Printronix Technical Bulletin
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1. the top of the first print line with the TOF indicator 2 For best print quality it is recommended the top of form be set at least 1 2 inch below the perforation Lower the forms thickness lever Set it to match the paper thickness The A B C scale corresponds approximately to 1 3 and 6 part paper thickness NOTE Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly excessive friction can cause paper jams ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage smeared ink or wavy print Press SET TOF The top of form position you have set moves down to the print position Press CLEAR to remove any fault messages such as LOAD PAPER from the message display PRINTRONIX Printronix Technical Bulletin Subject Originator Procedure To Set The Top of Form Position MB Tan Page 3 of 3 10 Press ON LINE to place the printer in online mode B Precision setting of Top of Form TOF This method is suited for a more precise positioning of Top Of Form where a previously set TOF requires a finer adjustment 1 Place the printer in Off line mode 2 Press the VIEW EJECT key quickly on the control panel Note that in off line mode holding VIEW EJECT key down for longer that 1 2 second will invoke the paper eject function The amount of paper advanced is determined by the eject mode settings in the configuration menu The paper will move forward about 3 to 4 inches This facility is provided to view the last printing done At th2. Number Revision 5 0026 A P5000 8 99 Originator eee MB Tan Page 1 of 3 Subject This Technical Bulletin describes the correct procedure to set the Top Of Form TOF position Warning Please do not attempt to turn the Vertical Position Knob while the printer is On Line This action may damage the knob or belt permanently TIP To turn the Vertical Position Knob raise the form thickness lever as far as it will go Information A Setting the Top of Form This procedure is available in the Printronix P5000 User Manual under section Setting up of the Printer Be sure the forms thickness lever is lowered If the printer is off set the power switch to I On Press ON LINE to place the printer in offline mode The LCD will then display OFFLINE CONFIG CONTROL Press PAPER ADVANCE several times to ensure the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors and over the lower paper path Ensure the paper folds properly in the stacking Legend 1 Vertical Position Knob 2 Forms Thickness Lever 4 Raise the forms thickness lever as far as it will go This allows you to turn the vertical position knob freely in order to align the top of form PRINTRONIX Printronix Technical Bulletin Subject Originator Procedure To Set The Top of Form Position MB Tan Page 2 of 3 5 Locate the TOF indicator 1 It is the small tab located on both the right and left tractor door 1 2 6 Turn the vertical position knob 3 to align
3. is stage micro stepping or form feed in small increments of 1 72 inch can be made by operating the AV up down arrow keys on the control panel Move the form paper by micro stepping as described above and stop at the desired position Pressing VIEW EJECT key a second time will move the form back to the newly adjusted print position Please refer to the P5000 Series User s Reference Manual part number 164299 001 for more information PRINTRONIX Printronix Technical Bulletin Subject Originator Procedure To Set The Top of Form Position MB Tan Page 4 of 3
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