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Printronix P5005B - User Manual

Printronix P5005B
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Users Manual
The Printronix P5000 series of Line Matrix Printers
P5005B, P5205B, P5010, P5210, P5215,
P5220, P5224

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • Y
    ybaileySep 8, 2025
    What does 'Framing Error' mean on Printronix P5005B Printer and how to fix it?
    • S
      Shari HallSep 8, 2025
      If your Printronix Printer displays 'FRAMING ERROR', check your serial host interface parameter settings and adjust them if necessary so that they match the settings of the attached host.
  • S
    Sabrina MunozAug 23, 2025
    What to do if Printronix P5005B says 'Ribbon Ink Out Change Ribbon'?
    • E
      Emily OrtegaAug 23, 2025
      If your Printronix Printer displays 'RIBBON INK OUT CHANGE RIBBON', replace the ribbon. Alternatively, you can press CLEAR for an additional two minutes of printing before the fault displays again.
  • B
    Brandon EllisAug 25, 2025
    How to resolve 'Load Paper' message on Printronix Printer?
    • L
      Lisa WilsonAug 25, 2025
      If your Printronix Printer shows 'LOAD PAPER', load paper into the printer.
  • C
    christina03Aug 26, 2025
    What to do if Printronix P5005B Printer shows 'Stacker Full'?
    • A
      Ashley LopezAug 27, 2025
      If your Printronix Printer displays 'STACKER FULL', remove the paper from the stacker.
  • A
    Amanda BrooksAug 27, 2025
    How to fix 'Stacker Jam' error on Printronix P5005B?
    • M
      Michelle ChambersAug 27, 2025
      If your Printronix Printer displays 'STACKER JAM', remove the paper.
  • J
    Jeff MartinSep 22, 2025
    What to do if Printronix P5005B Printer displays '15 Comm Check'?
    • R
      Robin DaySep 22, 2025
      If your Printronix Printer displays '15 COMM CHECK', check the cable connection.
  • H
    Heidi WilliamsSep 16, 2025
    How do I fix 'GRF CHK ERROR PRESS STOP' on Printronix Printer?
    • B
      bfloresSep 16, 2025
      If your Printronix Printer displays 'GRF CHK ERROR PRESS STOP', press CLEAR and then ON LINE.
  • A
    Andrea ThomasSep 18, 2025
    How to fix '08 Hold Print Timeout' on Printronix P5005B Printer?
    • D
      Dr. Roy HuangSep 18, 2025
      If your Printronix Printer displays '08 HOLD PRINT TIMEOUT', press ON LINE to put the printer in the online state.
  • J
    Jacob RiosSep 7, 2025
    How to resolve 'Buffer Overflow' error on Printronix P5005B Printer?
    • T
      Timothy WallaceSep 7, 2025
      If your Printronix Printer displays 'BUFFER OVERFLOW', check your serial host interface parameter settings and adjust them to match the settings of the attached host if necessary.
  • D
    David NormanSep 4, 2025
    How to fix 'Close Platen' error on Printronix P5005B Printer?
    • S
      Sean CoffeySep 4, 2025
      If your Printronix Printer displays 'CLOSE PLATEN', close the forms thickness lever.

Summary

1 Introduction

Printer Overview

Describes the printer family, models, and technology.

Conventions In This Manual

Explains symbols and formatting used in the manual.

Protocols And Emulations

Defines printer communication protocols and emulation.

2 Setting Up The Printer

Power Requirements

Specifies electrical power needs and safety precautions.

Remove Packing Materials

Step-by-step guide for unpacking the printer safely.

Connect The Interface And Power Cables

Instructions for connecting power and interface cables.

Load The Paper

Step-by-step guide for loading paper into the printer.

Set The Top-Of-Form

Procedure for setting the printer's top-of-form position.

3 Operating The Printer

The Control Panel

Overview of the printer's control panel layout and functions.

Operational Procedures

Covers routine tasks like paper and ribbon management.

Reloading Paper

Instructions for adding new paper without losing settings.

Replacing The Ribbon

Detailed guide on how to change the printer ribbon.

4 The Configuration Menus

Configuration Overview

Explains printer configuration and parameters.

Navigating The Menus

Guide to using the printer's configuration menus.

Optimizing Print Quality

Adjusting settings for better print appearance.

Main Menu

Top-level menu for printer configuration.

EMULATION

Menu for selecting the printer's emulation mode.

HOST INTERFACE

Menu for configuring printer connection interfaces.

5 Interfaces

Standard Host Interfaces

Lists common parallel and serial connection types.

IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface

Explains the IEEE 1284 interface modes and capabilities.

RS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interfaces

Details the serial interface specifications.

6 Troubleshooting

Cleaning Requirements

Maintenance schedule and safety for cleaning.

Diagnosing Problems

General guide to identifying and fixing printer issues.

Fault Messages

Explanations and solutions for printer error messages.

A Printer Specifications

Ribbon Specifications

Details compatible ribbon types and part numbers.

Paper Specifications

Information on supported paper types, sizes, and thickness.

Environmental Characteristics

Operating and storage conditions for temperature and humidity.

Electrical Characteristics

Input voltage and RMS current specifications.

B Demand Printing

Simple Tear

Method for demand printing without losing forms.

C ASCII Character Set

ASCII Character Set

Table showing ASCII character mappings.

D Communication Notices

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

Compliance information regarding FCC regulations.

German Conformity Statement

German conformity statement.

Printronix P5005B Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print Width5.5 inches
ConnectivityParallel, Serial, USB
EmulationsIBM, Epson
Paper HandlingContinuous form
Noise Level55 dB

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