Printronix 108525-001, Maintenance Manual

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1-1 P6040/P6080 Maintenance Overview
CHAPTER 1
MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW
1-1. Introduction
This manual contains information required to maintain and repair the Printronix P6040 and
P6080 Printers (hereafter referred to as P6000 Series or simply, the printer). Print speed is the
basic difference between printers.
The following documents provide detailed information which supplements this manual:
a. P6000 Series Multifunction Line Printer Pedestal Models Operator's Guide, P/N
108525-001 - Contains instructions for unpacking, installing, and operating the printer.
b. P6000 Series Multifunction Line Printer Pedestal Models User's Reference Manual, P/N
108534-001 - Describes functions and applications available for the printer.
1-2. Printer Description (Figure 1-1)
a. General
The Printronix P6000 Series Printer is a highly reliable, multi-function dot matrix line printer. In
addition to basic functions, the P6000 Series can produce correspondence quality print for near
letter quality (NLQ) printing requirements, draft print for higher speed, and character attributes
(dynamic character generation) for wider application compatibility.
b. Standard Features
1. Quiet Operation
2. P-Series or Serial Matrix Protocols
3. Plot and Bit Image Graphics
4. Dynamic Character Generation
-Selectable Pitch
-Elongated Print
-Expanded Print
-Automatic Underline
-Bold Character Print
-Superscript Printing
-Subscript Printing
5. Selectable Forms Length
6. Electronic Vertical Formatting
-14 Channel Electronic Vertical Format Unit (EVFU)
-12 Channel Direct Access Vertical Format Unit (DAVFU)
7. Resident International Character Sets
8. 5 Built-in Self-Tests and Diagnostics
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