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Printronix MVP 150
Print Method
Dot matrix
Print Speed
80 lpi correspondence
150 normal
125 elite
200 draft
Printhead
Hammer bank containing 22 print hammers
Ribbon
Ribbon spools, 1 in. X 60 yds., nylon
Resolution
100 X 96 DPI for correspondence
60 X 72 for DP
62.5 X 64 compressed
Memory
1K and 2K
Interfaces
Centronic parallel
Paper Handling
Tractor fed
Control Panel
Buttons/Keys
RDY/MODE:
Places printer online or offline.
CHK-F/L:
Clears fault status after minor malfunction, i.e., jammed paper/ribbon,
out of paper, and forms thickness.
8LPI/ADDR:
Changes to alternate line spacing, i.e., 6 lpi (default), 8 lpi, or 10
lpi.
TOF/DATA:
Advances paper to TOP-OF-FORM or single line feed. (Press and
hold for TOF and press and release for LF).
2nd FUNC:
Secondary Function: Allows the previous four switches to have
alternate functions, i.e., RDY becomes a printer mode switch, CHK becomes a
forms length switch, 8LPI becomes a printer configuration address change switch
(ADDR) in the numeric display LED, and TOF becomes a DATA switch to select
one of nine option for configuration address changing.
Note: See “Configuration” for more details on how to use this switch.
LEDs/Lights
RDY:
When lit, indicates printer is online. When flashing, indicates printer is
offline.
CHK:
Flashing = minor error and steady = service required.
When lit, indicates service is required. When flashing, indicates a minor error.
8LPI:
When on, indicates alternate line spacing has been chosen. When off, indi-
cates 6 lpi (default).
TOF:
When on, indicates TOF has been set.
2nd FUNC:
When on, indicates secondary function choice has been selected for
the RDY, CHK, 8LPI, and TOF switches. When off, indicates standard function for
these switches has been selected.
DISPLAY:
A three-digit display used to show configuration choices and five (5)
operator error codes.
Self-test
1.
Lift the printer cover. Ensure that the RDY indicator is flashing.
2.
Press the 2nd FUNC switch (inside the printer).
3.
Press the ADDR switch; the indicator will stay on steadily. A code on the
digital panel (under the red stripe) will show two digits. If this is the first use
of the ADDR switch after the power has been turned on, 00 will show; other-
wise the last code will display:
Cover Removal
Upper and Rear Covers
1.
Turn power off and unplug the printer from the wall socket.
2.
Lift the upper cover up and lock it into place using the hinge lock mechanism.
3.
Unscrew the top cover from the hinge brackets and carefully lift up and set the
cover to the side.
4.
Lower the back cover, then swing the open card cage which is held by a mag-
netic latch at its right hand end.
5.
All internal parts are now accessible to the printer.
Configuration
The MVP 150 Printronix printer uses a combination of keys, i.e., the 2nd FUNC,
ADDR, DATA and RDY to set up the configuration which are displayed as
addresses on the numeric display at the left of the operator's control panel. The
entire three-digit configuration display is in the form XX.Y where:
XX = The two left digits from 00 to 99 and .Y = the third digit from .0 to .9
Note: Addresses 00-19 are test and service printout addresses. Addresses 20-99
are configuration addresses. Table 1 is the procedure to change configurations,
and Table 2 on page 2 are the default settings:
00.1
Prints the printer's configuration.
00.2
Prints the style of character set ordered for the printer.
01.1
Prints 8 tests which include the alphabet, underlines, and individual
letters.
Table 1 (Page 1 of 2). Release Configuration Safety Lockout
02.1
Prints the letter "E" continuously.
Action
Result
03.1
Prints a rotating alphabet.
1. Press & release RDY switch.
Indicator is flashing.
2. Press & release 2nd FUNC switch.
Indicator is on.
3. Press & hold ADDR until display
reads 16.0.
Display reads 16.
4. Press & release DATA until display
reads 16.3.
Display reads 16.3.
5. Press & release 2nd FUNC.
Printer returns to offline. RDY is
flashing. All other indicators are off.
Enables reconfiguration.
NOTE: Repeat steps 6-11 for each con-
figuration change desired. When com-
pleted, continue at step 12.
6. Press & release 2nd FUNC.
Indicator is On.
7. Press & release ADDR.
Indicator is On. Display shows current
address and configuration number.
8. Press & release ADDR.
Address advances by 01.
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