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IBM 6400-D3P Setup Manual

IBM 6400-D3P Setup Manual (184 pages)

Line Matrix Printers

Brand: IBM | Category: Printer | Size: 11.34 MB

Table of Contents

Setup Guide
1
Table of Contents
5
1 Introduction

11
- About this Setup Guide
  11
  - Notes and Notices
    11
  - Format Conventions
    12
  - Related Documents
    12
- The IBM 6400-D Generation II Series Printer
  12
- Standard Capabilities
  14
  - Host Computer Interfaces
    14
  - Printer Emulations
    14
  - Optional Feature
    15
  - Protocols and Emulations
    15
2 Setting up the Printer

17
- Installation, Attachment, and Configuration Overview
  17
  - Before You Begin
    18
  - Select a Site
    19
- Printer Component
  21
  - Locations
    21
- Removing Shipping Restraints (Cabinet Models)
  25
- Removing Shipping Restraints (Pedestal Models)
  33
- Connect the Interface and Power Cables
  37
  - Cabinet Models
    37
  - Pedestal Models
    43
- Install Basic Components
  46
  - Attach the Operator Panel Overlay Label
    46
  - Install the Ribbon
    47
  - Load the Paper
    50
- Power Paper Stacker Option
  56
- Top-Of-Form
  61
  - Set the Top-Of-Form
    61
- Test the Printer
  63
3 Configuring the Printer

65
- Overview
  65
  - The Configurations
    65
  - Active Versus Saved Configurations
    66
- The Configuration Main Menu
  66
- Using the Operator Panel
  68
- Program Mode
  68
  - Unlocking the Program Mode
    68
  - Locking the Program Mode
    69
  - Entering Program Mode
    69
- Printing the Current Configuration
  69
- Factory Default Configuration Values
  71
  - Configuration
    71
- Changing Parameters
  82
- Saving Your Configuration in a Custom Set
  84
- Loading Custom Sets or Factory Default Values
  86
- Changing the Power on Configuration
  88
4 Configuration Menus

91
- Overview
  91
- The Configuration Main Menu
  92
- Quick Setup Menu
  93
  - Print Quality
    94
  - Reset Command
    95
- Printer Control Menu
  96
  - Interface Selection
    97
  - Display Language
    97
  - Alarm Control
    97
  - Print Direction
    97
  - Hex Print Mode
    98
  - Power on State
    98
  - Paper Jam Detection
    98
  - Forms Speed
    98
  - Set Platen at BOF
    98
  - Shuttle Timeout
    99
  - Energy Saver Timer
    99
  - Eject/Restore
    99
  - PTR Setup Option
    100
  - Print DBCS Font File History Log
    100
  - File System
    100
  - Delete Files
    101
- Configuration Management Menu
  102
  - Recall Custom Set
    102
  - Save Current Values
    103
  - Delete Custom Set
    103
  - Change Power on Set
    103
  - Protect Custom Sets
    103
  - Print Custom Set Values
    104
  - Name Custom Sets
    104
  - Reset Custom Set Names
    104
- Parallel Interface Menu
  105
  - Interface Type
    105
  - PC Parallel Menu
    106
  - Data Polarity
    107
  - Dataproducts Menu
    108
  - Ieee 1284
    108
  - Parallel Hotport
    108
  - Report Status
    109
- Serial Interface Menu
  110
  - Interface Type
    111
  - Data Protocol
    111
  - Baud Rate
    111
  - Data Bits
    112
  - Stop Bits
    112
  - Parity
    112
  - Data Terminal Ready
    112
  - Request to Send
    113
  - Buffer Size in Kbytes
    113
  - Poll Character
    113
  - One Char Enquiry
    113
  - Serial Hotport
    114
  - Framing Error
    114
- Emulation Configuration Menu
  115
  - ASCII Printer Emulation
    115
  - Printer Emulation Configuration
    115
  - Print Format
    116
- Operator Print Tests Menu
  116
  - Printer Demonstration
    116
  - Print Error Log
    116
  - Ripple Print
    116
  - All E's
    116
  - All H's
    117
  - All E's + FF
    117
  - Underlines
    117
- Printer Information Menu
  117
  - Installed Memory
    117
  - Power-On Time
    117
  - Printing Time
    118
  - Print Strokes
    118
  - Inch
    118
- Ribbonminder Menu
  119
  - New Ribbon
    119
  - Ribbon Action
    120
  - Ribbon Type
    120
  - Ribbon End Point
    120
  - New Ribbon Detect
    120
5 Printer Interfaces

121
- Overview
  121
- RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces
  121
- PC Parallel Interface
  125
  - PC Parallel Interface Signals
    126
  - PC Parallel Interface Configuration
    126
- IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface
  127
  - Operating Modes
    127
  - The Negotiation Phase
    128
  - Signals
    128
- Terminating Resistor Configurations
  130
6 Routine Service and Diagnostics

131
- Overview
  131
- Cleaning Requirements
  131
  - Cleaning the Outside of the Printer
    131
  - Cleaning Inside the Printer
    132
- Printer Self-Tests
  135
- Hex Code Printout
  135
- Fault Messages
  136
  - Fault Correction Procedure
    137
7 Ribbonminder

145
- Overview
  145
- Configuring the Ribbonminder
  146
  - Running a Job
    146
  - New Ribbon
    147
  - Ribbon Action
    147
  - Ribbon Type
    148
  - Ribbon End Point
    148
  - New Ribbon Detect
    148
A Printer Specifications

149
- Ribbon Specifications
  149
  - Ordering Ribbons
    149
- Paper Specifications
  149
  - Paper
    149
  - Labels
    150
- Printer Dimensions and Weight
  150
  - Cabinet Models
    150
  - Pedestal Models
    150
- Environmental Characteristics
  151
  - Temperature
    151
  - Relative Humidity
    151
  - Acoustic Noise Level
    151
- Electrical Characteristics
  151
  - Input Voltage
    151
  - Power Consumption
    152
- Interfaces
  152
- Cables
  153
- Printing Rates
  153
B a Quick Look at Line Matrix Printing

155
- Character Formation
  155
- Printing Speed
  156
- Notices
  159
- Energy Star
  159
- Trademarks
  161
- Product Recycling and Disposal
  162
- Communication Statements
  162
- Industry Canada Compliance Statement
  163
- Software License Agreement
  167

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