Genicom GEK-00027C User manual

Genicom
5180 User’s Manual
GEK-00027C

5180 User’s Manual GEK-00028C
ii
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (USA)
This equipment 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.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
FCC warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Note the following:
•The use of a non-shielded interface cable with the referenced
device is prohibited.
•The length of the parallel interface cable must be 3 meters (10
feet) or less.
•The length of the serial interface cable must be 15 meters (50 feet)
or less.
•The length of the power cord must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (CANADA)
This digital apparatus is in conformity with standard NMB-003 of
Canada.
Cet appareil numérique est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (GERMANY)
Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Hermit wird bescheinigt, daß der/die/das
Machinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18.01.1991: Der
höchste
Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß EN27779-
1991.

GEK-00028C Preface
iii
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (EUROPE)
Warning
This product meets the interference requirements of EN55022. In a
domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in
which case, the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Optional Interface Kits
If the Ethernet interface board, Token ring interface board, IBM
TX/CX interface board, or any variation of the Legacy parallel board
is installed in either or both of the interface expansion slots, this
equipment may produce additional radio frequency interference in
compliance with FCC Class A emissions.
Si des panneaux d’interface d’Ethernet, panneau de token ring,
panneau d’IBM TX/CX, ou n’importe quelle variation des panneaux
de parallèle de legs est installé dans l’un ou l’autre ou tous les deux
emplacements d’interface, ce matérial peut produire l’interférence
F.R. upplémentaire conformément ICES-003 aux émissions de la
classe A.
Falls Ethernet, Token ring, IBM TX/CX, Schnittstellenkarten oder
eine variation der herkoemmlicken Parallelscnittstellenkarten
(interface) in einer oder beiden steckbaren Erweiterungsschnittstellen
installiert sind, koennen moeglicherweise zusaetzliche
Funkfrequenzstoerungen erzeugt werden, unter Einhaltung der
EN55022 Klasse A Stoerstrahlungswerte.
ENERGY STAR
As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, GENICOM has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR ® Office Equipment Program is an
international program that promotes energy saving through the use
of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the
development and dissemination of products with functions that
effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which
business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted
products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers,
facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among
participating nations.
INTERNATIONAL COMPLIANCE
EN55022-1998 Emissions Series
EN61000-3-2:1995 Power line harmonics
EN61000-3-3:1995 Power line flicker
EN55024:1998 Immunity Characteristics
EN61000-4-2:1995 E.S.D.
EN61000-4-3:1995 Radiated Susceptibility
EN61000-4-4:1995 E.F.T.
EN61000-4-5:1995 Surge
EN61000-4-6:1996 R.F. Common mode
EN61000-4-11:1994Voltage dips and interruptions

5180 User’s Manual GEK-00028C
iv
Trademark Acknowledgements
GENICOM is a registered trademark of GENICOM L.L.C. The
following companies own the other trademarks used in this manual:
GENICOM L.L.C.: Centronics;
International Business Machines Corporation: IBM;
Epson Corporation: Epson;

GEK-00028C Table of Contents
v
Table of Contents Page
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 1
REFERENCE USAGE: ............................................................................................................................................ 2
ORGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL ....................................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2. GETTING STARTED...................................................................................................................... 5
PREPARING THE PRINTER FOR OPERATION ......................................................................................................... 5
REMOVING THE SHIPPING BLOCKS AND HARDWARE .......................................................................................... 6
5180 (55 Dba Cabinet Model) ....................................................................................................................... 7
5180 (52 Dba Cabinet Model) ..................................................................................................................... 10
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD....................................................................................................................... 11
CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE ............................................................................................................... 12
I/O Interface Card Options available .......................................................................................................... 12
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL ............................................................................................................ 13
Beeper .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Display......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Keys.............................................................................................................................................................. 15
OPERATION OF THE CONTROL PANEL ............................................................................................................... 16
Data Entry ................................................................................................................................................... 17
INSTALLING THE PAPER HANDLING SYSTEM .................................................................................................... 18
(55 DBA CABINET MODEL)............................................................................................................................. 18
Loading Paper ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Tension Fingers Lateral Adjustment ..........................................................................................................................23
HORIZONTAL POSITIONING OF THE PAPER ........................................................................................................ 23
INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE RIBBON CARTRIDGE........................................................................................ 25
SETTING THE PRINT GAP................................................................................................................................... 26
PAPER TENSION ADJUSTMENT .......................................................................................................................... 27
POWER-ON SEQUENCE ..................................................................................................................................... 27
TEST PATTERN PRINTING................................................................................................................................... 27
CHAPTER 3. OPERATING THE PRINTER................................................................................................. 29
PRINTER OPERATIONAL MODES ........................................................................................................................ 29
Online .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Offline .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Fault............................................................................................................................................................. 29
Menu ............................................................................................................................................................ 29
Status Display ............................................................................................................................................................29
MAIN MENU ..................................................................................................................................................... 30
Operator Menu ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Setup Menu .................................................................................................................................................. 30
Maintenance Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 30
Menu Control............................................................................................................................................... 31
SETTING UP A FORMAT ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Active Format .............................................................................................................................................. 31
Setting up the Active Format........................................................................................................................ 32
Form Length ................................................................................................................................................ 32
Top Print Ref................................................................................................................................................ 32
LOW PAPER PRINTING ...................................................................................................................................... 33
Low Paper.................................................................................................................................................... 33
Replenishing Paper Supply .......................................................................................................................... 34
SETTING TOP OF FORM ...................................................................................................................................... 34
PAPER TEAR-OFF FEATURE .............................................................................................................................. 35
LOCAL AUTO VIEW FEATURE........................................................................................................................... 36

5180 User’s Manual GEK-00028C
vi
Table of Contents Page
CHAPTER 3. OPERATING THE PRINTER (CONTINUED)
Viewing ........................................................................................................................................................ 36
Retracting..................................................................................................................................................... 36
THE INTERLOCK CIRCUIT .................................................................................................................................. 37
Print Module Access Panel AC Interlock Swith........................................................................................... 37
Top Cover Interlock Switch.......................................................................................................................... 37
INITIALIZING THE PRINTER ............................................................................................................................... 38
When to Initialize ......................................................................................................................................... 38
USING THE KEYPAD TO INITIALIZE ................................................................................................................... 38
Control Panel Initialization ......................................................................................................................... 39
USING THE MENU CONTROL MENU ................................................................................................................... 40
CHAPTER 4. USING THE OPERATOR MENU .......................................................................................... 41
NEW RIBBON .................................................................................................................................................... 41
SHOW................................................................................................................................................................ 41
Software IDs................................................................................................................................................. 42
Sample Status Page...................................................................................................................................... 42
Sample Format Page.................................................................................................................................... 45
Sample Code Page ....................................................................................................................................... 47
Sample Font Page........................................................................................................................................ 47
TEST PATTERN.................................................................................................................................................. 49
DISCARD JOB .................................................................................................................................................... 49
CHAPTER 5. USING THE SET UP MENU ................................................................................................... 50
FORMAT............................................................................................................................................................ 50
Modify Format ............................................................................................................................................. 51
Format Name .............................................................................................................................................................51
Font Style...................................................................................................................................................................52
Code Page/Country ....................................................................................................................................................52
Code Page..............................................................................................................................................................53
Country..................................................................................................................................................................53
CPI .............................................................................................................................................................................54
LPI .............................................................................................................................................................................54
Form Length...............................................................................................................................................................55
Left Margin ................................................................................................................................................................56
Right Margin..............................................................................................................................................................57
Top Print Ref..............................................................................................................................................................58
Left Print Ref .............................................................................................................................................................59
Horiz Expansion.........................................................................................................................................................60
Vert Expansion ..........................................................................................................................................................61
VertExp Options ........................................................................................................................................................62
Print Modifiers ...........................................................................................................................................................63
Print Options ..............................................................................................................................................................64
Print Control ..............................................................................................................................................................65
Define LF...............................................................................................................................................................65
Define CR..............................................................................................................................................................65
Define FF...............................................................................................................................................................66
Define HT..............................................................................................................................................................66
VertMove...............................................................................................................................................................66
AutoWrap ..............................................................................................................................................................67
FF @ TOF .............................................................................................................................................................67
GENPTROPTS ..........................................................................................................................................................68
Slew Rate ...................................................................................................................................................................68
Save Format................................................................................................................................................. 69
SELECT I/F........................................................................................................................................................ 70

GEK-00028C Table of Contents
vii
Table of Contents Page
CHAPTER 5. USING THE SET UP MENU (CONTINUED)
I/F SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................................... 70
MultiSource.................................................................................................................................................. 71
Parallel Setup .............................................................................................................................................. 72
Serial............................................................................................................................................................ 73
Serial Type .................................................................................................................................................................73
Serial Setup ................................................................................................................................................................74
Protocol..................................................................................................................................................................74
XON/XOFF ...........................................................................................................................................................75
CD(DTR) ...............................................................................................................................................................75
CA(RTS)................................................................................................................................................................76
SCA(SRTS) ...........................................................................................................................................................76
ETX/ACK..............................................................................................................................................................77
Inhibit Xmit ...........................................................................................................................................................77
Lead Polarity..........................................................................................................................................................78
Data Bits ................................................................................................................................................................78
Parity......................................................................................................................................................................79
Stop Bits ................................................................................................................................................................80
Baud Rate ..............................................................................................................................................................80
High Trip Pt%........................................................................................................................................................81
Expansion1/Expansion2............................................................................................................................... 82
Legacy Parallel...........................................................................................................................................................82
Centronics..............................................................................................................................................................83
DP(Short)...............................................................................................................................................................83
DP(Long)...............................................................................................................................................................84
I/F Straps ...............................................................................................................................................................84
Token Ring.................................................................................................................................................................85
Coax...........................................................................................................................................................................85
Twinax .......................................................................................................................................................................86
TCP/IP .......................................................................................................................................................................87
Netware ......................................................................................................................................................................88
IBM Host Status ........................................................................................................................................... 89
SELECT FILTER ................................................................................................................................................. 90
FILTER SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................................. 92
IGP............................................................................................................................................................... 92
BC Density.................................................................................................................................................................92
Control Chars .............................................................................................................................................................93
Language....................................................................................................................................................................93
IGP Terminator ..........................................................................................................................................................93
Quiet Mode ................................................................................................................................................................94
Delete Logos ..............................................................................................................................................................94
Default OCR-B ..........................................................................................................................................................94
Vertical DPI ...............................................................................................................................................................95
Slashed Zero...............................................................................................................................................................95
Clip Text ....................................................................................................................................................................95
Ignore Chr Mode........................................................................................................................................................96
Ignore Char ................................................................................................................................................................96
Form Length=0 ..........................................................................................................................................................97
Ignore Term................................................................................................................................................................97
QMS ............................................................................................................................................................. 98
BC Density.................................................................................................................................................................98
Control Chars .............................................................................................................................................................98
Language....................................................................................................................................................................99
Code V .......................................................................................................................................................................99
Free Format................................................................................................................................................................99
Ignore Mode.............................................................................................................................................................100
Slashed Zero.............................................................................................................................................................100

5180 User’s Manual GEK-00028C
viii
Table of Contents Page
CHAPTER 5. USING THE SET UP MENU (CONTINUED)
PY Terminator .........................................................................................................................................................100
PN Terminator .........................................................................................................................................................101
Vertical DPI .............................................................................................................................................................101
LPI Grid ...................................................................................................................................................................101
Version.....................................................................................................................................................................102
Magnum Spaces .......................................................................................................................................................102
Ignore Chr Mode......................................................................................................................................................102
Ignore Char ..............................................................................................................................................................103
IPDS........................................................................................................................................................... 103
IPDS BC Stagger .....................................................................................................................................................103
IPDS BC Density .....................................................................................................................................................104
IPDS GR Density.....................................................................................................................................................104
IPDS Im Density ......................................................................................................................................................104
IPDS Text ................................................................................................................................................................105
IPDS Dens Ovr ........................................................................................................................................................105
IBM Format ............................................................................................................................................... 105
Code Page ................................................................................................................................................................106
Code Pg Override.....................................................................................................................................................106
Draft = High Speed ..................................................................................................................................................106
LPI ...........................................................................................................................................................................107
LPI Override ............................................................................................................................................................107
CPI ...........................................................................................................................................................................107
CPI Override ............................................................................................................................................................108
MPP .........................................................................................................................................................................108
MPP Override ..........................................................................................................................................................109
MPL .........................................................................................................................................................................109
MPL Override ..........................................................................................................................................................110
SCS Text ..................................................................................................................................................................110
Override Text ...........................................................................................................................................................110
Override All .............................................................................................................................................................111
Hex Print..................................................................................................................................................................111
Hex 1........................................................................................................................................................................113
Hex 2........................................................................................................................................................................113
Hex Term .................................................................................................................................................................114
DCF 1.......................................................................................................................................................................114
DCF 2.......................................................................................................................................................................115
DCF Term ................................................................................................................................................................115
ASCII Driver............................................................................................................................................................116
Print Direction..........................................................................................................................................................116
Coax Compat ...........................................................................................................................................................116
Case .....................................................................................................................................................................117
LOC Copy FF ......................................................................................................................................................117
FF Before LC.......................................................................................................................................................117
Interv Req ............................................................................................................................................................118
Irq Err TO............................................................................................................................................................118
Irq Bsy TO...........................................................................................................................................................119
CR at MPP+1.......................................................................................................................................................119
NL at MPP+1.......................................................................................................................................................120
FF Data................................................................................................................................................................120
FF EndBuff..........................................................................................................................................................121
Null Sup...............................................................................................................................................................121
FF Pos..................................................................................................................................................................121
Auto Funct...........................................................................................................................................................122
LAST LF/FF........................................................................................................................................................122
Supp CCode.........................................................................................................................................................122
VCS .....................................................................................................................................................................123
Comm ..................................................................................................................................................................123

GEK-00028C Table of Contents
ix
Table of Contents Page
CHAPTER 5. USING THE SET UP MENU (CONTINUED)
SELECT EMUL................................................................................................................................................. 124
EMUL SETTINGS.............................................................................................................................................. 125
ANSI (4800) ............................................................................................................................................... 125
ANSI (4410) ............................................................................................................................................... 125
FX286E...................................................................................................................................................... 126
Proprinter .................................................................................................................................................. 126
P 300/600................................................................................................................................................... 127
DEC LG ..................................................................................................................................................... 127
Pseries........................................................................................................................................................ 128
DEC PPL3 ................................................................................................................................................. 128
ENGINE OPTIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 129
Direction .................................................................................................................................................... 129
EngineOff Delay ........................................................................................................................................ 129
Print Intensity ............................................................................................................................................ 130
Tier Select .................................................................................................................................................. 131
TEAROFF OPTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 132
Retract........................................................................................................................................................ 133
HORIZ TAB ..................................................................................................................................................... 133
VERTICAL FORMAT......................................................................................................................................... 134
Vertical Tabs.............................................................................................................................................. 135
Emulation VFU.......................................................................................................................................... 135
DISPLAY LAN.................................................................................................................................................. 136
CHAPTER 6. USING THE MAINTENANCE MENU ................................................................................ 137
RESET TO DEFLTS ........................................................................................................................................... 138
ALIGNMENT.................................................................................................................................................... 139
Patterns...................................................................................................................................................... 139
AdjustAmplitude......................................................................................................................................... 141
POWER ON TIME ............................................................................................................................................. 142
PRINT TIME..................................................................................................................................................... 142
RIBBONMONITOR ........................................................................................................................................... 143
HEADSERVICE ................................................................................................................................................ 144
Dot Counts ................................................................................................................................................. 144
Print Chart................................................................................................................................................. 145
Actuator Status........................................................................................................................................... 145
UPGRADE FLASH ............................................................................................................................................ 146
CHAPTER 7. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.................................................................................. 147
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 147
OPERATOR CLEANING PROCEDURES .............................................................................................................. 147
OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................... 148
Soft Faults.................................................................................................................................................. 150
Miscellaneous Non-Fault Messages .......................................................................................................... 153
Hard Faults................................................................................................................................................ 154
Electrical Problems ................................................................................................................................... 156
Mechanical Problems ................................................................................................................................ 157
Self-Test Error Messages........................................................................................................................... 158
SERIAL INTERFACE ERRORS............................................................................................................................ 159
PRINT MODULE REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 159
Replacement Procedure............................................................................................................................. 160
Resetting Print Head Counters .................................................................................................................. 162

5180 User’s Manual GEK-00028C
x
Table of Contents Page
APPENDIX A. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................... 163
UNPACKING (5180 52 DBA MODEL) ............................................................................................................... 163
UNPACKING (5180 55 DBA MODEL) ............................................................................................................... 165
Repacking................................................................................................................................................... 168
APPENDIX B. PAPER SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 169
RECOMMENDED PAPER WEIGHTS ................................................................................................................... 169
APPENDIX C. CONSIDERATIONS FOR OPERATION .......................................................................... 171
APPENDIX D. PARTS, ACCESSORIES, ..................................................................................................... 172
CONSUMABLES AND OPTIONS ................................................................................................................ 172
APPENDIX E. FONT PRINT SAMPLES ..................................................................................................... 173
APPENDIX F. FLASH UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 176
On Board Software to External Flash SIMM............................................................................................. 177
APPENDIX G. DESCRIPTION OF STRAPPING OPTIONS.................................................................... 178
GENERAL PRINTER OPTIONS DEFINITIONS...................................................................................................... 179
LEGACY PARALLEL HARDWARE STRAP DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................... 181
LEGACY PARALLEL SOFTWARE STRAP DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................... 183
EMULATION OPTION DESCRIPTIONS................................................................................................................ 184
APPENDIX H. INTERFACE EMULATION COMPATIBILITY ............................................................. 188
PRINTER INTERFACES ..................................................................................................................................... 188
Parallel and Serial Interfaces .................................................................................................................... 188
Multisource Timeout .................................................................................................................................. 188
IEEE 1284 Bi-directional Parallel Port..................................................................................................... 188
Parallel Interface Pin Assignments............................................................................................................ 189
Parallel Interface Timing........................................................................................................................... 190
RS-232 Serial Interface.............................................................................................................................. 190
Serial Port Configuration .........................................................................................................................................191
RS-232 Pin Assignments..........................................................................................................................................191
RS-422 Interface ........................................................................................................................................ 192
RS-422 Pin Assignment ...........................................................................................................................................192
Troubleshooting the RS-422 ....................................................................................................................................193
Lead Polarities .........................................................................................................................................................193
Troubleshooting the RS-422 Interface .....................................................................................................................194
APPENDIX I. LCD MENU MAPS................................................................................................................. 197
INDEX............................................................................................................................................................... 204

GEK-00028C Chapter 1. Introduction
1
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
This printer is a high duty cycle, line matrix printer. Among the
advanced features of this printer are:
•High speed at 1800 lpm
•Industry’s only lifetime warranty on shuttle mechanism and
striker bar
•IBM-compatible models
•Ideal for manufacturing pick lists and shipping documents
•Remote network printing
•Simultaneous connections with auto interface switching
•Industrial graphics, bar codes, and labels
•Standard emulations: menu- or host-selectable ANSI 4800, ANSI
4410, Epson FX286e, IBM Proprinter III XL, P 300/600, DEC LG
and PPL3, and Pseries.
•Standard fonts: menu- or host-selectable Data Processing,
Correspondence, Gothic NLQ, Graphics, Courier NLQ, Italic NLQ,
High Speed, OCR-A, OCR-B and Oversize.

5180 User’s Manual GEK-00028C
2
REFERENCE USAGE:
Warning
Warning is used to alert a user of a hazard that could cause personal
injury or severe damage to the equipment.
Caution
Caution is used where there is a risk of damaging the equipment,
parts or supplies.
Note
Indicates additional information.
For clarity, if a procedure or information is presented which is
applicable to a specify cabinet model, a small graphic icon on the
cabinet model is placed near the text. (See pictures below.)
ORGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL
This User’s Manual covers the 5180 model printers. Some procedures
discussed in this manual are cabinet specific. The differences are
noted within sections where possible and separated into sections
where necessary. The following is a visual representation of the
cabinet models available:
Quietized Cabinet
5180 (52 dBa)
5180 CABINET STYLES AND MODEL NUMBERS
On Line
Off Line
TOF
Format FF Tear Of f View Clear Sele ct
On Line Processing
Alarm
Standard Cabinet
5180 (55 dBa)

GEK-00028C Chapter 1. Introduction
3
This User’s Manual is divided into the following main sections:
Chapter 1: Introduction
•This chapter contains a brief introduction to the key features of
the printer and the organization of this manual.
Chapter 2: Getting Started
•This chapter contains the instructions necessary to get the
printer up and running.
Chapter 3: Operating the Printer
•This chapter contains descriptions of the control panel, the keys
and navigation through the menu options.
Chapter 4: Using the Operator Menu
•This chapter details the procedures for accessing the options
under the Operator Menu.
Chapter 5: Using the Setup Menu
•This chapter details the procedures for accessing the options
under the Set Up Menu.
Chapter 6: Using the Maintenance Menu
•This chapter details the procedures for accessing the options
under the Maintenance Menu
Chapter 7: Operator Care and Maintenance
•This chapter contains information for the user to care and
maintain the printer.
The following appendices are provided for reference information:
Appendix A: Unpacking & Repacking
•This appendix contains information necessary to unpack the
printer or repack the printer for shipment.
Appendix B: Paper Considerations
•This appendix contains information as a guide to paper supplies.
Appendix C: Considerations for Operation
•This appendix contains specifications on the printer.
Appendix D: Parts, Accessories, Consumables, Options
•This appendix contains a list of available parts, accessories,
consumables and options available for the printer.
Appendix E: Font Print Samples
•This appendix contains print samples of the font styles available
on this printer.
Appendix F: Flash Software Procedures
•This appendix contains upgrade software procedures.
Appendix G: Description of Strapping Options

5180 User’s Manual GEK-00028C
4
•This appendix contains reference tables listing hardware and
software strapping options.
Appendix H: Emulation Interface Compatibility
•This appendix contains reference tables for Emulation to Interface
compatibility issues.

GEK-00028C Chapter 2. Getting Started
5
Chapter 2. GETTING STARTED
PREPARING THE PRINTER FOR OPERATION
Printer unpacking is complete when all accessories have been
removed from the packaging and printer cabinet, and the shipping
blocks and hardware have been removed from the printer. See
Appendix A for instructions to unpack the printer from its packing
materials. Instructions to remove shipping blocks and hardware
follow this section.
Move the printer to a suitable operating location. See Appendix C for
considerations on the space and conditions required for normal
operation.
On the 5180 (52 dBa) Cabinet Model, two front casters have locks to
stabilize the printer once it has been moved to its location. Press one
brake tab to lock the wheel of the caster and press the other tab to
unlock. See Figure 2-1.
Each corner of the 5180 (55 dBa) Cabinet Model printer has a screw
down leveling pad near the wheel. Use the pads to level the printer on
uneven surfaces or to prevent the printer from rolling. See Figure 2-2
Note
The printer should be initially setup following the instructions
given in this chapter, in the order presented.
Figure 2-2
Rear View of 5180
(55 dBa) Model
Figure 2-1
Brake Tab on Front Caster
BRAKE TAB
PUSH DOWN
TO LOCK
LEVELING PAD
LEVELING PAD
PRESS TO UNLOCK

5180 User’s Manual GEK-00028C
6
REMOVING THE SHIPPING BLOCKS AND HARDWARE
Use the following procedures to remove and discard the three
shipping blocks and two striker bar support bolts before using the
printer. The bolt heads and shipping blocks to be removed are yellow.
See Figure 2-3 for part identification.
CAUTION
OPERATION OF THE PRINTER WITH THE SHIPPING HARDWARE
INSTALLED WILL CAUSE EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AND DAMAGE.
ALL THREE SHIPPING BLOCKS AND THE TWO STRIKER BAR
SUPPORT BOLTS MUST BE REMOVED.
Note
Due to production changes, the shipping hardware in the printer
may vary slightly in type and appearance.
Figure 2-3
Shipping Hardware Parts Identification
YELLOW
REAR
SHIPPING
BLOCKS
STRIKER BAR
SUPPORT BOLT
SHIPPING
BLOCK BOLTS
STRIKER BAR
SUPPORT BOLT
YELLOW
FRONT SHIPPING
BLOCK
SHIPPING
BLOCK BOLTS

GEK-00028C Chapter 2. Getting Started
7
5180 (55 Dba Cabinet Model)
1. Open the front access door. See Figure 2-4.
2. To locate the two yellow rear shipping blocks and bolts, enter the
lower area of the printer far enough to look up behind the paper
handling assembly (lower tractors and paper guides.) See Figure
2-5.
3. One yellow bolt is located near the front of the printer and the
other two yellow bolts are near the back wall of the enclosure.
4. Remove the three yellow shipping block bolts from the “ceiling” of
the lower enclosure. See Figure 2-5.
STANDARD CABINET
5180 (55 DBA)
FRONT
ACCESS
DOOR
TOP ACCESS
DOOR
Figure 2-4
Access Doors

5180 User’s Manual GEK-00028C
8
5. Reach up behind the paper handling assembly and remove the
two yellow rear shipping blocks. A screwdriver can be used to
help loosen the blocks.
Note
The yellow front shipping block is removed from the topside of
the printer.
6. Open the top access door. See Figure 2-4.
7. Unscrew the two print module access panel screws (Figure 2-6)
and tilt the print module access panel up towards the front of the
printer.
8. Remove the yellow front shipping block. A screwdriver can be
used to slide the block free. See Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-6
Print Module Access Panel
PRINT MODULE
ACCESS PANEL
PRINT MODULE ACCESS
PANEL SCREWS
YELLOW FRONT
SHIPPING BLOCK
BOLT
YELLOW REAR SHIPPING BLOCKS AND
BOLTS ARE LOCATED UP BEHIND THE
PAPER HANDLING ASSEMBLY
LOWER
PAPER
HANDLING
ASSEMBLY
AREA
Figure 2-5 Shipping Block Bolts

GEK-00028C Chapter 2. Getting Started
9
9. Remove the two yellow striker bar support bolts. See Figure 2-7.
CAUTION
REMOVE ONLY THE TWO YELLOW (SHOWN AS SHADED)
STRIKER BAR SUPPORT BOLTS INDICATED IN FIGURE 5.
10. After replacing the print module access panel, make sure the
access panel screws are properly threaded and tightened
securely. The print module access panel has an AC power
interlock switch that removes power when the print module
access panel is raised.
STRIKER BAR
SUPPORT
Step 9
REMOVE YELLOW BOLTS SECURING
STRIKER BAR DURING SHIPMENT
STRIKER BAR
SUPPORT
Figure 2-7 (Top View)
Shipping Block Locations
Step 8
YELLOW FRONT SHIPPING
BLOCK

5180 User’s Manual GEK-00028C
10
5180 (52 Dba Cabinet Model)
To maintain stability in the printer during shipping several brackets
are used to attach the print mechanisms to the frame. THESE MUST
BE REMOVED BEFORE THE PRINTER IS PUT INTO OPERATION!
Please follow the steps listed below to remove the brackets. (Save the
hardware items that are removed in the event the printer needs to be
shipped to another location in the future.)
1. On each side of the upper tractors is a block with several bolts
through it. Remove the front yellow bolt located next to the upper
tractor on each side (indicated as shaded in Figure 2-8).
2. Open the front cabinet door. A yellow plastic shipping bracket
along with a metal right angle piece is located between the print
mechanism and the cabinet frame. They are held in place with a
bolt starting from the underside of the cabinet frame. Remove the
bolt and shipping bracket. See Figure 2-9.
REMOVE YELLOW
SHIPPING BOLTS
Figure 2-8
Figure 2-9
YELLOW SHIPPING
BRACKET