Paper 1. Press ON LINE/CLEAR to place the printer in offline mode and open the printer cover. 2. For cabinet models, open the cabinet rear door. For models with the power stacker installed, press the STACKER UP key on the rear control panel. Paper Perforation TO F TO F TO F TO F 183477b Figure 16. Unloading the Paper from the Printer 3. Tear off the paper at the perforation. 4.
Unload Paper 183478b Paper Power Stacker Figure 17. Removing Stacked Paper from the Printer 6. For cabinet models, remove the stacked paper from the rear cabinet floor. For cabinet models with the power stacker installed, remove the paper from the wire paper tent and press the STACKER DOWN key to lower the stacker mechanism. 7. Close the cabinet rear door.
Chapter 3 Operational Procedures Tractor Door 183904a Platen Lever Figure 18. Completely Removing the Paper 8. To completely remove the paper from the printer: a. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go and open both tractor doors. CAUTION Be careful when pulling any paper backward through the paper path, especially when using a label stock. If you are not careful, labels can detach and adhere to the printer within the paper path, where only an authorized service representative can remove them.
Output Darkness Integrated Print Management System The N7000 CRP has a new feature that automatically monitors and communicates the status of the ribbon life to help the operator know when to change ribbons. Using an ink delivery system called the Cartridge Ribbon System (CRS), the printer can automatically detect when a new or used ribbon is loaded, and all ribbon properties. The ribbon is contained in a plastic box (the cartridge) and feeds only in one direction.
Chapter 3 Integrated Print Management System Loading a Used Ribbon Cartridge You can take the ribbon cartridge off the printer and reload it at a later time. The ribbon life gauge automatically updates to reflect the correct remaining capacity. NOTE: Since the ribbon usage information is stored on the ribbon cartridge, you can reload a partially used cartridge onto a different printer.
Changing Ribbon Cartridge Changing Ribbon Cartridge Before changing the ribbon cartridge, determine whether at the end of ribbon life if you want to make the print lighter (extend the ribbon life) or darker (shorten the ribbon life). If you want to make the print lighter or darker, go to “Ribbon End Point” on page 145 and follow the procedures for adjusting the image density. If you are satisfied with the print darkness, continue with the following steps.
Chapter 3 Integrated Print Management System Ribbon Tab (2) Ribbon Cartridge Ribbon Tension Knob Tab Slot (2) TO F TO F TO F TO F 183871a Air Shroud Assembly Figure 20. Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 5. Remove the ribbon slack on the new ribbon cartridge by turning the ribbon tension knob clockwise. CAUTION Do not turn the ribbon tension knob counterclockwise. This could damage the ribbon cartridge. 6.
Changing Ribbon Cartridge Ribbon Cartridge A TOF TO F TO Ribbon Mask F TO F 183874a Hammerbank Cover Ribbon TO F A TO F 183872a Ribbon Tension Knob Ribbon Cartridge Figure 21. The Ribbon Cartridge Snapped in Place 7. Rock the cartridge downward, making sure that the ribbon goes between the guide and the mask (see Figure 21). You will feel it snap into place. CAUTION Make sure that the ribbon does not twist or fold over. 8.
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4 The Configuration Menus Configuration Overview To print data, the printer must respond correctly to signals and commands received from the host computer. Configuration is the process of matching the printer's operating characteristics to those of the host computer and to specific tasks, such as printing labels or printing on different sizes of paper. The characteristics which define the printer's response to signals and commands received from the host computer are called configuration parameters.
Chapter 4 Configuration Overview Default and Custom Configurations A configuration consists of a group of parameter settings, such as line spacing, forms length, etc. Your printer provides a fixed default configuration and allows you to define several custom configurations for use with particular print jobs. The factory default configuration can be loaded, but it cannot be altered. Eight configurations can be modified for unique print job requirements. The “Save Config.
Changing Parameters Example Changing Parameters Example OFFLINE * = Factory Default QUICK SETUP CONFIG. CONTROL ... Save Config. Load Config. Factory* 1-8 Power-Up Config. Factory* 1-8 1* 2-8 Protect Configs. Disable* Enable Print Config. Name Configs 1-8 Delete Config. Current Short* Current Full Factory Power-Up All 1-8 Reset Cfg Names 1* 2-8 All 1* 2-8 Auto Save Enable* Disable A configuration consists of several parameters.
Chapter 4 Configuration Overview Step Press 1. Make sure the printer is on. 2. ON LINE/CLEAR 3. LCD Notes OFFLINE QUICK SETUP ENTER SWITCH UNLOCKED Allows you to make configuration changes. + OFFLINE QUICK SETUP 4. OFFLINE PRINTER CONTROL UNTIL 5. PRINTER CONTROL Ribbon End Point 6. PRINTER CONTROL Barcode Quality UNTIL 7. Barcode Quality Dark* 8. Barcode Quality Draft Cycle through the choices. Barcode Quality Draft* The * indicates this choice is active. OR 9. 10.
Changing Parameters Example Step Press 11. LCD Notes PRINTER CONTROL Display Language UNTIL 12. Display Language English* 13. Display Language Simp. Chinese Press until the desired parameter displays. Display Language Simp. Chinese The * indicates this choice is active. ENTER SWITCH LOCKED Locks the ENTER key. ENTER = Save ONLINE = No Save Press ENTER to automatically save configuration changes. Press ONLINE to continue without saving.
Chapter 4 Configuration Overview Auto Save Configuration After any changes are made to the Factory Default configuration menu items, you will be prompted to save the changes to “Config #” when you place the printer online. “#” represents the next available unassigned configuration number. When prompted, press one of the following: • Enter. Saves to Config 1 or the next available Config, and becomes the power-up config. • Online.
Saving Your New Configuration Example 1 This example shows how to save a configuration as a numbered configuration, then later print it. Step Press 1. Make sure the printer is on. 2. ON LINE/CLEAR 3. LCD Notes OFFLINE QUICK SETUP ENTER SWITCH UNLOCKED Allows you to make configuration changes. + OFFLINE QUICK SETUP 4. OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL UNTIL 5. CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config. 6. CONFIG. CONTROL Save Config. UNTIL 7. Save Config. 1* 8. Save Config. 2 Cycle through the choices.
Chapter Step NOTE: 4 Configuration Overview Press LCD Notes We recommend that you print the configuration. To print the configuration go to Step 9. To skip this procedure and resume printer operation, go to Step 14. 10. CONFIG. CONTROL Save Config. 11. CONFIG. CONTROL Print Config. UNTIL 12. Print Config. Current 13. Print Config. 2 Press until the desired parameter displays. OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL The selected configuration is printed. ENTER SWITCH LOCKED Locks the ENTER key. OR 14.
Saving Your New Configuration Example 2 This example shows how to save a configuration as a named configuration. Step Press 1. Make sure the printer is on. 2. LCD ON LINE/CLEAR 3. Notes OFFLINE QUICK SETUP ENTER SWITCH UNLOCKED Allows you to make configuration changes. + OFFLINE QUICK SETUP 4. OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL UNTIL 5. CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config. 6. CONFIG. CONTROL Name Configs. UNTIL 7. Name Configs. 1 The LCD flashes. 8. Name Configs 2 You will rename config 2. UNTIL 9.
Chapter Step 4 Configuration Overview Press LCD 11. 2 T_ Saves the first character. 12. 2 TE Cycle through the choices until “E” displays. 2 TE_ Saves the second character. 2 TES Cycle through the choices until “S” displays. 15. 2 TES_ Saves the third character. 16. 2 TEST Cycle through the choices until “T” displays. 2 TEST_ Saves the fourth character. Name Configs TEST The configuration is renamed TEST. UNTIL 13. 14. UNTIL UNTIL 17. 18. ENTER 19. CONFIG.
Optimizing Print Quality (N7000 STD Only) Step Press 22. 23. LCD Save Config. TEST Notes TEST now appears as one of configuration choices. Saving Configuration ENTER 24. Save Config. TEST* Your configuration is saved as TEST. ENTER SWITCH LOCKED Locks the ENTER key. + 25. ON LINE/CLEAR ONLINE Ribbon Life = 100% Now you have the saved configuration for later use if needed.
Chapter 4 Configuration Overview Optimizing Print Speed (N7000 STD Only) LP+, IGP/PGL, and IGP/VGL Emulations The printer has been configured at the factory for optimal print speed. To optimize print quality instead, you can change values for specific configuration parameters such as Barcode Quality and Print Quality. Doing so, however, will decrease the printer speed.
Main Menu Brief descriptions follow for the first-level configuration menu options: • QUICK SETUP — These options allow quick access to the most frequently changed or inputted parameters during the installation of the printer. • ZTP SETTINGS These options allow you to set parameters for zero tear pedestal printers. • CONFIG. CONTROL — These options allow you to save, print, load, delete, name, and reset entire sets of configuration parameters.
Chapter 4 Main Menu N7000 STD Firmware OFFLINE QUICK SETUP page 60 Host Interface Ethernet Address ZTP DataTime 7 ZTP WaitTime 7 ZTP TearDist 7 Active IGP Emul 2 PGL SFCC 3 VGL SFCC 2 Printer Protocol Form Length Form Width Select CPI Select LPI P-Series SFCC Ribbon End Point Save Config Power Up Config EMULATION page 84 LinePrinter+ IGP/PGL 3 IGP/VGL 2 58 ZTP SETTINGS 7 page 255 ZTP Function ZTP TearDistance ZTP Data Time ZTP Wait Time ZTP Platen Open PRINTER CONTROL page 145 Ribbon End Point Open
N7000 H-Series Firmware N7000 H-Series Firmware OFFLINE QUICK SETUP page 60 Host Interface Ethernet Address ZTP Data Time 2 ZTP Wait Time 2 ZTP TearDistance 2 Graphic Spd Up Typeface DBCS CPI Select LPI DBCS ASCII Style DBCS/ASCII Mode Ribbon End Point Reset Cmd CFG Ld Load Config. Save Config. Power-Up Config. PRINTER CONTROL page 145 Ribbon End Point Open Platen @ BOF Tear Bar Dist.
Chapter 4 Main Menu QUICK SETUP Menu Definitions Host Interface The Host Interface menu enables you to select and configure interfaces between the printer and your host computer. Ethernet Address • IP Address. A numeric address such as 123.45.61.23 which identifies a printer or server in a LAN or WAN. • Subnet Mask. A binary value used to divide IP networks into smaller subnetworks or subnets. This mask is used to help determine whether IP packets need to be forwarded to other subnets.
QUICK SETUP Menu Definitions Active IGP Emulation The Active IGP Emulation menu enables you to activate either the PGL or VGL emulation (for the N7000 STD firmware only). NOTE: Available for N7000 STD firmware only. PGL SFCC You can specify which hex code (1-FF) will be used as the Special Function Control Character (SFCC). The SFCC denotes that the following data is an IGP command. • • 7E (the default) 1 – FF NOTE: Available for N7000 STD firmware only.
Chapter 4 Main Menu Select LPI This parameter allows you to specify the lines per inch (lpi) values. The options are 6.0, 8.0, and 10.3 LPI. The factory default is 6.0 LPI. NOTE: 10.3 LPI is available on N7000 STD firmware only. P-Series SFCC This parameter allows you to select which ASCII codes will function as the Special Function Control Code (SFCC) command delimiter. P-Series codes can use hex 00 through hex 7F.
QUICK SETUP Menu Definitions Typeface Sets the typeface of the printer. This key requires confirmation with the ENTER key. NOTE: Available for H-Series firmware only. The factory default for Hanzi GB LP+ with LQ1600K selected is Near LQ. The factory default for Hanzi Big5 LP+ and Hanzi GB LP+ with OKI selected is LQ. DBCS CPI Defines the default values for horizontal character spacing in DBCS mode. For the Hanzi LP+ printer, select from 5.0, 6.0, 6.7, 7.
Chapter 4 CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config. The printer can store numerous configurations in memory. This parameter allows you to select and load a specific configuration. NOTE: Available in the QUICK SETUP menu for H-Series firmware only. CONFIG. CONTROL The CONFIG. CONTROL menu allows you to control your printer’s configurations according to the specifications necessary for your print jobs. CONFIG. CONTROL (from page 58 and 59) * = Factory Default Load Config. Factory* 1-8 Name Configs 1-8 Save Config.
CONFIG. CONTROL QUICK SETUP Menu Definitions Delete Config. You can delete one or all of your eight customized configurations. The factory default configuration cannot be deleted. Power-Up Config. You can specify which of the nine configurations (Factory or 1-8) will be the power-up configuration. Protect Configs. You can specify whether or not a new configuration should overwrite an existing configuration when you activate the Save Configs. parameter.
Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACE Auto Save • Enable (default). When a change has been made to a Config. menu, this option automatically prompts the user to save or not save the change to a Config #. If you are currently in the Factory Config. menus and make a change, pressing Enter saves to Config 1 or the next available Config. and becomes the Power-Up Config. If the Current Config is Config 1 and a menu change is made, pressing Enter will save the change to Config 1. • Disable.
Auto Switching Submenu Auto Switching Submenu Auto Switching (from page 66) Parallel Hotport Port Type Centronics* (see page 69 for options) Dataproducts (see page 71 for options) IEEE 1284 (see page 79 for options) Disable Trickle Time 1/4 sec* 1/2 sec 1 sec 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec 16 sec Off Timeout 10 sec.
Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACE Port Type Select the types of parallel and serial interfaces which are connected to the printer. For example, if your printer is attached to one host with a Centronics connection and a second host with an RS-422 serial connection, you would select Centronics under the Parallel Hotport menu, and RS-422 under the Serial Hotport menu.
Centronics (Parallel) Submenu Centronics (Parallel) Submenu * = Factory Default 1 H-Series have an extended range to 256 and the default is 64. Centronics (from page 66) Data Bit 8 PI Ignored Enable* Disable Enable* Disable Prime Signal Data Polarity Standard* Inverted TOF Action Enable* Disable Reset* Do Nothing Buffer Size in K 1 16* (1-16) Resp.
Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACE Resp. Polarity The Resp. Polarity parameter must be set to match the response polarity of your host computer. • • Standard (default). Does not invert the response signal. Inverted. Inverts the response signal sent to the host computer. Busy On Strobe • • Enable (default). Asserts a busy signal after each character is received. Disable. Asserts a busy signal only when the print buffers are full.
Dataproducts Submenu Trickle Time When the printer is printing data from a host and a second job is received by the printer from a different host, Trickle Time prevents the second host from timing out while it is waiting for its data to be printed. In order to support this feature, the port has to be able to accept data from the host and store it for future use.
Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACE PI Ignored The PI (Paper Instruction) signal is used to control vertical paper motion. • Enable (default). Causes the printer to interpret the eight data lines as DVFU commands when the PI signal is true. • Disable. Ignores the PI signal and treats the data as characters or control codes. Data Polarity The Data Polarity parameter must be set to match the data polarity of your host computer. • • Standard (default). Does not expect the host computer to invert the data.
Dataproducts Submenu Auto Trickle Auto Trickle is used to prevent a host computer from timing out because the parallel interface was busy for too long. When Auto Trickle is enabled and the printer's buffers are almost full, the printer will begin to trickle data in (at the rate set in the Trickle Time menu) until the buffers start to empty out.
Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACE Serial Submenu * = Factory Default 1 H-Series have an extended range to 256 and the default is 64.
Serial Submenu Interface Type This parameter allows you to select either the RS-232 or RS-422 serial port interface. The default is RS-232. Data Protocol You can select one of the following serial interface protocols to meet the host interface requirements. • XON / XOFF (default). The printer controls the flow of communication from the host by turning the transmission on and off.
Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACE The response characters are described in Table 2. Table 2. Series1 1 Char Response Characters Printer State Online and Buffer Empty • Response CR Online and Buffer Full 3 Offline and Buffer Empty 0 Offline and Buffer Full 2 SERIES1 2 CHAR. This protocol behaves exactly the same as the Series1 Char except there is a two-character response to the host. The response characters are described in Table 3. Table 3.
Serial Submenu Word Length Sets the length of the serial data word. The length of the data word can be set to 7 or 8 bits, and must match the corresponding data bits setting in the host computer. Stop Bits 1 Sets the number of stop bits in the serial data word. Either one or two stop bits can be selected. The setting must match the corresponding stop bit setting in the host computer. Parity Set for odd parity, even parity, mark, sense, or no parity.
Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACE Buffer Size in K This option configures the amount of memory allocated for the serial port buffer. You may specify between 1 and 16 Kbytes, in 1-Kbyte increments. The default is 16K. NOTE: H-Series products have a range of 1 to 256 and a default of 64K. If you select a baud rate that is 19200 or greater, you may need to increase the Buffer Size in K parameter to improve performance. Poll Character This option is for the Series1 protocol.
IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu Framing Errors Possible errors that can occur when the printer’s serial interface settings do not match those of the host computer. • Enable (default). If a framing error occurs, a fault message will display on the control panel. • Disable. If a framing error occurs, a fault message will not display on the control panel. IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu * = Factory Default H-Series have an extended range to 256.
Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACE Buffer Size in K This option configures the amount of memory allocated for the IEEE 1284 parallel port buffer. You can specify between 1 and 16 Kbytes, in 1-Kbyte increments. The default is 16K. NOTE: H-Series products have a range of 1 to 256 and a default of 64K. Auto Trickle Auto Trickle is used to prevent a host computer from timing out because the parallel interface was busy for too long.
ETHERNET ADDRESS NETWORK SETUP Menu NETWORK SETUP (from page 58 and 59) ETHERNET ADDRESS ETHERNET PARAMS See page 81. See page 82. ETHERNET ADDRESS * = Factory Default ETHERNET ADDRESS (from page 81) IP Address Subnet Mask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Gateway Address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx MAC Address hhhhhhhhhhhh DHCP Disable* Enable IP Address A numeric address such as 123.45.61.23 which identifies a printer or server in a LAN or WAN.
Chapter 4 NETWORK SETUP Menu DHCP You can enable/disable the DHCP protocol using this option, but consult your administrator for the appropriate setting. The options include: • • Disable (default) Enable.
ETHERNET PARAMS Keep Alive Timer This is the time that the Keep Alive Timer will run. With the Keep Alive Timer on, the tcp connection will stay connected even after the print job has terminated. • • 3 Minutes (default) 2 - 10 Minutes Ethernet Speed This menu option only appears if a 10/100Base-T network interface card (NIC) is installed. The Ethernet Speed menu allows compatibility with different systems and networks. The factory default is Auto Select. • Auto Select.
Chapter 4 ACTIVE IGP EMUL - (N7000 STD) ACTIVE IGP EMUL - (N7000 STD) * = Factory Default ACTIVE IGP EMUL (from page 58) IGP/PGL* IGP/VGL This ACTIVE IGP EMUL function allows you to activate the desired emulation. There are two methods for selecting the desired emulation. The first is by selecting the emulation directly from the printer menu. The second is by sending a host command which will switch the emulation automatically (see the appropriate Programmer's Reference Manual for details).
LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 STD) LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 STD) * = Factory Default EMULATION (from page 84) LinePrinter+ Printer Protocol CPI/LPI Select (see page 86) Select CPI 10.0 CPI* 12.0 CPI 13.3 CPI 15.0 CPI 17.1 CPI 20.0 CPI Select LPI 6.0 LPI* 8.0 LPI 10.3 LPI P/S Mode CPI Changed* Unchanged Reset Cmd CFG Ld Disable* Power up config Current config Factory config Set Substitution Inactive* Active Host Command Enable* Ignore All Ignore CPI Ignore LPI Ignore Unidir.
Chapter 4 LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 STD) * = Factory Default Printer Protocol (from page 85) P-Series* P-Series XQ Serial Matrix (see page 91) (see page 96) (see page 98) Proprinter XL Epson FX (see page 103) (see page 106) Font Attributes (from page 85) Typeface Prop.
LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 STD) Printer Protocol Select the LinePrinter+ protocol you wish to use. Refer to the LinePrinter Plus Programmer's Reference Manual for more information. CPI/LPI Select This parameter lets you specify the characters per inch (cpi) and lines per inch (lpi) values. Host Command This parameter allows you to block certain host commands from being acknowledged by the printer. • • • Enable (default). All host commands are acknowledged by the printer. • • Ignore LPI.
Chapter 4 LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 STD) • High Speed 64. This font prints at 120 dpi horizontally and 64 vertically. When chosen from the front panel, it defaults to 10 cpi. The cpi can then be varied, but the width will not change. • BARCODE 145. This Data Processing font prints at 145 dpi horizontally and 72 vertically. When chosen from the front panel, it defaults to 12 cpi. The cpi can then be varied, but the width will not change. • BARCODE 160.
LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 STD) Text Position Specifies where the text will be positioned in the line space. When set to Top-of-Line, text will be positioned at the top of the line space. When set to Bottom-of-Line, the text will be positioned as if it were at the bottom of a 6 lpi line space.
Chapter 4 LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 STD) Print Char. Set When this selection is displayed and the ENTER key is pressed, the current character set is printed. Reset Cmd CFG Ld When the printer receives a host data stream reset command (ESC @ or ESC[K) in addition to resetting printer variables, the selected configuration is loaded. • Disable (default). The active emulation parameters are loaded when the reset command is executed. • Power-Up Config.
P-Series Emulation P-Series Emulation * = Factory Default Printer Protocol (from page 86) P-Series Control Code 06 8.0 LPI* 10.3 LPI 6.0 LPI VFU Select EVFU* DVFU CVFU Disable Control Code 08 Elongated* Backspace Auto LF Define CR Code CR = CR* CR = CR + LF Disable* Enable Alt.
Chapter 4 LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 STD) Auto LF This option defines the printer action when print data is received past the forms width setting. • • Disable (default). Discards any data past the forms width. Enable. Performs an automatic carriage return and line feed when data is received past the forms width, causing the excess text to print on the next line. Overstrike This option enables you to print bold characters. • Enable (disable). Turns on bold print.
P-Series Emulation VFU Select Controls how the printer handles vertical formatting. • EVFU (default). Enables the VFU and selects P-Series compatible Electronic Vertical Format Unit (EVFU). • DVFU. Enables the VFU and selects the Dataproducts compatible Direct Access Vertical Format Unit (DVFU). • CVFU. Enables the VFU and selects the Centronics compatible Direct Access Vertical Format Unit (CVFU). • Disable. Disables all VFU processing. Alt.
Chapter 4 LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 STD) P-Series Character Set Menu Character Set (from page 91) Standard Sets See page 95. Hebrew Sets Hebrew Old* Hebrew New Hebrew DEC Latin-1 Hebrew Win. CP 1255 94 * = Factory Default Arabic Sets ASMO 449* ASMO 449+ ASMO 708 ASMO 708+ MS DOS CP710 MS DOS CP720 Sakr CP714 Aptec CP715 CP 786 Arabic CP 864 Arabic CP 1046 Arabic Lam 1 Arabic Lam 2 Win.
P-Series Emulation Character Set (P-Series) (from page 94) Standard Sets* IBM PC* Multinational Primary Subset ASCII (USA)* ASCII (USA)* EBCDIC French German English Danish Swedish Italian Spanish Japanese French Canadian Latin American Norwegian Danish II Spanish II Latin Am II Extended Subset Code Page 437* Code Page 850 ECMA Latin 1 Primary Subset ASCII (USA)* German Swedish Danish Norwegian Finnish English Dutch French Spanish Italian Turkish Japanese Extended Subset Multinational* Barcode 10 cpi
Chapter 4 LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 STD) P-Series XQ Emulation * = Factory Default Printer Protocol (from page 86) P-Series XQ Control Code 06 Define CR Code 8.0 LPI* 10.3 LPI 6.0 LPI CR = CR* CR = CR + LF HS Print VFU Select char 02 STX* char 03 ETX char 09 HT EVFU* DVFU CVFU Disable Auto LF Disable* Enable Upr. Case Select Disable* Enable Define LF Code Compressed LF = CR + LF* LF = LF char 01 SOH* char 03 ETX char 09 HT Elong/Alt.
P-Series XQ Emulation Define LF Code • LF = CR + LF (default). Forces an automatic carriage return with each line feed command received. The next print position is print position 1 of the next line. • LF = LF. Does not perform an automatic carriage return when a line feed command is received. The next print position will be the current print position of the next line. Compressed Print Controls which host command sets compressed printing. • • • Char 01 SOH (default) Char 03 ETX Char 09 HT Elong/Alt.
Chapter 4 LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 STD) Upr. Case Select Controls how the printer handles lowercase characters it receives from the host computer. When enabled, all characters will be printed in uppercase. • Disable (default). Prints lowercase characters received from the host computer as lowercase, and prints uppercase characters received from the computer as uppercase. • Enable.
Serial Matrix Emulation Control Code 06 Control Code 06 defines the function of ASCII code hex 06 (ACK). You can select an alternate line spacing of 6, 8, or 10.3 LPI. Define CR Code This option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Carriage Return code (hex 0D) from the host computer. If this feature is enabled, each time the printer receives a Carriage Return, it inserts an additional Line Feed code (hex 0A) into the data stream.
Chapter 4 LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 STD) Printer Select • • Disable (default). Ignores the ASCII DC1 and DC3 control codes. Enable. Disables the printer when a DC1 control code is received, and enables the printer when a DC3 control code is received. Alt. Set 80-9F • Control Code (default). Interprets data in the range of hex 80 through hex 9F as a control code. • Printable. Prints data in the range of hex 80 through hex 9F.
Serial Matrix Emulation Serial Matrix Character Set Menu * = Factory Default Character Set (from page 98) Standard Sets (see page 102) Hebrew Sets Hebrew Old* Hebrew New Hebrew DEC Latin-1 Hebrew Win. CP 1255 Arabic Sets ASMO 449* ASMO 449+ ASMO 708 ASMO 708+ MS DOS CP710 MS DOS CP720 Sakr CP714 Aptec CP715 CP 786 Arabic CP 864 Arabic CP 1046 Arabic Lam 1 Arabic Lam 2 Win.
Chapter 4 LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 STD) Character Set (Serial) (from page 101) Standard Sets* IBM PC* Multinational Primary Subset ASCII (USA)* ASCII (USA)* EBCDIC French German English Danish Swedish Italian Spanish Japanese French Canadian Latin American Norwegian Danish II Spanish II Latin Am II Extended Subset Code Page 437* Code Page 850 102 ECMA Latin 1 Primary Subset ASCII (USA)* German Swedish Danish Norwegian Finnish English Dutch French Spanish Italian Turkish Japanese Extended Subs
Proprinter XL Emulation Proprinter XL Emulation * = Factory Default Printer Protocol (from page 86) Proprinter XL Define CR Code CR = CR* CR = CR + LF Auto LF Enable* Disable Define LF Code LF = LF* LF = CR + LF FF valid at TOF Enable* Disable Character Set Alt. Char Set (see page 105) Set 1* Set 2 20 CPI Condensed Enable* Disable Define CR Code This option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Carriage Return code (hex 0D) from the host computer.
Chapter 4 LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 STD) Character Set Specifies a character set as shown in the “Proprinter XL Character Sets Menu” on page 105. To use one of these sets, choose the desired group heading (such as European Sets) and press ENTER. Then choose the desired set within that group (such as Roman 8) and press ENTER. Both the group and the desired set will be starred to indicate your selection. The UTF-8 selection allows printing of UTF-8 encoded Unicode ™.
Proprinter XL Emulation Proprinter XL Character Sets Menu * = Factory Default Character Set (from page 103) Standard Sets* Arabic Sets ASMO 449* ASMO 449+ ASMO 708 ASMO 708+ MS DOS CP710 MS DOS CP720 Sakr CP714 Aptec CP715 CP 786 Arabic CP 864 Arabic CP 1046 Arabic Lam 1 Arabic Lam 2 Win. CP 1256 Farsi 1 Farsi 2 1098 Farsi 1285 Code Page 437* European Sets Cyrillic Sets Cyrillic 866* Cyrillic CP 437 Cyrillic 113 Cyrillic 8859-5 ISO 915 Code Page 855 7-bit Cyrillic Ukrainian Bulgarian Win.
Chapter 4 LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 STD) Epson FX Emulation * = Factory Default Printer Protocol (from page 86) Epson FX Define CR Code CR = CR* CR = CR + LF Auto LF Enable* Disable Define LF Code LF = LF* LF = CR + LF Printer Select Disable* Enable Character Set 20 CPI Condensed (see page 108) Enable* Disable Alt.
Epson FX Emulation Printer Select • • Disable (default). Ignores the ASCII DC1 and DC3 control codes. Enable. Disables the printer when a DC1 control code is received, and enables the printer when a DC3 control code is received. Character Set This parameter selects a character set for the Epson emulation, as shown in the “Epson FX Character Set Menu” on page 108.
Chapter 4 LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 STD) Epson FX Character Set Menu * Factory Default Character Set (from page 106) Standard Sets* Arabic Sets Epson Set* ASCII (USA)* French German English Danish I Swedish Italian Spanish I Japanese Norwegian Danish II Spanish II Latin Am I French Canadian Latin Am II OCR-A OCR-B Multinational ASCII (USA)* EBCDIC Code Page 850 CP 858 EURO IBM PC 108 Cyrillic Sets ASMO 449* ASMO 449+ ASMO 708 ASMO 708+ MS DOS CP710 MS DOS CP720 Sakr CP714 Aptec CP715 CP 786 Ara
LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 H-Series) Epson FX Emulation LinePrinter + Emulation (N7000 H-Series) The EMULATION menu allows you to select the emulation to be used with your printer. You can configure options for the active emulation via the EMULATION menu. Emulation options are further described in their corresponding Programmer's Reference Manual. NOTE: This menu displays when LQ-1600K is selected under Printer Protocol.
Chapter 4 LinePrinter + Emulation (N7000 H-Series) NOTE: This menu displays when OKI is selected under Printer Protocol. EMULATION (from page 59) * = Factory Default LinePrinter+ Printer Protocol LQ1600K (see page 116) OKI* (see page 117) Graphics Spd Up Normal* Enhanced Turbo Match Typeface 110 CPI/LPI Select Select CPI 10.0 CPI* 12.0 CPI Select LPI 6.0 LPI* 8.0 LPI DBCS CPI 5.0 CPI 6.0 CPI 6.7 CPI 7.
LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 H-Series) Epson FX Emulation Printer Protocol For the Hanzi LP+ printer, refer to the the LQ-1600K Programmer’s Reference Manual and OKI Programmer’s Reference Manual for details. CPI/LPI Select This parameter lets you specify the characters per inch (cpi) and lines per inch (lpi) values. For the Hanzi LP+ printer, if LQ1600K is selected, the default values of Select CPI, Select LPI, and DBCS CPI are 10 cpi, 6 lpi, and 6.7 cpi.
Chapter 4 LinePrinter + Emulation (N7000 H-Series) High Density • • Disable (default) Enable. Allows the LQ typeface to print in higher print density, and it will not take effect when other typefaces are selected. Prop. Spacing Each printed character is contained inside a character cell. The width of the character cell includes the character and the space arround the character. This parameter only works in ASCII mode. • • Disable (default). Each character cell is printed with the same width. Enable.
LinePrinter+ Emulation (N7000 H-Series) Epson FX Emulation GB High Byte This parameter takes effect when the printer is in DBCS mode. It determines whether the printer accepts GB data with MSB bit on or off. The values are set to ON or OFF by the ESC k and ESC $@ commands. • ON (default). The printer accepts GB18030 data, the first byte below 0x80, which is a single byte ASCII character. The first byte, 0x80 and above, is a Chinese character. • OFF. The printer accepts data ranging from 0x20 to 0x7F.
Chapter 4 LinePrinter + Emulation (N7000 H-Series) Compressed Mode This parameter allows you to specify the appearance of ASCII/DBCS characters in ASCII mode. • • Disable (default) Enable. Prints out ASCII mode ASCII characters and half-width DBCS characters. NOTE: This parameter is not available for Hanzi GB printers with OKI selected. DBCS Compressed This parameter allows you to specify the appearance of ASCII/DBCS characters in DBCS mode. • • Disable (default) Enable.
Epson FX Emulation Vertical Expnd This parameter allows you to specify dot character vertical expansion for both ASCII and DBCS characters in DBCS mode. NOTE: This parameter is not available for Hanzi GB printers with OKI selected. Graphics Spd Up This menu is used to increase (speed up) graphic printing speed by turning on the Enhanced/Turbo/Match Typeface mode. • Normal (the default). The printer prints at the given input graphics resolution. • Enhanced.
Chapter 4 LinePrinter + Emulation (N7000 H-Series) LQ-1600K Menu OFFLINE * = Factory Default For H-Series GB LP+ firmware only. 1 EMULATION LinePrinter+ Printer Protocol LQ-1600K (from page 109) Define CR Code CR = CR* CR = CR + LF Auto LF Enable* Disable Alt Set 80-9F Printable* Control Code 116 Define LF Code Printer Select LF = CR + LF* LF = LF Currency Sign1 RMB Select* $ Select Disable* Enable AR3240 Compat.
OKI Menu OKI Menu OFFLINE * = Factory Default EMULATION LinePrinter+ Printer Protocol OKI (from page 110) Define CR Code CR = CR* CR = CR + LF Auto LF Enable* Disable Define LF Code LF = CR + LF* LF = LF Printer Select Disable* Enable Character Set HS ANK 1* HD ANK 1 HS ANK 2 HD ANK 2 Define CR Code The Define CR Code option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Carriage Return code (hex 0D) from the host computer.
Chapter 4 LinePrinter + Emulation (N7000 H-Series) Define LF Code The Define LF Code option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Line Feed code (hex 0A) from the host computer. If this feature is enabled, each time the printer receives a Line Feed, it inserts an additional Carriage Return code (hex 0D) into the data stream. This feature can be used in most installations, but it is required if the host computer does not send Carriage Returns to the printer. • • LF = CR + LF.
OKI Menu Currency Sign • RMB Select. The ASCII code hex 24 is printed as a RMB “¥” character in DBCS mode. Default for GB. • $ Select. The ASCII code hex 24 is printed as a dollar “$” character in DBCS mode. NOTE: Available for H-Series GB firmware with LQ1600K selected only. AR3240 • • Disable. AR3240 emulation does not take effect. Default. Enable. AR3240 takes effect, SUB (0x1A) is used as another SFCC. The listed commands will take effect and turn the extending table character on.
Chapter 4 IGP/PGL Emulation IGP/PGL Emulation The PGL emulation is the software based Intelligent Graphics Processor (IGP) for the line matrix family of printers. It is based upon, and is compatible with, the IGP-100/200/400 board using the PGL. The IGP graphics processing features are detailed below. Features On-Line Form and Label Generation makes it easy to create forms or labels with a “preprinted” look for each application.
Configuring The Emulation With The Control Panel Extended Character Sets provide 33 extended character sets, also containing 96 characters in length. These are also stored in memory. Configuring The Emulation With The Control Panel You can select PGL default parameters directly from the control panel or by control codes as explained in the IGP/PGL Programmer's Reference Manual. The PGL parameters are described on the following pages. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) indicate the default value.
Chapter 4 IGP/PGL Emulation IGP/PGL Submenu * = Factory Default EMULATION (from page 84) IGP/PGL Define CR Code CR = CR* CR = CR + LF Slash 0 Disable* Enable Barcode Options (see page 125) Expanded Font Scalable* Block Alt Block 1 Alt Block 2 Trunc Dyn Data Disable* Enable 122 Define LF Code Autowrap LF = LF* LF = CR + LF Disable* Enable Select LPI Auto Uppercase 6.0* 8.0 9.0 10.0 Disable* Enable Host Form Length Disable* Enable Var Form Adjust 00.0 inches* (.1 - 3.
IGP/PGL Submenu Define CR (Carriage Return) Code This parameter forces the printer to insert an automatic Line Feed code into the data stream whenever a Carriage Return code occurs. This is to be used only if the host computer does not send line feeds to the printer. • CR = CR (default). Does not perform a line feed. The next print position will be print position 1 of the current line. • CR = CR + LF. Performs an automatic line feed. The next print position will be print position 1 of the next line.
Chapter 4 IGP/PGL Emulation CR Edit This parameter determines if a carriage return will be followed by a line feed. • Disable (default). The printer ignores all carriage returns that are not followed by line feeds. • Enable. The printer processes all carriage returns, even for those that are not followed by line feeds. Select Font Select Font specifies which language is currently selected for use with the PGL. Refer to “IGP/PGL Font Set Menu” on page 132 for available selections.
IGP/PGL Submenu Forms Handling This submenu allows the user to handle the form in the following ways: • • Disable (the default). No effect. • Auto TOF. Automatically does a form feed (FF) at the end of each form to the next top of form. Auto Eject. Automatically ejects a page at the end of the job to spill out the last page. Power On IGP/PGL You can set the IGP feature so that it is enabled or disabled when the printer is powered on. • Enable (default).
Chapter 4 IGP/PGL Emulation Barcode Options The following sub-options help define specific options regarding barcode printing. UPC Descenders This parameter allows you to print barcode descenders when human readable data is not present in the UPC/EAN barcodes. • Always (default). UPC/EAN barcodes are printed with descenders, even if there is no human readable data. • Never. UPC/EAN barcodes are printed without descenders if there is no human readable data. • Only with PDF.
IGP/PGL Submenu Select SO Char Allows you to specify a decimal code from 0 through 255 to be used in place of SO (Shift Out) as the control code. This allows access for the alternate set of control function characters. See the description of the Code 128 barcodes in the IGP/PGL Programmer's Reference Manual for details. User-Def Ratio • Enable (default). User-defined ratios are accepted for barcodes. This is the default. • Disable.
Chapter 4 IGP/PGL Emulation Var Form Type This menu option applies only to the host command, CREATE;NAME or CREATE;NAME;DISK. The host command CREATE;NAME followed by ;0, ;X or a form length number will always override the menu option. • • Add Nothing (default). No action. • Add; X. When selected, the form length is the same as the physical page length. Add; 0. When selected, the form length ends at the longest printed element. Same as CREATE;NAME;0.
IGP/PGL Submenu Compatbl. Mode This option instructs the PGL to behave similarly to older versions of the IGP with respect to certain commands. All new users with new applications should select the “None” option. Selecting this mode insures the printer will behave as described in this manual. When replacing an older product operating with an existing application, especially those using the PMODE and SMODE commands, you may need to select a compatibility mode.
Chapter 4 IGP/PGL Emulation Printer PI Line This option enables the IGP to send PI instructions to the printer to slew the form. • Enable (default). Send the PI instructions to the printer (LinePrinter Plus) during form slew. This is IGP-X00 compatible. • Disable. Do not send PI instructions to the printer. LFs are sent instead. Print Quality • Data Processing (default).
IGP/PGL Submenu Error Report Sets the error reporting capability for IGP/PGL forms. • On (default). Form boundary error checking reported. Any element which falls off the current page is reported as an error. • Debug Mode. The printer is put in debug mode whenever a form is defined in Create Form mode. Each line of the Create Form is printed along with an error if one occurred. This is the same functionality as if there were a slash (/) entered before the Create Form Name. • Fault.
Chapter 4 IGP/PGL Emulation IGP/PGL Font Set Menu * = Factory Default Select Font (from page 122) Standard Sets* 0) ASCII* 1) German 2) Swedish 3) Danish 4) Norwegian 5) Finnish 6) English 7) Dutch 8) French 9) Spanish 10) Italian 11) Turkish 12) CP 437 13) CP 850 14-15) Reserved 16-23) Dwn Overlay 24-31) User Def. Hebrew Sets Hebrew Old* Hebrew New Hebrew DEC Latin-1 Hebrew Win.
Features IGP/VGL Emulation Code V Graphics language (VGL) is an Intelligent Graphics Printing (IGP) software emulation designed for your Line Matrix printer. The IGP Code V emulation of the QMS Code V Version II programming language produces online forms, barcodes, and alphanumeric text-generation. The graphics processing features are detailed below. Features OnLine Form and Label Generation makes it easy to create forms or labels with the “preprinted” look for each application.
Chapter 4 IGP/VGL Emulation Configuring the Emulation with the Control Panel You can select VGL default parameters directly from the control panel or by control codes as explained in the IGP/VGL Programmer's Reference Manual. The VGL parameters are described on the following pages. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) indicate the default value. The printer must be offline to enter the configuration structure.
IGP/VGL Submenu IGP/VGL Graphics Options Submenu * = Factory Default Graphics Options (from page 134) Slash 0 Disable* Enable UPC Descenders Enable* Disable LP+ Font Disable* Enable IGP110 Compatbl. Disable* Enable Ignore Dots Disable* Enable Rot.
Chapter 4 IGP/VGL Emulation SFCC & Pwrup This option has several sub-options which define the SFCC and power-up configuration used with VGL. VGL SFCC This option selects the Special Function Control Code. The default value 5E. Run a configuration printout to determine the currently selected VGL SFCC. Power Up ^X • • Disable (default). Enable. Selects the ignore mode as the power-up default and selects the graphics mode ^PY as the power-up default.
IGP/VGL Submenu Append Rotated • Disable (default). Logos and alphanumeric strings are treated as separate elements. • Enable. Appends logos to an alphanumeric string rotated in a clockwise, counterclockwise, or inverted orientation. Truncate Alpha When enabled, this parameter prevents the printing of Error 48 (Element Off Page Error) if alphanumeric data, including spaces, extends beyond the right side of the form.
Chapter 4 IGP/VGL Emulation Ignore Spaces • Disable (default). Trailing spaces are not deleted from the last alphanumeric element in a graphics pass. • Enable. Trailing spaces are deleted from the last alphanumeric element in a graphics pass. Midline PY (includes ^PN) • Disable (default). The Graphics mode Enable command, ^PY, must be the first three characters of a line. • Enable. The ^PY or ^PN can occur anywhere in a line. Print Quality • Data Processing (default).
IGP/VGL Submenu AI 00 Spaces This option is designated for EAN/UCC-128 barcodes whose application identifier (AI) is 00. • Disable (default). The printable data field is printed with the AI enclosed in parentheses. This is the standard EAN/UCC-128 format. • Enable. The printable data field is printed with the UCC fields separated by spaces. This option is IGP-X00 compatible. Width Limit • • Disable (default). Enable.
Chapter 4 IGP/VGL Emulation IGP110 Compatbl. This option instructs the VGL to behave similarly to the IGP-10 with respect to certain commands. All new users with new applications should select the “Disable” option. Selecting this mode insures the printer will behave as described in this manual. • • Disable (default). The IGP does not emulate the IGP-10 mode. Enable. The IGP emulates the IGP-10 version. Auto FF at ^PN • Disable (default).
IGP/VGL Submenu Error Handling Following are several options which define how errors are reported. Error Msgs • Enable (default). Command syntax is checked and error messages printed when command parameters are incorrect. • Disable. Error checking and error messages are suppressed. Error Markers • Enable (default).
Chapter 4 IGP/VGL Emulation Ignore CH#1 Specifies character 1 for the character filtering option. Valid decimal values are from 0 through 255. Ignore CH#2 Specifies character 2 for the character filtering option. Valid decimal values are from 0 through 255. Data Bit 8 • Enable (default). The PI line is not passed directly from host to printer; all 8 bits are used for data bits, and characters in the hex 80-FF range can be accessed. • Disable.
PRINTER IGP/VGLCONTROL Submenu Max PI 16 • • Enable (default). A paper slew of 0-15 will move 1-16 lines. Disable. A paper slew of 1-15 will move 1-15 lines. A paper slew of 0 will always move 1 line. Prt To Emulate This option allows you to select an earlier model printer/IGP board combination to emulate. When a printer emulation is selected, the scaling command causes the printer to generate a graphic image in the same density as the printer emulation chosen.
Chapter 4 IGP/VGL Emulation IGP/VGL Font Set Menu * = Factory Default Font Set (from page 134) Standard Sets* 0) ASCII* 1) German 2) Swedish 3) Danish 4) Norwegian 5) Finnish 6) English 7) Dutch 8) French 9) Spanish 10) Italian 11) Turkish 12) CP 437 13) CP 850 Hebrew Sets Hebrew Old* Hebrew New Hebrew DEC Latin-1 Hebrew Win.
ADVANCED USER IGP/VGL Submenu PRINTER CONTROL * Factory Default Available for Pedestal printers only. 2 Available for N7000 STD Firmware only. 3 Default value for H-Series printers. PRINTER CONTROL (from page 58 and 59) Ribbon End Point Darker +6 Darker +5 Darker +4 Darker +3 Darker +2 Darker +1 Normal* Lighter -1 Lighter -2 Lighter -3 Lighter -4 Lighter -5 Lighter -6 Lighter -7 3 Lighter -8 Lighter -9 Lighter -10 Display Language English Simp.
Chapter 4 PRINTER CONTROL Open Platen @ BOF (Bottom of Form) Some special forms have perforation areas that are too thick to pass through the print station. This parameter, when enabled, opens and closes the platen when the perforations move across the platen. When enabling this parameter, you must set the forms length to match the physical distance between perforations. Bar Code Quality Determines the bar code resolution for all emulations. • • Dark (default). Bar code resolution is set at 120 x 72.
ADVANCED USER IGP/VGL Submenu Accented Char Selects whether the accented characters are standard or tall. See Figure 22 for an example. Selecting tall will slow print speed and may cause the printer to back up during printing. Standard Tall Figure 22.
Chapter 4 ADVANCED USER ADVANCED USER * = Factory Default 1 If installed. 2 Available for N7000 H-Series Firmware only. ADVANCED USER (from page 58 and 59) PTX Setup Option Setup Parse Enable* Ignore Disable Setup SFCC 21h* (1-FF hex) Auto Elevator 1 Enable* Disable Alarm On* Cont.
ADVANCED USER IGP/VGL Submenu PTX Setup Option Selects the Special Function Control Code for the PTX_SETUP command and functions. • • Setup Parse. Disables or enables the PTX_SETUP command. Setup SFCC. Allows you to choose the hex value of the ASCII character you wish to use as the SFCC for the PTX_SETUP command. Valid hex values are 01-FF. The default value is hex 21, which corresponds to the “!” character.
Chapter 4 ADVANCED USER PMD (Paper Motion Detection) Fault CAUTION • Enable (default). In the event of a paper jam, an audible alarm beeps, “CLEAR PAPER JAM” appears on the message display, and the printer stops printing. • Disable. You should disable PMD only if special paper requires it. Once PMD is disabled, paper motion is not monitored. If a paper jam occurs, the printer ignores the condition and continues to print, possibly causing damage to the printer.
ADVANCED USER IGP/VGL Submenu • IMPORTANT Print File List. Prints a summary of the files stored in flash memory and several statistics on File System usage. Do not turn the printer off until it has completely rebooted and is either back online or offline. Set Sharing This option allows character sets to be shared between the active LP+ protocol and the active IGP emulation. Changing characters sets in LP+ causes the active IGP to change to the same character set if the selected set exists in IGP.
Chapter 4 ADVANCED USER Power Saver Time The time interval you specify for this parameter sets the amount of idle time before the printer goes into Power Saver mode. When Instant is chosen, the printer goes into Power Saver mode as soon as it is able to stop the shuttle properly. The time allotted to perform this function depends upon the shuttle timeout value which can be set in the menu. NOTE: Power Saver Mode will not be shown on the control panel even though the function still exists.
DIAGNOSTICS IGP/VGL Submenu Set Lock Key Normally, to lock or unlock the printer menu, the UP and DOWN keys are pressed at the same time. The Set Lock Key parameter lets you choose different keys to lock or unlock the printer menu. You may choose almost any group of keys as the new lock and unlock keys. You cannot use the ENTER key or any key combinations which are already used for another function. There is no limit to how many keys you can select. To set the new lock key, follow these steps: 1.
Chapter 4 ADVANCED USER RBN Low Warn @ This option allows the user to select the Ribbon Life value at which point the printer will declare a ribbon low condition and display the "RIBBON UNDER XX% / Change RBN Soon" warning message. The default is Under 2%. See “RBN Low Action” below for details of how the printer behaves once a ribbon low condition is reached. The values are Under 2% (default), Under 5%, Under 10%, Under 20%, and Under 30%.
IGP/VGL Submenu DIAGNOSTICS * = Factory Default 1 If a Feature File exists. DIAGNOSTICS (from page 58 and 59) Printer Tests Test Width Shift Recycle* All E’s E’s + TOF All H’s All Underlines All Black Shuttle Slow Shuttle Fast Shuttle Only Phase Printer Paperout Adj. Burnin Test Print Error Log Clear Error Log Ethernet Test Acoustics Demo Dice 5 Prnt Ribbon Log Checker Software Build SW P/N + Ver Paper Out Dots Full Width* 80 col.
Chapter 4 DIAGNOSTICS • All H's. A pattern of all uppercase H's used to detect missing characters, misplaced dots, smeared characters, or improper phasing. • All Underlines. An underline pattern useful for identifying hammer bank misalignment. • All Black. A condition where all dot positions are printed, creating a solid black band. • Shuttle Slow. Verifies proper operation by exercising shuttle and ribbon motion at low speed. • Shuttle Fast.
IGP/VGL Submenu Print Statistics You can view various printer statistics and refer to them for preventive maintenance purposes. Printer statistics accumulate continuously; they do not reset when you turn off the printer. All of the printer statistics are set to zero at the factory after burn-in testing. • On. The cumulative time in hours the printer has been powered on. The range is 0 to 30,000 hours. • Print. The cumulative time in hours the printer has actually been printing.
Chapter 4 PRINTER MGMT PRINTER MGMT * = Factory Default 1 Not available if PNE Port number is set to Serial. PRINTER MGMT (from page 58 and 59) PNE Port Ethernet* Disable Serial Mgmt Protocol UCP* PXML PNE Port Number 1 3001* 1023 - 65535 PNE Port Timeout 1 100 Seconds* 1-255 Seconds Status Port Numb 3002* 1023 - 65535 Mgmt Port Number 3007* 1023 - 65535 PNE Port This menu selects which port the printer expects PNE to connect to, via Ethernet or Serial. The factory default is Ethernet.
5 Interfaces Overview This chapter describes the host interfaces provided with the printer. The printer interface is the point where the data line from the host computer plugs into the printer. The interface processes all communications signals and data to and from the host computer. Plus, with the Auto Switching feature, you can configure the printer to accept several interfaces at the same time (see “Auto Switching Submenu” on page 67).
Chapter 5 Dataproducts Parallel Interface Optional Host Interfaces: • • Dataproducts parallel RS-422 In addition to descriptions for the multi-line interfaces, this chapter also provides instructions for configuration of terminating resistors for the parallel interfaces. Dataproducts Parallel Interface Table 6.
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals Data Lines 1 through 8. Provides eight standard or inverted levels from the host that specify character data, plot data, or a control code. Data Line 8 allows access to the extended ASCII character set. You can enable or disable this line via the Data Bit 8 parameter on the Dataproducts submenu (see page page 71). Data Strobe. Carries a high true pulse from the host when data is ready.
Chapter 5 Centronics Parallel Interface Centronics Parallel Interface Table 7.
Centronics Parallel Interface Signals Centronics Parallel Interface Signals Data Lines 1 through 8. Provides eight standard or inverted levels from the host that specify character data, plot data, or a control code. Data Line 8 allows access to the extended ASCII character set. You may enable or disable this line via the Data Bit 8 parameter on the Centronics submenu (see page page 69). Data Strobe. Carries a low true, 100 ns minimum pulse from the host that clocks data into the printer. Acknowledge.
Chapter 5 IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface The 1284 supports three operating modes, which are determined by negotiation between the printer and the host. Compatibility Mode This mode provides compatibility with Centronics-like host I/O (see Table 8). Data is transferred from the host to the printer in 8-bit bytes over the data lines. Compatibility Mode can be combined with Nibble and Byte Modes to provide bidirectional communication. Nibble Mode Eight bits equals one byte.
Signals Signals Table 8 lists each of the signals associated with the corresponding pins on the 1284 interface. Descriptions of the signals follow. Table 8.
Chapter 5 IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Table 8.
Terminating Resistor Configurations nData Available / nPeripheral Request. Driven by the printer. Indicates the printer has encountered an error. (Data bits 1 and 5 in Nibble mode.) 1284 Active / nAStrobe. Driven by the host. A peripheral device is selected. Host Logic High—Driven by the host. When set to high, the host indicates all of its signals are in a valid state. When set to low, the host indicates its power is off or its signals are in an invalid state. nInit —Resets init interface from the host.
Chapter 5 RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces RP1 and RP2 Default: 470/1K Ohm Alt: 220/330 Ohm 183480a Figure 23. Terminating Resistors, V6 Controller Board Removal And Installation The procedure for removing and installing terminating resistors is provided in your Maintenance Manual. CAUTION This is an involved maintenance procedure. To avoid damage to the equipment, only a trained technician should perform this procedure.
RS-232 RS-232 Table 9. Standard 500, 1000, 1500, and 2000 lpm Models RS-232 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments Input Signals Output Signals Miscellaneous Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Receive Data (RD) 3 Transmit Status & Control Data (TD) 2 Chassis Ground 1 Clear To Send (CTS) 5 Request To Send (RTS) 4 Signal Ground 7 Data Set Ready (DSR) 6 Data Terminal Ready (DTR) 20 Data Carrier Detect (DCD) 8 Table 10.
Chapter 5 RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces RS-422 Table 11. PSA3 RS-422 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments Input Signals Output Signals Miscellaneous Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin - Receive Data (-RD) 1 - Transmit Data (-TD) 3 Chassis/Signal Ground 5 + Receive Data (+RD) 6 + Transmit Data (+TD) 8 +RD, -RD.Serial data stream differentially received by printer. +TD, -TD.Differentially driven serial data stream for transmitting status and control information to the host.
6 Reprogramming the Security Key Reprogramming the Security Key The security key on the PSA3 controller board can be reprogrammed with a Software Program Exchange (SPX) module. The SPX is an intelligent module that plugs into the debug port on the back of printers equipped with the PSA3 “Hurricane” controller board. The SPX is used only once; it automatically overwrites itself after successfully reprogramming a security key.
Chapter 6 Reprogramming the Security Key A A 183481b 183482b Debug Port SPX Figure 24. Inserting The SPX into the Debug Port 4. Power on the printer. The printer will begin its boot-up sequence. 5. When the printer detects a valid SPX, the control panel displays: “NEW SPX DETECTED PRESS ENTER” NOTE: If an error message displays, find the message in the Message List in Chapter 7 and follow the troubleshooting instructions. 6. Press the ENTER key to activate the reprogramming sequence.
7 Troubleshooting Cleaning Requirements Clean the printer every six months or after every 1000 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. If the printer is located in a dusty area or is used for heavy duty printing, clean it more often. WARNING Disconnect the power source before cleaning the printer. Vor dem Säubern des Druckers ist die Netzverbindung zu unterbrechen. Débranchez l’alimentation avant de nettoyer l’imprimante. Desconecte la fuente de energía antes de limpiar la impresora.
Chapter 7 Cleaning Requirements Interior Cleaning Over time, particles of paper and ink accumulate inside the printer. This is normal. Paper dust and ink build-up must be periodically removed to avoid degraded print quality. Most paper dust accumulates around the ends of the platen and ribbon path.
Interior Cleaning To clean the interior of the printer perform the following steps. 1. Power off the printer and unplug the printer power cord. 2. Open the printer cover. 3. Fully raise the platen lever. 4. Unload the paper. 5. Remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. Lift the ribbon out of the ribbon path. 7. Brush the paper dust and ribbon lint off the tractors, shuttle cover assembly, and base casting with a soft-bristled, non-metallic brush (such as a toothbrush). Vacuum up the residue.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Diagnosing Problems This section is designed to help you fix problems which may arise with normal printer operation. Bar Code Verification The most important consideration when printing a bar code is to ensure that the bar code will be scanned properly. Incorporating a bar code quality procedure in the printing process is the best way to ensure that bar codes are being printed correctly.
Printing a Hex Dump Printing a Hex Dump A hex code printout (or hex dump) is a translation of all host interface data to its hexadecimal equivalent, listing all ASCII character data received from the host computer with their corresponding two-digit hexadecimal codes. Hex dumps are used to troubleshoot printer data reception problems. Printable characters print as the assigned symbol; nonprintable characters are indicated by a period (.). Figure 26 shows an example of a hex dump. Figure 26.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Fault Messages If a fault condition occurs in the printer, the status indicator on the control panel flashes on and off, and the message display indicates the specific fault. Fault messages are summarized in Table 12. Displayed faults fall into one of two categories: • • Operator correctable Field service required For the operator-correctable faults, follow the suggested solution in Table 12.
N7000 STD ASCII Printers Fault Messages N7000 STD ASCII Printers Fault Messages Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? 8.5V PWR FAIL* No 8.5 Volt power failed. Internal power failure. Contact your authorized service representative.1 15V CTL FAIL* No Controller voltage failure. Contact your authorized service representative.1 23.5V CTL FAIL* No 23.5 Volt Controller failed: a voltage failure on the controller board.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution B11 ERROR: RAM TEST FAILED* No SDRAM failed the boot initialization test. SDRAM DIMM may not be properly installed. Cycle power to see if the message clears, if not, contact your authorized service representative.1 B12 ERROR: PROGRAM MISSING* Yes The printer does not see a program in flash memory. There is no program in printer memory.
N7000 STD ASCII Printers Fault Messages Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution B35 STATUS: WAITING FOR EC STATUS N/A Status message: the DC on the controller board is waiting for communication with the EC. If this message does not clear witin a few seconds there is an electrical or electronic problem on the controller board. Cycle power to see if the message clears, if not, contact your authorized service representative.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution B50 STATUS: XX% CLEAR FLASH No Emulation software sucessfully loaded in RAM. Old program being deleted from flash memory. No action is required. B51 STATUS: XX% LOADING... No Status message: printer boot-up routines are loading printer system software into flash memory and SDRAM. No action required.
N7000 STD ASCII Printers Fault Messages Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message CRTG COMM ERR See User Manual Can User Correct? No Explanation The hardware cannot communicate properly with the cartridge. Solution 1. Make sure the ribbon cartridge is seated properly. 2. Remove and replace the ribbon cartridge if necessary. 3. Contact your authorized service representative.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution DIAGNOSTIC PASSED No Status message: the printer passed its memory and hardware initialization tests. No action is required. DO NOT POWER OFF No Status message: The printer is performing an operation that must be completed before you can cycle power. No action is required, but do not power off the printer until the operation is complete.
N7000 STD ASCII Printers Fault Messages Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E01B TYPE 0x60 See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E03D DSI BAT PS See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again.
N7000 STD ASCII Printers Fault Messages Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E04A ISI NO TRA See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E08 FLOATINGPNT See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again.
N7000 STD ASCII Printers Fault Messages Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E18 DSTORE MISS See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E31B EVENT 1 BP See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again.
N7000 STD ASCII Printers Fault Messages Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E31G EVENT 6 BP See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E32D CND 3 BP See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, record the display message and send it to your next higher support facility.
N7000 STD ASCII Printers Fault Messages Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E33 WRITE BP See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution ERROR: DC PROGRAM NOT VALID Yes The printer cannot find the data controller program or the validation checksum is corrupt. Download the program again. If the message appears, contact your authorized service representative.
N7000 STD ASCII Printers Fault Messages Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution ERROR: PROGRAM NEEDS MORE DRAM No The printer requires more DRAM to run the downloaded program. Contact your authorized service representative.1 ERROR: PROGRAM NEEDS MORE FLASH No The printer requires more flash memory to run the downloaded program Contact your authorized service representative.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution ETHERNET INITIALIZING No Status message: the internal Network Interface Card is processing the boot procedure. (May occur with older versions of microcode.) No action is required. EXCESS RBN WEAR Install New RBN Yes Status message that displays when ribbon reaches end of life, whether the Integrated Print Management System is enabled or not.
N7000 STD ASCII Printers Fault Messages Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution H01: PCI J12 See User Manual No The controller board is not communicating with the PCI card in PCI slot J12. This could indicate a bad PCI card, poor connection, or problem in the PCI bus. Contact your authorized service representative.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? HMR BANK FAN FLT Yes Sensors cannot detect current in fan circuit. Check that fan cable is connected. Check for obstruction of vents and fan airway; remove any obstructions. Check for items beneath the printer blocking cabinet vents. Power back on the printer. If this message recurs, contact your authorized service representative.
N7000 STD ASCII Printers Fault Messages Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution LOADING PROGRAM FROM PORT XX% No Status message: the new emulation program is loading into printer RAM. XX% indicates how much of the program has loaded. No action is required. LOADING PROGRAM INTO FLASH No The printer has deleted the previous program from flash memory and is loading the new program into flash memory. No action is required.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? PAP ILLGL ST* No Paper Illegal State. Firmware error on controller board. Contact your authorized service representative.1 PAP INCMPL ENER* No Paper Incompletely Energized. Firmware error on controller board. Contact your authorized service representative.1 PAP INVLD CMD* No Paper Invalid Command. Firmware error on controller board.
N7000 STD ASCII Printers Fault Messages Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? POWER SUPPLY HOT Explanation Solution Yes Power supply sensors report high temperatures. Check printer environment. If hot or dusty, relocate printer. Contact your authorized service representative if this occurs frequently.1 PRINTER HOT Yes This message indicates internal temperatures over 60° Celsius (140° Fahrenheit). Check printer environment.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? RIBBON DRIVE No The controller board does not detect a ribbon drive motor. Contact your authorized service representative.1 RIBBON STALL Yes The controller board does not detect ribbon movement. Check the ribbon path for jams. Turn the Ribbon Tension Knob clockwise a few rotations. If necessary, install a new ribbon.
N7000 STD ASCII Printers Fault Messages Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? SHUTL OVR SPEED* No The shuttle is oscillating too rapidly. Contact your authorized service representative.1 SHUTTLE JAM Yes No shuttle movement or shuttle moving at the wrong speed. Check for obstruction to shuttle, a twisted ribbon, or platen lever closed too tightly. If fault source is not apparent, contact your authorized service representative.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? STACKER JAM Yes This message is triggered if there is paper inside the throat of the stacker elevator, but the elevator is not moving. 1. Open the cabinet rear door and check for obstructions preventing elevator movement. Remove any obstructions. 2. Run the print job again. If the message appears again, contact your authorized service representative.
N7000 STD ASCII Printers Fault Messages Table 12. N7000 STD ASCII LCD Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution WELD RESET ERROR See User Manual No The cartridge weld circuitry lost power. Contact your authorized service representative.1 WELD SNSR MISSING See User Manual Yes Weld sensor cannot be detected by the system. 1. Make sure that weld sensor is installed correctly. 2. Contact your authorized service representative.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems N7000 H-Series Printers Fault Messages Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution 000:SHUTTLE TYPE NOT SUPPORTED* No The shuttle type was not detected at power-up or the shuttle installed in the printer is not supported by the firmware. Contact your authorized service representative.1 104:POWER SUPPLY HOT Yes Power supply sensors report high temperatures. Check printer environment.
N7000 H-Series Printers Fault Messages Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? 411:PARITY ERROR Yes The printed output may contain a random ? (question mark) characters. Check your printer serial interface parameter settings; if necessary, adjust them so that they match the settings of the attached host. 414:RIBBON STALL Yes The controller board does not detect ribbon movement. Check the ribbon path for jams.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution 424:UNKNOWN RBN1 Install New RBN Yes The sensor detects a bar code, but the ribbon model is not permitted on this printer. Install a new ribbon. 425:UNKNOWN RBN2 Install New RBN Yes The sensor detects a bar code, but the region code does not match the printer. Install a new ribbon.
N7000 H-Series Printers Fault Messages Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message 437:REG MISSING Use Correct RBN Can User Correct? Yes Explanation The incorrect cartridge type is being used for the printer. Solution Install region X ribbon cartridge in the printer. NOTE: Specify the region of the printer when ordering ribbons. 438:TIP MISMATCH Use Correct RBN Yes The incorrect cartridge type is being used for the printer.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution 609:EXHAUST FAN CHECK (Cabinet model only) Yes Sensors cannot detect current in fan circuit. Power off the printer and remove the paper path (see Maintenance Manual). Check that the fan cable connector is connected. Check for obstruction of vents and fan airway, and remove any obstructions. Check for items beneath the printer blocking cabinet vents.
N7000 H-Series Printers Fault Messages Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? 623:STACKER FAULT Yes Stacker is not functioning correctly. Check for obstructions in the stacker area. If fault persists, contact your authorized service representative.1 624:UPPER DRIVER SHORT* No Upper Driver Short. Hammer driver circuits on the boards shorted to ground.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution 708:PAPER FIFO OVERFLOW* No Paper First In First Out Overflow. Firmware error on controller board. Contact your authorized service representative.1 709:PAPER FIFO UNDERFLOW* No Paper First In First Out Underflow. Firmware error on controller board. Contact your authorized service representative.1 710:PAP ILLGL ST* No Paper Illegal State.
N7000 H-Series Printers Fault Messages Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution 721:RIB INVLD CMD* See User Manual Yes Ribbon Invalid Command. Firmware error on the controller board. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, download the emulation software again. If the message appears again, contact your authorized service representative.1 723:SHUTL INV CMD* No Shuttle Invalid Command.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? 733 DP FIFO Busy* Yes Explanation There is a timing problem in the Engine Controller firmware. Solution 1. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the message reappears, download the emulation software again. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the message reappears, contact your authorized service representative.
N7000 H-Series Printers Fault Messages Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution B21 STATUS: PRINTER RESET No Status message informing the operator that the printer is undergoing a system reset. No action is required. B22 ERROR: DECOMPRESS SIZE* No FLASH memory has not passed boot initialization tests. Cycle power to see if the message clears, if not, contact your authorized service representative.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution B44 ERROR: SDRAM NOT 64 BITS WIDE* No Printer boot initialization tests detect incorrect SDRAM. Cycle power to see if the message clears, if not, contact your authorized service representative.1 B45 ERROR: SDRAM IS WRONG VOLTAGE* No Printer boot initialization tests detect incorrect SDRAM.
N7000 H-Series Printers Fault Messages Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution D50 Status %XX Clearing Flash No Status message: The printer is clearing its flash memory, where %XX represents the percentage completed. No action is required. D51 Status %XX Programming... No Status message: The printer is loading firmware, where %XX represents the percentage completed. No action is required.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E01B TYPE 0x60 See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, record the display message and send it to your next higher support facility.
N7000 H-Series Printers Fault Messages Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E03B DSI HASH S See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E03E DSI CXIWX See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, record the display message and send it to your next higher support facility.
N7000 H-Series Printers Fault Messages Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E03H DSI ECXOWX See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E04C ISI PROTEC See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, record the display message and send it to your next higher support facility.
N7000 H-Series Printers Fault Messages Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E08 FLOATINGPNT See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E16 ITRANS MISS See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, record the display message and send it to your next higher support facility.
N7000 H-Series Printers Fault Messages Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E19 BREAKPOINT See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E31A EVENT O BP See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, record the display message and send it to your next higher support facility.
N7000 H-Series Printers Fault Messages Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E31D EVENT 3 BP See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E31G EVENT 6 BP See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, record the display message and send it to your next higher support facility.
N7000 H-Series Printers Fault Messages Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E32B CND 1 BP See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, record the display message and send it to your next higher support facility.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E32E CND 4 BP See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, record the display message and send it to your next higher support facility.
N7000 H-Series Printers Fault Messages Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E32H CND 7 BP See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, record the display message and send it to your next higher support facility.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message E99 UNKNOWN INT See User Manual Can User Correct? Yes Explanation An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program. Solution 1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, record the display message and send it to your next higher support facility.
N7000 H-Series Printers Fault Messages Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution ERROR: LOCKED SN=nnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnn No nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn is the serial number of the printer’s security key. The SPX serial number does not match the printer’s serial number and cannot be used with the printer. Contact your authorized service representative.1 ERROR: NO DRAM DETECTED No The printer could not find any DRAM.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution ERROR: WRONG OEM No The SPX inserted in the debug port is not intended for this model printer or this OEM. Contact your authorized service representative.1 ERROR: WRONG PRINTER TYPE No The SPX inserted in the debug port is not intended for this model printer or this OEM. Contact your authorized service representative.
N7000 H-Series Printers Fault Messages Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution Half Speed Mode No Status message: The controller samples the operating temperature of key components of the print mechanism. When higher than normal temperatures are sensed, the print speed is automatically reduced by 50% and the message sent the LCD.
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Problems Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? Explanation Solution NON VOLATILE MEMORY FAILED No Large emulations reduce the amount of space available for saving configurations, which means that sometimes fewer than eight configurations can be saved. Contact your authorized service representative.1 ON LINE N/A Printer state message: printer is online and in communication with host. No action is required. PLEASE WAIT..
N7000 H-Series Printers Fault Messages Table 13. N7000 H-Series Fault Messages Troubleshooting Displayed Message Can User Correct? TCP PORT BUSY Yes Explanation Error message reported by the Printer Manager when ethernet interface option is installed. The network address given in the printer properties was reached, but the printer port is busy. Solution Refer to the Printronix N7000 Maintenance Manual.
Chapter 238 7 Diagnosing Problems
A Printer Specifications Ribbon Cartridge Specifications P/N 255048 Ext Life ASCII (-404) 4-Pack (-104) 1-Pack 255049 Std Life ASCII (-104) Single 255050 Ext Life HANZI (-404) 4-Pack (-104) 1-Pack 255051 Std life HANZI (-104) Single Paper Specifications Type: Edge-perforated, fan-fold, 3 to 17 inches (7.62 to 43.18 cm) wide, 2 to 12 inches (5.08 to 30.48 cm) long. SureStak Power Stacker option works with forms 5 to 12 inches (12.7 to 30.
Appendix A Labels Labels On Backing: One-part continuous perforated fanfold back form. Labels must be placed at least 1/6 inch (0.42 cm) from the fan-fold perforation. Backing adhesive must not be squeezed out during printing. Sheet Size: 3 to 17 inches (7.62 to 43.18 cm) wide, including the two standard perforated tractor feed strips. A maximum sheet length of 16 inches (40.64 cm) between top and bottom perforations. NOTE: A 16 inch rear door is needed for the cabinet model.
Acoustic Noise Level Acoustic Noise Levels per ISO 9296 Printing Standby Cabinet Models Pedestal Models 50 dB (500 lpm/1000 lpm) 52 dB (1500 lpm) 55 dB (2000 lpm) 65 dB 65 dB NA 6.8 Bel 8.0 Bel 48 dB 50 dB 6.3 Bel 6.5 Bel Energy Star The printers described in this User’s Manual comply with the requirements of the ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Appendix A Electrical Characteristics Electrical Characteristics Model Style Voltage (+/-10%) Freq (+/-10%) Amps Watts BTU/Hr N7000 365H AC 200-240V 50-60 Hz 1.6A 300W 1025 N7000 365HZT AC 200-240V 50-60 Hz 1.6A 300W 1025 N7000 500 AC 100-120V 50-60 Hz 1.5V 275W 940 N7000 500ZT AC 100-120V 50-60 Hz 1.5A 275W 940 N7000 650H AC 200-240V 50-60 Hz 1.9A 430W 1469 N7000 650HZT AC 200-240V 50-60 Hz 1.9A 430W 1469 N7000 805H AC 200-240V 50-60 Hz 2.
Interfaces Type: Standard: IEEE 1284 Parallel, Centronics Parallel, RS-232 serial, Dataproducts Parallel, Ethernet 10/100Base-T Optional: RS-422 serial Logic Levels: TTL/EIA®-232E/EIA-422B Transfer Rates: Up to 200 Kilobytes on parallel interface. Up to 19.2K baud on RS-232 serial interface. Up to 115.2K baud on RS-422 serial interface Printing Rates The printing speed of text is measured in lines per minute (lpm) and is a function of the selected font and the vertical dot density.
Appendix A 244 Printing Rates
B ASCII Character Set KEY B7 BITS B6 0 B5 0 0 0 COLUMN B4 B3 B2 B1 ROW 0 00 0 0 0 NUL 00 0 1 1 SOH 00 1 0 2 STX 00 1 1 3 ETX 01 0 0 4 EOT 01 0 1 5 ENQ 01 1 0 6 ACK 01 1 1 7 BEL 10 0 0 8 BS 10 0 1 9 HT 10 1 0 10 LF 10 1 1 11 VT 11 0 0 12 FF 11 0 1 13 CR 11 1 0 14 SO 11 1 1 15 SI 0 B7 B6 B5 BITS B4 B3B2 B1 0 1 0 1 1 ESC 0 1 1 1 20 0 0 DLE 16 10 0 21 1 DC1 17 1 1 (XON) 11 22 2 2 DC2 18 12 2 23 3 DC3 19 3 3 (XOFF) 13 24 4 DC4 20 4 14 4 25 5 NAK 21
Appendix B 246
C Zero Tear Pedestal Printer Overview The N7000 Zero Tear Pedestal (ZTP) printer can print a form and present it for tear off without losing a form between print jobs. The printer automatically presents the current print line to the tear bar when it finishes printing and no data are being sent to the printer. When it receives more data from the host computer, the printer pulls the form down to the print station and resumes printing.
Appendix C Operation Operation Position the Paper Input and Adjust the Paper Guides Outer Paper Guide Leaf (2) Center Paper Guide Leaf A 183484b A 183483b Front Paper Guide Leaf (3) Paper Guide Knob (3) Figure 27. Adjusting The Paper Guides NOTE: Ensure that the paper guides are not damaged. 1. Remove the left paper guide knob and the left, front paper guide leaf. (See Figure 27.) 2. Remove the right paper guide knob and the right, front paper guide leaf. 3.
Position the Paper Input and Adjust the Paper Guides Center Paper Guide Leaf .5 '' .5'' Outer Paper Guide Leaf (2) Paper Tractor (2) 183485b Outboard Mount Block (2) Center Mount Block Figure 28. Adjusting Paper Guide Leaves 4. Slide the left outboard mount block so that the left outer paper guide leaf is .5 inches from the left tractor. (See Figure 28). 5. Slide the right outboard mount block so that the right outer paper guide leaf is .5 inches from the right tractor. 6.
Appendix C Operation Load Paper Tractor Door Outer Paper Guide Leaf (2) Center Paper Guide Leaf Front Paper Guide Leaf (3) Paper Paper Out Sensor A A 183486b Edge of Paper Box Label Paper 183486 REV B 183487b Paper Supply Box Figure 29. Loading Paper Onto The Printer 1. Align the paper supply box with the label on the bottom left side of the modesty panel. (See Figure 29 on page 250.) 2.
Load Paper Paper Tractor (2) Tractor Lock (2) 183488b Figure 30. Adjusting the Horizontal Paper Tension 5. Adjust the paper web tightness by sliding the right tractor to remove slack or to adjust for various paper widths. (See Figure 30.) 6. Lock the tractors in position by pressing down on the tractor locks. Paper TOF TOF 183489b Tear Bar Figure 31.
Appendix C Operation 183490b Position the Paper Out Sensor At least 2 inches Sensor Knob Paper Out Sensor Paper Figure 32. The Paper Out Sensor The paper out sensor indicates when the printer runs out of paper. (The sensor does not work with black backed forms.) Unlike the standard pedestal printer, the ZT printer requires you to load the paper through the paper out sensor slot (Figure 29 and Figure 32).
Set the Tear Bar Distance Set the Tear Bar Distance To set the tear bar distance, do the following steps: 1. Make sure the printer is offline. 2. Press ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the right arrow until “OFFLINE/ZTP Menu” displays. 4. Press the down arrow . “ZTP Data Time” displays. 5. Press the right arrow until “ZTP TearDistance” displays. 6. Press the down arrow . “ZTP TearDistance/xx/144 Inch” displays. 7.
Appendix C Operation Set the Top of Form Paper Tear Bar Form Advance Knob 183491b Figure 34. Setting The Tear Off Position The ZT printer uses the tear bar as the reference point for setting the tear off position. To set the position of the forms perforation to the tear bar, use the SET TOF button as follows: 1. Make sure the paper guides are adjusted correctly and the paper is properly loaded. 2. Press the SET TOF button on the control panel.
Set the Top of Form ZTP SETTINGS Menu The ZTP SETTINGS menu includes the ability to enable and disable features unique to the Zero Tear printer (ZTP), set the tear bar distance, set the auto present data time, and set the auto present wait time. This section defines these options. * = Factory Default Available for Zero Tear Pedestal printers only. 1 ZTP SETTINGS 1 (from page 57) ZTP Function Enable* Disable ZTP TearDistance 1060/144 Inch* ZTP Data Time .5 Sec* 1.
Appendix C Performance Limitations ZTP Platen Open This option allows the user to have the platen open whenever forms are reversed. Enabled is the default, used for most papers and labels. The feature can be disabled as required by some multi-part forms. Performance Limitations Forms Type The paper feed tractors on the ZT printer push the paper up through the print station instead of pulling it through, as in the standard pedestal printer. This limits the variety of forms the ZT printer can use.
Set the Top of Form Paper Jams Printer jams can occur if you tear off the form incorrectly. If you experience two or more paper jams per box of forms, follow these guidelines to help reduce jams: • • • • • Position the lower paper guides properly Align the paper web tightness properly Position the form perforation against the tear bar Time the tear, while the paper is not moving Direct the tear force toward the user and across the tear bar, not upward. To Clear Paper Jams 1.
Appendix C 258 Performance Limitations
D Customer Support Printronix Customer Support Center IMPORTANT Please have the following information available prior to calling the Printronix Customer Support Center: • • • • Model number Serial number (located on the back of the printer) Installed options (i.e., interface and host type if applicable to the problem) Configuration printout: Line Matrix Printer Press PRT CONFIG on the control panel, then press Enter.
Appendix D Corporate Offices Corporate Offices Printronix, Inc. 15345 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A. Irvine, CA 92623-9559 Phone: (714) 368-2300 Fax: (714) 368-2600 Printronix, Inc. c/o Printronix Nederland BV Bijsterhuizen 11-38 6546 AS Nijmegen The Netherlands Phone: (31) 24 6489489 Fax: (31) 24 6489499 Printronix Schweiz GmbH 42 Changi South Street 1 Changi South Industrial Estate Singapore 486763 Phone: (65) 6542 0110 Fax: (65) 6546 1588 Printronix Commercial (Shanghai) Co.
E Communication Notices Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. Printronix may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your Printronix representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an Printronix product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Printronix product, program, or service may be used.
Appendix E Notices Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the results obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurement may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary.
Energy Star The Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR Computers program is a partnership effort with manufacturers of data processing equipment to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers to help reduce air pollution and global warming caused by electricity generation. Printronix participates in this program by introducing printers that reduce power consumption when they are not being used.
Appendix E Software License Agreement 海拔高度和非热带性气候声明 仅适用于海拔 2000M 以下地区安全使用 仅适用于非热带气候条件下安全使用 CAUTION: This product is equipped with a 3-wire power cord and plug for the user’s safety. Use this power cord in conjunction with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock. Software License Agreement Your printer contains, among other software, Printronix operating software including, but not limited to the Embedded Configurable Operating System (the “eCos Software”) as embedded software.
As a special exception, if other files instantiate templates or use macros or inline functions from this file, or you compile this file and link it with other works to produce a work based on this file, this file does not by itself cause the resulting work to be covered by the GNU General Public License. However the source code for this file must still be made available in accordance with section (3) of the GNU General Public License.
Appendix E Software License Agreement Also, for each author's protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software. If the software is modified by someone else and passed on, we want its recipients to know that what they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' reputation. Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software patents.
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Appendix E Software License Agreement REPAIR OR CORRECTION 12.
Index A Alarm, ADVANCED USER menu, 151 Alt. Char Set, Proprinter XL Emulation, 104 A TO D OVERUN * message, 179 Alt.
B B22 ERROR DECOMPRESS SIZE* message, 180, 215 Bar Code Quality, PRINTER CONTROL, 146 B23 ERROR DECOMPRESS CKSUM* Bar Code Verification, 176 message, 180, 215 Barcode Errors, 141 B30 STATUS INITIALIZING, 180, 215 Barcode Options, 126 B35 WAITING FOR EC STATUS, 181, 215 AI 00 Spaces, 126 B40 ERROR PROM CKSUM BAD* C39 Compatbl.
Centronics Parallel Interface Signals, 163 Compatbl.
UP + DOWN, 25 Online, 161 VIEW/EJECT key, 23 Paper Instruction (PI), 161 Conventions, manual, 11 Parity Error, 161 CPI/LPI Select, 87 Ready, 161 Hanzi LP+ Emulation, 111 Dataproducts submenu, 71 CR Edit, 124 Auto Trickle, 73 CRTG COMM ERR message, 183 Buffer Size in K, 72 CRTG MISSING message, 183 Data Bit 8, 71 CRTG NOT SETx message, 183 Data Polarity, 72 CTL VOLT FAIL * message, 183 Latch Data On, 72 Currency Sign, 119 PI Ignored, 72 Custom configurations, 46 Prime Signal, 72 Custo
System Memory, 156 ERROR FLASH NOT DETECTED Test Width, 156 message, 194, 232 Dimensions, printer, 16, 240 Error Handling, 141 Display Language, PRINTER CONTROL, 146 Barcode Errors, 141 DO NOT POWER OFF message, 184, 217 Error Markers, 141 Documentation list, 12 Error Msgs, 141 Downloaded Fonts, ADVANCED USER menu, 149 Hanzi LP+ Emulation, 115 DP FIFO Busy* message, 184 Offpage Errors, 141 DRVR CIR BAD * message, 184 ERROR LOCKED SN=nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn D50 STATUS%XX Clearing Flash messa
ETHERNET ADDRESS menu, 81 E17 DLOAD MISS message, 188, 224 DHCP, 82 E18 DSTORE MISS message, 189, 224 Gateway address, 81 E19 BREAKPOINT message, 189, 225 IP address, 81 E20 SYS MANAGE message, 189, 225 MAC address, 81 E30 DEBUGGER message, 189, 225 Subnet mask, 81 E31A EVENT 0 BP message, 189, 226 ETHERNET DETECTED message, 195, 234 E31B EVENT 1 BP message, 190, 226 ETHERNET INITIALIZING message, 196, 234 E31C EVENT 2 BP message, 190, 226 ETHERNET PARAMETERS menu E31D EVENT 3 BP message, 1
B20 STATUS 00% DOWNLOAD MODE, 180, 214 CTL VOLT FAIL *, 183 DIAGNOSTIC PASSED, 184, 217 B21 STATUS PRINTER RESET, 180, 215 DO NOT POWER OFF, 184, 217 B22 ERROR DECOMPRESS SIZE*, 180, 215 DP FIFO Busy*, 184 B23 ERROR DECOMPRESS DRVR CIR BAD *, 184 CKSUM*, 180, 215 D50 STATUS%XX Clearing Flash, 183, 217 B30 STATUS INITIALZING, 180, 215 D51 STATUS%XX Programming, 183, 217 B35 STATUS WAITING FOR D55 STATUS Send Program to EC, 183, 217 EC STATUS, 181, 215 B40 ERROR SDRAMEE PROM CKSUM BAD*, 181, 215
ETHERNET INITIALIZING, 196, 234 E32F CND 5 BP, 192, 230 EXCESS RBN WEAR, 196 E32G CND 6 BP, 192, 230 EXHAUST FAN FLT, 196 E32H CND 7 BP, 192, 231 E00 EXE @ ADDR0, 184, 217 E33 WRITE BP, 193, 231 E01A TYPE 0x40, 184, 217 E34 TRACE CMPLT, 193, 231 E01B TYPE 0x60, 185, 218 E99 UNKNOWN INT, 193, 232 E02 MACHINE CHK, 185, 218 FIRMWARE ERROR, 196 E03A DSI HASH L, 185, 218 FRAMING ERROR, 196 E03B DSI HASH S, 185, 219 HAMER COIL CHECK, 235 E03C DSI BAT PL, 185, 219 HAMMER COIL BAD, ###, 197 E03D
PLAT INV CMD *, 200 TCB CORRUPTED*, 204 PLAT INV PARM *, 200 TCP PORT BUSY, 204, 237 PLAT INV STATE *, 200 TIP MISMATCH, 204 PLEASE WAIT...RESET IN UNDEF INTERRUPT*, 204 PROGRESS, 200, 236 UNDFNED OPCODE*, 204 POWERSUPPLY HOT *, 201 UNKNOWN RBN1, 204 PRINTER HOT *, 201 UP DRV.
602 23.5V PWR FAIL *, 209 727 SOFTWARE ERROR*, 213 604 48V CIRCUIT*, 209 728 STACK OVERFLOW*, 213 605 48V PWR FAIL *, 209 729 STACK UNDERFLOW*, 213 606 Power 8.5V CHECK, 209 730 TCB CORRUPTED*, 213 607 CTL VOLT FAIL *, 209 731 UNDEFINED INTERRUPT*, 213 608 DRIVER CIRCUIT BAD, 209 732 UNDEFINED OPCODE, 213 609 EXHAUST FAN CHECK, 210 733 DP FIFO Busy*, 214 613 HAM. COIL BAD, 210 8.
I MSI Check Digit, 138 PDF Size Comp., 140 Print Quality, 138 I 2/5 Selection, 126 Rot.
Host Form Length, 127 Ignore Char, 128 PGL SFCC, 123 Interfaces printer, 159 specifications, 243 PI Slew Range, 123 Interior cleaning, 174 Power On IGP/PGL, 125 INTERRUPT UNUSED VECTOR 00 Power on S-Mode, 130 message, 198, 235 Print Quality, 130 IP address Printer PI Line, 130 Scalable Size, 129 Ethernet Address menu, 81 I25 Selection, 138 J Select Font, 124, 131 Select LPI, 124 Skip Cmd Prefix, 124 Job Control, Ethernet Parameters menu, 83 Slash 0, 124 JOB SELECT key, 24 True Form Slew, 12
LOADING PROGRAM INTO FLASH LQ-1600K, LQ-1600K Menu, 116 message, 199, 235 navigating, 46 Loading Used Ribbon, 40 NETWORK SETUP, 81 LPI, 136 OKI, OKI Menu, 117 LP+ Font, 138 PRINTER CONTROL, 145 LQ-1600K Menu PRINTER MGMT, 158 Alt.
Operating modes, 21 Parameter settings Operational procedures changing, 45 cancel a print job, 26 saving, 45 reload paper, 27 Parameters, changing, example, 47 unload paper, 36 Parity Error Optimized Ratio, 126 Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals, 161 Optimizing print quality, 55 PARITY ERROR message, 200 Optimizing print speed, 56 Parity, Serial submenu, 77 Output Darkness, 39 PDF Size Comp.
Power-Up Config, 62 Unidirectional, 146 Power-Up Config., 65 View Function, 146 Power-Up State, MAINT/MISC menu, 149 PRINTER HOT * message, 201 PREV or NEXT key, 25 Printer interfaces, 159 PREV + NEXT key, 25 PRINTER MGMT menu, 158 Prime Signal Mgmt Port Number, 158 Centronics (Parallel) submenu, 70 Mgmt Protocol, 158 Dataproducts submenu, 72 PNE Port, 158 IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu, 79 PNE Port Number, 158 Prime, Centronics Parallel Interface Signals, 163 Print Char.
Character Set, 93 Reset Cmd CFG Ld, 63 Control Code 06, 91 Ribbon End Point, 62 Control Code 08, 91 Save Config, 62 Define CR Code, 91 Select CPI, 61 Define LF Code, 92 Select LPI, 62 FF Valid at TOF, 93 Typeface, 63 Overstrike, 92 ZTP DataTime, 60 PSeries Dbl High, 93 ZTP TearDist, 60 P-Series SFCC, 92 ZTP WaitTime, 60 R SFCC d Command, 93 VFU Select, 93 P-Series SFCC, 62, 92 RBN AT END POINT message, 201 P-Series XQ Emulation, 96 RBN End Action, PRINTER CONTROL, 154 Auto LF, 96 RBN
RIB INVLD CMD* message, 201 Character Set, 100 Ribbon Cartridge, changing, 41 Control Code 06, 99 RIBBON DRIVE message, 202 Define CR Code, 99 Ribbon End Point, 62 Define LF Code, 99 Ribbon End Point, PRINTER CONTROL, 145 ESC d command, 100 RIBBON STALL message, 202 Overstrike, 99 RIBBON UNDER 2% message, 202 Rot.
T Signals Centronics Parallel Interface, 163 Dataproducts Parallel Interface, 161 TABLE MISMATCH DOWNLOAD AGAIN IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface, 165 message, 204 Site requirements, 15 TCB CORRUPTED* message, 204 Skip Cmd Prefix, 124 TCP PORT BUSY message, 204, 237 Slash 0, 124, 136 Tear Bar Dist.
V ZTP TearDistance, 255 ZTP Wait Time, 255 Var Form Adjust, 127 ZTP WaitTime, 60 Var Form Type, 128 000 SHUTTLE TYPE NOT SUPPORTED* VFU Select, 93 message, 206 VFU Select, P-Series XQ Emulation, 97 104 POWER SUPPLY HOT* message, 206 VGL SFCC, 136 105 PRINTER HOT* message, 206 View Function, PRINTER CONTROL, 146 15V PWR FAIL * message, 179 VIEW/EJECT key, 23 20 CPI Condensed, 118 Voltage, 242 Epson FX Emulation, 107 W Proprinter XL Emulation, 104 23.
606 Power 8.5V CHECK message, 209 727 SOFTWARE ERROR* message, 213 607 CTL VOLT FAIL * message, 209 728 STACK OVERFLOW* message, 213 608 DRIVER CIRCUIT BAD message, 209 729 STACK UNDERFLOW* message, 213 609 EXHAUST FAN CHECK message, 210 730 TCB CORRUPTED* message, 213 613 HAM. COIL BAD Message, 210 731 UNDEFINED INTERRUPT* message, 213 614 HAMMER BANK NOT INSTALLED 732 UNDEFINED OPCODE message, 213 message, 210 733 DP FIFO Busy* message, 214 615 HAMMER BANK CHECK Message, 210 8.
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