20 Most Recent Printronix Line Matrix P5210 Printer - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Reset the printer to factory

I'm guessing the carrier solvent for the ink has evaporated. (Ribbon is old and dried out - even the new one) In the past, i have sprayed WD40 on unspooled ribbons and rewound them to bring ribbons back to life but that can be messy with spotty results. Suggest you buy direct fro Printronix.....

It is usually the printer manufacturer that writes the driver for their product. Windows will often include support for some of the more popular models of printers but if it is not supported, you have to contact the printer company. Drivers Printronix

in some printer there is like security precautions that limits the numbers of copies. try to find it through your user manual.

Most calibrations have to be performed onsite by logging in as the CSE (Customer Service Engineer) or the Administrator. There are several simple calibrations that can be performed by a user but most need you to log in.

There are two styles of P7000 a spool ribbon style and a cartridge ribbon style. You are getting a barcode error then your printer is looking for a ribbon spool not a ribbon cartridge. Cartridge Ribbon: PRINTRONIX 255048 402 P7000 EXT LIFE CARTRIDGE RIBBON New Spool Ribbon: PRINTRONIX 179499 001 ULTRA CAPACITY RIBBON 6 PACK New

A ribbon stall can be caused by the platen handle being too tight, but if that is not the issue the CMX usually is the bad part. MRP provides IT Parts Product Supplies and Services

The firmware for this printer is not available for download via the web as there are hundreds of different types. If you detail the reason you need it (ie error code) I may be able to help.

This is the only contact info for Printronix in India that I know of. India B-808/809, BSEL TECH PARK, 8TH Floor, Navi Mumbai, 400705 India (91-22) 4158 5555