Printronix Label Maker T5000e User Manual

Quick Setup Guide  
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The Printronix T5000 series of Label Printers  
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NOTICE  
This Quick Setup Guide contains a  
CD-ROM with the following materials:  
The User’s Manual  
Programmer’s Reference Manuals  
Useful utility programs  
The CD-ROM is located in a plastic  
pocket in the back cover.  
Do not discard this guide. If you move  
or pack the printer in the future, you will  
need to follow the instructions in this  
guide.  
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Table of Contents  
QUICK SETUP Configuration Menu....................................25  
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Unpacking And Installing The Printer  
Unpacking The Printer  
The printer is shipped in a carton and protective bag. Keep all  
packing material in case shipping is required.  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
Avoid touching the electrical connectors to prevent  
electrostatic discharge damage while setting up the printer.  
The discharge of accumulated electrostatic energy can  
damage or destroy the printhead or electronic components  
used in this device.  
Do not place the printer on its backside during unpacking or  
handling, because damage to the printer interface connector  
may occur.  
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Unpacking And Installing The Printer  
Removing The Internal Packing Material  
Remove the tape strips and foam pads from the printer as indicated  
below. (The top lid of the shipping carton also displays these  
instructions.)  
A
Tape Strips (2)  
B
Foam Pads (2)  
Foam  
C
Unlock  
Foam Pad  
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Installation  
Installation  
1. Place the printer on a flat level surface that allows easy access  
to all sides of the printer.  
CAUTION  
WARNING  
Never operate the printer on its side or upside down.  
2. Make sure the printer power switch is in the OFF (0) position.  
Failure to properly ground the printer may result in electric  
shock to the operator.  
In compliance with international safety standards, this printer  
has been equipped with a three-pronged power cord. Do not  
use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the  
cable plug. If an extension cord is required, ensure that a  
three-wire cable with a properly grounded plug is used.  
3. Attach the AC power cord to the AC power receptacle in the  
back of the printer.  
CAUTION  
Verify the required voltage on the printer’s model number label  
on the back of the printer.  
4. Attach the AC power cord to a grounded (three prong) electrical  
outlet of the proper voltage.  
Controls And Indicators  
Power Switch  
The power switch is located on the bottom back panel of the printer.  
To apply power, place the switch in the | (ON) position. When you  
first power on the printer, a series of initialization messages will  
appear on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on the control panel.  
To remove power, place the power switch in the O (OFF) position.  
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Controls And Indicators  
Control Panel  
The control panel is located on the front of the printer and includes  
an LCD, indicators, and control keys (buttons). These are  
described in the following tables.  
Online Status  
Indicator  
OFFLINE  
Liquid Crystal  
Display (LCD)  
Job In Process  
Indicator  
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Control Panel  
Status And Display Indicators  
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Controls And Indicators  
Control Panel Keys  
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Control Panel  
Control Panel Keys (cont.)  
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Loading Media And Ribbon  
Loading Media And Ribbon  
Use the sample rolls of media and ribbon shipped with the printer.  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
DO NOT TOUCH the printhead or the electronic components  
under the printhead assembly.  
Do not close the pivoting deck without label stock installed  
between the printhead and the platen, because debris on the  
platen may damage the printhead.  
Loading Roll Media  
Media Cover  
PAUSE  
Key  
Liquid Crystal  
Display (LCD)  
Media Hanger  
Media Hanger  
Guide  
Pivoting  
Deck  
Media Width  
Guide  
Deck Lock  
Lever  
Media Damper  
1. Slide the media hanger guide outward to the end of the media  
hanger, and flip it down into the horizontal position (as shown).  
2. Open the pivoting deck by rotating the deck lock lever fully  
clockwise.  
3. Slide the media width guide close to the outside end of the  
media damper.  
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Loading Roll Media  
Media Roll  
Media Hanger  
Media Hanger  
Guide  
4. Slide the media roll onto and towards the back of the media  
hanger.  
5. Place the media hanger guide under the media hanger and  
against the lower part of the label core at a 45 degree angle  
(as shown). This position provides the required tension for a  
new label roll and the desired drag for a partial label roll.  
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Loading Media And Ribbon  
Media and  
Ribbon Loading  
Instructions  
6. Route the media as illustrated on the media and ribbon loading  
instructions (or refer to the arrows on the printer frame).  
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Loading Roll Media  
Media Sensor  
Media  
Guard  
Fixed Guide  
Media  
Width Guide  
Media Sensor  
Handle  
Media  
Damper  
7. Verify that the left edge of the media is against the fixed guide  
on the bottom of the media damper.  
8. Push the media width guide in until it is flush with the outer  
edge of the media.  
9. Check the horizontal position of the media sensor, and refer to  
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Loading Media And Ribbon  
Media (left edge)  
Platen (left edge)  
10. Align the left (inside) edge of the media with the left straight  
edge of the platen (rubber drive roller).  
Pivoting  
Deck  
Deck Lock  
Lever  
11. Close the printhead by pressing down on both sides of the  
pivoting deck and rotating the deck lock lever fully  
counterclockwise.  
12. Power on the printer (place the power switch in the | position).  
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Loading Ribbon  
Loading Ribbon  
EmptySupply  
Core  
Pivoting  
Deck  
Ribbon  
Roll  
Ribbon Supply  
Spindle  
Deck Lock Lever  
1. Install the empty supply core on the take-up spindle.  
2. Slide the ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply spindle until it stops  
against the spindle flange.  
3. Open the pivoting deck by rotating the deck lock lever fully  
clockwise until the deck swings upward.  
Printhead  
Media  
Rear Ribbon Guide Roller  
4. Thread the end of the ribbon under the rear ribbon guide roller,  
then between the platen and the printhead.  
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Loading Media And Ribbon  
Media Cover  
Media and  
Ribbon Loading  
Instructions  
Take-up  
Core  
Take-up  
Spindle  
5. Route the ribbon using the media and ribbon loading  
instructions on the media cover (or refer to the arrows on the  
printer frame).  
IMPORTANT  
Do not attach the ribbon to the take-up spindle without a core  
installed.  
6. Attach the ribbon to the fiberboard core on the ribbon take-up  
spindle using the adhesive on the ribbon leader.  
7. Manually rotate the spindle clockwise until the clear leader has  
passed the printhead.  
8. Close the pivoting deck.  
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Printhead Pressure Adjustment  
Printing Adjustments  
Pressure Block  
Adjustment Scale  
Right Pressure  
Block Pointer  
Lead Screw  
Knob  
Left  
Pressure  
Block  
Left  
Pressure  
Block  
Handle  
Right Pressure  
Block  
Printhead Pressure  
Adjustment Dial  
Printhead Pressure Adjustment  
Adjust the printhead pressure to the setting of 4.  
Printhead Pressure Block Adjustments  
Left Pressure Block  
Manually adjust the left block so its handle is aligned with the bold  
mark on the pressure block adjustment scale.  
Right Pressure Block  
Use the lead screw knob to position the right block with its pointer  
near the right edge of the media in use.  
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Running Auto Calibrate  
Positioning The Media Sensors  
Media Sensor  
Media Sensor  
Handle(s)  
Your printer is equipped with upper and lower media sensors that  
detect the top-of-form position on media with label length indicators  
(gaps, notches, holes, or black marks). The media sensors also  
detect Paper Out conditions.  
Use the handles on the lower media sensor to horizontally position  
it in the center of the installed media. Slide the upper sensor directly  
over the lower sensor.  
Running Auto Calibrate  
Due to manufacturing differences in media and ribbon, the media  
sensor may have difficulty distinguishing between the label and the  
liner (gap).  
To ensure proper operation, you must now run Auto Calibrate:  
1. Power on the printer by pressing the power switch. (For the  
location of the power switch and various panel keys, refer to  
2. Press the PAUSE key until “OFFLINE” displays on the LCD.  
3. Press the and keys together until “ENTER SWITCH  
UNLOCKED” displays.  
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Positioning The Media Sensors  
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4. Press the  
key; “MENU MODE/QUICK SETUP” displays.  
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NOTE: For a complete description of the Quick Setup menu, see  
5. Press or until “Gap/Mark Sensor / Disable*” displays.  
6. Press + or until “Gap” displays.  
7. Press . An asterisk (*) displays next to “Gap.”  
8. Press until “Auto Calibrate/Run Calibrate” displays.  
9. Press . Media advances until it can accurately detect the  
label length indicators and then stops at the top-of-form  
position. The sensed distance value then displays for one  
second.  
10. Auto Calibrate is successful when the sensed distance value  
correctly matches that of the installed media. For the Gap  
option, the sensed distance value is the physical length of one  
label plus the length of one gap.  
If “GAP NOT DETECTED” or “PAPER OUT” displays, check  
the horizontal position of the media sensor (see “Positioning  
The Media Sensors” on page 22), press PAUSE, and run Auto  
Calibrate again.  
11. Press the PAUSE key; “OFFLINE” displays.  
12. Press the FEED key several times. Each time you press FEED,  
the media should advance one label length and stop.  
13. Once the sensed distance value and performance is confirmed,  
save it to the desired configuration menu as described below  
before powering off the printer.  
Saving The Configuration  
1. Make sure “OFFLINE” displays on the LCD.  
.
.
2. Press the  
key; “MENU MODE/QUICK SETUP” displays.  
.
3. Press or until “Save Config./1*” displays.  
4. Press ; “Saving Configuration” displays briefly.  
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Run A Barcode Demo Test  
Run A Barcode Demo Test  
Before you send an actual print job, run a barcode demo test:  
1. Press the PAUSE key until “OFFLINE” displays.  
2. Press the TEST PRINT key until “Printer Tests/Barcode Demo”  
displays.  
3. Press . The Barcode Demo test pattern will start and print two  
barcodes.  
4. Check the test pattern. If necessary, reposition the pressure  
blocks to obtain a uniform print quality. In most cases, you will  
need to adjust only the right pressure block.  
5. If desired, you can run additional printer tests, such as Grey,  
Grid, and Checkerboard. See step 1 above to start other tests.  
NOTE: These tests default to run continuously. Press to end the  
test.  
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Positioning The Media Sensors  
QUICK SETUP Configuration Menu  
QUICK SETUP  
Print Intensity  
Print Speed  
-3*  
-15 to 15  
(1)  
6 ips*  
2-10 ips  
Direct  
Print Mode  
Transfer*  
Media Handling  
Paper Feed Shift  
Label Length  
Label Width  
Tear-Off Strip*  
0.00 inches*  
4 or 6 inches*  
Tear-Off  
Peel-Off  
Cut  
Continuous  
(2)  
(3)  
-0.50 to X inches  
(2)(4)  
(5)  
00.1 to 99.0 inches  
(2)(4)  
(4)  
4.1, 6.6, or 8.5 inches*  
00.1 to 8.5 inches  
(2)  
(3)  
Ver Image Shift  
Hor Image Shift  
0.00 inches*  
-1.00 to X inches  
(2)  
0.00 inches*  
-1.00 to 1.00 inches  
Orientation  
Gap/Mark Sensor  
Auto Calibrate  
Portrait*  
Disable*  
Landscape  
Inv. Portrait  
Inv. Landscape  
Mark  
Gap  
Advanced Gap  
Advanced Notch  
Notes:  
Run Calibrate  
Enable*  
1*  
* = Factory Default  
1
Maximum value depends on the width of the  
printer model and printhead.  
(6)  
Validator Funct.  
Save Config.  
Disable  
1-8  
2
You can change the unit value from inches to  
millimeters under Units (in MEDIA CONTROL)  
See the T5000e User’s Manual for information.  
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4
5
Power-Up Config.  
Based on the current value setting for the Label  
Length menu, up to a maximum of 12.80 inches.  
Factory*  
1-8  
Maximum value depends on the width of the  
printer model.  
Maximum value depends on model width and size  
of DRAM installed.  
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Appears only if the validator option is installed.  
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QUICK SETUP Configuration Menu  
QUICK SETUP Submenus  
Print Intensity  
Specifies the level of thermal energy from the printhead to be used  
for the type of media and ribbon installed.  
Large numbers imply more heat (thermal energy) to be applied for  
each dot. This has a significant effect on print quality. The print  
intensity and speed must match the media and ribbon type to  
obtain the best possible print quality and barcode grades.  
The range is -15 through +15:  
In Transfer mode, the factory default is -3.  
In Direct Thermal mode, the factory default is 0.  
Print Speed  
Specifies the speed in inches per second (ips) at which the media  
passes through the printer while printing.  
The range is 2 through 10 ips (in increments of 1 ips).  
The factory default is 6 ips.  
NOTE: The maximum print speed varies based on maximum  
printer width and dot per inch (dpi) resolution of the  
printhead installed (203 or 300 dpi).  
Print Mode  
Specifies the type of printing to be done.  
Transfer. Indicates Thermal Transfer printing (ribbon installed).  
Direct. Indicates Direct Thermal printing (no ribbon) and  
requires special heat sensitive media.  
The factory default is Transfer.  
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QUICK SETUP Submenus  
Media Handling  
Specifies how the printer will handle the media (labels or tag stock).  
Tear-Off Strip. Printer prints on the media and sends it out the  
front until the print buffer is empty, then positions the last label  
over the tear bar for removal.  
Tear-Off. After each label is printed, the printer positions the  
label over the tear bar and waits for you to tear off the label  
before printing the next one (on-demand printing). A “Remove  
Label” message displays to remind you to remove the label  
before the next one can be printed.  
Peel-Off. When the optional rewinder is installed, prints and  
peels die-cut labels from the liner without assistance. The  
printer waits for you to remove the label before printing the next  
one (on-demand printing). The label liner is rewound on the  
internal rewinder. A “Remove Label” message displays to  
remind you to remove the label before the next one can be  
printed.  
Cut. When the optional media cutter is installed, it  
automatically cuts media after each label is printed or can cut  
after a specified number of labels have been printed using a  
software cut command. It cuts continuous roll paper, labels, or  
tag stock.  
Continuous. Printer prints on the media and sends it out the  
front.  
The factory default is Tear-Off Strip.  
Paper Feed Shift  
Represents the distance to advance a label (+ shift) or pull back  
(– shift) when the Tear-Off Strip, Tear-Off, Peel-Off, or Cut Media  
Handling option is enabled. The allowable range is -0.50 inches to  
the current Label Length value setting up to a maximum of 12.80  
inches in .01 inch increments.  
The factory default is 0.00 inches.  
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QUICK SETUP Configuration Menu  
Label Length  
In most applications, the user-selected Label Length will match the  
physical label length. Physical label length is the actual label length  
of the media installed. Following is a list of different media types:  
Die-cut labels – measurable length of the removable label  
(leading edge to trailing edge). This does not include the  
liner material or gap.  
Tag Stock with notches or holes – measurable length from  
the trailing edge of one notch or hole to the trailing edge of  
the next notch or hole.  
Tag Stock with black marks on the underside – measurable  
length from the leading edge of one black mark to the  
leading edge of the next black mark.  
Continuous media (no label length indicators) –  
measurable length should be within + 1-2% of the Label  
Length value entered.  
Label Width  
The allowable range in inches is 00.1 to the maximum print width of  
the printer. The allowable range in millimeters is 2.5 to the  
maximum width of the printer.  
Ver Image Shift  
Specifies the amount to shift an image up (-) or down (+) for precise  
positioning on the label. The actual height of the image is not  
affected by this parameter. The allowable range is -1.00 inches to  
the current Label Length value setting, up to a maximum of 12.80  
inches in .01 inch increments.  
The factory default value is 0.00 inches.  
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QUICK SETUP Submenus  
Hor Image Shift  
Specifies the amount to shift an image left (-) or right (+) for precise  
positioning on the label. The actual width of the image is not  
affected by this parameter. The allowable range is -1.00 through  
+1.00 inches in .01 inch increments, displayed as xx/100.  
The factory default value is 0.00 inches.  
Orientation  
Specifies the image orientation to be used when printing the label.  
Portrait. The factory default. Portrait refers to vertical page  
orientation, where the height of a page is greater than its width.  
The top edge of the image is parallel to the leading edge of the  
media. The following example is viewed from the front of the  
printer.  
4”  
FEED  
a . e d i e m t h  
6”  
f
g e o g i e n d e l a d  
t h e t o e l l l a r a p  
s e i a g m e i t h  
g e o e d e h t o T p  
f
Leading Edge  
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QUICK SETUP Configuration Menu  
Inv. Portrait. Inverse Portrait refers to vertical page orientation,  
where the height of a page is greater than its width. The top  
edge of the image is parallel to the trailing edge of the media.  
The following example is viewed from the front of the printer.  
Trailing Edge  
4”  
The top edge of  
the image is  
FEED  
parallel to the  
trailing edge of the  
media.  
6”  
Leading Edge  
Landscape. Landscape refers to horizontal orientation, where  
the width of a page is greater than its height. The top edge of  
the image is parallel to the left edge of the media. The following  
example is viewed from the front of the printer.  
4”  
FEED  
6”  
Leading Edge  
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QUICK SETUP Submenus  
Inv. Landscape. Inverse Landscape refers to horizontal  
orientation, where the width of a page is greater than its height.  
The top edge of the image is parallel to the right edge of the  
media. The following example is viewed from the front of the  
printer.  
4”  
FEED  
6”  
Leading Edge  
Gap/Mark Sensor  
Specifies the sensor type needed for detecting the top-of-form  
position on media with label length indicators (gaps, notches, holes,  
or black marks).  
Disable. Select when using media with no label length  
indicators (no gaps, notches, holes, or black marks), or when  
you want the printer to ignore all existing label length indicators  
on the installed media.  
NOTE: When you select Disable, the length of each label is based  
on the Label Length value entered.  
Mark. Select when using media that has horizontal black marks  
located on the underside of the label liner or tag stock. The  
top-of-form position is the leading edge of the black mark.  
Gap. Select when using media with a liner space between  
die-cut labels or when using tag stock with notches or holes as  
label length indicators on white background media. The  
top-of-form position is the leading edge of the die cut label  
(trailing edge of the gap, notch, or hole).  
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QUICK SETUP Configuration Menu  
Advanced Gap. Select when using media that has liner gaps  
between die cut labels with black background. The top-of-form  
position is the leading edge of the die cut label (trailing edge of  
the gap, notch, or hole).  
Advanced Notch. Select when using media with notches or  
holes that interrupt a black vertical line on the underside of the  
media. The top-of-form position is the leading edge of the die  
cut label (trailing edge of the gap, notch, or hole).  
The factory default is Disable.  
Auto Calibrate  
This feature is used to improve the sensitivity and reliability of the  
media sensor in detecting gaps, notches, holes, or black marks on  
the installed media, as well as a Paper Out condition.  
To initiate Auto Calibrate, scroll to the “Auto Calibrate” menu and  
press the key. The printer will advance media the distance  
needed to accurately detect the label length indicators, then stop at  
the top-of-form position and momentarily display the Sensed  
Distance. This process will take a few seconds and will result in an  
update of the printer values.  
Auto Calibrate is completed successfully when the Sensed  
Distance displayed correctly matches that of the installed media.  
When you select Gap, the Sensed Distance should match the  
length from the trailing edge of one gap to the trailing edge of the  
next gap (one label + one gap). When you select Mark, the Sensed  
Distance should match the length from the leading edge of one  
black mark to the leading edge of the next black mark.  
Auto Calibrate supports label lengths up to 24 inches.  
Validator Funct.  
This menu appears only if the validator option is installed.  
Enable. The printer will command the validator to begin  
scanning and errors will be reported. The counters will be  
incremented while the validator is enabled.  
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QUICK SETUP Submenus  
Disable.The printer will not command the validator to begin  
scanning and no errors will be reported. The counters will not  
be incremented while the validator is disabled.  
NOTE: If you save a configuration with the validator enabled,  
power down and power up, and the validator is not  
connected or not functioning, the error message “Validator  
not communicating” will display briefly. The Validator menu  
will not display.  
If the validator is installed, the default is Enable.  
Save Config.  
Allows you to save up to eight unique configurations to meet  
different print job requirements. This eliminates the need to change  
the parameter settings for each new job. The configurations are  
stored in memory and will not be lost if you turn off the printer. The  
factory default is 1.  
Power-Up Config.  
You can specify one the eight configurations as the power-up  
configuration. The factory default is Factory.  
For More Information  
This Quick Setup Guide has provided general information for use of  
your printer. Please refer to your User’s Manual for more detailed  
information including:  
Other Configuration Menus  
Interfaces  
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting  
Printer Options  
Specifications  
Media Cutter Installation Instructions  
Glossary of Terms  
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