Printronix SL5000E series User manual

User’s Manual
The Printronix SL5000eand T5000e
Series of Thermal Printers
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Software License Agreement
CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
BEFORE USING THIS PRINTER. USING THIS PRINTER INDICATES
YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO
NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PROMPTLY RETURN
THE PRINTER AND ALL ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE AND WRITTEN
MATERIALS TO THE PLACE YOU OBTAINED THEM, AND YOUR MONEY
WILL BE REFUNDED.
Definitions
“Software” shall mean the digitally encoded, machine-readable data and
program. The term “Software Product” includes the Software resident in the
printer and its documentation. The Software Product is licensed (not sold) to
you, and Printronix, Inc. either owns or licenses from other vendors who own
all copyright, trade secret, patent and other proprietary rights in the Software
Product.
License
1. Authorized Use. You agree to accept a non-exclusive license to use the
Software resident in the printer solely for your own customary business or
personal purposes.
2. Restrictions.
a. To protect the proprietary rights of Printronix, Inc., you agree to
maintain the Software Product and other proprietary information
concerning the typefaces in strict confidence.
b. You agree not to duplicate or copy the Software Product.
c. You shall not sublicense, sell, lease, or otherwise transfer all or any
portion of the Software Product separate from the printer, without the
prior written consent of Printronix, Inc.
d. You may not modify or prepare derivative works of the Software
Product.
e. You may not transmit the Software Product over a network, by
telephone, or electronically using any means; or reverse engineer,
decompile or disassemble the Software.
f. You agree to keep confidential and use your best efforts to prevent
and protect the contents of the Software Product from unauthorized
disclosure or use.
3. Transfer. You may transfer the Software Product with the printer, but only
if the recipient agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. Your license is automatically terminated if you transfer the
Software Product and printer.

Limited Software Product Warranty
Printronix, Inc. warrants that for ninety (90) days after delivery, the Software
will perform in accordance with specifications published by Printronix, Inc.
Printronix, Inc. does not warrant that the Software is free from all bugs, errors
and omissions.
Remedy
Your exclusive remedy and the sole liability of Printronix, Inc. in connection
with the Software is replacement of defective software with a copy of the
same version and revision level.
Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Remedies
1. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE EXCLUDED.
Printronix, Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in the
Software will meet your requirements or that the operation of the Software
will be uninterrupted or error free. Printronix, Inc. reserves the right to
make changes and/or improvements in the Software without notice at any
time.
2. IN NO EVENT WILL PRINTRONIX, INC. BE LIABLE FOR LOST
PROFITS, LOST DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS, OR ANY
OTHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE
THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF PRINTRONIX, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED
BY THE ABUSE OR MANIPULATION OF THE SOFTWARE. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
3. Printronix, Inc. will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by delay in
furnishing a Software Product or any other performance under this
Agreement.
4. Our entire liability and your exclusive remedies for our liability of any kind
(including liability for negligence except liability for personal injury caused
solely by our negligence) for the Software Product covered by this
Agreement and all other performance or nonperformance by us under or
related to this Agreement are limited to the remedies specified by this
Agreement.
5. California law governs this Agreement.

Termination of License Agreement
This License shall continue until terminated. This license may be terminated
by agreement between you and Printronix, Inc. or by Printronix, Inc. If you fail
to comply with the terms of this License and such failure is not corrected
within thirty (30) days after notice. When this License is terminated, you shall
return to the place you obtained them, the printer and all copies of the
Software and documentation.
U.S. Government Restricted Rights
Use, duplication or disclosure by the government is subject to restrictions as
set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at
FAR 242.227-7013, subdivision (b) (3) (ii) or subparagraph (c) (1) (ii), as
appropriate. Further use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions
applicable to restricted rights software as set forth in FAR 52.227-19 (c) (2).
Acknowledgement of Terms and Conditions
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT,
UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND
CONDITIONS. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE BOUND BY ANY STATEMENT
OR REPRESENTATION NOT CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT. NO
CHANGE IN THIS AGREEMENT IS EFFECTIVE UNLESS WRITTEN AND
SIGNED BY PROPERLY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF EACH
PARTY. BY USING THIS PRINTER, YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
Communication Notices
T5000e
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement: This equipment
has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provided reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order
to meet FCC emission limits. Printronix is not responsible for any radio or
television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and
connectors or by any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

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.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement: This
Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Avis de conformite aux normes du ministere des Communcations du
Canada: Cet appareil numerique de la classe A est conform á norme NMB-
003 du Canada.
European Community (EC) Conformity Statement:
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Printronix cannot accept
responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting
from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of
non-Printronix option cards.
German Conformity Statement:
Zulassungsbescheinigung Gesetz über die elektromagnetische
Verträglichkeit von Geraten (EMVG) vom 30. August 1995
Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem deutschen das EG-
Konformitätszelchen - CE - zu führen.
Der Außteller der Konformitätserklärung ist die Printronix......(1)
Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraph 3 Abs. (2) 2:
EN 55022 Klasse A Geräte bedürfen folgender Hinweise:
Nach dem EMVG: “Geräte dürfen an Orten, für die sie nicht asreichend
entstört sind, nur mit besonderer Genehmigung des Bundesminesters für
Post und Telekommunikation oder des Bundesamtes für Post und
Telekommunikation betrieben werden. Die Genehmigung wird erteilt, wenn
keine elektromagnetischen Störungen zu erwarten sind.” (Auszug aus dem
EMVG, Paragraph 3, Abs. 4) Dieses Genehmigungsverfahren ist nach
Paragraph 9 EMVG in Verbindung mit der entsprechenden Kostenverordnung
(Amtsblatt 14/93) kostenpflichtig.
EN 55022: Dieses ist eine Kategorie A Vorrichtung. Betrieb in den
Wohnbereichen kann elektrische Störung verursachen. Es ist die
Verantwortlichkeit des Benutzers, passende Gegenmaßnahmen zu ergreifen.
EN 55024: Begrenzung Werte für Gebrauch in bevölkerten Bereiche,
kommerziellen und Industriegebieten sind innen Übereinstimmung mit den
spezifizierten Anforderungen Hinsichtlich Störfreiheit.
Anmerkung: Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte,
wie in den Handbüchern angegeben, zu installieren und zu betreiben.
Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und
EN 55022 Klasse A.

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A
Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN
55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and
industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference
with licensed communication equipment.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic
environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
Warning

SL5000e
Hereby, Printronix, Inc., declares that this T5204e, T5304e, SL5204e,
SL5304e with optional suffixes is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Par la présente Printronix, Inc. déclare que l'appareil T5204e, T5304e,
SL5204e, SL5304e avec des suffixes facultatifs est conforme aux exigences
essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Par la présente, Printronix, Inc. déclare que ce T5204e, T5304e, SL5204e,
SL5304e avec des suffixes facultatifs est conforme aux exigences
essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont
applicables.
Hiermit erklärt Printronix, Inc., dass sich dieser/diese/dieses T5204e, T5304e,
SL5204e, SL5304e mit wahlweise freigestellten Suffixen in Übereinstimmung
mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten
Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. (BMWi)
Con la presente Printronix, Inc. dichiara che questo T5204e, T5304e,
SL5204e, SL5304e con i suffissi facoltativi è conforme ai requisiti essenziali
ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Por medio de la presente Printronix, Inc. declara que el T5204e, T5304e,
SL5204e, SL5304e con sufijos opcionales cumple con los requisitos
esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. 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 into 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.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order
to meet FCC emission limits. Printronix is not responsible for any radio or
television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and
connectors or by any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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.
Any change or modification to this product voids the user’s authority to
operate it per FCC Part 15 Subpart A Section 15.21 regulations.
CAUTION: This product should be positioned so that personnel in the area for
prolonged periods may safely remain at least 23 cm (9 in) from the readers
antenna surface in an uncontrolled environment. See FCC OET Bulletin 56
“Hazards of radio frequency and electromagnetic fields.”
This product contains an intentional radiator with the following parameters:
Operating Frequency: 902 to 928 MHz
Typical RF Power: 25 to 100 milliwatts (SL5x04 MP) or 25 to 205 milliwatts
(SL5x04 C1)
Maximum RF Power: 1 Watt under abnormal conditions
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and
RSS 210.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
CE Notice (European Union)
Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this Printronix system to
the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union.
Such marking is indicative that this Printronix system meets the following
technical standards:
•EN 300 220-1 (2000), Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum
Matters; Short Range Devices; Radio equipment to be used in the 25
MHz 10 1000 MHz frequency range with power levels ranging up to 500
mW.
•EN 55022 — “Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference
Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.”
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
Printronix SL5000eand T5000eSR
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

•EN 50082-1: 1992 — “Electromagnetic compatibility—Generic immunity
standard Part 1: Residential, commercial, and light industry.”
•EN 60950 — “Safety of Information Technology Equipment.”
This printer is a Class B product for use in a typical Class B domestic
environment.
CE Symbol
Declaration Of Conformity
Manufacturer: Printronix, Inc.
14600 Myford Rd.
Irvine, CA 92623 U.S.A.
declares that the product:
Product Type: Information Technology Equipment, Printer
Equipment Class: Commercial and Light Industrial
Model Numbers: T5204e, T5304e, SL5204e, SL5304e with
optional suffixes
Configuration: serial, parallel, coax, twinax, external LAN,
Ethernet, Wireless Ethernet, RFID
conforms to the following standards:
Safety: EN 60950: 1992 +A1, A2, A3, A4, A11
EMC: ETSI EN 301 489-1
ETSI EN 301 489-3
ETSI EN300 220 V1.3.1 Sec. 8.1, 8.2, 8.6, 8.7, 8.9
EN 55022: 1998 +A1 Class B
EN 55024: 1998
EN 61000-4-2
EN 61000-4-3
EN 61000-4-4
EN 61000-4-5
EN 61000-4-6
EN 61000-4-8
EN 61000-4-11
EN 61000-3-2: 2000
EN 61000-3-3: 1995 +A1
and complies with:
The Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.

Taiwan
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.
Printronix makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding this
material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose. Printronix shall not be held responsible
for errors contained herein or any omissions from this material or for any
damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, in connection
with the furnishing, distribution, performance or use of this material. The
information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. No
part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated or incorporated
in any other material in any form or by any means, whether manual, graphic,
electronic, mechanical or otherwise, without the prior written consent of
Printronix.
Copyright 2002, 2005, Printronix, Inc.

Trademark Acknowledgements
Printronix, IGP, IGP/Auto Label Mapping, LinePrinter Plus, PGL, and PrintNet
are registered trademarks of Printronix, Inc.
ThermaLine, T5000e, and SL5000eis a trademark of Printronix.
HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Code V is a trademark of QMS, Inc.
QMS is a registered trademark of Quality Micro Systems, Inc.
IBM is registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp.
MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Centronics is a registered trademark of Genicom Corporation.
IEEE is a registered service mark of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers, Inc.
ANSI is a registered trademark of American National Standards Institute, Inc.
EIA is a registered service mark of Electronic Industries Association.

IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION
PRINTER WARRANTY
Printronix® warrants to purchaser that under normal use and service, this
printer (excluding the thermal printhead) purchased hereunder shall be free
from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days
from the date of shipment from Printronix.
Consumable items such as media and ribbons are not covered under this
warranty. This warranty does not cover equipment or parts that have been
misused, altered, or used for purposes other than those for which they were
manufactured. This warranty also does not cover loss, shipping damage,
damage resulting from accident or damages resulting from unauthorized
service.
THERMAL PRINTHEAD
Printronix warrants the printhead for a period of one hundred eighty (180)
days, or 1,000,000 linear inches for direct thermal use, or 2,000,000 linear
inches for thermal transfer use, whichever comes first. The warranty does not
cover printheads that have been misused, damaged due to improper
cleaning, or damaged due to use of improper ribbons or media.
SUPPLIES
For the nearest Printronix full-service distributor that carries Printronix
genuine supplies, please call 1-800-733-1900 or fax [phone].
Supplies design, specification, and selection are integral to the development
of any computer imaging system. Printronix's extensive manufacturing and
research capabilities, along with years of experience in the design of printers
and their applications, assures that you will receive the exact materials that
you require to maximize the performance of your Printronix printer. For more
information, call the Printronix Customer Solutions Center at [phone]
or access the Printronix website at http://www.printronix.com.
ON-SITE MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Printronix offers on-site support services in the United States. Please contact
the Printronix Maintenance Contracts Group at [phone] for detailed
service agreement information.

1 Introduction ......................................................... 21
Printronix Customer Support Center.................................................... 21
Training Available On Printronix Products........................................... 21
Warnings And Special Information ...................................................... 22
Manual Conventions ............................................................................ 22
The T5000 Series Label Printer........................................................... 23
Standard Features ........................................................................ 24
Optional Features.......................................................................... 25
Thermal Printer Technology ................................................................ 27
The Printing Process..................................................................... 27
Dynamic Print Control ................................................................... 27
Thermal Consumables......................................................................... 28
Media Selection............................................................................. 28
Ribbons ......................................................................................... 28
Setting Up The Printer ......................................................................... 29
Unpacking The Printer .................................................................. 29
Installation ..................................................................................... 31
2 Operation ............................................................ 35
Controls And Indicators ....................................................................... 35
Power Switch ................................................................................ 35
Control Panel ................................................................................ 35
Powering On The Printer............................................................... 39
Operating Modes........................................................................... 39
Media Handling Modes ........................................................................ 39
Loading Media And Ribbon ................................................................. 40
Loading Roll Media ....................................................................... 41
Loading Fanfold Media.................................................................. 48
Loading Ribbon ............................................................................. 53
Using The Optional Internal Rewinder................................................. 56
Batch Rewind Mode ...................................................................... 56
Label Peel-Off ............................................................................... 62
Removing The Media Guide.......................................................... 65
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Printing Adjustments............................................................................ 66
Printhead Pressure Adjustment .................................................... 66
Printhead Pressure Block Adjustments......................................... 67
Positioning The Media Sensors .................................................... 68
Sensing Different Media Types ..................................................... 73
Running Auto Calibrate ................................................................. 74
Running Media Profile................................................................... 75
Running Manual Calibrate............................................................. 77
Cleaning............................................................................................... 78
General Cleaning .......................................................................... 78
Printhead Cleaning........................................................................ 78
3 Configuring The Printer ....................................... 81
Overview.............................................................................................. 81
Setting Printer Configuration Parameters ..................................... 81
Moving Within The Configuration Menu ........................................ 82
Selecting A Menu Option .............................................................. 83
Changing Printer Settings ............................................................. 83
Saving A Configuration ................................................................. 84
Specifying A Power-Up Configuration........................................... 85
Modifying A Saved Configuration.................................................. 86
Printing A Configuration ................................................................ 87
Menu Overview.................................................................................... 91
Main Menu ........................................................................................... 92
QUICK SETUP .................................................................................. 100
QUICK SETUP Submenus.......................................................... 101
VALIDATOR ...................................................................................... 108
VALIDATOR Submenus.............................................................. 110
CONFIG. CONTROL ......................................................................... 115
CONFIG. CONTROL Submenus ................................................ 116
MEDIA CONTROL............................................................................. 118
MEDIA CONTROL Submenus .................................................... 120
CALIBRATE CTRL ............................................................................ 134
CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus.................................................... 135
PRINTER CONTROL ........................................................................ 141
PRINTER CONTROL Submenus................................................ 144
EMULATIONS ................................................................................... 154
Overview ..................................................................................... 154
COAX SETUP.................................................................................... 158
TWINAX SETUP................................................................................ 161
SPC COAX SETUP ........................................................................... 164
SPC TWINAX SETUP ....................................................................... 165

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IPDS SETUP ..................................................................................... 166
TN3270 SETUP ................................................................................. 170
TN5250 SETUP ................................................................................. 173
IGP/PGL SETUP ............................................................................... 175
IGP/VGL SETUP ............................................................................... 178
IGP/PPI1 SETUP............................................................................... 181
IGP/PPI2 SETUP............................................................................... 183
P-SERIES SETUP ............................................................................. 184
P-SER XQ SETUP............................................................................. 187
SER MATRIX SETUP........................................................................ 189
PROPRINTER SETUP ...................................................................... 191
EPSON FX SETUP............................................................................ 193
Emulation Submenus......................................................................... 195
DIAGNOSTICS .................................................................................. 249
DIAGNOSTICS Submenus ......................................................... 250
PARALLEL PORT.............................................................................. 253
PARALLEL PORT Submenus..................................................... 254
SERIAL PORT................................................................................... 257
SERIAL PORT Submenus .......................................................... 258
C/T PORT.......................................................................................... 265
C/T PORT Submenus ................................................................. 265
ETHERNET ADDRESS..................................................................... 267
ETHERNET ADDRESS Submenus ............................................ 268
ETHERNET PARAMS ....................................................................... 269
ETHERNET PARAMS Submenus............................................... 270
WIRELESS ADDRESS...................................................................... 272
WIRELESS ADDRESS Submenus ............................................. 273
WIRELESS PARAMS........................................................................ 275
WIRELESS PARAMS Submenus ............................................... 280
KERBEROS PARAMS....................................................................... 283
KERBEROS PARAMS Submenus.............................................. 284
BATTERY CONTROL........................................................................ 286
BATTERY CONTROL Submenus............................................... 287
Downloading Emulation And Operating System Software................. 289
Flash Memory ............................................................................. 289
Downloading Software Through The Serial Or Parallel Port....... 290
Downloading Software Through The
Network Interface Card (NIC)...................................................... 293
Downloading Optional Font Files To Flash Memory ................... 295
Downloading True Type Fonts .................................................... 298

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4 Interfaces .......................................................... 299
Overview............................................................................................ 299
Auto Switching................................................................................... 299
Centronics Parallel Interface.............................................................. 300
Centronics Parallel Interface Signals .......................................... 301
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface.............................................................. 302
Compatibility Mode...................................................................... 302
Nibble Mode ................................................................................ 302
Byte Mode ................................................................................... 302
Signals ........................................................................................ 303
Terminating Resistor Configurations........................................... 305
RS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interfaces............................................... 305
RS-232 ........................................................................................ 306
RS-422 ........................................................................................ 306
5 Diagnostics And Troubleshooting ..................... 307
Printer Tests ...................................................................................... 307
Troubleshooting Common Situations................................................. 307
Improving Processing Time......................................................... 308
Data Exchange............................................................................ 308
Controlling Print Quality .............................................................. 310
Determining Printhead Wear....................................................... 311
Replacing The Printhead ................................................................... 312
Restore The Printer To Operation ..................................................... 314
Solving Other Printer Problems................................................... 315
Printer Alarms ............................................................................. 322
Fault Messages........................................................................... 322
A Specifications .................................................... 337
Print Method................................................................................ 337
Media .......................................................................................... 338
Ribbon......................................................................................... 340
Indicators And Switches.............................................................. 340
Memory ....................................................................................... 340
Media Cutter Options .................................................................. 341
Host Interfaces ............................................................................ 342
Power .......................................................................................... 342
Environmental ............................................................................. 343
Physical....................................................................................... 343
Acoustic Specifications ............................................................... 343
Maximum Page Length ............................................................... 344

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B Printer Options .................................................. 345
Hardware Options.............................................................................. 345
Interface Options......................................................................... 346
Supplies And Accessories ................................................................. 347
Genuine Printronix Thermal Transfer Ribbons............................ 348
Genuine Printronix Media............................................................ 349
Accessories................................................................................. 351
C ASCII Control Codes......................................... 353
D Standard And Heavy-Duty Media Cutter
Installation......................................................... 355
Prepare The Printer ........................................................................... 355
Installing The Standard Cutter ........................................................... 356
Restore The Printer To Operation............................................... 357
Installing The Heavy-Duty Cutter....................................................... 358
Restore The Printer To Operation............................................... 359
Removing The Media Cutter.............................................................. 360
E Media Cutter Tray Installation........................... 361
Assembling The Media Cutter Tray ................................................... 361
Installing The Media Cutter Tray........................................................ 362
F PPI1 and PPI2 Menu Conversions ................... 365
G Glossary............................................................ 375

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