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User’s ManualThe Printronix L5020 Multifunction Printer

Trademark AcknowledgementsCentronics is a registered trademark of Genicom Corporation.CSA is a registered certification mark of The Canadian Standards

Chapter 3 Downloading Into Flash Memory100 30. Type the following at the DOS prompt:DIR <Return>You will see a directory listing containing the

Loading Flash Memory (If Equipped)10137. At the DOS prompt on the computer type, for example:123456.exe -pb <Return>where 123456.exe is the emul

Chapter 3 Downloading Into Flash Memory102 45. On the printer control panel, press and hold down the ONLINE + PAGE EJECT keys. Without releasing the k

Loading Flash Memory (If Equipped)10351. Download the files to the printer by using the DOS copy command. You can download the files one at a time by

Chapter 3 Downloading Into Flash Memory104 60. Disconnect the parallel data cable from the computer and from the printer.61. Reconnect the customer’s

Loading Flash Memory (If Equipped)105Table 1. Flash MessagesError Code Message ExplanationH2 Waiting ForFile DownloadThe system is now ready for the e

Chapter 3 Downloading Into Flash Memory106 K3 DC PROGRAMNOT VALIDThere is no emulation installed or the emulation in flash memory is corrupted.Install

1074 Consumables ReplacementConsumables ReplacementFor the best print quality, always use genuine Printronix supplies. Part numbers are provided below

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement108 Replacement IntervalsConsumable Item Part NumberReplacement Interval (in Pages)1Toner Cartridge 703532-001 21,000

Opening The Upper Doors109Opening The Upper Doors1. Take the printer offline.2. When paper motion stops, wait 15 seconds, then open the printer upper

This product uses Intellifont Scalable typefaces and Intellifont technology. Intellifont is a registered trademark of Agfa Division, Miles Incorporate

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement110 Replacing The Toner CartridgeNOTE: When replacing the toner cartridge, place the old cartridge in a disposable wr

Replacing The Toner Cartridge1115. Keep the new toner cartridge in its package. Hold it level and shake it back and forth several times as shown. This

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement112 8. Fit the notch to the pin on the developing unit. Push the new toner cartridge as far as possible into the tone

Replacing The Waste Toner Bottle113Replacing The Waste Toner BottleWhen the “WASTE TONER FULL” message appears on the control panel, replace the waste

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement114 3. Remove the cap from the outside of the waste toner bottle, and cap the toner bottle.Legend: 1) Waste Toner Bot

Replacing The Photoreceptor Drum115Replacing The Photoreceptor DrumDrum life is dependent upon media used and proper maintenance and operation of the

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement116 CAUTIONThe transfer charger must be in the down position to avoid scratching the drum. Failure to perform steps 6

Replacing The Photoreceptor Drum117CAUTIONTo avoid damaging the printer or causing false paper jams, the transport lever must be in the fully down pos

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement118 8. Loosen the three thumbscrews securing the drum plate and remove the drum plate.Legend: 1) Drum Plate 2) Thumbs

Replacing The Photoreceptor Drum11910. Screw the drum auxiliary rod onto the drum shaft.Legend: 1) Drum Auxiliary Rod 2) Drum Shaft21

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Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement120 11. Pull the drum out along the drum auxiliary rod. Hold the front and back ends when the drum is nearly out of t

Replacing The Photoreceptor Drum121CAUTIONExposing the drum to light shortens its life. Do not expose the drum to direct sunlight, and install it with

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement122 8. After installing the drum plate, visually verify good electrical contact between the copper grounding clip and

Replacing The Developing Unit123Replacing The Developing UnitCAUTIONDo not replace the developing unit unless you have been trained to do so. Be caref

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement124 5. Remove the developing unit by holding the lever in one hand and pulling the developing unit partially out of t

Replacing The Developing Unit1256. With your other hand, grasp the hanger and remove the developing unit from the printer.Legend: 1) Hanger7. Place th

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement126 Legend: 1) Toner Cartridge 2) Developing Unit 3) Auger 4) Toner Sensor 5) Developing Tank 6) Developing Roller 7

Replacing Developer127Replacing DeveloperThe toner sensor is sensitive to both electrostatic discharge (ESD) and positional adjustment. Do not touch t

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement128 6. Remove the three screws on the developing unit cover and detach the cover.7. Put the developing unit in the pl

Replacing Developer12912. While rotating the new developing roller knob counterclockwise, evenly pour the entire bottle of developer powder into the d

13Table of Contents1 Introduction... 17About This Manual...

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement130 Install The Developing Unit1. On the developing unit, rotate the lever fully clockwise so that it is pointing str

Install The Developing Unit1314. Rotate the developing roller knob counterclockwise until the unit drops into its final resting position. The developi

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement132 5. Rotate the developing unit lever fully counterclockwise to lock the developing unit in place.Legend: 1) Lever6

1355 Scheduled MaintenanceMaintaining Print QualityTo maintain good print quality, clean the printer according to the schedules and information listed

Chapter 5 Maintaining Print Quality136 Maintenance ToolsTo maintain the printer, you need the following tools:Recommended toner vacuum cleaner models

Service Level Page Counts137Levels A, B, and C are your responsibility, while levels D through H are the responsibility of your service provider.When

Chapter 5 Maintenance Schedules138 Clearing Service Level MessagesWhen you have done a level of service, clear the page count for that service level.

Replacement Schedule139Replacement ScheduleReplace the following items after the specified number of letter size pages (4% coverage) have printed. App

Chapter 5 Maintenance Schedules140 Level D kit is used at 300,000 pages.Item Part NumberMaintenance Kit, Level D, L5020 706802-001• Main charger• Prec

Tech Service Maintenance Level Kits141Use Level E kit after printing 600,000 letter size pages.Item Part NumberMaintenance Kit, Level E, L5020 706806-

Table of Contents14 Saving New Configurations...52Save Configuration ...

Chapter 5 Maintenance Schedules142 Use Level F kit after printing 900,000 letter size pages.Item Part NumberMaintenance Kit, Level F, L5020 706812-001

Tech Service Maintenance Level Kits143Use Level G kit after printing 1,200,000 letter size pages.Item Part NumberMaintenance Kit, Level G, L5020 70681

Chapter 5 Maintenance Schedules144 Use Level H kit after printing 2,400,000 letter size pages.Item Part NumberMaintenance Kit, Level H, L5020 706830-0

Vacuuming145General CleaningTo maintain optimum print quality, clean the printer regularly. Depending upon the density of your print jobs, the printer

Chapter 5 General Cleaning146 5. Vacuum the developing unit and toner hopper.Legend: 1) Vacuum 2) Developing Unit and Toner Hopper21

Vacuuming1476. Vacuum the cleaning unit.Legend: 1) Vacuum 2) Cleaning Unit21

Chapter 5 General Cleaning148 7. Vacuum the fuser unit.8. Vacuum the lamp housing filter on the end of the fuser unit.Legend: 1) Vacuum 2) Fuser Unit1

Transfer Charger149Transfer ChargerCAUTIONThe transfer charger must be in the down position to avoid scratching the drum. Failure to perform steps 9 a

Chapter 5 General Cleaning150 11. Pull the transport unit toward you until it stops.12. Vacuum the toner, paper dust, etc. Be sure to clean under the

Transfer Charger15115. Push the transport unit into the printer while holding down the green lever. Raise the green lever to the right to raise the tr

Table of Contents155 Scheduled Maintenance ... 135Maintaining Print Quality...1

Chapter 5 General Cleaning152 16. Vacuum the toner, paper dust, etc. in the tractor area.Legend: 1) Paper Guide 2) Vacuum 3) Tractor321

Cleaning The Chargers153Cleaning The Chargers1. Turn the power switch OFF.2. Open the printer upper doors. (See page 109.)Main ChargerCAUTIONHandle th

Chapter 5 General Cleaning154 5. Using the brush cleaner (listed on page 136), clean the exposed side of the charger grid and the body of the main cha

Cleaning The Chargers1556. Position the main charger with the charger grid up and the front end of the charger toward you, as shown in the following f

Chapter 5 General Cleaning156 7. Using the brush cleaner, clean both sides of the charger grid.Legend: 1) Brush Cleaner 2) Charger Grid8. Using the wi

Cleaning The Chargers1579. Install the charger grid.10. Return the main charger to its original position. Fasten the main charger screw to secure it.P

Chapter 5 General Cleaning158 14. Using the brush cleaner and the wire cleaner (listed on page 136), remove the dust and dirt on the wires. The precha

Cleaning The Fuser Unit Cover Glass1593. Open the waste toner recovery unit.CAUTIONThe transfer charger must be in the down position to avoid scratchi

Chapter 5 General Cleaning160 6. Loosen the thumbscrews (2) on the right and left fuser unit holding plates. Legend: 1) Holding Plate 2) Thumbscrew 3)

Cleaning The Fuser Unit Cover Glass161CAUTIONDo not scratch or place your hands directly on the cover glass. Fingerprints on the cover glass or lamps

Table of Contents16 Level F Maintenance - 900,000 Pages (Service)...199Level G Maintenance - 1,200,000 Pages (Service) ...200Level H Maintenance

Chapter 5 General Cleaning162 12. Remove the two screws that secure the filter housing to the filter, then remove the filter.Legend: 1) Screws (2) 2)

Cleaning Unit163Major CleaningDo a major cleaning every 150,000 pages to keep your printer in the best working order.Cleaning Unit1. Turn the power sw

Chapter 5 Major Cleaning164 IMPORTANTTo avoid spilling toner, do not turn the cleaning unit upside down.6. Vacuum the brush on the cleaning unit. Turn

Cleaning Unit165CAUTIONDo not flex the discharge LED, or it may break.7. Remove the discharge LED screw.Legend: 1) Screw 2) Discharge LED8. Remove the

Chapter 5 Major Cleaning166 Cleaning The Photoreceptor DrumCAUTIONWhen cleaning the photoreceptor drum, observe the following precautions:• Do not tou

Cleaning The Photoreceptor Drum1677. To avoid exposing the drum to light for too long, temporarily pack the drum in its original packaging material, a

Chapter 5 Major Cleaning168 CAUTIONWhen wiping the SELFOC® lens, be certain not to apply excessive force to the drum surface potential sensor located

1696 TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter discusses diagnostic tests, paper jams, and system messages (status and error). DiagnosticsThe printer

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting170 • Print Configuration: Prints all current configuration parameters in the printer, including print statistics (Config. Co

Paper Jams1713. Reload the paper. The first fold of the paper should be facing towards the printer; otherwise, a paper jam could occur. (see illustrat

171 IntroductionAbout This ManualThis manual explains how to use your printer. Safety Notices And Special InformationFor your safety and to protect va

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting172 Paper Jam Near The Paper Output Section1. When paper motion stops, wait 15 seconds, then open the upper doors. (See page

Paper Jams173CAUTIONThe transfer charger must be in the down position to avoid scratching the drum. Failure to perform steps 3 and 4 damages the drum.

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting174 CAUTIONTo avoid damaging the printer or causing false paper jams, the transport lever must be in the fully down position

Paper Jams1756. Turn knob C clockwise 90° to raise the scuff roller holding the paper.Legend: 1) Knob C7. Separate the fanfold paper at the perforatio

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting176 When removing the paper from the paper input section, raise the tractor gates first, then pull out the jammed paper.Legen

Paper Jams177Paper Jam In The Transport Input Section1. When paper motion stops, wait 15 seconds, then open the upper doors. (See page 109.)2. Open th

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting178 CAUTIONTo avoid damaging the printer or causing false paper jams, the transport lever must be in the fully down position

Paper Jams179Paper Jam In The Transport Output Section1. When paper motion stops, wait 15 seconds, then open the upper doors. (See page 109.)2. Turn t

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting180 Paper Jam In The Power Paper Stacker1. When paper motion stops, wait 15 seconds, then tear the paper from the output sect

Paper Jams1814. Turn Knob C, clockwise to unlock it.Legend: 1) Knob C5. Pull the paper out from the paper entrance.1

Chapter 1 Important Safety Precautions18 IMPORTANTAn important notice provides information that is vital to proper operation of the printer.NOTE: A no

Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages182 6. Reload the paper being sure to load it correctly, with the first perforation facing the printer.Legen

Reprinting Pages After Fault Condition183If any data resides in the print buffer, it is then printed. Press ONLINE to place the printer online.Errors

Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages184 Whether Reprint On Fault Is Enabled, Disabled, Or Confirm:After a paper jam, you may need to reload the

Reprinting Pages After Fault Condition185If the fault is cleared, and if you need to reload paper into the tractors (such as after a paper jam), the f

Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages186 If the fault is not cleared:a. The printer beeps and briefly displays the following message:b. The print

Error Messages187Error MessagesTable 4, “Error Messages,” on page 188, lists errors by error code and shows which are operator-correctable, which requ

Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages188 Table 4. Error MessagesError CodeError MessageOperator CorrectableField Service RequiredReprint Required

Error Messages18920 Fuser Lamp Overheat á21 Fuser Fan Failá22 Reserved26 No Cleaning Unitá27 Reserved28 Waste Toner Fullá29 No Waste Toner Boxá2A Tone

Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages190 45 Engine CPU Failá46 Engine CPU Failá47 Engine CPU Failá48 Controller Comm. Failá49 Controller Comm. Fa

Error Messages191TABLE NOTES:1. For any error with Reprint on Fault enabled: If the printer stops while in the middle of printing a page, reloading t

Safety Notices And Special Information19Remove packaging materials carefully and save them for possible future use. If the printer is powered on witho

Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages192 6. The Front Cover Open error can occur if the upper doors are open or the paper output door is open. If

193A Maintenance Log SheetsMaintenance Log Sheets The log sheets on the following pages are intended for your use. These may be photocopied and kept i

Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets194 Level A Maintenance - 15,000 Pages (User)Action Item Part #Performed ByDateClean General cleaning N/AClean Main

Level B Maintenance - 150,000 Pages (User)195Level B Maintenance - 150,000 Pages (User)Action Item Part #Performed ByDateClean General cleaning N/ACle

Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets196 Level C Maintenance - 600,000 Pages (User)Action Item Part #Performed ByDateClean General cleaning N/ACleanSee N

Level D Maintenance - 300,000 Pages (Service)197Level D Maintenance - 300,000 Pages (Service) Action Item Part # Performed By DateClean Flash power su

Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets198 Level E Maintenance - 600,000 Pages (Service) Action Item Part # Performed By DateReplace Main charger 705741-00

Level F Maintenance - 900,000 Pages (Service)199Level F Maintenance - 900,000 Pages (Service) Action Item Part # Performed By DateClean Flash power su

Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets200 Level G Maintenance - 1,200,000 Pages (Service) Action Item Part # Performed By DateClean Lamp housing filter 20

Level H Maintenance - 2,400,000 Pages (Service)201Level H Maintenance - 2,400,000 Pages (Service)Action Item Part # Performed By DateClean Flash power

Consumables InformationPrintronix® has years of experience designing printer imaging systems. For the best possible performance of your Printronix pri

Chapter 1 Components And Labels20 Components And LabelsLegend: 1) Control Panel 2) CAUTIONFigure 1: Front and Rear ViewsRear of PrinterFront of Printe

Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets202 WARNINGThe flash fuser capacitor (P/N 703531-561) must be replaced at least every 2,400,000 letter size pages. F

Level D Maintenance Kit - 300,000 Pages (Service)203Level D Maintenance Kit - 300,000 Pages (Service) Item Part NumberMaintenance Kit, Level D, L5020

Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets204 Level E Maintenance Kit - 600,000 Pages (Service)Item Part NumberMaintenance Kit, Level E, L5020 706806-001• Mai

Level F Maintenance Kit - 900,000 Pages (Service)205Level F Maintenance Kit - 900,000 Pages (Service)Maintenance Kit, Level F, L5020 706812-001• Main

Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets206 Level G Maintenance Kit - 1,200,000 Pages (Service)Item Part NumberMaintenance Kit, Level G, L5020 706818-001• M

Level H Maintenance Kit - 2,400,000 Pages (Service)207Level H Maintenance Kit - 2,400,000 Pages (Service)Item Part NumberMaintenance Kit, Level H, L50

Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets208

209B Specifications SpecificationsPaper SpecificationsPaper type FanfoldPaper sizeWidth 7 to 16 inchesLength* 1 to 30 inches, in multiples of 1/6 inch

Appendix B Specifications210 Specification Inch MillimeterDimensionin FigurePin hole center to folding perforation1/6, 1/4, 1/3, or 1/24.2, 6.4, 8.5,

Paper Specifications211Paper thickness .010 inch maximumPaper weight 18-44 lb. bond (68-165g/m2), 44-125 lb. tag/label (75-204g/m2)Capacity 3000 sheet

Safety Notices And Special Information21Legend: 1) CAUTION 2) WARNINGFigure 2: Safety Labels Behind Front Upper Doors $21$

Appendix B Specifications212 Performance CharacteristicsPrinting density 300 x 300 dpi400 x 400 dpi or 240 x 240 dpi (options)Printing speed 2.78 inc

Host Interfaces213Host InterfacesNOTE: Dataproducts parallel interface requires an optional adapter cable.Emulations Standard Centronics parallel, Dat

Appendix B Specifications214 Memory RequirementsThe L5000 series printers have 32 MB (standard) or 64 MB (optional) of RAM (Random Access Memory), an

Physical Characteristics And Environment215Physical Characteristics And Environment EnvironmentDimensions (H x W x D) 49 inch H x 30 inch W x 34 inch

Appendix B Specifications216 Sound level Operating 60 db (A-weighted ) max. Full optionsStandby state 50 dB (A-weighted)Inclination 1° max.Temperatur

217C Host I/O InterfacesInterfacesThe printer provides connections inside the left side panel for the following host I/O interfaces:• Serial Interface

Appendix Interfaces218 Legend: 1) Parallel Port 2) Diagnostic Port 3) Optional Coax/Twinax Port 4) Serial Port 5) RS 232/422 SwitchFigure 9: I/O Cable

Performance Considerations219Performance ConsiderationsThe printer prints letter size and A4 size fanfold paper at 15 pages per minute portrait (one p

Appendix Interfaces220 On mini or mainframe computers, printer performance problems can usually be solved by having the system administrator perform o

RS-232 Serial Interface221Also if possible, eliminate sending white space (spaces or tabs) at the end of lines if it is not necessary.Memory intensive

Chapter 1 Components And Labels22 Legend: 1) Main Charger 2) Toner Cartridge 3) Control Panel 4) Paper Feed Tractor 5) Developing Unit 6) Waste Toner

Appendix Interfaces222 Printing at full-rated speed may require either an RS-422 or parallel connection for wide format printing applications.RS-232 S

RS-232 Serial Interface223RS-232 Serial Interface SignalsThe RS-232 serial interface signals are defined below.Receive Data (RxD) - Serial data stream

Appendix Interfaces224 RS-232 Serial Interface ConfigurationThe printer is configured for the RS-232 serial interface via the Serial Interface menu, a

RS-422 Serial Interface225RS-422 Serial InterfaceThis interface is used with bit serial devices compatible with EIA-RS-422B or CCITT V.27 and V.11 sta

Appendix Interfaces226 RS-422 Serial Interface Connector Pin AssignmentsThe printer provides a 25-pin DB-25S connector inside the lower cabinet for co

RS-422 Serial Interface227RS-422 Serial Interface SignalsThe RS-422 serial interface signals are defined below.Received Data (RxD) - Serial data strea

Appendix Interfaces228 RS-422 Serial Interface ConfigurationThe printer is configured for the RS-422 serial interface via the Serial Interface menu, a

Centronics Parallel Interface229Centronics Parallel InterfaceThis interface enables the printer to operate with controllers designed for buffered Cent

Appendix Interfaces230 Centronics Parallel Interface Connector Pin AssignmentsThe printer provides a 36-pin D-shell connector inside the lower cabinet

Centronics Parallel Interface231Centronics Parallel Interface SignalsThe Centronics interface signals are defined below.PAPER EMPTY (PE) - A high true

Safety Notices And Special Information23Legend: 1) Power Switch 2) Diagnostic Port 3) Optional Coax/Twinax Port 4) Serial Port 5) 232/422 ToggleSwitch

Appendix Interfaces232 Centronics Parallel Interface ConfigurationThe printer is configured for the Centronics interface via the Centronics Interface

Dataproducts Parallel Interface233Dataproducts Parallel InterfaceThis interface allows the printer to operate with controllers designed for Dataproduc

Appendix Interfaces234 Dataproducts Parallel Interface Connector Pin AssignmentsThe printer provides a 36-pin D-shell connector inside the lower cabin

Dataproducts Parallel Interface235Dataproducts Parallel Interface SignalsThe Dataproducts interface signals are defined below.READY - A high true sign

Appendix Interfaces236 Dataproducts Parallel Interface ConfigurationThe printer is configured for the Dataproducts interface via the Dataproducts Inte

Termination Resistors237Termination ResistorsFor parallel interface configurations, the printer is equipped with 470 ohm pullup and 1K pulldown termin

Appendix Interfaces238

239IndexAACK Polarity, 68Adjustmentsloading flash memory, 96software upgrades, 96Alarm, 81BBaud Rate, 77Buffer Size, 79Busy Polarity, 68ButtonsSee Fun

Index240 protect save CFG (configuration), 64save configuration, 53Consumablesreplacement intervals, 139Control panelusing, 35Cover glassfuser unit cl

Index241Errors requiring field service, 183Errors requiring reprinting, 183FFanfold paper jams, 170FAULTstatus lamp, 37Fault clearing procedurewith Re

Chapter 1 About The Printer24 About The PrinterPrinting speed is 20 pages per minute on continuous letter size and A4 size fanfold forms (long edge fe

Index242 Input sectiontransportpaper jams in, 177InterfacesCentronics parallel, 229Dataproducts parallel, 233RS-232 serial, 221RS-422 serial, 225termi

Index243level G, 201level H, 201Maintenance menu, 91, 92Maintenance menu optionstech service, 91user maint, 91, 92Maintenance schedules, 138Manual con

Index244 Paper jamsfanfold, 170in transport input section, 177in transport output section, 179, 180near paper output section, 172near tractor, 170Pape

Index245Procedure fault clearingwith Reprint on Fault disabled, 184with Reprint on Fault enabled, 185Protect Save CFG (configuration), 64PTX SETUP Opt

Index246 Series 1 Idle, 80Series 1 Poll, 80SERIES 1, 1 CH, 74, 75SERIES 1, 2 CH, 76Service levelstechnician maintenance, 91user maintenance, 91, 92Ser

Index247Toner cartridgereplacing, 110Tractorpaper jams near, 170Transport input sectionpaper jams in, 177Transport output sectionpaper jams in, 179, 1

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PRINTRONIX, INC.14600 Myford RoadP.O. Box 19559Irvine, CA 92623-9559Phone: (714) 368-2300Fax: (714) 368-2600Technical Support: (714) 368-2686PRINTRONI

Fonts And Forms25Printronix LinePrinter Plus provides portrait and landscape image orientation. Automatic 1-up, 2-up, 4-up, and gray bar overprinting

Chapter 1 About The Printer26

272 Initial SetupInstallation OverviewThis chapter explains how to load paper, power on the printer, use the optional power stacker, and how to use th

Chapter 2 Loading Paper28 Loading PaperDo the following steps whenever top-of-form must be reset (after clearing a paper jam, loading new paper, etc.)

29tractors; a paper jam sensor will detect a paper jam if the paper is pushed too far.5. Close the left tractor gate.Legend: 1) Tractor Pins 2) Tracto

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Chapter 2 Loading Paper30 7. Introduce a slight amount of side-to-side tension into the paper by setting the right tractor far enough to the right so

31Powering On The PrinterLegend: 1) Power Switch 2) Strain Relief 3) Door LatchFigure 5: Power SwitchCAUTIONThe printer must be connected to the prope

Chapter 2 Powering On The Printer32 5. Turn on the printer by setting the power switch to | (on). When you power on the printer, the following occurs:

33Power Paper Stacker (Option)Legend: 1) Heavy Mode/Light Mode Switch 2) Stacker CoverFigure 6: Power Paper Stacker$12$12

Chapter 2 Power Paper Stacker (Option)34 The L5020 Paper Stacker works with a specially designed basket. The stacker can stack any paper in the follow

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)35Using The Control Panel Legend: 1) Status Indicators 2) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 3) Paper Path Diagram 4) Function K

Chapter 2 Using The Control Panel36 LINE SYNCTwinax interface only. Indicates there is activity on the line from the host computer.SYS AVAILTwinax int

Function Keys37Function KeysThe pressure-sensitive function keys are located directly below the status indicators. When pressing the keys, a “beep” ve

Chapter 2 Using The Control Panel38 When the printer is in an error state, pressing ONLINE in any level of the configuration menu causes the printer t

Function Keys39To start downloading files to the printer, hold down the ONLINE + PAGE EJECT keys while the power is cycling. See page 93 for more info

Software License AgreementCAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRINTER. USING THIS PRINTER INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF

Chapter 2 Using The Control Panel40 CANCEL KeyThe CANCEL key performs the following functions when the printer is offline:• Cancels the current page i

413 Printer ConfigurationPrinter ConfigurationIMPORTANTConfiguration directly affects printer operation. Do not change the configuration of your print

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration42 Unlocking The Configuration MenuLocking The Configuration MenuMoving Within The Configuration MenuMovement within th

Moving Within The Configuration Menu43The left side shows a portion of a configuration menu and the right side shows the keys to press to access a par

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration44 Printing The Current ConfigurationWe recommend that you print and store your configurations for future reference. Th

Printing The Current Configuration458. Select the parameter to access the value options.Baud Rate9600 BAUD*9. Scroll through the parameter value optio

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration46 Factory SettingsThe following table lists the factory set configuration defaults. These values are available for loa

Factory Settings47Host InterfaceCentronicsData Bit 8 EnablePaper Inst Line DisableData Polarity StandardStrobe Polarity StandardACK Polarity StandardB

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration48 Data Bits 8 bitsStop Bits 1 bitParity NoneDTR Function On/Offline&BufRTS Function On/Offline&BufDTR Polarity

Factory Settings49View Files File 1Delete Files File 1Optimize and RebootPrint File ListFont MemoryMax Char Memory 300 KBytesMax Cache Memory 200 KByt

e. You may not transmit the Software Product over a network, by telephone, or electronically using any means; or reverse engineer, decompile or disass

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration50 Changing Printer ConfigurationsIMPORTANTIn order to properly configure the printer, it is important that you have a

Changing Printer Configurations518. Select the parameter to access the value options.Baud Rate9600 BAUD*9. Scroll through the parameter value options

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration52 Saving New ConfigurationsIMPORTANTIf you do not save your configuration, all of the new values will be lost when you

Save Configuration53Save ConfigurationSave configuration allows you to save up to eight different configurations to meet different print job requireme

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration54 NOTE: To make the new printer configuration active at power-up, select the configuration as the “Power-Up Config.”•

Configuration Menus55Configuration MenusThe following pages describe the configuration menus and their options. For details on a particular menu, see

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration56 Paper Control Menu Paper ControlForm LengthImage WidthInch Select*Length in Inches*6 LPI SelectLength at 6LPIPaper L

Paper Control Menu57Fanfold OutputInto Stacker*Bypass StackerHor. Image ShiftVer. Image ShiftTonerReprint on FaultPaper TypeBurst on Eject-100/100 inc

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration58 Image WidthImage Width specifies the width of the image to be printed. The allowable range is 2.0 to 14.7 inches, in

Paper Control Menu59A form length setting of five inches results in a paper length setting of 10 inches, as five is below the valid range.• Inch Selec

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Chapter 3 Printer Configuration60 Paper TypePaper Type allows you to set the printer for either standard or synthetic paper. The default is Standard;

Mode Menu61When you load a configuration having a different Paper Length, the same operation occurs: the printer sends form feeds rather than cutting

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration62 When you turn on the printer, it reads the Flash memory as part of its initialization, to determine what emulations

Config. Control Menu63Save ConfigurationSave configuration allows you to save up to eight different configurations to meet different print job require

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration64 Delete ConfigurationDelete configuration allows you to delete a configuration file. You can delete one or all of you

Host Interface Menus65Host Interface MenusThe printer provides the following host interface options:• Centronics parallel• Dataproducts parallel (requ

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration66 Centronics ParametersHost InterfaceData Bit 8Enable*DisableCentronics Dataproducts SerialPaper Inst LineData Polarit

Centronics Parameters67Data Bit 8Values: Enable (default) or Disable.Normally, this parameter is enabled. It allows access to the extended ASCII chara

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration68 ACK PolarityValues: Standard (default) or Inverted.This parameter must be set to match the ACK signal polarity of yo

Centronics Parameters69Paper Inst (Instruction) PolarityValues: Standard (default) or Inverted.This parameter must be set to match the PI line signal

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Chapter 3 Printer Configuration70 Dataproducts ParametersHost InterfaceData Bit 8Enable*DisableCentronics Dataproducts SerialPaper Inst LineData Polar

Dataproducts Parameters71Data Bit 8Values: Enable (default) or Disable.Normally, this parameter is enabled. It allows access to the extended ASCII cha

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration72 Ready PolarityValues: Standard (default) or Inverted.This parameter must be set to match the Ready signal polarity o

Serial Parameters (RS-232 And RS-422)73Serial Parameters (RS-232 And RS-422)Host InterfaceSeries 1 DelayEnable*DisableCentronics Dataproducts SerialHo

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration74 Host ProtocolThe Host Protocol parameter allows you to select the software flow control protocol used for communicat

Serial Parameters (RS-232 And RS-422)75ENQ/ACKThe ENQ/ACK protocol enables the flow of communication to the printer by sending a block of data, and en

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration76 After a pause called the poll delay, the printer replies to the host by sending the appropriate response character.

Serial Parameters (RS-232 And RS-422)77Baud RateValues: 110 to 256,000.9600 is the default.This parameter must be set to match your host computer.Baud

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration78 • The False setting causes the printer to never assert the DTR signal.• The On/Offline&Buf setting (the default

Serial Parameters (RS-232 And RS-422)79RTS PolarityValues: Normal (default) or Inverted.This parameter must be set to match the RTS signal polarity of

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Chapter 3 Printer Configuration80 Series 1 PollValues: The allowable range is 0 through 255. The default value for this parameter is 0.This parameter

Miscellaneous Menu81Miscellaneous Menu Panel Key SoundPanel key sound allows you to configure the printer to beep when you press a key (switch). The d

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration82 Power-up StatePower-up state allows you to configure the printer to power up in the offline or online state. The def

Miscellaneous Menu83If a fault occurs while printing a hex dump, the printer reverts to the normal fault state. When the fault is cleared, the printer

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration84 Display LanguageDisplay Language allows you to select the language used for control panel messages and configuration

Font Memory Menu (Not In PCL 5 Emulation)85Font Memory Menu (Not In PCL 5 Emulation)Font MemoryMax Char Memory50 Kbytes100 Kbytes150 Kbytes.300 Kbytes

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration86 NOTE: For most applications, the default settings for font memory are acceptable. Therefore, do not change the defau

Font Memory Menu (Not In PCL 5 Emulation)87Max Cache MemoryThe Maximum Cache Memory option specifies the size of the memory block that can be allocate

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration88 The allowable range is 1 KBytes to 20 KBytes, in 1-KByte increments. The default value for this parameter is 1 KByte

Test Print Menu89Test Print Menu The Test print menu defines and activates a test printout. You must specify the test pattern and the number of pages

Anmerkung: Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte, wie in den Handbüchern angegeben, zu installieren und zu betreiben.This product

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration90 Print Statistics Menu The Print Statistics menu provides access to information about memory capacity and printer usa

Maintenance Menu91Maintenance Menu The Maintenance menu provides access to information about service levels for end-users and service technicians.Use

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration92 Virtual Printer Menu The Virtual Printer menu allows the user to select which emulation they want to use that is cur

Loading Flash Memory (If Equipped)93Loading Flash Memory (If Equipped)Printer emulation and operating system software are loaded into flash memory at

Chapter 3 The lasr2fls Utility Program94 The lasr2fls Utility ProgramThe lasr2fls program is a DOS utility that is supplied with the flash software on

Loading Flash Memory (If Equipped)95• The first file name following the command name is the name of the input file that you want to convert.• The seco

Chapter 3 Downloading Into Flash Memory96 7. To convert a setup file, enter the following at the DOS prompt, for example:lasr2fls setup.ptx setup.dwn

Loading Flash Memory (If Equipped)971. If you plan to download any logo, form, TIFF, setup, or font files into the printer, you must first use the sup

Chapter 3 Downloading Into Flash Memory98 13. Plug the printer AC power plug into its electrical outlet.14. Power on the computer.15. Set the printer

Loading Flash Memory (If Equipped)9924. At the DOS prompt type:A:\PKUNZIP A:\part_numwhere part_num is the six digit number you noted in the previous