What causes 'Shutle Jam' on Printronix Printer?
If your Printronix Printer displays 'SHUTLE JAM', check for any obstruction to the shuttle or a twisted ribbon. Also, check if the forms thickness lever is closed too tightly. If the source of the fault is not apparent, contact your authorized service representative.
How to resolve 'Buffer Overflow' error on Printronix P5210?
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.
What does 'Framing Error' mean on Printronix Printer and how to fix it?
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.
Why does my Printronix P5210 show 'Online CU Timed Out'?
If your Printronix Printer displays 'ONLINE CU TIMED OUT', check the cable connection and the host system.
General| Print Speed | 1000 LPM |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Serial, Parallel |
| Emulations | Epson FX, IBM ProPrinter |
| Paper Handling | Continuous form |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows, Linux |
| Noise Level | 55 dB |
Provides a general overview of the printer, manual conventions, and related documents.
Highlights critical warnings and special information for safe operation.
Lists related manuals and explains protocols and emulations used with the printer.
Details graphics capabilities and provides guidance on printer maintenance.
Covers initial setup steps, including essential power requirements.
Guidance on choosing an appropriate location and understanding printer physical dimensions.
Identifies printer components and details the process of removing packing materials.
Steps for adjusting paper supports and releasing paper chains for cabinet models.
Instructions for removing shipping tags and attaching optional components like the output basket.
Details on connecting essential interface and power cables for printer setup.
Specific setup procedures for both cabinet and pedestal printer models.
Explains various interface connection options for the printer.
Covers essential steps like attaching control panel overlays and loading ribbon/paper.
Guides on installing optional features like the SureStak Power Paper Stacker.
Crucial procedure to define the start of the print page for accurate printing.
Explains how to power on the printer and understand its different operating modes.
Details the printer's control panel layout, displays, and key functions.
Provides a comprehensive explanation of each control panel key and its operation.
Covers essential procedures like reloading paper, unloading paper, and replacing the ribbon.
Explains the procedure for canceling an active print job.
Introduces printer configuration and managing parameter settings.
Provides instructions on how to navigate through the printer's configuration menus.
Details on how to change and save printer parameter settings with examples.
Guides on saving new configurations and managing multiple saved settings.
Adjusting settings to optimize print quality and printing speed.
Presents an overview of the main configuration menu structure and options.
Provides brief descriptions for first-level configuration menu options.
Details the features and setup procedures for IGP/PGL emulation.
Details the features and setup procedures for IGP/VGL emulation.
Covers configuration details for Coax/Twinax emulation and the Simple Protocol Converter.
Provides details on LinePrinter Plus emulation, including protocols and font attributes.
Details configuration options for P-Series and P-Series XQ emulations.
Covers configuration for Serial Matrix and Proprinter XL emulations.
Details configuration for Epson FX and ANSI emulations, including character sets.
Covers configuration options for IPDS emulation, including fonts and graphics.
Explains miscellaneous maintenance functions like hex dumps and alarms.
Details paper ejection functions and power stacker configuration.
Guides on setting lock keys and configuring PTX SETUP options.
Covers file system operations and sharing character sets between emulations.
Details the selection and configuration of various host interfaces.
Explains how to configure the printer to handle multiple data streams sequentially.
Specific configuration settings for the Centronics parallel interface.
Configuration options for Dataproducts interfaces, including buffer size.
Details serial interface settings like baud rate, word length, and protocols.
Configuration settings for the IEEE 1284 parallel interface.
Configuration options for the Ethernet interface, including buffer size.
Overview of printer control parameters affecting print quality and speed.
Configuration for paper motion faults and power saver idle time.
Adjusting tear bar position and bar code print quality.
Information on running diagnostic tests for print quality and operation.
Guidelines for cleaning the printer's exterior and interior components.
Steps for recovering from common printer problems, including bar code verification.
Information on identifying and resolving printer fault messages.
A table detailing LCD error messages and their solutions.
Details on ribbon types and paper size and type requirements.
Physical dimensions and operating environmental requirements for the printer.
Information on power consumption, input voltage, and supported interfaces.
Details on printing speeds and demand printing modes like Simple Tear.
Explains the Form Saver mode for demand printing with minimal form loss.
Provides the ASCII character set chart for printer reference.
Details FCC, Canadian, and European Community compliance statements.
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