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P/N 112392–001, Rev B
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US and CANADA Radio Interference Note Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page 1 OVERVIEW Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Optional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Character Formation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2 OPERATION (continued) Setting Forms Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16 To Set Forms Length in Inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16 To Set Forms Length in Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5 VERTICAL FORMAT UNITS (continued) VFU Load/Save/Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2 P–Series EVFU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2 Start Load Code – 1E or 6E Hex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6 PROGRAMMING (continued) Character Set Select: International Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–25 Character Set Select: ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–27 Condensed Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–28 Co
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7 INTERFACES Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1 Dataproducts Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1 Dataproducts Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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10 INSTALLATION Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–1 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–1 Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About This Manual This manual was written with you in mind. It contains all the information you need for trouble–free printer operation, and is designed for fast and easy use. The comprehensive Table of Contents is aug- mented by chapter contents listings on the first page of each chapter and a detailed index at the back of the book. Supplemental and reference information is charted in four appendices. The chapters provide introductory information, installation instructions, complete operating i
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viii P3000 Series Multinational User’s Refernce Manual
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CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW Introduction The Printronix P3000 Series Multinational printers are quiet, full–featured, multifunction line print- ers. In addition to the basic Printronix P–Series printer functions, the P3000 Series includes correspon- dence quality print for near–letter–quality (NLQ) printing requirements, high–speed printing, and character–by–character attributes for wide application compatibility. The P–3000 Series family of printers consists of the P3040 and P3040–12 pedestal model prin
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Features P3000 Series Multinational printers provide the following standard features: • P–Series and Serial Matrix emulation protocols • P–Series Plot and Bit Image compatible graphics • By–Character attributes: ⋅ Selectable pitch ⋅ Bold print ⋅ Emphasized (shadow) print ⋅ Expanded (double wide) print ⋅ Elongated (double high) print ⋅ Automatic underline and overscore ⋅ Superscript/subscript print • Selectable forms length • Electronic vertical formatting ⋅ Standard Printronix Electronic Vertic
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Optional Features P3000 Series Multinational printer capability and versatility can be enhanced with the options listed below. For more information, contact an authorized Printronix representative. • Intelligent Graphics Processor (IGP) – Allows you to create and store forms, generate logos, bar codes, expanded characters, and other graphics. Forms can be created with a vari- ety of graphic components and overlayed with alphanumeric and bar code data in a single pass. Available as a factory–in
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Line Matrix Printing Unlike moving–head dot matrix printers, Printronix P3000 Series printers create graphics and charac- ters by printing an entire dot row at one time. As shown in Figure 1–2, dots are printed in both direc- tions of shuttle travel at a printer stroke length of .4 inches to print through several character positions in 10 pitch Data Processing print mode. By printing a row of dots, line matrix printers achieve higher print duty cycles than moving head dot matrix (serial) printe
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Table 1–1. P3000 Series Print Rates Print Mode Uppercase Only Upper/Lowercase Data Processing (DP) 300 240 Correspondence (NLQ) 175 134 High Speed (HS) 400 350 Barcode 145 267 214 Barcode 160 250 200 Plot Rate As well as character printing, the P3000 Series printers are capable of dot–addressable graphic plot- ting. Based on the protocol selected, either P–Series Plot Mode or Serial Matrix Bit Image Graphics is used; the plot rate specifications apply to both P–Series and Serial Matrix types of
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1–6 Overview
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CHAPTER 2 OPERATION Introduction This chapter describes P3000 Series controls and operating procedures. The following information is discussed in this chapter: • Basic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2–2 • Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2–3 • Control Panel Switches and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2–4 • Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Basic Operation Features On Line The printer functions either “on line” or “off line.” When on line, the printer is capable of receiving data and control commands from the host computer. The message display on the printer control panel indicates that the printer is on line and shows the current print mode. Off Line When the printer is off line, communication between the printer and the host computer is temporarily stopped and the message OFFLINE READY appears on the display. Set the printer off
