IBM 5400-006 Setup And Operator Manual

IBM 5400-006 Printer

Setup Instruction and Operator's Guide

Document Number GA18-7709-0

February 4, 1999

IFC Co., Ltd.

Development

T. Greenwood

YMTVM2

VIFC040
LAX-Y74

0462-73-3372

First Edition, March 1999

Changes are made occasionally to the information herin; any such changes will be reported in subsequent revisions or Technical
Newsletters.

 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1999. All rights reserved.

Safety Instructions

This instruction manual describes safety instructions for safe, correct use of the product. Please keep it in
a handy place for reference as required.

Icons

In this instruction manual and on safety instruction labels on the product, icons are used for correct use
without causing danger to yourself and other people and for preventing damage to other properties. The
icons used and their meanings are as follows:

This icon indicates a danger of death or serious injury if the product is

DANGER:

CAUTION:

handled incorrectly by ignoring the corresponding instruction.
This icon indicates a danger of personal injury or physical damage if

the product is handled incorrectly by ignoring the corresponding
instruction.

Indication by Danger/Caution Labels

If there is a label showing an instruction in black characters on a yellow base either outside or inside of
the product, it is a danger or caution label. Always observe the indicated instruction.

If there are any instructions indicated by a danger or caution label (on the product for example) aside from
the instructions in this manual, always observe the instructions indicated on the label.

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DANGER:

 Do not open a cover not described in the operator's guide. It is dangerous because a live portion

applied with a high voltage exists in side the cover.

 Do not modify this product as it might cause a fire or shock hazard.
 Do not apply any voltage other than the indicated supply voltage as it might cause a fire or shock

hazard.

 Neither use any cord other than the power cord supplied with the product nor use the supplied cord for

other than this product as it might cause a fire or shock hazard.

 Do not scratch, damage or process the power cord. If a heavy thing is placed on it or if it is stretched

or bent forcibly, the power cord might be damaged to cause a fire or shock hazard.

DANGER:

 Cable Installation and Removal Procedures

Electrical current from the power cord is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and disconnect
cables as follows when installing or moving this product.

– To connect:

1. Turn everything to Off.

2. Connect the interface cable.

3. Attach the power cord to outlet.

4. Set the device to On.

– To disconnect:

1. Turn everything to Off.

2. Remove the power cord from outlet.

3. Remove the all cables from device.

CAUTION:

 When disconnecting the power plug, do not pull the power cord. The cord might be damaged and

cause a fire or shock hazard. (Always hold the plug portion and pull it for disconnection.)

 Refer to “Environmental Conditions” described in this manual for the operating environment.
 Do not install the product in a humid or dusty place as it might cause a fire or shock hazard.
 Do not stop up the ventilation hole of the product. Otherwise, the inside of the product might be

heated abnormally to cause a fire.

iv IBM 5400-006 Printer: Setup Instruction and Operator's Guide

Preface

This manual describes the installation and operation procedures of the IBM 5400 Printer. This manual is
intended for operators and personnel in charge of installation.

Composition of Manual

This manual contains following:
Chapter 1, “Installation” provides the procedure required for installation of the IBM 5400-006 printer and

the test method for checking if the IBM 5400 works normally.
Chapter 2, “Operation” describes names and functions of controls and lamps of the IBM 5400 and basic

operating instructions.
Chapter 3, “Problem Determination Procedure” describes how to handle problems occurring in the IBM

5400-006 printer.
Chapter 4, “IBM 5400-006 Features” describes the features of the IBM 5400-006 printer divided between

system and parallel port.
Chapter 5, “Installation Planning and Site Preparation” describes what is necesary for planning the instal-

lation of the IBM 5400-006 printer.
Appendixes contain the following:

 Appendix A, Forms Design
 Appendix B, IBM 5400 System Configuration
 Appendix C, Control Codes
 Appendix D, ESC/P-C Mode and ESC/PC Control Modes
 Appendix E, DC 12V Outlet

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Contents

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Indication by Danger/Caution Labels ....................................... iii

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Composition of Manual .............................................. v

Chapter 1. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.1 Before Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.2 Setting up the IBM 5400-006 Printer ................................... 1-3

1.2.1 Peeling off all Shipping Tape and Confirming Accessories ................... 1-3

1.2.2 Setting the Power Cord ....................................... 1-7

1.2.3 Setting the V cable .......................................... 1-8

1.2.4 Setting the Form Guide ........................................ 1-9

1.2.5 Setting the Ribbon Cassette .................................... 1-10

1.2.6 Setting the Test Form ........................................ 1-15

1.2.7 Testing the IBM 5400-006 Printer ................................. 1-20

1.3 Connecting to the Host System ..................................... 1-22

1.3.1 Connecting to an AS/400 System ................................. 1-22

1.3.2 Connecting to a PC (Using a Parallel Port) ........................... 1-26

Chapter 2. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.1 Names and Functions ........................................... 2-1

2.1.1 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.1.2 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2.1.3 Printer Mechanism (Left View) .................................... 2-3

2.1.4 Printer Mechanism (Right View) ................................... 2-4

2.1.5 Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

2.2 Check before Operating ......................................... 2-8

2.2.1 Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

2.3 Powering On and Off ............................................ 2-9

2.3.1 Powering On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

2.3.2 Powering Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

2.4 Starting and Stopping Printing ...................................... 2-12

2.4.1 Stopping and Restarting Printing ................................. 2-12

2.5 Changing the Print Mode ........................................ 2-13

2.5.1 Changing the Print Mode ...................................... 2-14

2.5.2 Changing the Initialization ..................................... 2-15

2.5.3 Print Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

2.6 Unloading and Setting the Printing Form ............................... 2-18

2.6.1 Unloading the Printing Form .................................... 2-18

2.6.2 Setting the Printing Form ...................................... 2-22

2.6.3 At EOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

2.7 Checking the Ribbon ........................................... 2-31

2.8 Replacing the Ribbon ........................................... 2-33

2.8.1 Removing the Ribbon Cassette .................................. 2-33

2.8.2 Setting and Mounting the Ribbon Cassette ........................... 2-35

2.8.3 Refilling the Ribbon ......................................... 2-40

2.9 Making Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47

2.9.1 Adjusting the Print Pressure .................................... 2-47

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2.9.2 Adjusting the Vertical Position ................................... 2-49

2.9.3 Adjusting the Horizontal Position ................................. 2-50

2.9.4 Adjusting Form Tension ....................................... 2-53

2.10 Test Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54

2.11 Changing the Door Direction ...................................... 2-56

2.11.1 Changing the Front Door ..................................... 2-56

2.11.2 Changing the Rear Door ..................................... 2-61

2.12 Initializing the Printer .......................................... 2-65

2.12.1 Switches used for Initialization and Their Functions ...................... 2-65

2.12.2 Initialization Procedure Example ................................. 2-66

2.12.3 Initial Set Items ........................................... 2-68

2.13 Host Trace Printing ........................................... 2-77

2.14 Relocating the IBM 5400-006 Printer ................................. 2-78

Chapter 3. Problem Determination Procedure .............................. 3-1

3.1 Problem Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.2 Messages and Actions .......................................... 3-2

3.2.1 Message List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.3 Form Jam Recovery ............................................ 3-5

3.4 Ribbon Jam Recovery ........................................... 3-8

3.5 Inspecting the Platen and Changing Strike Position ......................... 3-11

3.5.1 Inspecting the Platen ........................................ 3-11

3.5.2 Changing Strike Position ...................................... 3-13

Chapter 4. IBM 5400-006 Features ..................................... 4-1

4.1 IBM 5400-006 Features .......................................... 4-1

4.1.1 Basic Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

4.2 Connecting to a Host System ....................................... 4-6

4.2.1 System Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4.2.2 Connecting to a Parallel Port ..................................... 4-7

4.3 System Port Basic Functions ....................................... 4-8

4.3.1 Printable Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

4.3.2 Printing Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

4.3.3 Printing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

4.3.4 Printing Style (Vertical, Horizontal) ................................ 4-12

4.4 Parallel Port Basic Functions ...................................... 4-13

4.4.1 Support Emulation and Character Set .............................. 4-13

4.4.2 Line Spacing (No. of lines per inch: lpi) ............................. 4-14

4.4.3 Printing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Chapter 5. Installation Planning and Site Preparation ......................... 5-1

5.1.1 Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.1.2 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.1.3 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

5.1.4 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

5.1.5 Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Appendix A. Forms Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

A.1 Forms Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

A.2 Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

A.3 Multiple-Part Forms Glue Fastening Specifications .......................... A-4

A.4 Preprinting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

A.5 Label Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

A.6 Maximum Number of Characters per Line ................................ A-7

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A.6.1 When Connected to the AS/400 ................................... A-7

A.6.2 Connecting to a PC .......................................... A-8

Appendix B. Print Control Characters (Connected to a System Port) ................ B-1

B.1.1 System Printer Control Characters (SCS Mode) ......................... B-1

B.2 Bar Code Print Function .......................................... B-3

Appendix C. Control Codes (Connected to a Parallel Port) ...................... C-1

C.1 Control Code List .............................................. C-1

C.2 Overview of Control Codes ........................................ C-4

C.2.1 Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4

C.2.2 Conditions to Start Printing ..................................... C-4

C.3 Control Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6

C.4 Considerations in Creating a 5577 Data Stream ........................... C-22

C.4.1 About Level E Printers ....................................... C-22

C.4.2 Printer Initial Values ......................................... C-23

C.4.3 Character Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-24

C.4.4 Difference Between Line Pitch and Actual Line Pitch Distance ................ C-27

C.4.5 Setting a Format (Setting a Print Area and Tabs and Moving the Print ........... C-28

C.4.6 Specifying a Font Style ....................................... C-29

C.4.7 Combining Character Decorations ................................ C-29

C.4.8 Printing Data Exceeding the Right Margin ............................ C-30

Appendix D. ESC/P-C Mode and ESC/P-C Control Modes ....................... D-1

D.1 Initialization for ESC/P-C ......................................... D-1

D.2 Control Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

D.2.1 Limits When Using ESC/P-C Mode ................................. D-4

D.3 ESC/P-C Character Set .......................................... D-5

Appendix E. DC 12V Outlet ......................................... E-1

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x IBM 5400-006 Printer: Setup Instruction and Operator's Guide

Before Installation

Chapter 1. Installation

1.1 Before Installation

Before installing the IBM 5400-006 printer, check and execute the following items:

 Check if the environment of the installation site and power supply meet the

conditions defined in Chapter 5, “Installation Planning and Site Preparation” on
page 5-1.

DANGER:

Note: To avoid careless electric shock, do not connect the power cord to an

outlet unless instructed. To connect and disconnect a communication
cable, remove the power cord from the outlet.

 The customer is assumed to prepare the forms for testing the IBM 5400 Printer

(15" wide continuous form). For details of the forms, refer to Appendix A,
“Forms Design.”

 An interface cable is required to connect the IBM 5400-006 printer to the host

system. The customer is assumed to prepare the interface cable.

 Check if all parts are duly supplied. If any items are missing or damaged, call

your IBM marketing representative. Accessories are included in the IBM
5400-006 printer package.

IBM 5400-006 Printer

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Moving the IBM 5400-006 Printer

 Before moving the IBM 5400-006 printer, unlock the two wheels in the front.

Then, push the printer to the desired location with the help of two or more
persons.

Note: If the printer is moved with the wheels locked, the floor and the wheels

might be damaged.

Before Installation

 Set the printer in the desired location. Lock the wheels at the front to stabilize

the printer.
Note: Set the printer on a horizontal and flat floor. Make sure that the wheels

are not tangled with the cable or the cords.

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Peeling off all Shipping Tape and Confirming Accessories

1.2 Setting up the IBM 5400-006 Printer

1.2.1 Peeling off all Shipping Tape and Confirming Accessories

1

Open the set cover and peel off all shipping tape. Close the set cover.

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2

Open the rear door. Peel off the shipping tape fixing the ribbon cassette and
the accessory box.

Peeling off all Shipping Tape and Confirming Accessories

3

Make sure that the following items are provided.

Ø Ribbon Cassette

Ø Accessory Box

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Peeling off all Shipping Tape and Confirming Accessories

4

Make sure the following items are provided in the accessory box,
Ø Setup Instruction and Opera-

tor's Guide (this book)
Ø Maintenance Information
Manual

Ø V Cable

Ø Curl Corrector

Ø Rear Fence

Ø Power Cord

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5

Open the front door of the printer and insert the two manuals.

Peeling off all Shipping Tape and Confirming Accessories

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Setting the Power Cord

1.2.2 Setting the Power Cord

1

Open the rear door.

2

Take the cover off of the hole in the back left part of the stacker. Push the
cover from below with your hand to take it out. (This cover is not used
again.)

3

Insert the power cord plug into the power connector on the top left of the
stacker and thread the power cord through the hole in the bottom. Then, fix
the cable with the three cable clamps.

Note: Pull the power cord out from the hole in the left of the stacker outside
the printer with the shortest length. If the power cord is loose inside the
stacker, it may cause a stacker jam.

Note:

Use a power plug with three prongs. Do not plug a three-prong power cord into
a two-prong power plug. This might cause poor printing.

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1.2.3 Setting the V cable

If you are using the parallel port to connect to a PC, refer to 1.2.4, “Setting the
Form Guide” on page 1-9.

1

Open the rear door.

2

Connect the V-cable to interface panel. Fasten the two screws of the
V-cable.

Setting the V-cable

3

Fix the V-cable to the stacker using the cable clamp below the interface
panel.

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Setting the Form Guide

1.2.4 Setting the Form Guide

Set the rear fence and curl corrector for a continuous form 15" wide and 11" long
used for test printing.

1

Open the rear door.

2

Set the rear fence at scale position “11”, referring to the figure.

3

Set the curl corrector at scale position “10” to “12”.

4

Close the rear door.

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1.2.5 Setting the Ribbon Cassette

First, set the ribbon cassette itself.

1

Take the ribbon cassette out of the box. Open the cassette arms on the left
and right in the arrow direction. Then, make sure that the ribbon passes
through the guides.

Setting the Ribbon Cassette

2

Open the ribbon cassette cover in the direction indicated. Remove the paper
spacer.

3

Press the button in the direction indicated and close the ribbon roller.

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Setting the Ribbon Cassette

4

Align the mebius plate to the mark indicated by .A/.

5

Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to tighten the ribbon.

6

Close the ribbon cassette cover.

The ribbon cassette setting has been then completed. Next, set the ribbon cas­sette into the printer.

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7

Open the set cover.

Setting the Ribbon Cassette

8

Push the platen open lever backward to release the platen.

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Setting the Ribbon Cassette

9

Open the scale cover in the direction of the arrow.

10

Insert the protrusions on the left and right of the ribbon cassette into the
grooves respectively. Then, make sure that the arrow mark shown in the
figure is on the left and right.

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11

Pull the ribbon cassette toward you to lock it. Then, make sure of the fol­lowing two points:

 The ribbon is set in the front of the ribbon shield (thin metallic plate with

holes).

 The arrow marks on the left and right are hidden.

Setting the Ribbon Cassette

12

Close the scale cover.

13

Pull the platen lever toward you and close the platen.

14

Close the set cover.

The ribbon cassette setting has been then completed.

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Setting the Test Form

1.2.6 Setting the Test Form

This section explains how to set the form for all print span tests for the IBM
5400-006 printer. Make sure to use a 15" wide and 11" long continuous form.

1

Open the set cover.

2

Push the platen open lever backward to release the platen.

Notes:

a. If the form is set without the platen being released, the form edges are

damaged, possibly causing form jam or other problems.

b. While pressing the platen open lever to the right, press it backward as

the platen remains released. The platen is set into the all release status.
When setting the form, do not set the platen to the all release status.
This causes form edges to slip out.

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3

Turn the lock levers adjacent to the left and right tractors toward you to
unlock the tractors. The tractors can move leftward and rightward. Move the
left and right tractors to determine the positions to meet the form width.

Setting the Test Form

4

Open the tractor covers.

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Setting the Test Form

5

Open the front door and set the test form into the form stand. Insert the form
into the form insertion slot and push it up to the height of the left and right
tractors. If it is difficult to push up, do this while moving the form to the right
and left.

Note: Set the test form into the form stand so that the left edge of the form

is located to the left of the EOF (end of form) switch.

6

Fit the tractor holes on both sides of the form to the pins of left and right
tractors. Close the left and right tractor covers.

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7

Moving the tractors, position the form so that the print position scale (1-136)
is located within the form width. Push both lock levers backward to lock
them. Make sure not to loosen the form.

Setting the Test Form

8

Turn the Form Feed knob and adjust the form perforation to the line scale
according to the form length (in this example, “11”).

Note: Make sure that the platen is not in the all release status. (See Note b

in step 2 on page 1-15.)

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Setting the Test Form

9

Adjust the Form Thickness Adjustment lever position according to the form.
Note: For single forms (high quality form) of 55kg ream, set the lever posi-

tion to the “1”. For other forms, set the appropriate lever position
according to the table below. (See 2.9.1, “Adjusting the Print
Pressure” on page 2-47.)

Form type

(Form weight per ream)

1P 55kg ∼ 70kg 1 ∼ 2

90kg ∼ 135kg 2 ∼ 3
2P 30kg ∼ 45kg 1 ∼ 2
3P 30kg ∼ 45kg 2 ∼ 3
4P 30kg ∼ 34kg 3 ∼ 4
5P 30kg ∼ 34kg 3 ∼ 5
6P 30kg ∼ 34kg 4 ∼ 6
7P 30kg ∼ 34kg 4 ∼ 6
8P 30kg ∼ 34kg 5 ∼ 7

Lever position

10

Pull the platen toward yourself to close the platen.

11

Close the set cover and the front door.

You have finished setting the test form.

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1.2.7 Testing the IBM 5400-006 Printer

Test printing with the following procedures. Use a 15" wide form.

1

Connect the power cord to the outlet and set the power switch to the | side.
The power is turned on. See 2.3.1, “Powering On” on page 2-9.

2

Press Stop and then press Test. The test lamp lights and the following
message is displayed on the LCD:

Testing the IBM 5400-006 Printer

3

Press Start. The Start lamp lights and test printing starts.

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Testing the IBM 5400-006 Printer

A pattern similar to the following is printed. Printing stops when the pattern is
printed.

4

Press Form Feed or Line Feed to feed the form to a position where it can be
cut off easily. Open the set cover and cut off the form at the perforation.

5

Open the rear door and take out the printed forms. Check their quality.

6

Close the rear door.

7

Press Stop, then Cancel to exit the print test mode.

The print test is finished.
Note: All characters can be printed in the print test. To print all characters

according to the currently selected emulation mode, after step 2 press Step
Feed Up or Step Feed Down to show ALL CHARACTER in the lower part
of the message. Then press Start to print all the characters.

Go to 1.3, Connecting to the Host System.

Chapter 1. Installation 1-21

1.3 Connecting to the Host System

Procedures are different for connecting to an AS/400 system and connecting to a
PC. The default format is for connecting to an AS/400 system. To connect to a
PC, see 1-26.

The IBM 5400-006 printer has a DC outlet on the interface panel. The DC outlet
can be used for a LAN adapter connected to the parallel port. For more informa­tion, see Appendix E, “DC 12V Outlet” on page E-1.

DANGER:

Before carrying out the following the procedures, read “Safety Instructions” on
page iii.

1.3.1 Connecting to an AS/400 System

Set the IBM 5400-006 printer address and connect the interface cable.

Interface Cable

Connecting to the Host System

The interface cable is sold separately.
For more information, see 5.1.4, “Cables” on page 5-3.

Setting the Address

Set the address using a value from 0 to 6.
Ask the host system manager for the value. The default is 0.

1

Connect the power cord to an outlet and set the power switch to the (│) side.
Power comes on . (See 2.3.1, “Powering On” on page 2-9.)

2

Press Set Up Mode. The following message is displayed:

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Connecting to the Host System

3

Continue pressing Set Up Mode until the following message is displayed.

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Printer Address
ð

á

If the message goes too far, press Line Feed until it returns.

4

Press Step Feed Up or Step Feed Down to select the address value at the
bottom of the LCD. In the following example, 3 is selected.

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5

After selecting the printer address, press Entry. The Start lamp lights.

6

Press Cancel.

When formatting is finished, the IBM 5400-006 printer returns to the status
set just after the power is turned on. Wait a moment. (See 2.3.1, “Powering
On” on page 2-9.)

Chapter 1. Installation 1-23

Connecting the Interface Cable

1

Set the power switch to the Ο side and disconnect the power cord from the
outlet.

2

Open the rear door.

3

Connect the interface cable to the V-cable.

a. Pass the interface cable through the hole on the right of the stacker.

Take the cover off of the hole in the back right part of the stacker. Push
the cover from below with your hand to take it out. (This cover is not
used again.)

b. Pass the interface cable through the hole.

Connecting to the Host System

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Connecting to the Host System

c. Insert the interface cable plug into one of the V-cable receptacles. .1/

(Connect the concave and convex plugs securely.)

d. The plug can be screwed inside. Fasten this screw in the direction of the

arrow shown in the figure to lock the plug to the receptacle.

4

Fix the interface cable with the cable clamp.

5

Close the rear door.
Connection to the AS/400 system is complete.
To change the direction that the front or rear door closes, see 2.11, “Changing the

Door Direction.”

Chapter 1. Installation 1-25

1.3.2 Connecting to a PC (Using a Parallel Port)

The default format is for connecting to an AS/400 system. After setting the inter­face port format item to a parallel port, connect the interface cable.

Interface Cable (Printer Cable)

 Printer cable is sold separately

– ID# 81X7875 (2.4 m)
– ID# 09F5544 (5.0 m)

 The printer cable has 36 pins on the printer side and 25 pins on the system

side. A 36 ∼ 36 pin cable cannot be used.

Interface Port Settings

Change the printer connection to PC.

1

Connect the power cord to the outlet and set the Power switch to the (│) side.
The power turns on. (See 2.3.1, “Powering On” on page 2-9.)

Connecting to the Host System

2

Press Set Up Mode. The following message is displayed:

3

Press Set Up Mode again. The following message is displayed:

à ð

Interface Port
System Port

á

If the message goes too far, press Line Feed until it returns.

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Connecting to the Host System

4

Press Step Feed Up or Step Feed Down to change the message at the

bottom to Parallel Port.

5

Press Entry.

6

Upon connection to the PC, press Set Up Mode to display Emulation.

Note: The default is Emulation 5577.

Chapter 1. Installation 1-27

7

Press Step Feed Up or Step Feed Down to select the emulation mode you
want to use. ESC/P-C is selected in the following example:

8

Press Entry.

Connecting to the Host System

9

Press Cancel. The following message is displayed:

When formatting is finished, the IBM 5400-006 printer returns to the status
set just after the power is turned on. Wait a moment. (See 2.3.1, “Powering
On” on page 2-9.)

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Connecting to the Host System

Connecting the Interface Cable

1

Set the Power switch to the Ο side and disconnect the power cord from the

outlet.

2

Open the rear door.

3

Remove the cover from the back right of the stacker. Push from the bottom

to remove it. (This cover is not used again.)

4

Pass the interface cable through the hole on the right of the stacker and

connect it to the left connector on the interface panel.

Chapter 1. Installation 1-29

5

Fix the interface cable to the stacker with the cable clamps in the back right.

Connecting to the Host System

6

Close the rear door.
You have finished connecting the IBM 5400-006 printer to a PC.
To change the direction that the front or rear door closes, see 2.11, “Changing the

Door Direction.”

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Names and Functions

Chapter 2. Operation

2.1 Names and Functions

Names and functions of the IBM 5400-006 printer are shown below:

2.1.1 Front View

Power Switch

Set the power switch to the (│) to turn the power on. When the IBM
5400-006 printer power is turned on, the power lamp lights and self­diagnosis starts.

Operator Panel

Used to perform the printing and set a mode. This panel consists of 12
switches, 9 indicator lamps, and an LCD. (For details of each switch and
lamp function, refer to 2.1.5, “Operator Panel” on page 2-5)

 Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 2-1

 Connected to an AS/400 System: Depending on the initialization, the

printer enters Not Ready or Ready mode. The default is Not Ready For
more information about initialization, see 2.12, “Initializing the Printer” on
page 2-65. If the printer is in Not Ready mode, press Start on the
operator panel. The Start light comes on and printing is enabled.

 Connected to a PC: The print light comes on and printing is enabled.
 Set the power switch to the Ο side. The power light turns off.

2.1.2 Rear View

Names and Functions

Set Cover

When setting forms and replacing ribbons, raise the set cover upward to
open it.

Front Door

In the front view, the front door is opened rightward; however, its open-close
direction can be changed depending on environment of the installation place.
For details, refer to 2.11, “Changing the Door Direction.”

Form Stand

Forms are placed here. Take forms out of the box before placing them here.

Form Insertion Slot

Insert forms from this slot and set them in the tractors.

Rear Door

Both the rear door and the front door can be changed to open in different
directions. See 2.11, “Changing the Door Direction.”

Curl Corrector

Adjusts the position of forms according to their length so that printed forms
are folded correctly.

Rear Fence

Adjusts the position of forms according to their length along with the curl
corrector.

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Names and Functions

2.1.3 Printer Mechanism (Left View)

Line Scale

Adjusts the head line position (first printing line) according to the length of
forms when determining the vertical position of forms. For details, see 2.9.2,
“Adjusting the Vertical Position” on page 2-49.

Form Feed Knob

Used to manually feed forms.

Tractors

A mechanism to feed paper. Pull the tractor lock lever toward you to move
the tractors rightward and leftward.

Tractor Lock Lever

When moving the tractors leftward and rightward to match the form width,
turn this lever toward you to unlock it.

Ribbon Feed Knob

To manually feed the ink ribbon, turn the knob clockwise. Do not turn the
knob counterclockwise.

Ribbon Cassette

Contains the ink ribbon. Use only IBM-recommended ink ribbons. For part
number, see 2.2.1, “Consumables” on page 2-8.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-3

2.1.4 Printer Mechanism (Right View)

Names and Functions

Print Position Scale

Use this scale when adjusting the horizontal position of forms. The first
character is printed at 1 on the scale. For details on adjustment, see 2.9.3,
“Adjusting the Horizontal Position” on page 2-50.

Scale Cover

If this cover is open, the printer errors error status.

Ribbon Release Lever

Used when replacing the ribbon cassette. Push this back to release the
ribbon cassette.

Line Counter

Counts the number of printed lines. If the vertical character size is 24 dots,
this counter is incremented by 1 in 100 line units.

Platen Open Lever

To set the form or replace the ribbon, release the platen by pushing the lever
backward. To lock and close the platen, pull the lever forward.

Note: Pressing the lever backward places the platen in the release status.

To place the platen in all release status, press the lever backward
while pressing it rightward. Set the all release status only when
removing form jam or when Otherwise, do not place the platen in all
release status.

Horizontal Fine Adjustment Knob

Used to fine adjust the form leftward and rightward. The range of adjust­ment is about 5 mm.

Form Thickness Adjustment Lever

Used to set the clearance between the print head and the platen according
to the thickness of the form.

Adjust this lever according to form thickness. For details, see 2.9.1,
“Adjusting the Print Pressure” on page 2-47.

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Names and Functions

2.1.5 Operator Panel

The operator panel has 12 switches, 9 indicator lamps, and an LCD. The indicator
lamps are indicated by Ø.

The functions of the switches, indicator lamps, and the LCD on the operator panel
are as follows:

Switches

Switch Name Function

Start

Form Feed

Line Feed

Clear Print

Puts the IBM 5400-006 printer in ready status. The Start
lamp lights and the printer is ready to print.

This switch functions only when the IBM 5400-006 printer is
in the not ready status and no errors are detected.

Feeds the form to the first line position of the next page.
Note: When connected to an AS/400 system, the length of

the form must be set by and application program. If
this is not set, a 1/6 inch length form is fed.

Feeds the form one line at a time. To continuously feed the
form, press continually.

Note: When connected to an AS/400 system, the standard

line spacing is 6 LPI (4.2 mm). However, this can be
changed by an application program.

If printable data remains in the print buffer and printing is ter­minated or stops, the remaining data can be printed by
pressing this.

If there is no data to be printed, No Data is displayed on the
LCD.

Also used to print only one line when preprinting or adjusting
the printing position.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-5

Switch Name Function

Sets the printer in not ready status. If this is pressed
during printing, the current line is printed before the printer is
set in not ready status.

Use this to stop an the alarm that sounds when an error

Stop

occurs.
To enable printing again, press Start.
Note: All switches, including the power and stop switches

function only when the printer is in not ready status
(after Stop is pressed).

Feeds the form forward about 0.14 mm (1/180 inch). To

Step Feed Up

feed the form continuously, hold the switch down. In either
case, the line number remains unchanged. Also used for
initializing.

Names and Functions

Step Feed Up

Test

Set Up Mode

Entry

Cancel

Feeds the form backward about 0.14 mm (1/180 inch). Also
used for initializing.

Tests the function and quality of the IBM 5400-006 printer.
Press Test. TEST PRINT MODE is displayed on the LCD.

The stored test print pattern is printed.
To exit the test mode, press Cancel.
Used to initialize the printer. For details, see 2.12, “Initial-

izing the Printer” on page 2-65.
Used to determine the writing of the initial values set by Set

Up Mode.
Pressing Entry and Cancel resets the ribbon life counter.

See 2.8, “Replacing the Ribbon” on page 2-33.
Procedures for AS/400 connection and PC connection differ.

 Connected to an AS/400 System: Press Cancel to

cancel a print request and erase data in the data buffer.
Also used to exit test mode or initializing.

 Connected to a PC: Press Cancel to cancel a print

request.
Note: Whether data is erased depends on the applica-

tion. If the application does not erase the data,
the data is not affected by pressing Cancel.

Print Mode

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Used to change the print mode. See 2.5, “Changing the
Print Mode” on page 2-13.

Names and Functions

Lamps

Lamp Name Function

Power Lamp

Appears when the printer is on and turns off when the
printer is off.

Lights if a message is displayed on the LCD and an alarm
sounds. This lamp lights if:

Check Lamp

 operator intervention is required due to EOF.
 an error occurs in the IBM 5400-006 printer.
 an error occurs in the host program.

Test Lights on if Test is pressed to enter test mode.

Lights when the IBM 5400-006 printer is ready to print.

Start Lamp

Lights off if an error occurs or if Stop is pressed.
After an error is corrected or Start is pressed, the start lamp

lights on again.
Draft Lamp Lights on when the draft mode is selected.
DP Lamp Lights on when the DP mode is selected.
High Quality Lamp Lights on when the high quality mode is selected.
Copy Enhance

Lights on when the copy enhance mode is selected.
Lamp

NLQ Lamp Lights when the NLQ mode is selected.

LCD

Displays status codes or error messages in alphanumeric characters.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-7

2.2 Check before Operating

The following must be observed when operating the IBM 5400-006 printer.

 Do not place anything on the set cover. Keep the set cover closed during

printing.

 Make sure to adjust the form adjustment level to the thickness of the form you

are using. See 2.9.1, “Adjusting the Print Pressure” on page 2-47.

 Do not use forms with punched-out paper from sprocket hole.
 When setting the form or replacing the ribbon, make sure the ribbon feed has

stopped.

 Check the ribbon before starting daily operation. See 2.7, “Checking the

Ribbon” on page 2-31.

 Be sure to power off the printer and disconnect the power cord before cleaning

or inspecting the printer.

2.2.1 Consumables

To prevent paper or ribbon jams, remember the following:

Check before Operating

Form

Use only specified forms. The IBM 5400-006 printer can print up to eight sheets of
multipart form. For details, see Appendix A, “Forms Design.”

Note: In the copy enhance mode, up to eight sheets can be printed. In the NLQ

mode, up to five sheets can be printed.

Ribbon

Use ribbon cassette (part number 84G5349) and refill ribbon (part number
09F4041) recommended by IBM.

Precautions on Storing Consumables

 The printing form should be stored in an environment equivalent to that of the

IBM 5400-006 printer installation site as far as possible. If the printing form is
stored in another place, place the form to the environment of the printer 1 to 2
hours before starting to print.

The optimum environment as a storing place is about 20 °C in temperature and
40 - 60% in relative humidity. If forms stored in a humid place are used, the
forms are softened due to the humidity and might cause a jam.

 Use the ribbon within 6 months of purchase.

To prevent drying and deterioration of the ink, avoid storing the ribbon in places
with high temperature and low humidity. If the ribbon is stored in places with
high temperature and the low humidity or it is stored for too long time, the ink
may become uneven or dried, and print quality is not guaranteed.

2-8 IBM 5400-006 Printer: Setup Instruction and Operator's Guide

Powering On and Off

2.3 Powering On and Off

Power on and off procedures are as follows:

Cautions when powering on and off

 Do not turn the power off during printing. Wait five seconds or more to

power on after powering off.

2.3.1 Powering On

1

Turn the Power switch to | . The printer automatically starts self-diagnosis.

The LCD changes as shown below:

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Chapter 2. Operation 2-9

2

When the self-diagnosis ends:

 Connected to an AS/400 system:

Depending on the initialization, one if the following messages is dis­played:

à ð

NOT READY

Powering On and Off

á

à

READY

á

If NOT READY is shown, continue to step 3.

 Connected to a PC:

The following message is displayed; printing is enabled.

à ð

READY

á

3

If NOT READY is displayed, press Start. The start light turns on. READY is
displayed in the LCD and printing is enabled.

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ñ

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Notes:

1. After powering on the printer, check the form position before printing.

2. If the Check lamp lights on or a message other than the above is displayed,
see Chapter 3, “Problem Determination Procedure.”

3. Connected to an AS/400 system: Start is not set to the ready status if the
printer is not connected to host system.

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Powering On and Off

2.3.2 Powering Off

1

Press Stop to turn off the start lamp.

2

Set the power switch to the Ο side and make sure the power lamp turns off.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-11

2.4 Starting and Stopping Printing

The IBM 5400-006 printer must be in not ready status before you perform test
printing, cancel printing, change print modes, initialization, or replace the form or
ribbon. If the Start lamp is on, other switches are not enabled.
Press Stop to enable the other switches.

2.4.1 Stopping and Restarting Printing

To stop printing, press Stop.
After the current page is printed, the Start lamp turns off to indicate that the printer

is in the not ready status. You can also press Stop to turn off the alarm.
If an error message is displayed in the LCD, see: Chapter 3, “Problem Determi-

nation Procedure.”

Starting and Stopping Printing

To continue printing, press Start.
If the start lamp does not turn on after you press Start, the cause of the printing

interruption might not have been resolved. Resolve the problem according to
Chapter 3, “Problem Determination Procedure.”

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2.5 Changing the Print Mode

The IBM 5400-006 printer has eight types of print modes. Select the appropriate
mode according to your application. The table below lists the highest quality speed
in each mode.

Print Mode Meaning Printing Speed

NLQ Normal speed mode

Copy enhance Copy enhance mode

High quality High quality mode

DP DP (data processing) mode

Draft Draft mode

Copy enhance + high
quality
Copy enhance + DP Copy enhance + DP print mode

Copy enhance + draft Copy enhance + draft mode

(24 x 24 dots)

(24 x 24 dots)

(24 x 24 dots)

(24 x 16 dots: Draft characters) Note 1

(24 x 12 dots: Draft characters) Note 1
Copy enhance + high quality mode
(24 x 24 dots)

(24 x 16 dots: Draft characters) Note 1

(24 x 12 dots: Draft characters) Note 1

(Max.)

360 LPM (Notes
2 and 3)
Note 4

180 LPM

500 LPM

600 LPM

Notes:

1. In the DP and draft print modes, draft characters are used as the font. The

draft characters mean a font that eliminates the number of dots horizontally.
The size of the printed characters is the same as that of the ordinary speed
print.

2. LPM = Lines per Minute; indicates the number of lines printed per minute.

3. The printer is set to NLQ print mode at shipment.

4. The five copy enhance modes can be set when initializing the printer.

 Level 1
 Level 2
 Level 3
 Level 4
 Level 5

The two following methods are available for changing the print mode:

 Using the print mode switch on the operator panel
 Changing the initial value

Chapter 2. Operation 2-13

2.5.1 Changing the Print Mode

Use this to change the print mode temporarily.

1

Press Stop to set the printer in the not ready status.

2

Press Print Mode.

Each time Print Mode is pressed, the print mode changes as follows:

The corresponding print mode lamp lights up. For example, if DP mode is
currently set, the DP lamp lights up. If the Copy Enhance + DP mode is set,
the Copy Enhance and the DP lamps light up.

3

After selecting the print mode, press Start. The Start lamp lights up.

Note: If you do not save these settings, they are erased when you power off the

printer. When you power on the printer again, the settings specified in the set up
mode are set. To save your settings and use them again, change the initialization.

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2.5.2 Changing the Initialization

Change the print mode like other initial settings. See: 2.12, “Initializing the Printer.”

2.5.3 Print Modes

The print modes have the following features:

NLQ Mode

 The 24 x 24 dot mode is used.
 Same as the NLQ mode for the 5407/5417/5427 printers.
 Printing speed is 360 LPM.
 The NLQ lamp lights up when this mode is set.
 This mode is set at shipment.

Copy Enhance Mode

 Use when printing up to eight multipart form sheets.
 The 24 x 24 dot character font mode is used.
 The Copy Enhance lamp lights up when this mode is set.

This mode is further divided into five modes (3 for multi-form printing and 2
for uneven forms). These modes can be set during initialization. The
factory set default is Level 2.

3 Multi-part Form Modes

Level 1: Printing is enhanced. Print speed is the same as NLQ mode,

360 LPM. However, printing might become slower than 360 LPM
depending on the print pattern.

Level 2: This mode is the same as the copy enhance mode of the
5417 printer. Copy darkness is the same as Level 1. Print speed is
180 LPM, half of NLQ mode. Characters are darker than NLQ mode.
This mode is the setting at shipment.

Level 3: This mode prints double strike in Level 1. Copy becomes 1
sheet darker than Level 1 and Level 2. Print speed is 180 LPM, half of
NLQ mode. However, printing might become slower than 180 LPM
depending on the print pattern. This mode prints darker than NLQ
mode.

2 Uneven Form Modes

Level 4 (Uneven Form): This mode is for printing on forms that are

inconsistent in thickness such as forms on packages for delivery com­panies. As with Level 1, printing is enhanced. Printing speed is 310
LPM, slower then NLQ mode. However, printing might become slower
than 310 LPM depending on the print pattern.

Level 5 (Uneven Forms Strong): This mode prints double strike in the
uneven forms mode (Level 4). Printing becomes 1 sheet stronger than
Level 4. Printing speed is 155 LMP, half of Level 4. However, printing
might become slower than 155 LPM depending on the print pattern.
This mode prints darker than NLQ mode.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-15

Note

 When printing on uneven forms, use the Uneven Forms mode.

Using NLQ mode to print on uneven forms might damage the
printer.

 Up to 3 sheets of uneven forms can be printed.

High quality mode

 Used to print more clearly than the NLQ mode.
 Used for bar code and OCR printing.
 Character font is 24 x 24 dots and speed is 180 LPM.
 The High Quality lamp lights up when this mode is selected.

DP mode

 Used to print more quickly than the NLQ mode.
 Draft characters are printed in 24 x 16 dots (eliminated horizotally)
 Character size is the same as the NLQ mode, 24 x 24 dots, not like the

5237/5427 DP character font.

 Print speed is 500 LPM.
 The DP lamp lights up when this mode is selected.

Draft mode

 Used to print more quickly than the DP mode.
 Character font is 24 x 12 dots (eliminated horizontally) draft characters.
 Character size is the same as the NLQ mode, 24 x 24 dots, not like the

5327/5427 DP character font.

 Printing speed is 600 LPM.
 The Draft lamp lights up when this mode is selected.

Copy enhance + high quality mode

 Used to print more clearly than NLQ mode on six to eight sheets of

multipart form.

 Character font is 24 x 24 dots.
 Printing speed is half of copy enhance mode. If Level 4 (Uneven Form)

is selected, printing speed is 155 LPM. If Level 5 (Uneven Form:
Strong) is selected, printing speed is 76 LPM.

 The Copy Enhance lamp and the High Quality lamps light up when this

mode is selected.

Copy enhance + DP mode

 Used to print 6 to 8 multipart forms in DP mode.
 Character font is 24 x 16 dots, but characters are deeper and bolder

than in the DP mode.

 The character size is the same as the 24 x 24 dots of the NLQ mode.
 Printing speed is 500 LPM.

 The copy enhance lamp and the DP lamp light up when this mode is

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Note: If level 2 or level 3 are set in the copy enhance mode, printing
speed is 250 LPM. If Level 4 (Uneven Form) is set, printing speed is
420 LPM. If Level 5 (Uneven Form: Strong) is set, printing speed is
248 LPM.

selected.

Copy enhance + Draft mode

 Used to print 6 to 8 multipart forms in the draft mode.
 Character font is 24 x 24 dots, but characters are deeper and bolder

than draft mode.

 The character size is the same as the 24 x 24 dots of the NLQ mode.
 Printing speed is 600 LPM.

Note: If Level 2 or Level 3 are set in the copy enhance mode, printing
speed is 300 LPM. If Level 4 (Uneven Form) is set, printing speed is
495 LPM. If Level 5 (Uneven Form: Strong) is set, printing speed is
248 LPM.

 The Copy Enhance lamp and the Draft lamps light up when this mode

is selected.

Note: For more than six multipart sheets, only back carbon papers can be used.

Print Mode Speeds by Print Mode (Max.)

Print mode NLQ print

mode

360 LPM 180 LPM 500 LPM 600 LPM

High quality DP Draft

Copy

enhance

mode

Level 1* 360 LPM 180 LPM 500 LPM 600 LPM

Level 2 180 LPM 90 LPM 250 LPM 300 LPM

Level 3* 180 LPM 90 LPM 250 LPM 300 LPM
Level 4* 310 LPM 155 LPM 420 LPM 495 LPM
Level 5* 155 LPM 76 LPM 210 LPM 248 LPM

Copy

enhance

only

Copy

enhance

+ High
quality

Copy

enhance

+ DP

Copy
enhance
+ draft

Note: This shows the maximum values. Depending on the printing pattern and

host system, values might vary.
Modes marked with an asterisk are more easily influenced by the printing

pattern.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-17

2.6 Unloading and Setting the Printing Form

2.6.1 Unloading the Printing Form

Unload the printing form using the following procedure:
Note: At EOF (End of Form), write down the line scale position nearest the perfo-

ration on the form. This is necessary for setting a new form.

1

Press Stop to put the printer in not ready status.

Unloading and Setting the Printing Form

2

Press Line Feed or Form Feed to feed the form to the position where it is
easy to cut. (The form feed knob can also be used.)

At EOF (End of Form), feed the remaining forms to the stacker and go to 9.

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Unloading and Setting the Printing Form

3

Open the set cover and cut off the form at the perforation.

To unload the form without replacing it, go to 9.

4

Release the platen lever by pushing the platen lever backward.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-19

5

Open the tractor covers and release the sprocket holes on both sides of
forms from the left and right tractor pins.

Unloading and Setting the Printing Form

6

Open the front door. Pull the form down from the form insertion slot to
unload it. Make sure that form does not catch on the thin metal plate on the
outside of the ribbon. If form dust has accumulated on the form stand,
remove it with a vacuum cleaner.

7

Close the front door.

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Unloading and Setting the Printing Form

8

Clean the form path (platen, left and right tractor pins) with a brush or gauze.

9

Open the rear door and take the printed form out of the stacker. If form dust
has accumulated on the stacker, remove it with a vacuum cleaner.

10

Close the set cover and the rear door.

The form has been unloaded.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-21

2.6.2 Setting the Printing Form

Set the printing form using the following procedures. For details, see: Appendix A,
“Forms Design.”

If the power is off, go to 2.

1

Press Stop. The Start lamp turns off.

2

Open the set cover and push the platen open lever backward to release the
platen.

Unloading and Setting the Printing Form

Notes:

a. If you set the form without opening the platen, the form edges will be

damaged, causing form jam and other problems.

b. If you push the platen open lever rightward (open) then backward, it

remains in the all release status. However, when setting the form, do not
set the platen in the all release status, which causes form edges to slip
out.

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Unloading and Setting the Printing Form

3

Pull the left and right tractors forward to unlock them. The tractors can be
moved left and right. Move them to match the form width.

4

Open the tractor covers.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-23

5

Make sure that the jam sensor on the left tractor is clean. If it is dirty, clean it
with a soft cloth. (See 3.3, “Form Jam Recovery” on page 3-5.)

6

Open the front door load a new form from the form stand. Insert the form
into the form insertion slot and push it up to the height of the left and right
tractors.

Unloading and Setting the Printing Form

Notes

 Take the form out of the box before placing it in the form stand.

Leaving it in the box might cause a paper jam.

 Set the form so that the left edge of the form is located to the left of

the EOF (End of Form) switch label.

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Unloading and Setting the Printing Form

7

Fit the tractor holes on both sides of the form to the left and right tractor pins.
Close the tractor covers.

8

Determine the form position by moving the tractors leftward and rightward
based on the print position scale (1 - 136). Push both lock levers backward.
Make sure not to slacken the form.

Note: The first character is printed on the 1 position on the scale.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-25

9

Turn the form feed knob and adjust the top edge of the line scale according
to the form length.

Note

Make sure the platen open lever is not in the all release status. If it is in
the all release status, the form edge will slip out.

Form Length Adjust-

ment
Position

8 inches (203 mm) 8

9 inches (229 mm) 9
10 inches (254 mm) 10
11 inches (279 mm) 11
12 inches (304 mm) 12

Unloading and Setting the Printing Form

Note: At EOF (End of form), adjust the perforation of the new form to the

new line scale position that was recorded according to 2.6.1, “Unloading the
Printing Form” on page 2-18, step 1.

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Unloading and Setting the Printing Form

10

Adjust the form thickness with the lever according to the form.
Note: For a 55kg single form (high quality form) ream, set the lever position

to 1. For other forms, set the appropriate lever position according to the
table below. (Refer to 2.9.1, “Adjusting the Print Pressure” on page 2-47.)

Form Type Lever Set Position

1P 55kg ∼ 70kg 1 ∼ 2

90kg ∼ 135kg 2 ∼ 3
2P 30kg ∼ 45kg 1 ∼ 2
3P 30kg ∼ 45kg 2 ∼ 3
4P 30kg ∼ 34kg 3 ∼ 4
5P 30kg ∼ 34kg 3 ∼ 5
6P 30kg ∼ 34kg 4 ∼ 6
7P 30kg ∼ 34kg 4 ∼ 6
8P 30kg ∼ 34kg 5 ∼ 7

Chapter 2. Operation 2-27

Other Adjustments

When the form is replaced, the following adjustments must be made:

 Adjustment of vertical position
 Adjustment of horizontal position
 Adjustment of form tension

For details on these adjustments, see 2.9, “Making Adjustments.”

11

Pull the platen open lever toward you to close the platen.

12

Close the set cover and the front door.

13

Open the rear door. Place the rear fence and the curl corrector at the speci­fied positions according to the page length of the forms used.

Unloading and Setting the Printing Form

Rear Fence Position Curl Corrector Position

Form Length Adjustment

Position

8 inches or
less

9 inches 9 10∼12 inches 10∼12
10 inches 10
11 inches 11
12 inches -

8 9 inches or

(use without

rear fence)

Form Length Adjustment

Position

9 or less

less

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Unloading and Setting the Printing Form

Notes:

a. When printing starts, fold the first used form along the perforated line into

the stacker. (See figure below.)

b. Forms absorb water in high humidity (especially multipart forms) and

folding becomes weak. This makes the stacker jam easily. To avoid
paper jams, take the printed forms out of the stacker frequently.

14

Close the rear door.

15

Press Start. If the Start lamp lights up, printing can start.

The form has been set.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-29

2.6.3 At EOF

Unloading and Setting the Printing Form

At EOF, an alarm sounds and the following message is displayed:

à ð

END OF FORM
SET NEW FORM

á

At least one page or more remain. To print up to the next page, do the following:

1

Press Stop. The alarm stops and the Check lamp turns off.

ñ

2

Press Start. The Start lamp lights up and printing starts again.

Note: After the page has been fully printed, the alarm sounds and the fol-

lowing message is displayed on the LCD:

à ð

END OF FORM
SET NEW FORM

á

Even if paper remains, the subsequent pages cannot be printed.

ñ

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Checking the Ribbon

2.7 Checking the Ribbon

Check the ribbon before starting daily operation. Use the following procedure:

1

Make sure that the power is off.

2

Open the set cover.

3

Open the ribbon cassette cover.

4

Push the platen open lever backward to open the platen.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-31

5

Make sure that the ribbon is not torn or twisted and is on the ribbon path.

Checking the Ribbon

 If the ribbon is bent, slackened, or twisted around the roller, put it back

on the ribbon path.

 If the ribbon in sticking out of the ribbon brake, tighten it. If the ribbon is

sticking out at all, it might slip during printing, causing a jam.

 If the ribbon is torn or old, go to 2.8, “Replacing the Ribbon” on

page 2-33.

6

After checking the ribbon, close the ribbon cassette cover.

7

Pull the platen open lever toward you and close the platen.

8

Close the set cover.

You have finished checking the ribbon.

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Replacing the Ribbon

2.8 Replacing the Ribbon

Replace the ribbon immediately in any of the following cases:

 print becomes faint.
 the ribbon is old and tattered.
 the ribbon is torn or damaged.
 the ribbon life message is displayed.

The IBM 5400-006 printer counts characters printed and displays a message
when the ribbon life is up.

There are two ways of replacing the ribbon for the IBM 5400-006 printer, replacing
the whole ribbon cassette or replacing only the ribbon with a refill. To replace only
the ribbon, see 2.8.3, “Refilling the Ribbon” on page 2-40.

Note: Your hands might get dirty when you are replacing the ribbon. Wear gloves

to keep your hands clean.

2.8.1 Removing the Ribbon Cassette

If the power is off, start from step 3.

1

Press Stop. The Start lamps turns off.

2

Turn the power switch off.

3

Open the set cover and push the platen open lever backward to open the
platen.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-33

4

Open the scale cover.

5

Push the ribbon release levers in the direction of the arrow and remove the
ribbon cassette by pulling it upward.

Replacing the Ribbon

You have finished removing the ribbon cassette.

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Replacing the Ribbon

2.8.2 Setting and Mounting the Ribbon Cassette

Set the ribbon cassette itself before mounting it on the IBM 5400-006 printer. If you
have already set the ribbon, go to “Mounting the Ribbon Cassette” on page 2-37.

Setting the Ribbon Cassette

1

Open the left and right cassette arms in the direction of the arrows. Make
sure the ribbon passes through the cassette arm guides.

2

Open the ribbon cassette cover and remove the spacer in the direction of the
arrow.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-35

3

Push the button in the direction of the arrow to close the ribbon roller.

4

Align the mebius plate with the position indicated by .A/.

Replacing the Ribbon

5

Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to take up ribbon slack.

6

Close the ribbon cassette cover.

The ribbon cassette has been set. Now mount the ribbon cassette on the IBM
5400-006 printer

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Replacing the Ribbon

Mounting the Ribbon Cassette

1

Turn off the power.

2

Open the set cover and push the platen open lever backward to open the
platen.

3

Open the scale cover in the direction of the arrow.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-37

4

Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to take up ribbon slack.

5

Insert the protrusions on the left and right of the ribbon cassette into the
respective grooves.

Replacing the Ribbon

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Replacing the Ribbon

6

Pull the ribbon cassette toward you to lock it. Then make sure of the fol­lowing:

 The ribbon is set in front of the ribbon shield (thin metallic plate with

holes).

 The arrow marks on the left and right are hidden.

7

Close the scale cover.

8

Pull the platen open lever toward you to close the platen.

9

Close the set cover.

After setting the new ribbon cassette, reset the ribbon life counter

by holding down Entry and pressing Cancel.

You have finished setting and mounting the ribbon cassette.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-39

2.8.3 Refilling the Ribbon

Use part number 09F4041.

Note

 If you touch the ribbon, your hand might be stained with ink. Wear gloves

to keep your hands clean.

 The ribbon can be replaced in the same ribbon cassette up to 10 times. If

the same ribbon cassette is used repeatedly, ribbon jams or printing prob­lems (thin printing) might result. See the check label for the number of
ribbon replacements.

1

Remove the ribbon cassette. Refer to 2.8.1, “Removing the Ribbon
Cassette” on page 2-33.

2

Open the ribbon cassette cover in the direction of the arrow.

Replacing the Ribbon

3

Pull the ribbon release lever toward you to open the ribbon rollers.

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Replacing the Ribbon

4

Carefully remove the ribbon from the roller and the left and right cassette
arms.

5

While pushing the ribbon brake in the direction of the arrow, remove the
ribbon.

6

Take the ribbon out of the ribbon cassette. Put the used ribbon in the empty
ribbon box.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-41

7

Remove the set cover of the ribbon refill. Put the ribbon refill in the ribbon
cassette so that the guide panel is set on the right.

8

Remove the hooks on the left of the inside box of the ribbon refill.

Replacing the Ribbon

9

While holding the guide panel of the ribbon refill, pull the inside box in the
direction of the arrow.

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Replacing the Ribbon

10

Thread the ribbon through .1/ to .6/ in order. For details, see the next
page.

Note

 If the ribbon falls down, do not continue threading it.
 Do not twist the ribbon.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-43

This page shows how to thread the ribbon through locations .1/ through .6/.

.1/: Thread the ribbon through the rollers. .2/ and .3/: Follow the diagram and thread the

ribbon through the guides and the cassette arm (R).

Replacing the Ribbon

.4/: Thread the ribbon through the cassette arm (L)
just like the cassette arm (R).

.5/and .6/: While pushing the ribbon brake lever to
the right, thread the ribbon through .5/and .6/.

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Replacing the Ribbon

11

Align the left of the mebius plate to the mark on the ribbon cassette cover. If
part of the ribbon falls down, fix it.

12

Press the roller close button to close the roller.

13

Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to take up the ribbon slack.

Check Points

Make sure that:

 the ribbon runs normally through the ribbon paths, .1/ through .6/,

and is restored in the ribbon cassette.

 no ribbon has fallen down in the ribbon cassette.
 the ribbon does not slacken through the ribbon paths .1/ through

.6/.

14

Close the ribbon cassette cover.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-45

15

Erase one of the numbers on the check label.

After setting a ribbon cassette, set the ribbon life counter

by holding down Entry and pressing Cancel.

Replacing the Ribbon

You are finished refilling the ribbon.
To set the ribbon cassette, see 2.8.2, “Setting and Mounting the Ribbon Cassette”

on page 2-35.

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Making Adjustments

2.9 Making Adjustments

It is necessary to adjust the IBM 5400-006 printer before operation or after the form
is replaced.

This section describes the following adjustments:
 Print pressure

 Vertical position
 Horizontal position
 Form tension

If you adjust the printer with the power on, make sure the printer is in not ready
status.

Note

If you open the platen open lever to check printing while printing is in progress,
the form might slacken, causing printing problems when printing is resumed.

2.9.1 Adjusting the Print Pressure

Use the form thickness adjustment lever to adjust the print pressure. (See the next
page.)

Refer to the following table when adjusting the form thickness adjustment lever.

Note

This table indicates the standard. To determine the appropriate position for
best print quality, see 2.10, “Test Printing” on page 2-54.

Form Type Lever Set Position

1P 55kg ∼ 70kg 1 ∼ 2

2P 30kg ∼ 45kg 1 ∼ 2
3P 30kg ∼ 45kg 2 ∼ 3
4P 30kg ∼ 34kg 3 ∼ 4
5P 30kg ∼ 34kg 3 ∼ 5
6P 30kg ∼ 34kg 4 ∼ 6
7P 30kg ∼ 34kg 4 ∼ 6
8P 30kg ∼ 34kg 5 ∼ 7

90kg ∼ 135kg 2 ∼ 3

Chapter 2. Operation 2-47

Caution

If you are using thick paper and the lever is set to an extremely low position,
printer trouble might be caused in addition to paper or ribbon jam.

Making Adjustments

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Making Adjustments

2.9.2 Adjusting the Vertical Position

Adjust the vertical position of the form by doing the following:

1

Press Stop. The Start lamp turns off.

2

Open the set cover. Turn the form feed knob to adjust the first line of
printing.

Note: To feed the forms backward with the form feed knob, press the platen
open lever backward to open the platen.

3

Use Step Feed Up and Step Feed Down for fine adjustment.

 Each time you press one of the step feed switches, the form moves

about 0.14 mm (1/180 inch).

 To continuously feed the form, hold down Form Feed Up.

Note: If the form is fed backward using Form Feed Down, the form

slackens.
To eliminate slack:

a. Push the platen open lever backward, open the front door, and pull the

form from the bottom.

b. Return the platen open lever to the original position and close the front

door.

4

Close the set cover.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-49

2.9.3 Adjusting the Horizontal Position

To adjust the horizontal position of the form, do the following:
Note: If the horizontal position has been changed by a large amount, open the

front door and adjust the horizontal position at the form stand to match that of the
tractors. Failure to do this might result in a paper jam.

1

Press Stop. The Start lamp turns off.

2

Open the set cover and push the platen open lever backward to open the
platen.

Making Adjustments

3

Pull the left and right tractor lock levers toward you to unlock the tractors.

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Making Adjustments

4

Adjust the position of the tractors by displacing the form and the tractors.
Note: Refer to the print position scale for the form position adjustment. The

first character is printed at the 1.

5

Secure the tractors with the left and right lock levers.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-51

6

Turn the horizontal fine adjustment knob to make adjustments of up to about
5 mm.

Making Adjustments

7

Open the front door. Pull out the form in the direction of the arrow to elimi­nate slack.

8

After completing form adjustment, pull the platen open lever to close the
platen and close the set cover.

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Making Adjustments

2.9.4 Adjusting Form Tension

To judge if the form tension is optimum, check the shape of the tractor holes of
printed form. Check if the tractor holes are similar to (A) or (B) below.

(A) If the tractor holes are broadened vertically, the vertical tension is too strong.

Increase the form thickness adjustment lever one gradation.

(B) If the tractor holes are broadened horizontally, the horizontal tension is too

strong. Unlock the right tractor and weaken the form tension slightly.

If the tractor holes are not broadened and the form is not slackened, the form
tension is correct.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-53

2.10 Test Printing

Run a printing test after installing the printer, before starting operation, or if print
quality is poor. To run a print test, do the following:

1

If the Start lamp is on, press Stop. The Start lamp turns off.

2

Make sure that the printing form width is 15 inches. If a narrower form is set,
replace it with a 15 inch form. See (2.6, “Unloading and Setting the Printing
Form.”)

Test Printing

3

Press Test. The Test lamp lights up and the following message is displayed
on the LCD.

DRAFT
DP
HIGH QUALITY
COPY ENHANCE

NLQ

PRINT MODE

CANCEL

ENTRY

SET UP
MODE

TEST

LINE
FEED

STEP
FEED

FORM
FEED

STEP
FEED

START

STOP

CLEAR
PRINT

POWER
CHECK
TEST

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Test Printing

4

Press Start. The Start lamp lights up and a test pattern is printed.

Note: The test automatically stops after one page of 11 inch (279 mm) form

is printed. To stop printing halfway, press Stop. If you stop printing
halfway, the first line position is then displaced.

5

Check the print quality with the following test pattern. If print quality is poor,
see Chapter 3, “Problem Determination Procedure.”

6

Hold down Stop and press Cancel to stop the test.

Note: All characters can be printed in the print test. To print all characters
according to the currently selected emulation mode, after step 3 press STEP FEED
UP or STEP FEED DOWN to show ALL CHARACTER in the lower part of the

message. Then press Start to print all the characters.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-55

2.11 Changing the Door Direction

You can change the direction that the front and back doors open by replacing the
hinges.

Note: Use a Phillips screwdriver (#2). Do not lose the screws.

2.11.1 Changing the Front Door

1

Turn off the power.

2

Open the front door.

3

Remove the two screws and remove the two metal fittings fixing the wire
stopper.

Changing the Door Direction

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Changing the Door Direction

4

As shown below, remove the wire stopper from the metal fittings.

5

Holding the front door open, remove the two screws, the hinge A, and the
front door.

6

Remove hinge B following the same procedure.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-57

7

Remove the metal fittings for the magnets and attach them to the opposite
side.

Changing the Door Direction

8

Fix hinge A to the lower side with two screws. Make sure that the protrusion
of the hinge is on the left side.

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Changing the Door Direction

9

Insert the hinge protrusion in the hole at the bottom of the door.
Note: Set the front door so that the window is on the left when the door is

closed.

10

Insert the protrusion of hinge B in the hole at the top of the door and fix the
hinge with two screws.

Chapter 2. Operation 2-59

11

Fix the metal fittings and wire stopper, removed in the previous steps, to the
opposite side with screws.

12

Insert the edge of the wire stopper to the hole of the metal fittings.

Changing the Door Direction

You have finished changing the direction of the front door. Make sure that the door
can be opened and closed smoothly. If not, adjust the hinge position.

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