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User Manual

Table of Contents

Size:

3.58 MB
Pages:

64
Language:

English

Reference Guide

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Controls And Indicators
11
- Power Switch
  11
- Control Panel
  11
Loading Media And Ribbon
15
- Loading Roll Media
  16
- Loading Ribbon
  21
Contact Information
24
For More Information
25

Reference Guide

Size:

2 MB
Pages:

28
Language:

English

Reference Guide

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
13
1 Introduction
19
Printronix Customer Support Center
19
- Printronix Supplies Department
  19
- Corporate Offices
  20
Training Available On Printronix Products
20
Warnings And Special Information
21
Manual Conventions
21
The SL5000r/T5000r Series RFID/Label Printer
22
- Standard Features
  23
- Optional Features
  24
Thermal Printer Technology
25
- The Printing Process
  25
- Dynamic Print Control
  26
Thermal Consumables
26
- Media Selection
  26
- Ribbons
  26
Setting Up The Printer
27
- Unpacking The Printer
  27
- Installation
  29
2 Operation
33
Controls And Indicators
33
- Power Switch
  33
- Control Panel
  33
- Powering On The Printer
  37
- Operating Modes
  37
Media Handling Modes
37
Loading Media And Ribbon
38
- Loading Roll Media
  39
- Loading Fanfold Media
  46
- Loading Ribbon
  51
Using The Optional Internal Rewinder
54
- Batch Rewind Mode
  54
- Label Peel-Off
  60
- Removing The Media Guide
  63
Printing Adjustments
64
- Printhead Pressure Adjustment
  64
- Printhead Pressure Block Adjustments
  65
- Positioning The Media Sensors
  66
- Sensing Different Media Types
  71
- Running Auto Calibrate
  72
- Running Media Profile
  74
- Running Manual Calibrate
  79
Cleaning
80
- Exterior
  80
- Interior
  80
- General Cleaning
  80
- Cleaning The Printhead, Platen Roller And Media Sensors
  80
3 Configuring The Printer
85
Overview
85
- Setting Printer Configuration Parameters
  85
- Moving Within The Configuration Menu
  85
- Selecting A Menu Option
  86
- Changing Printer Settings
  87
- Saving A Configuration
  88
- Auto Save Configuration
  89
- Specifying A Power-Up Configuration
  90
- Modifying A Saved Configuration
  91
- Printing A Configuration
  93
- Loading A Saved Configuration
  93
Menu Overview
94
Main Menu
95
QUICK SETUP
106
- QUICK SETUP Submenus
  107
CONFIG. CONTROL
115
- CONFIG. CONTROL Submenus
  116
MEDIA CONTROL
118
- MEDIA CONTROL Submenus
  119
CALIBRATE CTRL
138
- CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus
  139
PRINTER CONTROL
146
- PRINTER CONTROL Submenus
  148
EMULATIONS
160
- Overview
  160
COAX SETUP
164
TWINAX SETUP
167
SPC COAX SETUP
169
SPC TWINAX SETUP
170
IPDS SETUP
171
TN3270 SETUP
175
TN5250 SETUP
177
IGP/PGL SETUP
179
IGP/VGL SETUP
181
P-SERIES SETUP
183
P-SER XQ SETUP
185
SERIAL MATRIX SETUP
187
PROPRINTER XL SETUP
189
EPSON FX SETUP
191
- Emulation Submenus
  193
DIAGNOSTICS
237
- DIAGNOSTICS Submenus
  238
PARALLEL PORT
241
- PARALLEL PORT Submenus
  242
SERIAL PORT
245
- SERIAL PORT Submenus
  246
C/T PORT
253
- C/T PORT Submenus
  253
USB PORT
254
- USB Port Submenu
  254
ETHERNET PORT
255
- ETHERNET PORT Submenu
  255
ETHERNET ADDRESS
256
- ETHERNET ADDRESS Submenus
  257
ETHERNET PARAMS
258
- ETHERNET PARAMS Submenus
  259
WLAN ADDRESS
261
- WLAN ADDRESS Submenus
  262
WLAN PARAMS
263
- WLAN PARAMS Submenus
  265
KERBEROS PARAMS
269
- KERBEROS PARAMS Submenus
  269
WLAN EAP
272
- WLAN EAP Submenus
  272
BATTERY CONTROL
274
- BATTERY CONTROL Submenus
  274
PRINTER MGMT
277
- PRINTER MGMT Submenus
  277
DATE
278
- Date Submenus
  278
4 Downloading Software
279
Loading Flash Memory
279
Downloading Software With The Firmware Download Utility
280
Downloading Software Through The Parallel Port
281
Downloading Software Through The NIC
283
Downloading Software Through The NIC Using FTP
284
Downloading Software Through The USB Port
286
Downloading Software If Flash Contains Only Boot Or Corrupt Code
287
Using TrueType Fonts
288
Downloading TrueType Fonts
288
- Printronix Windows Driver
  289
- PGL Emulation (Online)
  289
- Download Mode
  290
- PTX_SETUP
  292
- Labeling Applications
  292
Select And Print Downloaded TrueType Fonts
292
5 Interfaces
293
Overview
293
Auto Switching
293
Centronics Parallel Interface
294
- Centronics Parallel Interface Signals
  295
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface
295
- Compatibility Mode
  295
- Nibble Mode
  296
- Byte Mode
  296
- Signals
  296
- Terminating Resistor Configurations
  298
RS-232 And Optional RS-422 Serial Interfaces
299
- RS-232
  299
- RS-422
  300
USB
300
6 Diagnostics And Troubleshooting
301
Printer Tests
301
Troubleshooting Common Situations
301
- Improving Processing Time
  302
- Data Exchange
  302
- Controlling Print Quality
  304
- Determining Printhead Wear
  305
Replacing The Printhead
306
Restore The Printer To Operation
308
- Solving Other Printer Problems
  309
- Printer Alarms
  316
- Fault Messages
  316
A Specifications
345
- Print Method
  345
- Media
  346
- Ribbon
  348
- Indicators And Switches
  348
- Memory
  348
- Media Cutter Option
  349
- Host Interfaces
  349
- Power
  350
- Environmental
  350
- Physical
  351
- Acoustic Specifications
  351
- Maximum Page Length
  351
B Printer Options
353
Hardware Options
353
- Interface Options
  354
Supplies And Accessories
355
- Genuine Printronix Thermal Transfer Ribbons
  356
- Genuine Printronix Media
  357
- Accessories
  359
C ASCII Control Codes
361
D Media Cutter Installation
363
Prepare The Printer
363
Installing The Cutter
364
- Restore The Printer To Operation
  365
Removing The Media Cutter
365
E Media Cutter Tray Installation
367
Assembling The Media Cutter Tray
367
Installing The Media Cutter Tray
368
F Glossary
371
Index
377

Reference Guide

Size:

11.6 MB
Pages:

394
Language:

English

Reference Guide

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
13
1 Introduction
19
Printronix Customer Support Center
19
- Printronix Supplies Department
  19
- Corporate Offices
  20
Training Available On Printronix Products
20
Warnings And Special Information
21
Manual Conventions
21
The SL5000r/T5000r Series RFID/Label Printer
22
- Standard Features
  23
- Optional Features
  24
Thermal Printer Technology
25
- The Printing Process
  25
- Dynamic Print Control
  26
Thermal Consumables
26
- Media Selection
  26
- Ribbons
  26
Setting Up The Printer
27
- Unpacking The Printer
  27
- Installation
  29
2 Operation
33
Controls And Indicators
33
- Power Switch
  33
- Control Panel
  33
- Powering On The Printer
  37
- Operating Modes
  37
Media Handling Modes
37
Loading Media And Ribbon
38
- Loading Roll Media
  39
- Loading Fanfold Media
  46
- Loading Ribbon
  51
Using The Optional Internal Rewinder
54
- Batch Rewind Mode
  54
- Label Peel-Off
  60
- Removing The Media Guide
  63
Printing Adjustments
64
- Printhead Pressure Adjustment
  64
- Printhead Pressure Block Adjustments
  65
- Positioning The Media Sensors
  66
- Sensing Different Media Types
  71
- Running Auto Calibrate
  72
- Running Media Profile
  74
- Running Manual Calibrate
  79
Cleaning
80
- Exterior
  80
- Interior
  80
- General Cleaning
  80
- Cleaning The Printhead, Platen Roller And Media Sensors
  80
3 Configuring The Printer
85
Overview
85
- Setting Printer Configuration Parameters
  85
- Moving Within The Configuration Menu
  85
- Selecting A Menu Option
  86
- Changing Printer Settings
  87
- Saving A Configuration
  88
- Auto Save Configuration
  89
- Specifying A Power-Up Configuration
  90
- Modifying A Saved Configuration
  91
- Printing A Configuration
  93
- Loading A Saved Configuration
  93
Menu Overview
94
Main Menu
95
QUICK SETUP
106
- QUICK SETUP Submenus
  107
CONFIG. CONTROL
115
- CONFIG. CONTROL Submenus
  116
MEDIA CONTROL
118
- MEDIA CONTROL Submenus
  119
CALIBRATE CTRL
138
- CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus
  139
PRINTER CONTROL
146
- PRINTER CONTROL Submenus
  148
EMULATIONS
160
- Overview
  160
COAX SETUP
164
TWINAX SETUP
167
SPC COAX SETUP
169
SPC TWINAX SETUP
170
IPDS SETUP
171
TN3270 SETUP
175
TN5250 SETUP
177
IGP/PGL SETUP
179
IGP/VGL SETUP
181
P-SERIES SETUP
183
P-SER XQ SETUP
185
SERIAL MATRIX SETUP
187
PROPRINTER XL SETUP
189
EPSON FX SETUP
191
- Emulation Submenus
  193
DIAGNOSTICS
237
- DIAGNOSTICS Submenus
  238
PARALLEL PORT
241
- PARALLEL PORT Submenus
  242
SERIAL PORT
245
- SERIAL PORT Submenus
  246
C/T PORT
253
- C/T PORT Submenus
  253
USB PORT
254
- USB Port Submenu
  254
ETHERNET PORT
255
- ETHERNET PORT Submenu
  255
ETHERNET ADDRESS
256
- ETHERNET ADDRESS Submenus
  257
ETHERNET PARAMS
258
- ETHERNET PARAMS Submenus
  259
WLAN ADDRESS
261
- WLAN ADDRESS Submenus
  262
WLAN PARAMS
263
- WLAN PARAMS Submenus
  265
KERBEROS PARAMS
269
- KERBEROS PARAMS Submenus
  269
WLAN EAP
272
- WLAN EAP Submenus
  272
BATTERY CONTROL
274
- BATTERY CONTROL Submenus
  274
PRINTER MGMT
277
- PRINTER MGMT Submenus
  277
DATE
278
- Date Submenus
  278
4 Downloading Software
279
Loading Flash Memory
279
Downloading Software With The Firmware Download Utility
280
Downloading Software Through The Parallel Port
281
Downloading Software Through The NIC
283
Downloading Software Through The NIC Using FTP
284
Downloading Software Through The USB Port
286
Downloading Software If Flash Contains Only Boot Or Corrupt Code
287
Using TrueType Fonts
288
Downloading TrueType Fonts
288
- Printronix Windows Driver
  289
- PGL Emulation (Online)
  289
- Download Mode
  290
- PTX_SETUP
  292
- Labeling Applications
  292
Select And Print Downloaded TrueType Fonts
292
5 Interfaces
293
Overview
293
Auto Switching
293
Centronics Parallel Interface
294
- Centronics Parallel Interface Signals
  295
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface
295
- Compatibility Mode
  295
- Nibble Mode
  296
- Byte Mode
  296
- Signals
  296
- Terminating Resistor Configurations
  298
RS-232 And Optional RS-422 Serial Interfaces
299
- RS-232
  299
- RS-422
  300
USB
300
6 Diagnostics And Troubleshooting
301
Printer Tests
301
Troubleshooting Common Situations
301
- Improving Processing Time
  302
- Data Exchange
  302
- Controlling Print Quality
  304
- Determining Printhead Wear
  305
Replacing The Printhead
306
Restore The Printer To Operation
308
- Solving Other Printer Problems
  309
- Printer Alarms
  316
- Fault Messages
  316
A Specifications
345
- Print Method
  345
- Media
  346
- Ribbon
  348
- Indicators And Switches
  348
- Memory
  348
- Media Cutter Option
  349
- Host Interfaces
  349
- Power
  350
- Environmental
  350
- Physical
  351
- Acoustic Specifications
  351
- Maximum Page Length
  351
B Printer Options
353
Hardware Options
353
- Interface Options
  354
Supplies And Accessories
355
- Genuine Printronix Thermal Transfer Ribbons
  356
- Genuine Printronix Media
  357
- Accessories
  359
C ASCII Control Codes
361
D Media Cutter Installation
363
Prepare The Printer
363
Installing The Cutter
364
- Restore The Printer To Operation
  365
Removing The Media Cutter
365
E Media Cutter Tray Installation
367
Assembling The Media Cutter Tray
367
Installing The Media Cutter Tray
368
F Glossary
371
Index
377

Reference Guide

Size:

11.6 MB
Pages:

394
Language:

English

User Manual

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
13
1 Introduction
19
Printronix Customer Support Center
19
- Printronix Supplies Department
  19
- Corporate Offices
  20
Training Available On Printronix Products
20
Warnings And Special Information
21
Manual Conventions
21
The SL5000r/T5000r Series RFID/Label Printer
22
- Standard Features
  23
- Optional Features
  24
Thermal Printer Technology
25
- The Printing Process
  25
- Dynamic Print Control
  26
Thermal Consumables
26
- Media Selection
  26
- Ribbons
  26
Setting Up The Printer
27
- Unpacking The Printer
  27
- Installation
  29
2 Operation
33
Controls And Indicators
33
- Power Switch
  33
- Control Panel
  33
- Powering On The Printer
  37
- Operating Modes
  37
Media Handling Modes
37
Loading Media And Ribbon
38
- Loading Roll Media
  39
- Loading Fanfold Media
  46
- Loading Ribbon
  51
Using The Optional Internal Rewinder
54
- Batch Rewind Mode
  54
- Label Peel-Off
  60
- Removing The Media Guide
  63
Printing Adjustments
64
- Printhead Pressure Adjustment
  64
- Printhead Pressure Block Adjustments
  65
- Positioning The Media Sensors
  66
- Sensing Different Media Types
  71
- Running Auto Calibrate
  72
- Running Media Profile
  74
- Running Manual Calibrate
  79
Cleaning
80
- Exterior
  80
- Interior
  80
- General Cleaning
  80
- Cleaning The Printhead, Platen Roller And Media Sensors
  80
3 Configuring The Printer
85
Overview
85
- Setting Printer Configuration Parameters
  85
- Moving Within The Configuration Menu
  85
- Selecting A Menu Option
  86
- Changing Printer Settings
  87
- Saving A Configuration
  88
- Auto Save Configuration
  89
- Specifying A Power-Up Configuration
  90
- Modifying A Saved Configuration
  91
- Printing A Configuration
  93
- Loading A Saved Configuration
  93
Menu Overview
94
Main Menu
95
QUICK SETUP
106
- QUICK SETUP Submenus
  107
CONFIG. CONTROL
115
- CONFIG. CONTROL Submenus
  116
MEDIA CONTROL
118
- MEDIA CONTROL Submenus
  119
CALIBRATE CTRL
138
- CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus
  139
PRINTER CONTROL
146
- PRINTER CONTROL Submenus
  148
EMULATIONS
158
- Overview
  158
COAX SETUP
162
TWINAX SETUP
165
SPC COAX SETUP
167
SPC TWINAX SETUP
168
IPDS SETUP
169
TN3270 SETUP
173
TN5250 SETUP
175
IGP/PGL SETUP
177
IGP/VGL SETUP
179
P-SERIES SETUP
181
P-SER XQ SETUP
183
SERIAL MATRIX SETUP
185
PROPRINTER XL SETUP
187
EPSON FX SETUP
189
Emulation Submenus
191
DIAGNOSTICS
238
- DIAGNOSTICS Submenus
  239
PARALLEL PORT
242
- PARALLEL PORT Submenus
  243
SERIAL PORT
246
- SERIAL PORT Submenus
  247
C/T PORT
254
- C/T PORT Submenus
  254
USB PORT
255
- USB Port Submenu
  255
ETHERNET PORT
256
- ETHERNET PORT Submenu
  256
ETHERNET ADDRESS
257
- ETHERNET ADDRESS Submenus
  258
ETHERNET PARAMS
259
- ETHERNET PARAMS Submenus
  260
WLAN ADDRESS
262
- WLAN ADDRESS Submenus
  263
WLAN PARAMS
264
- WLAN PARAMS Submenus
  266
KERBEROS PARAMS
270
- KERBEROS PARAMS Submenus
  270
WLAN LEAP
273
- WLAN LEAP Submenus
  273
BATTERY CONTROL
274
- BATTERY CONTROL Submenus
  275
PRINTER MGMT
277
- PRINTER MGMT Submenus
  277
DATE
278
- Date Submenus
  278
4 Downloading Software
279
Loading Flash Memory
279
Downloading Software With The Firmware Download Utility
280
Downloading Software Through The Parallel Port
281
Downloading Software Through The NIC
283
Downloading Software Through The NIC Using FTP
284
Downloading Software Through The USB Port
286
Downloading Software If Flash Contains Only Boot Or Corrupt Code
287
Using TrueType Fonts
289
Downloading TrueType Fonts
289
- Printronix Windows Driver
  290
- PGL Emulation (Online)
  290
- Download Mode
  291
- PTX_SETUP
  293
- Labeling Applications
  293
Select And Print Downloaded TrueType Fonts
293
5 Interfaces
295
Overview
295
Auto Switching
295
Centronics Parallel Interface
296
- Centronics Parallel Interface Signals
  297
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface
297
- Compatibility Mode
  297
- Nibble Mode
  298
- Byte Mode
  298
- Signals
  298
- Terminating Resistor Configurations
  300
RS-232 And Optional RS-422 Serial Interfaces
301
- RS-232
  301
- RS-422
  302
USB
302
6 Diagnostics And Troubleshooting
303
Printer Tests
303
Troubleshooting Common Situations
303
- Improving Processing Time
  304
- Data Exchange
  304
- Controlling Print Quality
  306
- Determining Printhead Wear
  307
Replacing The Printhead
308
Restore The Printer To Operation
310
- Solving Other Printer Problems
  311
- Printer Alarms
  318
- Fault Messages
  318
A Specifications
347
- Print Method
  347
- Media
  348
- Ribbon
  350
- Indicators And Switches
  350
- Memory
  350
- Media Cutter Option
  351
- Host Interfaces
  351
- Power
  352
- Environmental
  352
- Physical
  353
- Acoustic Specifications
  353
- Maximum Page Length
  353
B Printer Options
355
Hardware Options
355
- Interface Options
  356
Supplies And Accessories
358
- Genuine Printronix Thermal Transfer Ribbons
  358
- Genuine Printronix Media
  359
- Accessories
  361
C ASCII Control Codes
363
D Media Cutter Installation
365
Prepare The Printer
365
Installing The Cutter
366
- Restore The Printer To Operation
  367
Removing The Media Cutter
368
E Media Cutter Tray Installation
369
Assembling The Media Cutter Tray
369
Installing The Media Cutter Tray
370
F Glossary
373
Index
379

Size:

11.6 MB
Pages:

396
Language:

English

Quick Setup Guide

Table of Contents

Quick Setup Guide

Size:

3.59 MB
Pages:

64
Language:

English