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General| Print Technology | Line Matrix |
|---|---|
| Print Width | 13.6 inches |
| Print Speed | 500 to 2000 lines per minute |
| Resolution | 180 x 144 dpi |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, USB, Serial, Parallel |
| Emulations | IBM ProPrinter, Epson FX |
| Paper Handling | Tractor feed |
| Noise Level | Less than 55 dB |
| Dimensions | Vary depending on model (Cabinet, Open Pedestal, Tabletop) |
Overview of the P8000 CRP printer series, its features, and benefits.
Key principles for maintaining printer performance and avoiding damage.
Critical warnings and precautions for safe printer operation and maintenance.
Description of printer indicators and control panel keys.
Explanation of the printer's mechanical controls and their functions.
List of tools and test equipment required for field maintenance.
Information on contacting Printronix Customer Support for technical assistance.
Procedures for periodic cleaning of the printer's interior and exterior.
Detailed steps for cleaning the shuttle frame assembly for low-speed models.
Overview of troubleshooting procedures for printer malfunctions.
Aids to help isolate printer malfunctions, including logic trees and lists.
A guide to systematically diagnose printer startup issues.
Explanation of messages displayed on the LCD during troubleshooting.
List of ASCII fault messages, their explanations, and solutions.
Description of printer tests for diagnosing quality and operation.
Procedure for activating and exiting the printer's boot diagnostics menu.
Instructions for entering and exiting the printer's factory menu.
Information on accessing and using the exception menu for fault diagnosis.
Details on using the firmware diagnostic port for troubleshooting.
Explanation of the differences between soft and hard printer resets.
Steps to prepare the printer before performing maintenance or adjustments.
Procedures to return the printer to service after maintenance.
Procedure for adjusting the paper feed timing belt tension.
Procedure for adjusting the platen gap for various hammerspring assemblies.
Procedure for checking and adjusting hammer phasing for vertical dot alignment.
Information on downloading and updating printer firmware.
Instructions for downloading firmware via a web page interface.
Procedure for automatic firmware download using an .exe file.
Methods for sending firmware to the printer via various host IOs.
List of replaceable components and their corresponding procedure pages.
Procedure for removing and installing the controller board.
Procedure for removing and installing the shuttle frame assembly.
Procedure for reprogramming or replacing the security key.
Drawings of printer assemblies and their corresponding part numbers.
Explanation of how line matrix printers create characters and graphics.
Overview of the printer's printing mechanism subassemblies.
Description of the shuttle frame assembly and its role in the printing mechanism.
Details on the hammerbank assembly, including hammerspring configurations.
Explanation of the paper transport system and its components.
Explanation of the ribbon transport system and its components.
Description of the automatic ribbon monitoring and management system.
Explanation of the control panel's communication with the printer.
Diagram showing the interconnection of printer components.
Diagrams illustrating cable routing for different printer models.
Pin assignments for controller boards and other components.
Part numbers and descriptions for various printer cable assemblies.
Overview of the SureStak Power Stacker option for cabinet printers.
Description of the power stacker's mechanical operation and components.
Instructions for setting up the power stacker with the printer.
Procedure for loading paper and starting the power stacker operation.
Table listing common stacker problems, their origins, explanations, and solutions.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the power stacker assembly.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the power stacker assembly.
General overview of the P8000 Zero Tear Pedestal (ZTP) printer.
Procedures for operating the ZTP printer, including paper loading.
Definition of ZTP printer options available in control panel menus.
Factors affecting ZTP printer performance, focusing on forms types.
List of adjustment and test procedures for ZTP printer components.
Procedures for replacing field replaceable units (FRUs) on ZTP printers.
Minimum paper specifications for optimal printer performance.
Terms and definitions related to continuous form paper.
Guidelines for attaching forms to prevent issues like air entrapment.
Checklist for key considerations when designing forms and paper stocks.
Information needed when calling Printronix Customer Support.
General notices regarding product and service information.
Information about Printronix's participation in the Energy Star program.
FCC and European Union conformity statements for the printer.
Terms and conditions for the printer's embedded software license.
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