Printronix P5 User manual

Quick Setup Guide and
CD-ROM containing
User’s Manuals and
Utility Programs
The Printronix P5000 series of Line Matrix Printers

NOTICE
This Quick Setup Guide contains a CD-ROM
with the following materials:
•The User’s Manual
•Programmer’s Reference Manuals
•Other useful utility programs
The CD-ROM is located in a plastic pocket in
the back cover.
Do not discard this guide. If you move or pack
the printer in the future, you will need to follow
the instructions in this guide.
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Table of Contents
Printer Component Locations...............................................7
Set Up The Printer................................................................9
Remove Packing Materials .............................................9
Adjust The Paper Supports ...........................................14
Release The Paper Chains (Cabinet Models)...............15
Remove The Tags.........................................................16
Attach The Output Basket (Pedestal Models) ...............18
Remove The Shipping Restraints From
The Optional Power Stacker .........................................18
Connect The Interface And Power Cables .........................21
Cabinet Models .............................................................21
Pedestal Models............................................................24
Interface Connections ...................................................25
Install Basic Components...................................................27
Attach The Control Panel Overlays...............................27
Load The Ribbon...........................................................28
Load The Paper ............................................................31
Install Optional Components ..............................................36
SureStak Power Paper Stacker ....................................36
Quick Access Cover (Pedestal Models)........................42
Set The Top-of-Form..........................................................43
Procedure......................................................................43
Power On The Printer.........................................................46
Print A Test Page ...............................................................46
For More Information..........................................................47

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Printer Component Locations
Familiarize yourself with the names and locations of the printer
components, shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 before continuing with
the rest of the setup procedure.
Figure 1. Printer Component Locations - P5000 Series Models
Ribbon Spool
Hub Latch
Horizontal
Adjustment
Knob
Tractor Lock
Paper
Scale
Splined Shaft
Paper
Support
Tractor
Vertical
Position Knob
Forms
Thickness
Lever
Ribbon
Guide
Ribbon Path
Loading Diagram
Hammer Bank
Cover and
Ribbon Mask

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Figure 2. Printer Component Locations - P5220 Models
Ribbon Spool
Hub Latch
Tractor Lock
Splined Shaft
Paper Supports (4)
Tractors (2)
Vertical
Position
Knob
Forms
Thickness
Lever
Ribbon Guide
Hammerbank
Cover, Ribbon
Mask

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Remove Packing Materials
Set Up The Printer
Remove Packing Materials
CAUTION To avoid shipping damage, reinstall the shipping restraints
whenever you move or ship the printer.
Save the cardboard packing, foam blocks, and bubble wrap along
with the other packing materials in case you need to move the
printer. If it is necessary to move the printer, reinstall the shipping
restraints, reversing the steps in this section.
Figure 3. Removing the Protective Film - All Models
1. Raise the printer cover.
2. Peel the tape off carefully and lift the protective film off the
control panel message display.
Protective Film
Control Panel
Message Display

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Figure 4. Removing the Sample Configuration Printout - P5000 Models
Figure 5. Removing the Sample Configuration Printout - P5220 Models
5cblocks
Cardboard Packing (2)
Envelope
Forms Thickness
Lever
Tractor Doors (2)
Cardboard Packing (2)
Envelope
Forms Thickness
Lever
Tractor Doors (2)