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Performance limitations, Ztp function, Forms type – Printronix P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer User Manual

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Appendix D

Performance Limitations

ZTP Function

This option enables or disables all unique ZTP functions. The default is
Enable.

NOTE:

When the ZTP Function is enabled, the VIEW key is disabled and
Slow Paper Slew is enabled.

Performance Limitations

Forms Type

The paper feed tractors on the ZT printer push the paper up through the print
station instead of pulling it through, as in the standard pedestal printer. This
limits the variety of forms the ZT printer can use. If the forms do not fall within
the range specified in Table 26, dot compression and line separation may
occur. The user should match the media to the application to ensure
acceptable print quality. Also, because paper is pushed from below the print
station, the last form in the tractors may not print fully or may not be presented
to the printer exit for retrieval.

All paper used in the ZT printer requires standard half inch spaced tractor
feed holes. Cut sheet and continuous friction fed paper is not supported. The
forms specified in Table 26 can have no more than one form per page
horizontally.

NOTE:

If you use forms outside these limits, the print quality may not be
optimum, the printer may lose top-of-form, or the frequency of paper
jams will increase.

Table 26. Forms Type

Description

Length

Width

(edge to edge)

One to three part, continuous, with carbon, fan-folded,

edge-perforated paper forms

3 to 12 inches

7 to 16.5 inches

One to four part, continuous, with carbon, fan-folded,

edge-perforated paper forms

3 to 12 inches

7 to 12 inches

One to four part, continuous, carbonless,

fan-folded, edge-perforated paper forms

3 to 12 inches

7 to 16.5 inches

One to six part, continuous, carbonless, fan-folded, edge-
perforated paper forms

3 to 12 inches

7 to 12 inches

Forms with a paper weight of 20 to 100 pounds and a maxi-
mum thickness of 0.025 inches

3 to 12 inches

7 to 16.5 inches

Forms with a paper weight of 18 to 100 pounds and a maxi-
mum thickness of 0.025 inches

3 to 12 inches

7 to 12 inches

Forms with all approved types of interleaf edge attachment
except those using metallic or other hard devices

3 to 12 inches

7 to 12 inches