Printronix Label Maker T5000e User Manual

Quick Setup Guide  
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The Printronix T5000 series of Label Printers  
 
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.  
174951-001E  
 
 
Table of Contents  
QUICK SETUP Configuration Menu....................................25  
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Table of Contents  
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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