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P3000 Series Multinational User’s Refernce Manualvi10 INSTALLATIONIntroduction 10–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Programming6–14Bold Print ResetASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC HSFCC 48 SFCC 72Serial ESC H1B 4827 72PurposeResets bold character printing.Comment The

6–15ProgrammingCancelASCII Hex DecimalP–Series N/A N/A N/ASerial CAN 18 24Purpose Clears the print buffer of all printable symbols since the last pape

Programming6–16Carriage ReturnASCII Hex DecimalP–Series/Serial CR 0D 13Purpose Returns the logical print head to the first character column (resets th

6–17ProgrammingCharacter Pitch 10 CPIASCII Hex DecimalP–Series N/A N/A N/ASerial ESC P1B 5027 80Purpose Sets character pitch to 10 cpi.Comment Control

Programming6–18Character Pitch 12 CPIASCII Hex DecimalP–Series N/A N/A N/ASerial ESC M1B 4D27 77ESC :1B 2A27 42Purpose Sets character pitch to 12 cpi.

6–19ProgrammingCharacter Set Select ASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC l xyz SFCC 6C xyzSFCC 108 xyz(lowercase L)Serial ESC l xyz1B 6C xyz27 108 xyz(lower

Programming6–20Table 6–3. Extended Character Set Select (z)ECMA–940(30)1(31)2(32)3(33)4(34)IBM PCDECLatin 1Multinational MultinationalIBM PCDEC Multin

6–21ProgrammingExample The following example illustrates Character Set Select, where the character set isECMA–94, the international language is Norweg

Programming6–22Character Set Select: 80–9F = Control CodesASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC 7SFCC 37 SFCC 55Serial ESC 71B 3727 55Purpose: Selects the ch

6–23ProgrammingCharacter Set Select: 80–9F = Printable SymbolsASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC 6SFCC 36 SFCC 54Serial ESC 61B 3627 54Purpose: Selects th

viiP3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference ManualAbout This ManualThis manual was written with you in mind. It contains all the information you ne

Programming6–24Character Set Select: 80–9F = Printable SymbolsASCII Hex DecimalP–Series N/A N/A N/ASerial ESC u1B 7527 117Purpose: Selects the charact

6–25ProgrammingCharacter Set Select: International LanguagesASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC PSET;nSFCC R nSFCC 52 n SFCC 82 nSerial ESC R n1B 52 n27 82

Programming6–26Character Set Select: International Languages (continued)Comment The international character set can also be selected from the control

6–27ProgrammingCharacter Set Select: ECMA–94 Latin 1 ExtendedASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC OSET;nSerial N/A N/A N/APurpose Selects the Extended Chara

Programming6–28Condensed PrintASCII Hex DecimalP–Series See Comment.Serial SI 0F 15ESC SI1B 0F27 15Purpose Selects 17 characters per inch (cpi) conden

6–29ProgrammingCondensed Print ResetASCII Hex DecimalP–Series N/A N/A N/ASerial DC2 12 18Purpose Resets condensed character printing to 10 cpi.Comment

Programming6–30DeleteASCII Hex DecimalP–Series N/A N/A N/ASerial DEL 7F 127Purpose Deletes the previously received character on a line.Comment Charact

6–31ProgrammingDownload a LanguageASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC VSFCC 56 SFCC 86Serial ESC V1B 5627 86Purpose Allows you to define and download a cha

Programming6–32Download a Language (continued)Example The following sample program illustrates Downloading a Language.where:ESC V {2}E{65}E{224}E{66}E

6–33ProgrammingElongated (Double High) Print (1 Line)ASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC hSFCC 68SFCC 104BS 08 08Serial ESC h1B 6827 104NOTE: SFCC h replac

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Programming6–34Emphasized PrintASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC ESFCC 45 SFCC 69Serial ESC E1B 4527 69Purpose Selects emphasized character print format.

6–35ProgrammingEmphasized Print ResetASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC FSFCC 46 SFCC 70Serial ESC F1B 4627 70PurposeResets emphasized character printing.

Programming6–36Expanded (Double Wide) PrintASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC W nSFCC 57 n SFCC 87 nSerial ESC W n 1B 57 n27 87 nPurpose Selects or resets

6–37ProgrammingExpanded (Double Wide) Print (One Line Only)ASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC kSFCC 6BSFCC 107Serial SO 0E 14ESC SO 1B 0E 27 14Purpose Sel

Programming6–38Extended Character SetASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SO (Shift Out) 0E 14SFCC SOSFCC 0ESFCC 14SFCC nSFCC 6ESFCC 110SFCC 4SFCC 34 SFCC 52Seri

6–39ProgrammingExtended Character Set Cancel (Primary Character Set Select)ASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SI (Shift In) 0F 15SFCC SISFCC 0FSFCC 15SFCC oSFC

Programming6–40Form FeedASCII Hex DecimalP–Series/Serial FF 0C 12Purpose Prints the data in the buffer, advances the paper to the next top–of–form, an

6–41ProgrammingForms Length Set (Inches)ASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC INCHES;n.fSerial ESC C NUL n1B 43 0 n27 67 0 nPurpose Sets the length of forms

Programming6–42Forms Length Set (Lines)ASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC LINES;nSerial ESC C n1B 43 n27 67 nPurpose Sets the length of a form (paper) in

6–43ProgrammingHorizontal TabASCII Hex DecimalP–Series N/A N/A N/ASerial HT 09 09Purpose Moves the logical printhead right to the next horizontal tab

1–1OverviewCHAPTER 1OVERVIEWIntroductionThe Printronix P3000 Series Multinational printers are quiet, full–featured, multifunction line print-ers. In

Programming6–44Horizontal Tab SetASCII Hex DecimalP–Series N/A N/A N/ASerial ESC D n1B 44 n27 68 nPurpose Sets up to 32 horizontal tab positions.Expre

6–45ProgrammingLine FeedASCII Hex DecimalP–Series/Serial LF 0A 10Purpose Prints the data in the buffer (if any) and advances the paper one line at the

Programming6–46Line Feed n/216 Inch (One Line Only)ASCII Hex DecimalP–Series N/A N/A N/ASerial ESC J n1B 4A n27 74 nPurpose Advances paper n/216 inch

6–47ProgrammingLine Spacing 1/6 Inch ASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC LPI;nSFCC 2SFCC 32 SFCC 50Serial ESC 21B 3227 50PurposeSets line spacing to 6 lpi

Programming6–48Line Spacing 1/8 Inch (8 lpi)ASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC LPI;nSFCC 0SFCC 30 SFCC 48Serial ESC 01B 3027 48Purpose Specifies continuou

6–49ProgrammingLine Spacing 8 or 10.3 lpi (One Line Only)ASCII Hex DecimalP–Series ACK 06 06SFCC fSFCC 66SFCC 102Serial N/A N/A N/APurpose Selects lin

Programming6–50Line Spacing 7/72 InchASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC 1SFCC 31 SFCC 49Serial ESC 11B 3127 49PurposeSpecifies the line spacing at 7/72–in

6–51ProgrammingLine Spacing n/72 InchASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC A nSFCC 41 n SFCC 65 nSerial ESC A n1B 41 n27 65 nPurpose Stores a line spacing of

Programming6–52Line Spacing n/216 InchASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC 3 nSFCC 33 n SFCC 51 nSerial ESC 3 n1B 33 n27 51 nPurposeSpecifies the line spaci

6–53ProgrammingOverscoringASCII Hex DecimalP–SeriesSFCC _ nSFCC 5F nSFCC 95 nSerial ESC _ n1B 5F n27 95 nPurpose Enables or disables automatic oversco

Overview1–2Features P3000 Series Multinational printers provide the following standard features:• P–Series and Serial Matrix emulation protocols• P–Se

Programming6–54Plot, Even Dot (P–Series High Density Graphics)ASCII Hex DecimalP–Series EOT 04 04SFCC dSFCC 64SFCC 100Serial N/A N/A N/APurpose Prints

6–55ProgrammingPlot, Odd Dot (P–Series Normal Density Graphics) ASCII Hex DecimalP–Series ENQ 05 05SFCC eSFCC 65SFCC 101Serial N/A N/A N/APurpose Prin

Programming6–56Printer ResetASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC @SFCC 40 SFCC 64Serial ESC @1B 4027 64Purpose Initializes all print mode related parameters

6–57ProgrammingPrint Mode/Pitch SelectionASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC PMODE;nSFCC X mnSFCC 58 mn SFCC 88 mnSerial ESC X mn1B 58 mn27 88 mnPurpose Se

Programming6–58Print Mode/Pitch Selection (continued)Table 6–7. Character Pitches Available by Print Mode0(30) 1(31) 2(32)PrintDataProcessing Correspo

6–59ProgrammingPrint Mode/Pitch Selection (MVP)ASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC [ nqSFCC 5B nqSFCC 91 nqSerial ESC [ nq1B 5B nq27 91 nqPurpose: Selects

Programming6–60Printer SelectASCII Hex DecimalP–Series N/A N/A N/ASerial DC1 11 17Purpose Places printer in the selected state.Comment When the config

6–61ProgrammingPrinter DeselectASCII Hex DecimalP–Series N/A N/A N/ASerial DC3 13 19Purpose Places printer in the deselected state.Comment When the co

Programming6–62Skip–Over PerforationASCII Hex DecimalP–Series N/A N/A N/ASerial ESC N n 1B 4E n 27 78 nPurpose Selects the number of lines (at the cur

6–63ProgrammingSkip–Over Perforation CancelASCII Hex DecimalP–Series N/A N/A N/ASerial ESC O (alpha O)1B 4F n27 79 nPurpose Resets skip–over perforati

1–3OverviewOptional Features P3000 Series Multinational printer capability and versatility can be enhanced with the options listedbelow. For more info

Programming6–64Superscript/Subscript PrintingASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC S nSFCC 53 n SFCC 83 nSerial ESC S n1B 53 n27 83 nPurpose Selects superscr

6–65ProgrammingSuperscript/Subscript Printing ResetASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC TSFCC 54 SFCC 84Serial ESC T1B 5427 84PurposeResets superscript and

Programming6–66UnderlineASCII Hex DecimalP–SeriesSFCC – nSFCC 2D nSFCC 45 nSerial ESC – n1B 2D n27 45 nPurpose Enables or disables automatic underlini

6–67ProgrammingVFU Commands (P–Series)ASCII Hex DecimalP–Series Refer to the Vertical Format Units chapter.Serial N/A N/A N/ANOTE: If the SFCC being u

Programming6–68Vertical TabASCII Hex DecimalP–Series/Serial VT 0B 11Purpose Prints the data in the buffer and advances the paper to the next vertical

6–69ProgrammingVertical Tab Set/Clear (Serial Matrix)ASCII Hex DecimalP–Series N/A N/A N/ASerial ESC B n1B 42 n27 66 nPurposeSets vertical tab positio

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7–1InterfacesCHAPTER 7INTERFACESIntroductionThe P3000 Series printers are equipped with resident parallel and serial interfaces. Only one interfacecan

Interfaces7–2Paper Instruction (PI) – Optional standard or inverted level EVFU or DVFU signal from the hostwith the same timing and polarity as the da

7–3Interfaces• Strobe Polarity (standard or inverted)• Latch Data On Leading or Trailing Edge of StrobeThese parameters are displayed under the Applic

Overview1–4Line Matrix Printing Unlike moving–head dot matrix printers, Printronix P3000 Series printers create graphics and charac-ters by printing a

Interfaces7–4Table 7–2. Centronics Interface Connector Pin AssignmentsINPUT SIGNALSOUTPUT SIGNALSSignal Pin Signal PinData Line 1Data Line 2Data Line

7–5InterfacesAlternate Terminating Resistors For parallel interface configurations, the printer is equipped with 1K ohm pullup terminating resistorslo

Interfaces7–6Note: Loosen, do not remove, the screwssecuring the control panels to the printer.BCDAEFigure 7–1. Printer Cabinet Removal (Pedestal Mode

7–7InterfacesNOTE: Loosen, but do not remove, the two upperattachment screws securing the paper guide as-sembly to the printer base.DBACFigure 7–2. Pa

Interfaces7–8Remove Controller Board and Install Terminating Resistors To install the alternate terminating resistors, perform the following steps and

7–9InterfacesBCEDFAFigure 7–3. Controller Board Access (Pedestal and Floor Cabinet Models)

Interfaces7–10Restore Printer to Operation (Pedestal Model)To re–install the printer cabinet cover on pedestal models, perform the following steps and

7–11InterfacesReceived Data – Serial data stream to the printer.Transmitted Data – Serial data stream from the printer for transmitting status and con

Interfaces7–12ACK/NAK – With ACK/NAK protocol selected, the printer responds as described for ETX/ACK pro-tocol except the printer monitors the receiv

8–1Routine Service & DiagnosticsCHAPTER 8ROUTINE SERVICE & DIAGNOSTICSIntroductionThe printer requires no maintenance beyond regular general c

1–5OverviewTable 1–1. P3000 Series Print RatesPrint Mode Uppercase OnlyUpper/LowercaseCorrespondence (NLQ)Data Processing (DP)High Speed (HS)175300400

Routine Service & Diagnostics8–2To clean the interior of the printer, perform the following steps and refer to Figure 8–1.1. Turn off the printer

8–3Routine Service & DiagnosticsFigure 8–1. Interior CleaningPrinter Self–Tests The printer contains several self–tests that are helpful in mainta

Routine Service & Diagnostics8–4Shift Recycle – a “sliding” alphanumeric pattern useful in identifying missing or malformed charac-ters, improper

8–5Routine Service & DiagnosticsHex Code Printout The hex code printout (often called a “hex dump”) is useful for debugging when troubleshooting p

Routine Service & Diagnostics8–6fault message reappears after pressing CLEAR, turn the printer off and contact your authorized servicerepresentati

9–1Multinational Character SetsCHAPTER 9MULTINATIONAL CHARACTER SETSIntroductionFour basic character set choices are selectable from the control panel

Multinational Character Sets9–2mode and pitch at which the Extended Character Set is printed. The print mode and pitch can be differ-ent for the Prima

PrintronixMultinational Character Sets9–3OFFLINEREADYDUNOTE: OCR–A AND OCR–B ARE SELECTEDFROM THE PRINT FORMAT AT LEVEL I ON THECONFIGURATION DIAGRAM

Multinational Character Sets9–4Character Address Table (Character Library) 00 0_0123456789ABCDEF00 1_ 00 2_ 00 3_ 00 4_ 00 5_ 00 6_ 00 7_ 00 8_ 00 9

9–5Multinational Character SetsNOTE: Not all characters are available in all print modes.01 0_ 01 D_00 F_ 01 1_ 01 2_ 01 3_ 01 4_ 01 5_ 01 6_ 01 7_ 01

Overview1–6

Multinational Character Sets9–6Numeric Character Location Listing The complete Character Library is listed below, arranged in numeric order by hexadec

9–7Multinational Character SetsHex ValueDecimal Value Symbol Name0026 0038 Ampersand0027 0039 Single Quote0028 0040 Left Parenthesis0029 0041Right Par

Multinational Character Sets9–8Hex ValueDecimal Value Symbol Name0052 0082 Uppercase R0053 0083Uppercase S0054 0084 Uppercase T0055 0085Uppercase U005

9–9Multinational Character SetsHex ValueDecimal Value Symbol Name007E 0126 Tilde007F 0127 Caron0080 0128 Uppercase C with Cedilla0081 0129 Lowercase U

Multinational Character Sets9–10Hex ValueDecimal Value Symbol Name00AA 0170 Not Sign00AB 0171 Fraction One Half00AC 0172 Fraction One Quarter00AD 0173

9–11Multinational Character SetsHex ValueDecimal Value Symbol Name00CE 0206 Graphics Bar Double Left to Right Double Top to Bottom00CF 0207 Graphics B

Multinational Character Sets9–12Hex ValueDecimal Value Symbol Name00F9 0249 Big Dot00FA 0250 Small Dot00FB 0251Radical Symbol00FC 0252 Superscript Low

9–13Multinational Character SetsHex ValueDecimal Value Symbol Name01EA 0490 Lowercase O with Dot01EB 0491 Up Arrow01EC 0492 Down Arrow01ED 0493 Right

Multinational Character Sets9–14Alphabetical Character Location Listing The complete Character Library is listed below, arranged in alphabetical order

9–15Multinational Character SetsHex ValueDecimal Value Symbol Name00AC 0172 Fraction One Quarter0109 0265 Fraction Three Quarters009F 0159 Franc Sign0

2–1OperationCHAPTER 2OPERATIONIntroductionThis chapter describes P3000 Series controls and operating procedures. The following information isdiscussed

Multinational Character Sets9–16Hex ValueDecimal Value Symbol Name00C1 0193 Graphics Bar Left to Right Top to Center00DA 0218Graphics Bar Right to Cen

9–17Multinational Character SetsHex ValueDecimal Value Symbol Name00E1 0225 Lowercase Beta0063 0099Lowercase C0087 0135Lowercase C with Cedilla0088 01

Multinational Character Sets9–18Hex ValueDecimal Value Symbol Name0071 0113 Lowercase Q0072 0114Lowercase R0073 0115 Lowercase S0117 0279 Lowercase S

9–19Multinational Character SetsHex ValueDecimal Value Symbol Name0015 0021 Section Sign003B 0059 Semicolon00FF 0255 Semicolon with Overline0037 0055

Multinational Character Sets9–20Hex ValueDecimal Value Symbol Name00E2 0226 Uppercase Gamma0048 0072 Uppercase H/Eta0049 0073 Uppercase I/Iota01E7 048

9–21Multinational Character SetsHex ValueDecimal Value Symbol Name0056 0086 Uppercase V0057 0087Uppercase W0058 0088Uppercase X/Chi0059 0089Uppercase

Multinational Character Sets9–22

10–1InstallationCHAPTER 10INSTALLATIONIntroductionThis chapter explains the P3000 Series installation procedures. Read this chapter carefully before i

Installation10–2Site Requirements When selecting the location for the printer, consider interface requirements, power requirements, andenvironmental f

10–3InstallationFigure 10–1. Pedestal Model Site Requirements22.5”26.9”75.4”27.0” 27.0”62.7”38.7”Figure 10–2. Floor Cabinet Model Site Requirements

Operation2–2Basic Operation Features On LineThe printer functions either “on line” or “off line.” When on line, the printer is capable of receivingdat

Installation10–4Shipping Restraints During shipping, the printer mechanism is protected by foam packing, restraint bolts, and a removabletie wrap secu

10–5InstallationFigure 10–3. Shipping Restraint Removal

Installation10–6Cable Connections Perform the following steps and refer to Figure 10–4 and Figure 10–5 to connect the cables to the ped-estal model an

10–7InstallationDBCAFigure 10–5. Cable Connections – Floor Cabinet Models

Installation10–8Preliminary Test After installation, the printer is ready for preliminary testing. The following steps define the test proce-dure. Ref

A–1AppendixAPPENDIX ASTANDARD ASCII CHARACTER CHARTKEYASCII CHARACTER ESC33271BOCTALDECIMALHEXB7 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567

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B–1AppendixAPPENDIX BCHARACTER SETSIntroductionThe character set charts in this appendix provide the hexadecimal character address matrices for eachch

AppendixB–2IBM PC Primary Character SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes)B7000 011 11B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BITSROWB4 B2B3 B1012345

B–3AppendixIBM PC Extended SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes)000 011 110001101100011011COLUMN8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15200128802011298120213082203

2–3OperationPower Switch On pedestal model printers (P3040 and P3040–12), the AC power switch is located on the rear panel ofthe printer. The floor ca

AppendixB–4IBM PC Primary Character SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols)B7000 011 11B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BITSROWB4 B2B3 B101

B–5AppendixIBM PC Extended SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols)000 011 110001101100011011COLUMN8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1520012880201129812021308

AppendixB–6IBM PC Primary Character SetSerial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes)B7000 011 11B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BITSROWB4 B2B3 B10

B–7AppendixIBM PC Extended SetSerial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes)000 011 110001101100011011COLUMN8 9 10 11 12 13 14 152001288020112981202130

AppendixB–8IBM PC Primary Character SetSerial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols)B7000 011 11B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BITSROWB4 B2B3

B–9AppendixIBM PC Extended SetSerial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols)000 011 110001101100011011COLUMN8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15200128802011298120

AppendixB–10IBM PC International Languages Substitution TableExample: 005B = [ in ASCII005B = Æ in DanishHex Address0023 0024 0040 005B 005C 005D 005E

B–11AppendixMultinational Character Set Charts• Primary Character SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F Control Codes)Page B–12• Extended Character SetP–Series

AppendixB–12Multinational Primary Character SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes)B7000 011 11B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BITSROWB4 B2B3

B–13AppendixMultinational Extended SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes)000 011 110001101100011011COLUMN8 9 10 11 12 13 14 152001288020112981202

Operation2–4Control Panel Switches and Indicators The printer control panels contain twelve momentary–contact switches (16 switches if the printer has

AppendixB–14Multinational Primary Character SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols)B7000 011 11B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BITSROWB4 B

B–15AppendixMultinational Extended SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols)000 011 110001101100011011COLUMN8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15200128802011298

AppendixB–16Multinational Primary Character SetSerial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes)B7000 011 11B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BITSROWB4

B–17AppendixMultinational Extended SetSerial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes)000 011 110001101100011011COLUMN8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1520012880201129

AppendixB–18Multinational Primary Character SetSerial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols)B7000 011 11B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BITSRO

B–19AppendixMultinational Extended SetSerial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols)000 011 110001101100011011COLUMN8 9 10 11 12 13 14 152001288020

AppendixB–20Multinational Primary Character Set in OCR–AB7000 011 11B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BITSROWB4 B2B3 B10123456789101112131415000000

B–21AppendixMultinational Extended Character Set in OCR–A000 011 110001101100011011COLUMN8 9 10 11 12 13 14 152001288020112981202130822031318320413284

AppendixB–22Multinational Primary Character Set in OCR–BB7000 011 11B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BITSROWB4 B2B3 B10123456789101112131415000000

B–23AppendixMultinational Extended Character Set in OCR–B000 011 110001101100011011COLUMN8 9 10 11 12 13 14 152001288020112981202130822031318320413284

2–5OperationON LINE SwitchPress this switch to place the printer alternately on line or off line. When the printer is on line, the ONLINE LED lights.

AppendixB–24Multinational International Languages Substitution TableLANGUAGEASCIIEBCDICExample: 005B = [ in ASCII005B = ¢ in EBCDICHex Address005B 005

B–25AppendixECMA–94 Latin 1 Character Set Charts• Primary Character SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F Control Codes)Page B–26• Extended Character SetP–Seri

AppendixB–26ECMA–94 Latin 1 Primary Character SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes)B7000 011 11B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BITSROWB4 B2B

B–27AppendixECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes)000 011 110001101100011011COLUMN8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1520012880201129812

AppendixB–28ECMA–94 Latin 1 Primary Character SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols)B7000 011 11B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BITSROWB4

B–29AppendixECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols)000 011 110001101100011011COLUMN8 9 10 11 12 13 14 152001288020112

AppendixB–30ECMA–94 Latin 1 Primary Character SetSerial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes)B7000 011 11B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BITSROWB

B–31AppendixECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended SetSerial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes)000 011 110001101100011011COLUMN8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15200128802011

AppendixB–32ECMA–94 Latin 1 Primary Character SetSerial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols)B7000 011 11B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BITS

B–33AppendixECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended SetSerial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols)000 011 110001101100011011COLUMN8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1520012880

Operation2–6PAPER ADV SwitchMomentarily press this switch to advance the paper one line, or press and hold the switch to advance tothe top–of–form of

AppendixB–34ECMA–94 Latin 1 International Languages Substitution TableLANGUAGEASCIIExample: 005B = [ in ASCII005B = Æ in DanishHex Address0021 0022 00

B–35AppendixDEC Multinational Character Set Charts• Primary Character SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F Control Codes)Page B–36• Extended Character SetP–Se

AppendixB–36DEC Multinational Primary Character SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes)B7000 011 11B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BITSROWB4 B

B–37AppendixDEC Multinational Extended SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes)000 011 110001101100011011COLUMN8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15200128802011298

AppendixB–38DEC Multinational Primary Character SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols)B7000 011 11B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BITSROW

B–39AppendixDEC Multinational Extended SetP–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols)000 011 110001101100011011COLUMN8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1520012880201

AppendixB–40DEC Multinational Primary Character SetSerial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes)B7000 011 11B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BITSRO

B–41AppendixDEC Multinational Extended SetSerial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes)000 011 110001101100011011COLUMN8 9 10 11 12 13 14 152001288020

AppendixB–42DEC Multinational Primary Character SetSerial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols)B7000 011 11B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BI

B–43AppendixDEC Multinational Extended SetSerial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols)000 011 110001101100011011COLUMN8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15200128

2–7OperationNOTE: When the printer is off line, configuration menus and parameter values may beviewed at any time. To make any configuration changes,

AppendixB–44DEC Multinational International Languages Substitution TableLANGUAGEASCIIExample: 005B = [ in ASCII005B = Æ in DanishHex Address0023#£@É[Æ

C–1AppendixAPPENDIX CSPECIFICATIONSPrinting CharacteristicsPrinter throughput, in lines per minute (LPM), is a factor of the selected print mode. The

AppendixC–2Physical CharacteristicsPrinter DimensionsFloor Cabinet ModelHeight 41.7” (105.9 cm)Width 34.0” (86.4 cm)Depth 28.5” (72.4 cm)Weight Approx

C–3AppendixElectrical CharacteristicsInput PowerVoltage 120 or 240 VACPhase SingleFrequency 50 or 60 HzPower RatingPedestal Floor CabinetNominal Stand

AppendixC–4FormsPaperType Edge–perforated, fanfold, 3 to 16” wideThickness Single–part – 15 to 100 lb. stockMulti–part – 1– to 6–part formsSheet Thick

C–5AppendixMiscellaneous (continued)CleaningInterval 3 months or 250 hours of operationCharacter SetsASCII Standard Up to 229 charactersData Processin

AppendixC–6

D–1AppendixAPPENDIX DCONTROL CODE CROSS REFERENCEThe following lists provide the programming control codes alphabetically by function andalphabeticall

AppendixD–2Alphabetical By Function (continued)Function P–Series Serial PageEmphasized Print ResetSFCC FESC F 6–35Expanded (Double Wide) PrintSFCC WES

D–3AppendixAlphabetical By Function (continued)Function P–Series Serial PageUnderline SFCC – ESC – 6–66VFU Commands (P–Series) DLE–US N/A 6–67Vertical

Operation2–8•Barcode 145 at 12.1 cpi•Barcode 160 at 13.3 cpiNOTE: Print mode control from the host computer overrides the control panel setting.F/L Sw

AppendixD–4Alphabetical By P–Series Code (continued)P–Series Code Function PageSFCC FEmphasized Print Reset6–35SFCC GBold Print 6–13SFCC HBold Print R

D–5AppendixAlphabetical By Serial Matrix Code (continued)Serial Code Function PageESC 1 Line Spacing 7/72 Inch 6–50ESC 2 Line Spacing n/72 Inch (as se

AppendixD–6

P3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference ManualIndex–1INDEXAAlternate Terminating Resistors, 7–5ASCII Character Set, A–1Attribute Set and Reset Cod

P3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference ManualIndex–2C (continued)Control Panel, 2–56/8 LPI Switch, 2–6Alphanumeric Message Display, 2–5CHECK Indi

P3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference ManualIndex–3HHex Code Printout, 8–5Horizontal Tab, 6–43Horizontal Tab Set, 6–44IIBM PC Character Set Char

P3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference ManualIndex–4P (continued)PAPER ADV Switch, 2–7PerforationSkip–Over, 6–62Skip–Over Cancel, 6–63PI Line, 7–

P3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference ManualIndex–5S (continued)Service & Diagnostics, 8–1SettingForms Length, 2–16Line Spacing, 2–18Top–of–

P3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference ManualIndex–6

2–9OperationLoading Paper The printer uses standard fanfold paper from 3 to 16 inches wide (perforation to perforation) and 15 to100 lb. bond (0.025

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Operation2–10Figure 2–3. Loading Paper

2–11OperationUnloading Paper 1. Place the printer off line.2. Tear off the paper at the slot at the bottom of the printer.3. Fully raise the Forms Thi

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Operation2–12Figure 2–4. Ribbon Replacement8. Press CLEAR (on the control panel) to clear the PLATEN OPEN fault condition.9. Close the top cover and p

2–13OperationThere are two methods of setting top–of–form. The first method uses forward paper motion and is per-formed with the Forms Thickness Adjus

Operation2–14Setting Top–of–Form – Reverse Paper MotionNOTE: Do not use this method of setting top–of–form for heavy forms or peel–off labelforms.1. P

2–15OperationNOTE: If the paper is not stacking properly, check the following items in addition to thoselisted in step 3:1. If printing occurs across

Operation2–166. Simultaneously press MENU UP and MENU DOWN to lock the printer configuration.7. Set the top–of–form according to the instructions on p

2–17Operation5.When the desired print mode is shown on the display, press the ENTER switch.6. Press CLEAR to return the printer to off line status. Th

Operation2–18

3–1ConfigurationCHAPTER 3CONFIGURATIONIntroductionConfiguration refers to the set of operating parameters that define how the printer responds to the

Configuration3–2From the main configuration menus below, related configuration parameter values can be displayedand selected.• Character Set• Applicat

3–3ConfigurationFigure 3–1. Sample Configuration Printout

US and CANADA Radio Interference NoteNote: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1

Configuration3–4Factory Default Configuration Values The printer comes with a set of Printronix factory configuration values, shown in Table 3–1. Thes

3–5ConfigurationConfiguration Procedure Most configuration options are selected from the control panel. To change the configuration from thecontrol pa

Configuration3–6Load Configuration Values The previously saved default value set or the permanently stored Printronix factory value set can beloaded f

3–7ConfigurationControl Panel Configuration Diagram The Control Panel Configuration Diagram is a series of block diagrams that show the configurationm

Configuration3–8Level III – Configuration Menu Parameters (continued)Auto Line Feed Perforation SkipDefine CR CodePaper OutDefine LF CodePMD FaultVFU

3–9ConfigurationMESSAGEDISPLAYCL = PRESS RS = PRESSPM = PRESSFL = PRESSCLEARMENUDOWNMENUUPPREVNEXTR/SF/LD = PRESSU = PRESSN = PRESSP = PRESS=

Configuration3–10ON LINEOFFLINEREADYLEVEL I LEVEL IILEVEL IIIPrint Format(Sheet 1)MainConfigurationMenus(Sheet 2)Parameters(Sheets 3–15)DP AT 10 CPIOL

Configuration 3–11LEVEL I – PRINT FORMATON LINELINE SPACINGSET AT 8 LPILINE SPACINGSET AT 6 LPIOFFLINEREADYPRINT MODEDP AT 10 CPIDP AT 12 CPIDP AT 13

Configuration3–12OFFLINEREADYON LINEOLCHARACTER SETAPPLICATIONCOMPATIBILITYPAPER FORMAT HOST INTERFACEDLOAD PARAMETERSU or CLUDIAGNOSTICSDSHEET 4SHEET

Configuration 3–13EXTENDED SUBSET is IBM PC GRAPHICS(1)EXTENDED SUBSET is MULTINATIONAL(3)CHARACTER SETAFROM SHEET 2UUUSELECT SET SELECT SET SELECT SE

iP3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference ManualTABLE OF CONTENTSChapter Page1 OVERVIEWFeatures 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuration3–14DPAPPLICATIONCOMPATIBILITYPRINTER PROTOCOLBFROM SHEET 2PRINTER PROTOCOLP–SERIESPRINTER PROTOCOLSERIAL MATRIXPRINTER SELECTPRINTER SEL

Configuration 3–15PUU UNSELECT SFCC CONTROL CODE 08D01 SOH*CONTROL CODE 08BACKSPACE UUCONTROL CODE 08DOUBLE HIGH03 ETX1B ESC5E HATSELECT SFCC7E T

Configuration3–16CMPFROM SHEET 2CPAPER FORMATAUTO LINE FEEDAUTO LINE FEEDDISABLEAUTO LINE FEEDAFTER FULL LINEDEFINE CR CODEDEFINE CR CODECR = CRDEFINE

Configuration 3–17PERFORATION SKIPPERFORATION SKIPDISABLEPERFORATION SKIP1/2 INCHPERFORATION SKIP2/3 INCHPERFORATION SKIP5/6 INCHPERFORATION SKIP1 INC

Configuration3–18FROM SHEET 2SHEET 9FOR DATAPRODUCTS MENUSDDGSHEET 10FOR SERIAL HOST INTERFACECENTRONICSDATA BIT 8DATA BIT 8ENABLE DATA BIT 8DISABLEDA

Configuration 3–19FROM SHEET 8DDATA BIT 8DATA BIT 8ENABLEDATA BIT 8DISABLEDISABLEENABLEDATA POLARITYSTANDARDINVERTEDGPI LINEPI LINEPI LINEDATAPRODUCTS

Configuration3–20DPPPPPN or PN or PH FROM SHEET 8SERIAL RS–232PNPNPNPNPNPNPNPNPNPDATA RATE150 BAUD300 BAUD600 BAUD1200 BAUD2400 BAUD4800 BAUD9600 BAUD

Configuration 3–21UUUNNPPNPDPNPNPDN or PDN or PBIT 8 FUNCTIONFONT SELECT PI LINEIGNORECD AND CTSDISABLEENABLEDSRDISABLE ENABLEContinued fromsheet 10(1

Configuration3–22UNPDATA TERM READYDPNPNPNPDATA TERM RDYDATA TERM RDYDATA TERM RDYDATA TERM RDYONLINE AND BNF OFFLINE OR BFFALSETRUEContinued fromshee

Configuration 3–23DPARAMETERSPFROM SHEET 2ELOAD PARAMETERSPARAMETERSEELOAD IGPCOMPLETEDLOAD SAVED COMPLETED(1) (1)User definedLOAD SAVED LOAD IGPUPARA

P3000 Series Multinational User’s Refernce Manualii2 OPERATION (continued)Setting Forms Length 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuration3–24UPPPPPPRINTER TEST8 INCH WIDTHPRINTER TESTFULL WIDTHRSRSRS RSPRINTER TEST PRINTER TEST PRINTER TEST PRINTER TESTSHIFT RECYCLE ALL E’S

Configuration 3–25UPFROM SHEET 14DNPNUNPISERVICE AIDSSTROKE TIMEHAMMERPHASING INDEX USHUTTLE REBOUND INDEXSTROKE TIME(1) Increment/decrement the PHA

Configuration3–26

4–1GraphicsCHAPTER 4GRAPHICSIntroductionThe printer can produce Bit Image graphics when in Serial Matrix protocol and P–Series Plot Modegraphics when

Graphics4–273146362553614673 DECIMALVALUES1286432168421DECIMALWEIGHTS7th BIT IMAGE DATA BYTE2nd BIT IMAGE DATA BYTE1st BIT IMAGE DATA BYTEFigure 4–1.

4–3GraphicsThe relationship of ASCII character, decimal value, and Bit Image plot is shown in Figure 4–3.• The data bytes can be identified by their b

Graphics4–4• Control code ESC Y selects the Double Speed, Double Density Mode.When the Double Density, Double Speed control code is received, the data

4–5Graphics• The maximum number of data bytes in the DATA portion of the program statement (whenusing 132–column paper) varies according to the operat

Graphics4–6In Normal Density Plot:• The mode is selected with the odd dot plot control code ENQ (05 hex).• The odd–numbered dot columns are addressed

4–7GraphicsPlot Data Byte FormatIn P–Series Plot Mode, the format is as follows:•Each data byte specifies six out of twelve dot columns.• Using odd do

iiiP3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference Manual5 VERTICAL FORMAT UNITS (continued)VFU Load/Save/Clear 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Graphics4–8Plot Data Line FormatA plot data line may contain any number of plot data bytes up to the maximum of 132 for horizontal dotdensity of 60 dp

4–9GraphicsDOUBLE DENSITY PLOTFor double density plot, the plot line contains: Control Code 04 hex, plot data bytes, a Line Terminator(0A hex or 0C he

Graphics4–10The following program uses the Odd Dot Plot control code to produce the image.10 LPRINT “Odd Dot Plot”20 FOR I=1 TO 830 READ R140 READ R25

4–11GraphicsTable 4–1. Plot Data Byte Dot Patterns 0100000 Space01000010100010010001101001000100101010011001001110101000010100101010100101011010110

Graphics4–12To Exit the P–Series Plot ModeWhen returning to the print mode from the P–Series Plot Mode, include an extra line feed in the datastream t

5–1Vertical Format UnitsCHAPTER 5VERTICAL FORMAT UNITSIntroductionThe P3000 Series printers includes two vertical format units: Printronix standard El

Vertical Format Units5–2VFU Load/Save/ClearSave one VFU table at a time in Non–Volatile Memory (NVM). The VFU table format is: VFU type,LPI, and VFU

5–3Vertical Format UnitsChannel 12 – Reserved as the Vertical Tab channel. The Vertical Tab code (VT, 0B hex) prints any datain the print buffer and r

Vertical Format Units5–4Table 5–1. P–Series EVFU Codes – PI Line EnabledASCII ChannelHex000102030405060708090A0B0C0D6EPI 7 6 5 4 3 2 11111111111111111

5–5Vertical Format UnitsTable 5–2. P–Series EVFU Codes – PI Line Disabled or Not UsedHex101112131415161718191A1B1C1D1E1F765 4 3 2100000000000011111111

P3000 Series Multinational User’s Refernce Manualiv6 PROGRAMMING (continued)Character Set Select: International Languages 6–25. . . . . . . . . . . .

Vertical Format Units5–6Relative Line SlewingAnother method of moving paper using the PI line results in vertical slews of a specified number oflines

5–7Vertical Format UnitsDVFU The DVFU may be selected in P–Series protocol and is generally used in conjunction with theDataproducts interface. A maxi

Vertical Format Units5–8CH 12 BOF – The last channel 12 loaded is used as the Bottom–of–Form (BOF) channel and has sig-nificance when using the printe

5–9Vertical Format UnitsTable 5–5. DVFU Channel InstructionASCII ChannelHex000102030405060708090A0BPI 7 6 5 4 3 2 1111111111111XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Vertical Format Units5–10The Slew Relative configuration and the status of data bits 1 through 4 determine the number of linesslewed as described in T

5–11Vertical Format UnitsVertical Tab PositionsVertical tab positions are assigned to a line number. A maximum of 16 vertical tab positions can beassi

Vertical Format Units5–12

6–1ProgrammingCHAPTER 6PROGRAMMINGIntroductionYou can configure the printer from the control panel to respond to control codes in one of two standardp

Programming6–2Control Code Functions The following information is listed for each code function (where applicable and possible).ASCII Mnemonic – The s

6–3ProgrammingNOTE: SFCC commands must be terminated by a semicolon (;) in a BASIC program or bytext following the command string. A paper motion comm

vP3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference Manual7 INTERFACESIntroduction 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Programming6–4Control Code Reference Index The following index lists the control codes by function and lists the ASCII mnemonic and page num-ber. Alph

6–5ProgrammingPRINT MODEFUNCTION P–SERIES SERIAL PAGE NO.Bold PrintSFCC GESC G 6–13Bold Print (1 line only)SFCC j6–13Bold Print ResetSFCC HESC H 6–14C

Programming6–6OTHER FUNCTIONS (continued)FUNCTION P–SERIES SERIAL PAGE NO.Character Set Select (Control Codes)SFCC 7ESC 7 6–22Character Set Select (Pr

6–7ProgrammingBackspace ASCII Hex DecimalP–Series/Serial BS 08 08Purpose Moves the logical print head to the left one character space toward the first

Programming6–8BellASCII Hex DecimalP–Series/Serial BEL 07 07Purpose Sounds a buzzer/beeper.Comment The BEL function sounds a buzzer/beeper for 0.2 sec

6–9ProgrammingBit Image Mode, Single Density ASCII Hex DecimalP–Series N/A N/A N/ASerial ESC K1B 4B27 75Purpose Selects Single (Normal) Density Bit Im

Programming6–10Bit Image Mode, Double DensityASCII Hex DecimalP–Series N/A N/A N/ASerial ESC L1B 4C27 76Purpose Selects Double Density Bit Image graph

6–11ProgrammingBit Image Mode, Double Density Double Speed ASCII Hex DecimalP–Series N/A N/A N/ASerial ESC Y1B 5927 89Purpose Prints graphics at twice

Programming6–12Bit Image Mode, Quadruple DensityASCII Hex DecimalP–Series N/A N/A N/ASerial ESC Z1B 5A27 90PurposeSelects Quadruple Density Bit Image

6–13ProgrammingBold PrintASCII Hex DecimalP–Series SFCC GSFCC 47 SFCC 71SFCC j (1 line)SFCC 6ASFCC 106Serial ESC G1B 4727 71Purpose Selects bold chara