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P7000HD Printers
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The Printronix P7000HD extends the reach of line matrix
printing to high quality industrial graphics. Migrating
to new systems built around Windows™ and graphics based
printing no longer means having to forgo the traditional
line matrix benefits of reliability, low cost, and forms
flexibility. Preserving all the industry leading
features of the 6th generation P7000 platform, the new
Printronix P7000HD printer is ready to drop directly in
place of any Windows connected laser printer.
- High Definition print image - 180x180 dpi and fine tip
hammers
- High quality rendering of complex fonts, small point
sizes, lines, logos, bar codes, and PDF files
- Direct drop in replacement for Windows driven laser
printers
- Printronix P7000 Ultra Capacity HD ribbon- extra long
life with darker sharper print
- Integrated Print Management - total visibility and
control of image quality and consumables
- Low cost of operation - typically 10x lower than laser
or serial matrix
- Forms flexibility - straight paper path and heavy duty
pulling power
- Super rugged design holds up to abuse and harsh
environments
- 100% duty cycle- designed for relentless printing
- Whisper quiet operation- models range from 55dBA which
is less than an office laser
- Pedestal, quiet cabinet, and zero tear models
Printronix P7000HD Printer FAQ
Does the Printronix P7000HD printer share all the same
great benefits of a Printronix P7000?
Yes. The P7000HD is a full family member of the 6th
generation P7000 line matrix family. It supports all the
industry leading solutions such as Integrated Print
Management for precise print quality control, PrintNet
Enterprise for remote management capability, high
reliability, ease of use, simplicity of repair, low
operating cost, and a wide range of paper handling
options.
What are the intended applications for the Printronix
P7000HD Printer?
This printer is designed for the same core applications
line matrix is most commonly used in today; reports,
transportation documentation, manufacturing
documentation and multi-part forms. The key difference
is that the systems that drive the printing of these
forms are increasingly moving towards Windows based
architecture. This simplifies the system development and
greatly expands the flexibility of output designs. The
P7000HD is optimized for Windows based printing, so it
can drop straight into these new system environments
without requiring any special application modification
or restrictions.
Does the Printronix P7000HD printer open any doors to
new applications?
Yes. Because it works with Windows without any
restrictions, it is ready to drop in and replace
virtually any laser printer in applications that can
benefit from higher reliability and lower operating
costs.
Can the Printronix P7000HD printer handle all the fine
details and small point sizes?
Yes. As pointed out above, as systems migrate to
Windows, they are greatly expanding the complexity of
the form design. Outputs now typically include very
small point sized fonts for notes, terms, and
conditions. They also use TrueType™ fonts with
proportional spacing and more intricately designed
character shapes. The Printronix P7000HD is so high in
resolution, that it can precisely handle all these
details and produce the form exactly as designed. As an
example, characters sizes down to six point are no
problem for the Printronix P7000HD.
Can the Printronix P7000HD print PDF files?
Yes. This, in fact, is the most common application for
this printer. PDF’s are very popular in business
imaging, because the PDF image offers a good measure of
document control. The Printronix P7000HD has sufficient
resolution to accurately duplicate all the fine print
and details of the original PDF image.
Do I need to modify my application to work with a
Printronix P7000HD printer?
No. The modern paradigm is for the host application to
generate images completely independent from the target
printer. As such, most new applications do not actually
generate specific control codes for any individual
printer. Instead, they focus all their communication
through a driver. This communication with the driver is
highly standardized and all printer manufactures must
conform to this standard interface. This allows many
different printers to drop in place of one anther
without requiring printer specific changes. All that is
needed is the manufacturer’s driver to bridge the
interface from the system to the printer.
Does this mean the Printronix P7000HD supports PCL or
Postscript?
No and these languages are not necessary. Although these
are popular laser printer languages, the real system
communication is with the driver. The driver then speaks
the native language of the printer. For laser printers
this is most often PCL or PS, but for a Printronix
P7000HD it is a variation of Epson LQ. The bottom line
is that the printer manufacturer must provide a driver
for their printer. How this driver talks to the printer
is of no interest to the host system.
How do I know the HD driver will work with my
application?
All the Printronix P7000HD drivers are certified by
Microsoft for compliance. This gives you the assurance
that the image will print as originally intended.
Can I use a Printronix P7000HD as a traditional text
only line printer?
It is not best suited for this purpose. The Printronix
P7000HD does not support common line printer languages
such as P-Series, ProPrinter, or Epson, so it is only
really capable of pure unformatted text printing. This
type of printing will always be faster when printed on a
standard Printronix P7000 that is optimized for this
purpose.
Can a Printronix P7000HD handle my demanding forms?
Yes. The Printronix P7000HD shares all the same powerful
drive, straight paper path, and stacking capabilities as
a standard Printronix P7000. The only significant
difference is that the high definition printing is not
suitable for more than four copies of multipart
printing.
What ribbon does a Printronix P7000HD require?
The Printronix P7000HD uses the Ultra Capacity HD
ribbon. This special High Definition formulation of
Ultra Capacity ribbon was developed to handle the unique
challenges of high detail fine point printing. Like the
standard Ultra Capacity ribbon, this new formulation
delivers a sharper darker image and extra long life.
Is the Printronix P7000HD printer difficult to setup?
Actually, it is very simple to setup and is generally
even easier than a standard Printronix P7000
installation. Since the driver controls virtually every
aspect of the form and printing parameters, the only
real setup is typically the configuration of the
connection port used to print from. |
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