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General| Brand | Printronix |
|---|---|
| Model | P8220 |
| Category | Printer |
| Language | English |
Introduces the Printronix P8000™ Line Matrix Printing Platform, highlighting its features and benefits.
Explains how to interpret the P8000 CRP model number, including housing codes and speed ratings.
Provides crucial maintenance principles to ensure printer performance and avoid equipment damage.
Details critical safety warnings for maintenance, including disconnecting power and handling boards.
Lists necessary tools and test equipment for field-level maintenance of the printer.
Provides contact information and required details for calling Printronix Customer Support.
Explains the periodic cleaning process for maintaining printer life, reliability, and print quality.
Provides detailed steps for cleaning the printer's interior components, including the hammerbank and platen.
Provides instructions for cleaning the shuttle frame assembly, including specific precautions for low-speed models.
Details cleaning procedures for the shuttle frame assembly on high-speed P8000 models.
Lists various aids available in the manual to help isolate printer malfunctions, such as logic trees and diagnostic tests.
Provides a flowchart to help diagnose printer issues, guiding users through initial checks and common problems.
Explains the three kinds of messages (Status, Configuration, Fault) that appear on the LCD and how to clear them.
Details diagnostic options to capture failure dumps for analysis when specific error messages are displayed.
Provides an alphabetical list of P8000 ASCII error messages, their explanations, and solutions.
Details steps to prepare the printer for maintenance, including powering off, unplugging, and disconnecting cables.
Details the procedure for adjusting the platen open belt tension, with warnings about over-tensioning.
Explains how to adjust the platen gap, recommending specific settings for different hammerspring assembly versions.
Details a procedure to test and set the distance from page perforation to trigger a LOAD PAPER fault.
Explains how to check and adjust hammer phasing for vertical dot alignment in character printing.
Covers firmware upgrades, replacement scenarios, and available download methods.
Details various methods for downloading firmware, including Web Page, Windows Driver, and Automatic download.
Provides instructions for downloading firmware via a web page using the printer's IP address.
Explains how to download firmware using the Windows Driver, accessed via the printer's properties.
Describes the automatic download method using FILENAME.exe firmware without manual download mode entry.
Details the manual two-key power-up sequence for downloading firmware via Ethernet, USB, or Parallel.
Explains the manual three-key download method for new controllers, corrupt FLASH, or different firmware types.
Covers methods for sending firmware via Ethernet (LPR), USB, and Parallel, emphasizing crucial steps for successful download.
Explains how to reprogram the security key using an SPX module to enable features or new emulations.
Details the procedure for adjusting coil temperature, primarily after replacing controller boards or shuttle frame assemblies.
Explains how to adjust dynamic paper tension to identify and eliminate paper jams and improve print quality.
Describes how to adjust tractor belt tension to reduce first line print compression and remove slack.
Details a procedure to check for metallic debris and hammer coil shorts to the shuttle frame using an ohmmeter.
Describes a test to determine if the hammerbank power cable is shorted, checking pin-to-pin and to ground.
Explains how to test cables for shorts to ground and pin-to-pin shorts using an ohmmeter.
Explains three methods for setting the printer serial number: Factory Menu, Webpage, and data stream (PTX_SETUP).
Covers the removal and installation of various printer components.
Provides a list of components with corresponding page numbers for their removal and installation procedures.
Provides removal and installation procedures for the platen open belt, including tension adjustment and warnings.
Explains the removal and installation of the security key, its function, and the need for reprogramming emulation software.
Details the shuttle frame assembly, which houses the hammerbank and shuttle drive motor.
Describes the hammerbank assembly, detailing the number of hammersprings per model and the mechanics of hammer release.
Introduces the P8000 CRP's automatic ribbon life monitoring and communication feature via the Cartridge Ribbon System (CRS).
Describes the controller board's role in managing printer functions, data processing, and engine control.
Details the printer's power supply, its AC input adjustment, and conversion to DC voltages for the controller board.
Lists common power stacker problems and directs users to troubleshooting procedures.
Outlines an initial inspection procedure for the stacker to verify proper seating and operation of key components.
Provides step-by-step instructions for removing the power stacker assembly from the printer.
Details the process for installing the power stacker assembly, including cable connections and mounting.
Explains how to set the tear bar distance for proper form tear-off, including adjustable increments and default values.
Describes how to set the top-of-form position using the TOF button for accurate tear-off alignment.
Provides guidelines to help reduce paper jams, including proper paper positioning and tear force direction.
Suggests printer software settings like Font Attributes and Slow Paper Slew to mitigate forms jams.
Lists adjustments and tests for ZTP printers.
Details steps to prepare the ZTP printer for maintenance, including powering off and disconnecting cables.
Outlines steps to return the ZTP printer to normal operation after servicing.
Provides procedures for adjusting the paper feed timing belt tension on ZTP printers.
Details the removal and installation of the paper feed timing belt for ZTP printers.
Details the removal and installation of the paper feed motor assembly for ZTP printers.
An index of various error messages, their explanations, and solutions for troubleshooting.
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