Printronix P5000 Series User manual

Quick Setup Guide
The Printronix P5000 series of Line Matrix Printers

This Quick Setup Guide contains a CD-ROM with
the following materials:
• The User’s Manual
• Programmer’s Reference Manuals
• 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.
For technical assistance, contact your
Distributor/VAR/Reseller for service.
For further assistance, contact the Printronix Customer Support Center.
The Customer Support Center offers technical support with:
• Installation
• Configuration and Setup
• Operation and Supplies Loading
• Specifications of Proper Print Media and Ribbons
• Answers to Post-Sales Service Support Questions
Printronix Customer Support Center contact information:
Americas [phone]
Europe, Middle East, and Africa (31) 24 6489 410
Asia Pacific (65) 6548 4114
Web site: http://www.printronix.com/public/servicessupport/default.aspx
Genuine Printronix Supplies:
Americas [phone]
Europe, Middle East, and Africa (33) 1 46 25 1900
Asia Pacific (65) 6548 4116 or (65) 6548 4182
Web site: http://www.printronix.com/public/supplies/default.aspx
Or visit the Printronix web site at www.printronix.com

Lithium Battery Warning
The controller board contains a lithium battery sealed inside the real-time clock chip. Do
not disassemble the chip to replace the battery. Do not dispose of the chip by
incineration. Failure to comply may cause the battery to explode. Contact your local
waste agency for the correct disposal procedure.

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Table of Contents
Printer Component Locations...............................................7
Set Up The Printer................................................................8
Remove Packing Materials .............................................8
Adjust The Paper Supports ...........................................13
Release The Paper Chains (Cabinet Models)...............14
Remove The Tags.........................................................15
Attach The Output Basket (Pedestal Models) ...............17
Remove The Shipping Restraints From
The Optional Power Stacker .........................................17
Connect The Interface And Power Cables .........................20
Cabinet Models .............................................................20
Pedestal Models............................................................23
Interface Connections ...................................................24
Install Basic Components...................................................26
Attach The Control Panel Overlays...............................26
Load The Ribbon...........................................................27
Load The Paper ............................................................30
Install Optional Components ..............................................35
SureStak Power Paper Stacker ....................................35
Quick Access Cover (Pedestal Models)........................41
Set The Top-of-Form..........................................................42
Procedure......................................................................42
Power On The Printer.........................................................45
Print A Test Page ...............................................................45
For More Information..........................................................46

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Printer Component Locations
Familiarize yourself with the names and locations of the printer
components, shown in Figure 1 before continuing with the rest of
the setup procedure.
Figure 1. Printer Component Locations
Ribbon Spool
Hub Latch
Tractor Lock
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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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 2. Removing the Protective Film
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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Remove Packing Materials
Figure 3. Removing the Sample Configuration Printout
3. Remove the cardboard packing.
4. Open the tractor doors.
5. Push the tractor locks down.
6. Slide the tractors outward as far as they will go.
7. Raise the forms thickness lever to the fully open position.
8. Remove the envelope containing the sample configuration
printout.
9. Store the envelope in the pouch attached to the left interior side
of the cabinet.
Envelope
Cardboard
Packing (2)
Forms Thickness
Lever

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Figure 4. Removing the Hammer Bank Protective Foam - P5000 Models
P5000 Series Models:
10. Slide the paper supports outward as far as they will go.
11. Lift the hammer bank protective foam.
12. Remove the hammer bank protective foam between the ribbon
mask and the platen.
Hammer Bank
Protective Foam
Paper Supports (2)