Printronix P9000 Series Printer User Manual


 
Overview1-2
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Built-in Diagnostic Self-T
ests
n RibbonMindert
F
eature
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Configuration P
rintout
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Data Stream Hex Code P
rintout
n R
esident Serial and P
arallel Interfaces
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Downloadable Character Sets
n Downloadable Languages
Two separate graphics capabilities are included in the printer: standard P-Series odd-even
dot Plot Mode graphics and Bit Image graphics. Intelligent graphics capabilities are available
by
using the
Printronix
Intelligent Graphics P
rocessor (IGP) options.
Serial
Matrix compatibility extends printer versatility, enabling it to be used with a wide variety
of
applications software. Y
ou may select
industry standard
Printronix
P-Series or Serial Matrix
compatibility
(similar to the IBM Graphic P
rinter emulation) from the control panel.
The programmable Vertical Format Unit provides rapid paper advance to specified lines for
printing
repetitive and continuous forms. A variety of VFUs are standard in the P9012 to meet
application
requirements.
International languages can be selected and downloaded, and custom characters can be
created.
International languages and custom characters can be added to
replace existing fonts
stored
in the Character Library and are accessible in P-Series and Serial Matrix printer proto
Ć
col.
The
RibbonMinder
t
feature monitors ink consumption and alerts the operator when the rib
Ć
bon
should be changed before print quality falls below an acceptable level.
Optional Features
The
P9012 printer capability and versatility can be enhanced with the options
listed below. F
or
more
information, contact an authorized
Printronix
representative.
D Intelligent
Graphics
P
rocessor (IGP)
- Allows you to create and store forms, gener
Ć
ate
logos, bar codes, expanded characters, and other graphics. F
orms can be created
with
a variety of graphic components and overlayed with alphanumeric and bar
code
data
in a single pass. A
vailable as a factory-installed or field-installed option.
D Dataproducts
Adapter Cable
- A
ccepts the 50-pin W
inchester connector and con
Ć
nects
into the 50-pin Subminiature D connector on the rear of the printer.
D Cleaning
Kit
- P
rovides a vacuum attachment, a cleaning brush and instructions for
cleaning
the print-head and shuttle area.
D Dataproducts Long Lines Interface - Allows the maximum cable length to be exĆ
tended
to 500 feet (150 meters).
D Maintenance
Manual
- Covers Theory of Operation, Cleaning, Corrective Mainte
Ć
nance, T
roubleshooting, and Illustrated P
arts Breakdown.
D RibbonPlust - Provides a full ribbon maintenance system which constantly repleĆ
nishes
the ink supply. A
vailable as a factory-installed or field-installed option.