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Printronix P5005B User Manual

Printronix P5005B
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User’s Manual
The Printronix P5000 series of Line Matrix Printers
P5005B, P5205B, P5010, P5210, P5215,
P5220, P5224

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Printronix P5005B Specifications

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

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.

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