User`s manual

Table Of Contents

Chapter 1 Printer Overview

LinePrinter Plus

is the standard emulation. LinePrinter Plus

includes the Epson

FX-1050, Printronix P-Series, P-Series XQ,

Serial Matrix and Proprinter

III XL emulations. Coax/Twinax,

IPDS

, ANSI

and the IGP

/PGL

and IGP/VGL graphics

enhancement emulations are available as optional upgrades. No

matter what emulation is installed, your printer is easy to use. The

message display and lights on the control panel communicate with

you directly and clearly. You can select every function on your

printer at the control panel, or you can send commands from the

host computer.

The printer combines the use of Flash, RAM, and nonvolatile RAM

for program execution. The Flash is used for all program, font, and

emulation storage. New fonts, emulations, or program updates can

be downloaded to Flash memory via the parallel or serial interface,

or through the PrintNet

interface. The RAM is used for buffers,

print image storage, and execution variables. The non-volatile RAM

stores configuration, statistics, and internal parameters.

The printer model numbers indicate printing speed and physical

configuration.

• Model numbers beginning with P50 indicate pedestal models.

Model numbers beginning with P52 indicate cabinet models.

The final two digits in the model number refer to the printer’s

maximum speed in lines per minute (lpm): 05 for 500 lpm, 10

for 1000 lpm, 15 for 1500 lpm, and 20 for 2000 lpm.

• The P5X05B-12 models are 500 lpm models with 12 MIL

(0.012 inch) tips on the print hammers instead of the normal 16

MIL (0.016 inch). This allows the printing of higher resolution

graphics and barcodes.

• The P52XX-SS models have the SureStak

Power Stacker

option installed.

• The P50XX-QA models are pedestal models with the

QuickAccess Cover installed.