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1 Introduction
Printer Overview
This chapter provides a general overview of your printer and the
conventions used within this manual.
The P7000 Series PSA3 Printer
The Printronix
®
P7000 PSA3™ Printer consists of 500, 1000,
1500, lines per minute (lpm) cabinet and pedestal models and a
2000 lpm cabinet model. All printer models are packaged in various
configurations that offer software versatility and the latest
refinements in printing technology. The print mechanisms are
housed in sound-insulated cabinets which make the printer among
the quietest line matrix printers in the world. Additionally, your
printer has a flexible architecture that allows you to add new
features and emulations as they become available.
LinePrinter Plus
®
is the standard emulation. LinePrinter Plus
includes the Epson
®
FX-1050, Printronix P-Series, P-Series XQ,
Serial Matrix and Proprinter
®
III XL emulations. Coax/Twinax,
IPDS
TM
, ANSI
®
, LG, PCL2, IGP
®
/PGL
®
, and IGP/VGL graphics
enhancement emulations are available as optional upgrades. No
matter what emulation is installed, your printer is easy to use. The
message display and lights on the control panel communicate with
you directly and clearly. You can select every function on your
printer at the control panel, or you can send commands from the
host computer.