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General| Type | Dot Matrix Printer |
|---|---|
| Print Method | Impact Dot Matrix |
| Print Width | 80 columns |
| Paper Size | A4, Letter |
| Noise Level | 55 dB |
| Print Speed | 200 cps |
| Interface | Parallel |
| Paper Path | Rear |
| Paper Handling | Single sheet, Continuous paper |
| Print Quality | Draft, NLQ |
Details on black fabric, four-color fabric, and multistrike film ribbons for the P5 Series.
Covers print speed, acoustic noise, print head, line spacing, special features, fonts, interface, buffer, resolution, paper handling, ribbon, copy capacity, dimensions, weight, reliability, and compliance.
Order numbers for P5 Series printers with different interface and command code options.
Order numbers for P5 Series memory and font cartridges.
Order numbers for P5XL Series printers with different interface and command code options.
Order numbers for P5XL Series paper handling devices like tractors and sheet feeders.
Details which printer models (P560, P565, P530, P535) are compatible with specific emulation standards.
Information on obtaining printer drivers for Windows 3.1x, OS/2, and Windows 95.
Lists BBS, AOL, MSN, FTP site, and web page for downloading printer drivers.
Contact numbers for ordering parts, manuals, and supplies in the US and Canada.
Details the functions of self-tests performed using the control panel buttons (FEED, MODE, FONT, SELECT).
Configuration options for LINE SPACING, PERFORATION SKIP, RESERVED, FORM FEED LENGTH, CARRIAGE RETURN, LINE FEED, AUTO LINE FEED, SHAPE OF THE DEFAULT 0, LEFT MARGIN, INPUT BUFFER, POWER-UP STATUS, and 7/8-BIT DATA.
Configuration options for PRINT HEAD DISABLED, PRINT MODE POWER-UP DEFAULT, and other settings.
Configuration options for COUNTRY, DOUBLE LINE FEED, PRINT MODE POWER-UP DEFAULT, FONT SELECTION, ESC 3 VMI, AUTO FEED XT SIGNAL, SLCT IN SIGNAL, SELF-TEST, HP SENSOR, IBM GRAPHIC/NEC 3550 EMULATION.
Configuration options for CHARACTER SET DEFAULT, LQ SPACING CORRECTION, NMI MONITOR, and HS SPACING CORRECTION.
Configuration for BAUD RATE, CHARACTER LENGTH, PARITY CHECK, PARITY CHECK SET, PRINTER OPERATION, and LOOPBACK TEST.
Configuration for DATA CARRIER DETECT, MODE, RECEIVE BUFFER CAPACITY, REVERSE CHANNEL SET, and PROTOCOL SET.
Diagram showing parallel interface connections between host computer and pinwriter.
Diagram showing RS-232 interface connections between host computer and pinwriter.
List of error codes related to electronic circuits, including ROM, RAM, and timer checks.
List of error codes specific to the RS-232C interface, including firmware and buffer checks.
List of error codes indicating mechanical assembly issues, such as print head, carriage, or spacing errors.
Troubleshooting guide correlating status codes (PE, FF, PH, CO, CF, SE, OP, Dx, Ex, Fx) with their meanings and solutions.
Visual breakdown of major P5 Series printer components with part numbers and descriptions.
Visual breakdown of P5 Series sub-assemblies, PCBs, and cables with part numbers.
Visual breakdown of P5 Series screws, retainers, washers, and other small parts with part numbers.
Visual breakdown of P5XL Series carriage and feed assemblies with part numbers and descriptions.
Visual breakdown of P5XL Series frame, rollers, and tension brackets with part numbers.
Visual breakdown of P5XL Series screws, nuts, washers, and retainers with part numbers.
Details on basic control codes like Acknowledge, Bell, Back Space, Cancel, Carriage Return, and End of Text.
Codes for selecting resident fonts and font cartridges, including resident draft and letter-quality options.
Codes for printer initialization, reverse half line feed, spacing offset, italic printing, auto underline, and page length settings.
Codes for setting margins, tabs, line feeds, paper movement, and print modes like auto shadow and auto center.
Codes for controlling margins, tabs, line feeds, and bidirectional printing.
Codes for selecting graphics modes, assigning graphics modes, and managing character sets.
Codes for printer modes like condensed printing, auto bidirectional print, and data repetition.
Details on basic control codes like Backspace, Bell, Cancel, Carriage Return, Delete, and Device Control codes.
Codes for font selection, line spacing, horizontal/vertical tabs, and character spacing.
Codes for selecting print modes, line feeds, character elongation, and printer initialization.
Codes for graphics modes, character sets, and bidirectionality control.
Codes for selecting language character sets, print modes (draft/LQ), and print density.
Codes for setting vertical tabs, controlling paper movement, and selecting horizontal/vertical enlargement.
Codes for continuous underlining, proportional spacing, and print style selection.
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