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Table of Contents 1 Introduction........................................................... 11 Printer Overview .....................................................................................11 Printronix P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printers (CRP)...............11 Consumable Monitoring with PrintNet Enterprise ...................................14 Protocols and Emulations.......................................................................15 Graphics Enhancements ........................................................................15 Taking Care of Your Printer ....................................................................15 Conventions in this Manual.....................................................................15 Warnings and Special Information..........................................................16 Related Documents ................................................................................16 Contact Information ................................................................................17 Printronix Customer Support Center ................................................17 Printronix Supplies Department........................................................17 Corporate Offices .............................................................................18 2 Setting Up The Printer .......................................... 19 Before You Begin....................................................................................19 Power Requirements