Printronix P5000LJ Series - Manual (Page 45)

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Configuring The Printer
Overview
This chapter is a tutorial that explains how to configure the P5000LJ printer
and the NIC.
Configuring The Printer
In order to print data, the printer must respond correctly to signals and
commands received from the host computer. Configuration is the process of
matching the printer's operating characteristics to those of the host computer
and to specific tasks, such as printing labels, or printing on different sizes of
paper.
The characteristics that define the printer's response to signals and
commands received from the host computer are called configuration
parameters.
A configuration consists of all the parameters under the Active Emulation,
Emulation, Maint/Misc., Host Interface, Printer Control, and Diagnostics
menus. Chapter 4 describes the configuration submenus and their
parameters in more detail.
You configure the printer by pressing keys on the control panel (Figure 8) or
by sending control codes from the host computer. This chapter explains how
to change parameters and save, print, and load configurations with the control
panel. All of the keys are described in detail in the P5000LJ Series Printers
Quick Reference Guide which is shipped with each printer.
Note Configuration directly affects printer operation. Do not change the
configuration of your printer until you are thoroughly familiar with the
procedures in this chapter.