6400-D Generation II Series Line Matrix Printers
Setup Guide
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Setup Guide
6400-D Generation II Line Matrix Printers
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Table of Contents
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
Remove The Cardboard Packing And Envelope........................... 26
Remove The Hammer Bank Protective Foam............................... 27
Remove The Platen Protective Foam ........................................... 28
Remove Wood Blocks ................................................................... 29
Adjust The Paper Supports ........................................................... 30
Release The Paper Chains ........................................................... 31
Remove Tags................................................................................ 32
Removing Shipping Restraints (Pedestal Models) .............................. 33
Remove The Protective Film And Envelope.................................. 33
Remove The Hammer Bank Protective Foam............................... 34
Remove The Platen Protective Foam ........................................... 35
Attach The Input Paper Shelf And Output Basket......................... 36
Connect The Interface And Power Cables .......................................... 37
Cabinet Models ............................................................................. 37
Pedestal Models............................................................................ 43
Install Basic Components .................................................................... 46
Attach The Operator Panel Overlay Label .................................... 46
Table of Contents
Install The Ribbon ......................................................................... 47
Load The Paper ............................................................................ 50
Power Paper Stacker Option ............................................................... 56
Power Paper Stacker Component Locations ................................ 56
Setting Up The Power Paper Stacker ........................................... 57
Loading And Starting The Power Paper Stacker .......................... 58
Checking The Paper Feed ............................................................ 59
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
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
Table of Contents
Shuttle Timeout ............................................................................. 99
Energy Saver Timer ...................................................................... 99
Eject/Restore................................................................................. 99
PTR Setup Option ....................................................................... 100
Print DBCS Font File History Log................................................ 100
File System ................................................................................. 100
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
Dataproducts Menu ..................................................................... 108
IEEE 1284 ................................................................................... 108
Parallel Hotport ........................................................................... 108
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
Table of Contents
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
11 Inch Pages: ............................................................................ 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
RS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interface Signals ............................. 122
RS-232 Serial Interface Protocols............................................... 123
RS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interface Protocols .......................... 123
RS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interface Error Handling .................. 123
RS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interface Configuration .................... 124
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
Table of Contents
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
Notices............................................................................................... 159
Trademarks........................................................................................ 161
Product Recycling And Disposal........................................................ 162
Communication Statements............................................................... 162
Software License Agreement............................................................. 167
Table of Contents
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1 Introduction
About This Setup Guide
This
Setup Guide
is designed so that you can quickly install and configure
your IBM* 6400-D Generation II Series printer.
Notes And Notices
For your safety and to protect valuable equipment, it is very important that you
read and comply with the notes and notices included in this manual. Danger
and Caution notices are numbered. These numbers enable you to find
translated versions of these notices in the
IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Safety
Information
booklet. Descriptions for each type of notice follow:
<#> The word Danger indicates the presence of a hazard that has the
potential of causing death or serious personal injury.
<#> The word Caution indicates the presence of a hazard that has
the potential of causing moderate or minor personal injury.
<#> This symbol indicates a heavy assembly that requires two or
more persons to lift or hold.
DANGER:
CAUTION:
!
CAUTION:
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Chapter 1 The IBM 6400-D Generation II Series Printer
ATTENTION
An attention notice indicates the possibility of damage to a program,
device, system, or data.
IMPORTANT
Important draws your attention to information vital to proper operation
of the printer.
NOTE: A note gives you helpful tips about printer operation.
Format Conventions
Key names, indicator names, and messages that appear on the operator
panel display are capitalized as they actually appear on the printer. Key
names are shown in bold. For example:
Press the Start key. The Attention indicator will light.
Related Documents
For more information about your printer, refer to the following documents:
•
IBM 6400-D Series Line Matrix Printer Operator’s Guide
— Includes step-
by-step instructions on daily printer operations.
•
IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Safety Information
— Provides translated
safety notices.
•
IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Maintenance Information Manual
—
Explains how to maintain and repair the 6400 line matrix printer at the
field service level of maintenance. This manual covers alignments and
adjustments, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting,
and basic principles of operation.
•
IBM 6400-D Generation II Series LQ-1600K Programmer’s Reference
Manual
— Provides descriptions of LQ-1600K printer codes and
character sets.
•
IBM 6400-D Generation II Series KS Programmer’s Reference Manual
—
Provides descriptions of KS printer codes and character codes.
•
IBM 6400-D Generation II Series KSSM Programmer’s Reference Manual
— Provides descriptions of KSSM printer codes and character codes.
The IBM 6400-D Generation II Series Printer
The IBM 6400-D Generation II Series printers offer software versatility and the
latest refinements in line matrix printing technology.
Either LQ-1600K, KS, or KSSM will be the standard emulation. To load all of
the configuration parameters (forms length, line spacing, etc.), simply power
on the printer.
You can easily switch to any set of configuration parameters by using the
recall custom set feature from the operator panel. You can also switch
emulations by using the operator panel keys.
Related Documents
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Your printer is very easy to use. The message display and lights on the
operator panel communicate information clearly and directly. You can select
every function on your printer at the operator panel or you can send
commands from the host computer.
Figure 1. The IBM 6400-D Generation II Series Line Matrix Printer
Pedestal Models
Cabinet Models
The IBM 6400-D Generation II Series Printer
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Chapter 1 Standard Capabilities
Standard Capabilities
The 6400-D Generation II Series has the following general characteristics:
• A broad range of print speeds in both cabinet and pedestal models
• Supports similar features across the entire product line to allow maximum
flexibility in matching the printer to the requirements
• ENERGY STAR** COMPLIANT
The following sections summarize the standard capabilities of the IBM 6400-D
Generation II Series printer.
Host Computer Interfaces
The following host computer interface choices are available:
RS-232 Serial
RS-422 Serial
PC Parallel
IEEE** 1284
Printer Emulations
Each configuration provides a different set of configuration menus, control
codes, and character sets. The LQ-1600K printer emulation is standard for
the IBM Hanzi printer, and the KS or KSSM printer emulation is standard for
the IBM Hangul printer.
LQ-1600K Emulation
The LQ-1600K Emulation is used for the printing of Hanzi characters and
supports the GB18030-2000 CAT-A character set.
KS and KSSM Emulation
The KS and KSSM Emulation is used for the printing of Hangul characters
and supports the KSC5601 character set.
Output Control
The printers have the following output control features:
• LQ
• Near LQ
• Normal
• Hi-Speed
• Super Hi-Speed
• Ultra Hi-Speed
• Selectable pitch: normal, expanded, and compressed
Optional Feature
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• Emphasized (shadow) printing
• Automatic underlining and overscoring
• Superscript and subscript printing
• Double high and wide printing
• Resident multinational character sets
Graphics and Vertical Formatting
Several graphics and vertical formatting features are available:
• Built-in graphics generators providing a variety of graphic density for
printing
• Epson LQ dot graphics mode
• Programmable electronic vertical formatting provides rapid vertical paper
movement to specified lines for printing repetitive and continuous forms
Built-in Diagnostic Tools
The following diagnostic tools are provided with the printer:
• Comprehensive diagnostic self-tests permanently stored in the printer
• Configuration printout
• Data stream hex code printout
Optional Feature
The Input Paper Shelf feature can be ordered and installed on pedestal model
printers. The Input Paper Shelf provides a shelf to hold a box of paper or
forms. This is a convenient feature if you need to move the printer often.
If you ordered a feature at the time of purchase, the feature may already be
installed on your printer. Refer to the documentation shipped with the feature
for more details.
For detailed information about these features or for information on ordering a
feature, contact your IBM sales representative or IBM Authorized
Remarketeer.
Protocols And Emulations
A protocol is a set of rules governing the exchange of information between the
printer and host computer. These rules consist of codes that manipulate and
print data and allow for machine-to-machine communication. A printer and
host computer must use the same protocol. As used in this manual, protocol
and emulation mean the same thing.
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Chapter 1 Standard Capabilities
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2 Setting Up The Printer
Installation, Attachment, And Configuration Overview
The following is an overview of the steps you need to complete to successfully
install, attach, and configure your printer:
1. Unpack the printer from the shipping package. Follow the instructions
provided on the shipping package.
2. Set up the printer, which includes: removing shipping materials, installing
a ribbon, and loading paper. Follow the instructions in this chapter.
3. Perform an initial print test by printing the current configuration page as
described in Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.”
4. Review the information contained in the README.1ST file on the
Configuration Utility diskette.
NOTE: The Configuration Utility diskette contains a README.1ST file that
describes the contents of the diskette, AIX print drivers, and
configuration information for replacing existing Printronix printers. In
addition, there might be another file, called README.TXT that
contains information that was added after the printer documentation
was printed.
5. Attach the printer to the host system and configure the host system to
work with the printer.
NOTE: If you are attaching this printer to an AIX host system, use the AIX
Version 3.2.5 and 4.1 print drivers provided on the Configuration
Utility diskette.
6. If you have not already ordered a communications cable, see page 153.
<4> Do not connect or disconnect any communication port,
teleport, attachment connector, or power cord during an
electrical storm.
<5> Power off the printer and disconnect the power cord before
connecting or disconnecting any communication port,
teleport, or attachment cable connector.
DANGER:
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Chapter 2 Installation, Attachment, And Configuration Overview
7. Configure the printer to work with your host systems and emulation, such
as LQ-1600K, KS, or KSSM. Follow the instructions provided in Chapter
3, “Configuring the Printer.”
NOTE: If you are replacing a Printronix printer, such as a P300, with this
printer, make sure you review the information on the Configuration
Utility diskette. The Configuration Utility diskette contains information
that will help you configure this printer to match the configuration of
the printer you are replacing.
8. Install and/or configure optional features by following instructions
provided in the appropriate feature manual.
NOTE: For more detailed information about any optional feature, refer to the
manual that was shipped with the feature. If you want to order a
manual to learn more about these features, see the “Related
Documents” section that begins on page 12.
Before You Begin
Read this chapter carefully before installing and operating the IBM 6400-D
Generation II Series printer.
The printer is easy to install, but for your safety and to protect valuable
equipment, perform all the procedures in this chapter in the order presented.
IMPORTANT
Make sure you have a way to move the printer and shipping pallet. You
will need a pallet jack.
Make sure you have adequate room to maneuver the shipping pallet and
printer to the location where you plan to install the printer.
>55 kg (121 pounds)
<1> Two people are required to unload the printer from the
shipping pallet. The shipping weight of the cabinet model is
129.3 kilograms (285 pounds). The shipping weight of the
pedestal model printer is 72.6 kilograms (160 pounds).
<2> Requires special equipment for specially trained personnel,
such as riggers or movers.
CAUTION:
Select A Site
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Select A Site
Select a printer site that meets the following requirements:
• Cabinet models: Permits complete opening of the printer cover and both
doors of the floor cabinet. See dimension requirements in Figure 2.
• Pedestal models: Permits complete opening of the printer cover and good
access to the paper areas at the front and rear of the printer. See
dimension requirements in Figure 2. In addition, the location for the
pedestal models must be able to handle the acoustics level of the printer.
• Has a power outlet that supplies 100 to 120 Volts AC or 200 to 240 Volts
AC at 47 to 63 Hz. The printer automatically senses and adjusts itself to
conform to the correct voltage range. For more information, see the input
voltage characteristics in Appendix A, “Printer Specifications.”
• Is relatively dust-free.
• Has a temperature range of 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F), and a
relative humidity from 10% to 90% (noncondensing).
• Is located within the maximum allowable distance to the host computer.
This distance depends on the type of interface you plan to use, as shown
in the following table:
NOTE: For more reliable data transfers, a maximum of six feet is
recommended for parallel cable length.
Type of Interface Maximum Distance to Host
PC Parallel (See Note below) 5 meters (15 feet)
IEEE 1284 Parallel
(See Note below)
10 meters (32 feet)
Serial RS-232 15 meters (50 feet)
Serial RS-422 1220 meters (4000 feet)
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Chapter 2 Installation, Attachment, And Configuration Overview
Figure 2. Printer Dimensions
27.0 in
(68.6 cm)
83.0 in.
(210.8 cm)
29.0 in.
(73.7 cm)
27.0 in.
(68.6 cm)
27.0 in.
(68.6 cm)
41.0 in.
(104 cm)
57.5 in.
(146.1 cm)
10.5 in.
(26.7 cm)
24.6 in.
(62.5 cm)
30.0 in.
(76.2 cm)
48.0 in.
(122 cm)
25 in.
(63.5 cm)
Locations
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Printer Component
Locations
Familiarize yourself with the names and locations of the printer components
shown in the following figures before continuing with the rest of the installation
procedure.
Figure 3. Cabinet Model Component Locations
Tractor Lock
Tractor Door
Vertical Position
Knob
Forms
Thickness Lever
Ribbon Guide
Ribbon Path
Diagram
Paper Scale
Paper Support
Printer Component
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Chapter 2 Printer Component
Figure 4. Cabinet Model Component Locations (Cont.)
Ribbon Spool
Hub Latch
Ribbon Hub
Base Casting
Shuttle Cover
Assembly
Hammer Bank
(beneath shuttle
cover assembly)
Ribbon Mask
Ribbon Guide
Tractor
Forms Thickness
Lever
Vertical
Position Knob
Locations
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Figure 5. Pedestal Model Component Locations
Tractor Lock
Operator Panel
Base Pan
Ribbon Path
Diagram
Paper Scale
Tractor Door
Printer Component
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Chapter 2 Printer Component
Figure 6. Pedestal Model Component Locations (Cont.)
Ribbon Spool
Shuttle Cover
Assembly
Ribbon Hub
Ribbon Latch
Ribbon Guide
Forms Thickness
Lever
Adjustable
Hinge
Adjustable
Paper Guide
Printer Cover
Locations
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Removing Shipping Restraints (Cabinet Models)
Follow the instructions on the shipping package to perform these steps:
1. Remove shipping restraints from front of shipping pallet.
2. Move printer from shipping pallet.
3. Remove remaining shipping restraints from pallet.
4. Remove remaining packing material.
Cardboard packing, protective foam, and tie wraps protect printer
mechanisms from possible damage during shipment. You must remove these
shipping restraints before you operate the printer.
Save the cardboard packing and protective foam with the other packing
materials.
To avoid shipping damage, reinstall the shipping restraints whenever the
printer is moved or shipped. To reinstall the shipping restraints, simply
reverse the steps in this section.
Removing Shipping Restraints
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Chapter 2 Removing Shipping Restraints (Cabinet Models)
Remove The Cardboard Packing And Envelope
Figure 7. Removing the Cardboard Packing and Envelope
1. Raise the printer cover.
2. Remove the cardboard packing.
3. Open the tractor doors. Push the tractor locks down. Slide the tractors
outward as far as they will go. The forms thickness lever should be in the
fully open (raised) position.
4. Remove the envelope that contains the sample configuration printout.
Store this in the pouch that is attached to the left interior side of the
cabinet.
Cardboard
Packing
Envelope
Remove The Hammer Bank Protective Foam
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Remove The Hammer Bank Protective Foam
Figure 8. Removing the Hammer Bank Protective Foam
1. Slide the paper supports outward as far as they will go. Lift the hammer
bank protective foam and remove it from between the ribbon mask and
the platen.
2. Rotate the forms thickness lever downward to position “A.”
Hammer Bank
Protective Foam
Tractor Door
Paper Supports (2)
Forms Thickness
Lever
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Chapter 2 Removing Shipping Restraints (Cabinet Models)
Remove The Platen Protective Foam
Figure 9. Removing the Platen Protective Foam
1. Rotate the platen protective foam toward the front of the printer and out
from under the support shaft.
2. Remove the platen protective foam.
Platen Protective Foam
Support Shaft
Forms Thickness
Lever
Remove Wood Blocks
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Remove Wood Blocks
Figure 10. Removing the Foam Strips and Protective Film
1. Slide the two paper supports toward the center of the support shaft.
Position them so that they divide the space between the tractors into
three approximately equal segments. See Figure 10.
2. Remove the foam strips and the tape securing the foam strips.
3. Carefully peel off the tape and lift the protective film off the operator panel
message display.
Wood Blocks (6)
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Adjust The Paper Supports
Figure 11. Paper Supports with Directional Arrows Showing the Adjustment Capabilities
Slide the paper supports inward until they are approximately four inches from
the tractor doors.
Tractor Doors (2)
Paper Supports (2)
Release The Paper Chains
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Release The Paper Chains
Figure 12. Releasing the Paper Chains
1. Open the cabinet rear door.
2. Cut the tie wraps and release the paper chains from the bags at the top
rear of the printer frame. Remove the tie wraps and bags. See Figure 12.
3. Make sure each chain hangs freely, with no kinks or knots.
Tie Wraps (2)
Paper Chains (8)
Bags (2)
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Remove Tags
Figure 13. Remove Tag and Clamp from Fence or Passive Paper Stacker
1. Remove the tie wrap that is attached to the paper fence. It is marked with
a large, red tag.
2. Close the cabinet rear door.
Tie Wrap
Red Tag
Passive Stacker
Paper Fence
Tie Wrap
Red Tag
Passive Stacker
Paper Fence
Remove The Protective Film And Envelope
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Removing Shipping Restraints (Pedestal Models)
Protective films and foam blocks protect printer mechanisms from possible
damage during shipment. You must remove these shipping restraints before
you operate the printer.
Save the foam blocks with the other packing materials.
To avoid shipping damage, reinstall the shipping restraints whenever the
printer is moved or shipped. To reinstall the shipping restraints, simply
reverse the steps in this section.
Remove The Protective Film And Envelope
Figure 14. Removing the Protective Film and Envelope
1. Raise the printer cover.
2. Carefully peel off the tape and lift the protective film off the operator panel
message display.
3. Open the tractor doors. Push the tractor locks down. Slide the tractors
outward as far as they will go. See Figure 15. The forms thickness lever
should be raised (in the fully open position).
4. Remove the envelope that contains the sample configuration printout.
Store this envelope in a safe place so that you can refer to the
configuration printout.
Envelope
Protective Film
Printer Cover
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Chapter 2 Removing Shipping Restraints (Pedestal Models)
Remove The Hammer Bank Protective Foam
Figure 15. Removing the Hammer Bank Protective Foam
1. Slide the paper supports outward as far as they will go.
2. Lift the hammer bank protective foam and remove it from between the
ribbon mask and the platen.
Hammer Bank
Protective Foam
Paper Supports (2)
Tractor Lock
Tractor Door
Remove The Platen Protective Foam
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Remove The Platen Protective Foam
Figure 16. Removing the Platen Protective Foam
1. Rotate the forms thickness lever downward (to position “A”).
See Figure 16.
2. Rotate the platen protective foam toward the front of the printer and out
from under the support shaft. Remove the platen protective foam.
Platen Protective Foam
Support Shaft
Forms Thickness
Lever
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Attach The Input Paper Shelf And Output Basket
Figure 17. Attaching the Input Paper Shelf and Output Basket
1. Slide the two paper supports toward the center of the support shaft.
Position them so that they divide the space between the tractors into
three equal segments. See Figure 17.
2. Place the output basket in the holes on the back of the printer and attach
the ground strap as shown in Figure 17, detail A.
3. Place the input paper shelf (which is an optional feature) in the holes in
the front of the pedestal base.
A
A
Optional Paper
Input Shelf
Output Basket
Cabinet Models
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Connect The Interface And Power Cables
Cabinet Models
1. Verify that the voltage source at the printer site conforms to the
requirements specified on page 19. Make sure that the printer power
switch is set to Off. See Figure 18.
2. Open the cabinet front door, remove and open the cardboard box
containing the power cord, printer ribbon, and operator panel overlay
label. Refer to Appendix A, “Printer Specifications,” for recommended
cables. Documentation is stored in a pouch container on the left interior
side of the cabinet.
3. Referring to Figure 18 through Figure 23, connect the customer-supplied
interface cable from the host computer to the appropriate printer interface
connector.
4. Thread the power cable connector up through the notch in the lower right
back corner of the cabinet (see Figure 18). Plug the power cord into the
printer AC power connector, then into the AC power outlet.
<1> Before powering on the printer ensure the printer is plugged
into an appropriate power source. Refer to Chapter 2 of the
Setup Guide
for information on the proper source.
<4> Do not connect or disconnect any communication port,
teleport, attachment connector, or power cord during an
electrical storm.
<5> Power off the printer and disconnect the power cord before
connecting or disconnecting any communication port,
teleport, or attachment cable connector.
DANGER:
Connect The Interface And Power Cables
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Chapter 2 Connect The Interface And Power Cables
Figure 18. Interface and Power Cable Connections, Cabinet Models
Power Switch
AC Power
Connector
AC Power Cord
Cable Routing
Notches
Host Interface
Connectors
PC Parallel
Interface Connector
Connector
Cover
Host Interface
Cable
Cabinet Models
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Figure 19. Product Description Label Location
1. Check the product description label to verify that the voltage source at the
printer site conforms to the requirements specified on page 19. See
Figure 19.
Figure 20. Power Switch
2. Make sure the printer power switch is set to OFF.
Product
Description
Label
Connect The Interface And Power Cables
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Chapter 2 Connect The Interface And Power Cables
Figure 21. Removing the I/O Cover
3. Open the cabinet rear door and remove the cover from the I/O connector
you have selected.
Figure 22. Cable Routing Notch
4. Locate the notch in the lower left corner of the back of the cabinet.
5. Hold the I/O cable below its connector, and gently push the cable through
the opening in the grommet seated in the notch.
I/O Connector
Serial Connector
Grommet
I/O Cable
Cabinet Models
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Figure 23. Cable Connector Attachment
6. Pull the cable up through the notch until it reaches the I/O plate. Attach
the cable connector to the printer interface connector previously selected
in step 3 of this section.
7. Secure the cable to the printer using the two cable standoffs.
See Figure 18.
Figure 24. Open Cabinet Front Door Showing the Printer Accessories Package
8. Open the cabinet front door and cut the strap that secures the box, which
contains the power cord, control panel overlay labels, and documentation.
9. Open the box and remove the power cord, overlays, and documentation.
I/O Plate
I/O Connector
Cable Connector
Strap
Connect The Interface And Power Cables
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Chapter 2 Connect The Interface And Power Cables
Figure 25. Routing the Power Cord
10. Guide the power cord up through the hole in the lower right back corner of
the cabinet. Thread the power cord inside the bracket where the gas
spring is attached.
Figure 26. Attaching the Power Cord
11. Plug the power cord into the printer AC power connector, then into the AC
power outlet.
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AC Power
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Power
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Pedestal Models
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Pedestal Models
1. Verify that the voltage source at the printer site conforms to the
requirements specified on page 19. Make sure that the printer power
switch is set to Off. (See Figure 20.)
2. Open the box containing the power cord, printer ribbon, and operator
panel overlay label. Refer to Appendix A, “Printer Specifications,” for
recommended cables.
3. Referring to Figure 28 and Figure 29, connect the (customer-supplied)
interface cable from the host computer to the appropriate printer interface
connector:
a. Remove the cover from the I/O connector(s) you have selected.
b. Attach the cable connector to the printer interface connector.
4. Plug the power cord into the printer AC power connector, then into the AC
power outlet (see Figure 30).
<1> Before powering on the printer ensure the printer is plugged
into an appropriate power source. Refer to Chapter 2 of the
Setup Guide
for information on the proper source.
<4> Do not connect or disconnect any communication port,
teleport, attachment connector, or power cord during an
electrical storm.
<5> Power off the printer and disconnect the power cord before
connecting or disconnecting any communication port,
teleport, or attachment cable connector.
DANGER:
Connect The Interface And Power Cables
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Chapter 2 Connect The Interface And Power Cables
Figure 27. Interface and Power Cable Connections, Pedestal Models
Figure 28. Removing the I/O Cover
5. Remove the cover from the I/O connector you have selected.
Power Switch
Off On
A
p6cprswt
Serial Connector
Parallel Connector
Auxiliary I/O
A
Pedestal Models
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Figure 29. Attaching the Cable Connector
6. Attach the cable connector to the printer interface connector.
Figure 30. Attaching the Power Cord
7. Plug the power cord into the printer AC power connector, then into the AC
power outlet.
I/O Cover
Cable
Connector
Interface
Connector
Connect The Interface And Power Cables
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Chapter 2 Install Basic Components
Install Basic Components
Attach The Operator Panel Overlay Label
Attach the operator panel overlay label by adhering it to your operator panel.
See Figure 31.
Figure 31. The Operator Panel Overlay Label
Form
Feed
Power
Ready
Processing
Attention
Menu
Micro
Printer Configuration
Scroll
Micro
Scroll
Enter
Start
Return
Stop
Line
Feed
Cancel
Set Top
of Form
View
READY
Eject/
Restore
Install The Ribbon
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Install The Ribbon
1. Refer to the ribbon path diagram molded onto the shuttle cover for the
following steps. See Figure 3.
Figure 32. Opening the Printer Cover
2. Open the printer cover. See Figure 32.
3. On pedestal models, swing the operator panel up and forward to provide
clearance.
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Figure 33. Forms Thickness Lever and Tractor Doors
4. Raise the forms thickness lever as far as it will go. See Figure 33.
5. Open the tractor doors. See Figure 33.
6. Remove the ribbon spools from the package.
Figure 34. Placing the Ribbon Spool on the Right Ribbon Hub
7. With the ribbon supply to the outside, squeeze the right hub latch and
place the full spool on the right ribbon hub. Press the spool down until the
hub latch snaps into place. See Figure 34.
Tractor Door
Forms Thickness
Lever
Hub Latch
Right Ribbon Hub
Spool
Install The Ribbon
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Figure 35.Cabinet and Pedestal Models, Interior View of Ribbon Installation
8. Starting from the right ribbon spool, thread the ribbon around the right
ribbon guide, under the right tractor door, between the hammer bank
cover and ribbon mask, and along the ribbon path to the left ribbon guide.
9. Place the empty spool on the left hub.
10. Press the spool down until the hub latch snaps into place.
11. Turn the left spool by hand and check to ensure that the ribbon tracks
correctly in the ribbon path and around the ribbon guides.
12. Close the forms thickness lever.
13. Continue with the next procedure to load paper in the printer.
Cabinet Models
Pedestal Models
Left Ribbon
Spool
Left Ribbon Spool
Forms Thickness
Lever
Forms Thickness
Lever
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Load The Paper
Figure 36. Opening the Printer Cover
1. Open the printer cover. See Figure 36.
Figure 37. Forms Thickness Lever
2. Raise the forms thickness lever as far as it will go. See Figure 37.
3. Open the tractor doors. See Figure 37.
Tractor Door
Forms Thickness
Lever
Load The Paper
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Figure 38. Paper Supply Label Location (Cabinet Models Only)
4. Prepare the paper supply:
• Cabinet models: Open the front door of the printer cabinet. Place the
paper supply inside the printer, on the floor of the cabinet. Align the paper
supply with the front label on the floor of the printer. Ensure that the paper
pulls freely from the box. See Figure 38.
• Pedestal models: Place the paper supply on the floor in front of the
printer, or on the optional paper shelf, if attached. Ensure that the paper
pulls freely from the box.
Figure 39. Feeding the Paper
5. Feed the paper up through the paper slot. On pedestal models, be sure
the paper feeds between the two wire guides. Hold the paper in place with
one hand (to prevent it from slipping down through the paper slot) while
pulling it through from above with your other hand. See Figure 39.
NOTE: For the pedestal model, this procedure shows loading paper when
using the rear paper exit. For information on loading paper using the
top paper exit, see the
IBM 6400-D Series Operator’s Guide.
Paper
Slot
Paper
Slot
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Figure 40. The Left Tractor
6. Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask, which is a silvercolored metal strip. Refer to the ribbon path diagram on the shuttle cover.
Load the paper onto the left tractor sprockets and close the left tractor
door. See Figure 40.
Figure 41. The Right Tractor
7. Load the paper onto the right tractor and close the right tractor door. Slide
the right tractor horizontally to remove any paper slack, then lock it in
place. See Figure 41.
Tractor Lock
Tractor Door
Paper
Tractor Door
Tractor Lock
Load The Paper
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ATTENTION
To avoid damage to the printer caused by printing on the platen, always
align the edge of the left tractor door with the number “1” on the paper
scale.
NOTE: Thin Paper = single sheet
Medium Paper = two-part form
Thick Paper = six-part form
Figure 42. Aligning the Paper
8. If adjustment is necessary:
a. Unlock the left tractor.
b. Slide the tractor until it is directly to the left of the number “1” on the
paper scale and lock it. You can also use the paper scale to count
columns.
Paper
Paper Scale
Tractor
Tractor Splined Shaft
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Figure 43. Paper Loaded onto the Right Tractor Sprockets
9. Unlock the right tractor.
10. Load the paper onto the right tractor sprockets.
11. Close the tractor door.
12. Make sure the leading edge of the first sheet of paper is parallel to the
tractor splined shaft. If the paper is misaligned, reload it onto the tractor
sprockets until its edge is parallel to the splined shaft.
13. Slide the right tractor to remove the paper slack or to adjust for various
paper widths.
14. Lock the tractor.
Right Tractor Door
Load The Paper
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Figure 44. The Forms Thickness Scale
15. Turn the vertical position knob to feed the paper up into the paper guide
assembly.
16. Lower the forms thickness lever, and set it to match the paper thickness.
(The A-B-C scale corresponds approximately to 1-, 3-, and 6-part paper
thickness.)
NOTE: Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; excessive friction can
cause paper jams, ribbon jams (with potential for ribbon damage),
smeared ink, or wavy print.
17. Press STOP to remove the “LOAD PAPER” fault message from the
display.
18. Press FORM FEED several times to make sure the paper feeds properly
beyond the tractors and over the lower paper guide. Feed sufficient paper
to ensure the paper stacks correctly.
19. Close the printer cover.
20. Close the cabinet door.
21. Press START to place the printer in online mode and resume printing.
NOTE: For cabinet models with the power paper stacker installed, go to
“Power Paper Stacker Option” in the next section. For all other
cabinet models, go to “Set The Top-Of-Form” on page 61..
Forms Thickness Lever
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Chapter 2 Power Paper Stacker Option
Power Paper Stacker Option
This section explains how to set up and use the optional power paper stacker.
The power stacker mechanically directs the paper from the printer to the
paper stacker.
Power Paper Stacker Component Locations
Familiarize yourself with the names and locations of the components shown in
the following illustration before operating the power paper stacker.
Figure 45. View of the Power Paper Stacker Component Locations
Pinch Rollers
Paper Throat
Rear
Control
Panel
Wire Paper
Tent
Pull Out Paper Tray
Bearing Bracket
Paper Length
Indicator
Elevator
Disable Switch
Elevator Lift
Handle
Setting Up The Power Paper Stacker
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Setting Up The Power Paper Stacker
Figure 46. Cabinet Model Rear Door Open Showing Rear Operator Panel
1. Turn the printer ON.
2. Using the rear operator panel, press ONLINE to take the printer offline.
3. Grasp the elevator lift handle and press the elevator disable switch while
raising the elevator to the top of its travel.
Figure 47. Rear View of Cabinet Model Showing Power Stacker Components
4. Make sure the wire paper tent is fitted in the pull out paper tray in the base
of the stacker.
A
A
Paper
Advance
Stacker Up
Stacker
Down
Elevator Lift Handle
Elevator Disable Switch
Wire Paper Tent
Paper Tray
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Figure 48. Interior Side View of the Cabinet Model Showing the Paper Length Indicator
5. Set the desired paper length (5-12 inch range), as follows:
Grasping the paddle shaft, push or pull toward the front or the rear of the
printer, setting the desired paper length by aligning indicator notch on the
bearing bracket with the paper length indicator.
6. Press Stacker Down.
Loading And Starting The Power Paper Stacker
1. Using the rear operator panel, press the PAPER ADVANCE key and
hand feed the paper until paper reaches the wire tent and there is an
excess of 3 to 5 pages. Be certain the paper passes through the paper
stacker throat smoothly.
2. Stack the 3-5 sheets of paper on top of the wire paper tent, making sure
the paper lies with the natural folds.
3. On the printer’s main operator panel, the printer displays “OFFLINE.” If a
message other than “OFFLINE” displays in the operator panel, refer to
Chapter 6, “Routine Service and Diagnostics” on page 265.
4. Press the START key on the operator panel or the ONLINE key on the
rear operator panel. “READY” displays on the LCD and the “ONLINE” on
the rear operator panel is lit. The stacker frame returns to its proper
position for printing.
5. Check to ensure paper is still centered between paper guides.
6. Close the rear cabinet door.
A
A
Paddle Shaft
Bearing Bracket
Paper Length Indicator
Checking The Paper Feed
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Checking The Paper Feed
Figure 49. Checking the Paper Feed (Cabinet Models)
1. Power on the printer.
2. Cabinet models:
Check that the paper feeds correctly. Press the Form Feed key several
times to ensure that the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors and
over the paper guide assembly. Ensure that the paper folds the same way
in the stacking area as it does in the supply area. See Figure 49.
Paper Guide Assembly
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Figure 50. Checking the Paper Feed (Pedestal Models)
3. Pedestal models:
NOTE: See the
Operator’s Guide
for instructions on switching between the
two paper exit modes.
When using the top exit paper path, paper can not be stacked. Paper
is intended to be removed after each print job is completed.
• For rear paper exit: Press the Form Feed key several times to ensure
that the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors, over the paper
guide assembly, and through the paper exit slot in the rear of the
cabinet. Ensure that the paper folds the same way in the stacking
area as it does in the supply area. See Figure 50.
• For top paper exit: Press the Form Feed key several times to ensure
that the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors, over the paper
guide assembly, and through the paper exit slot. See Figure 50.
4. Cabinet models: Close the cabinet front and rear doors, if the length of
the form allows.
5. Cabinet and pedestal models: Continue with the next procedure to set the
top-of-form.
Paper Guide
Assembly
Paper Guide
Assembly
Rear Paper Exit
Top Paper Exit
Set The Top-Of-Form
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Top-Of-Form
The printer must be told where you want the top of your form to be. This
procedure must be performed the first time paper is introduced into the
printer, as well as every time new paper is loaded.
Set The Top-Of-Form
Figure 51. Raising the Forms Thickness Lever
1. Raise the forms thickness lever as far as it will go. The “CLOSE PLATEN”
message will appear on the operator panel. Press any key on the
operator panel to silence the alarm. See Figure 51.
Figure 52. TOF Indicator
Forms Thickness Lever
Left Tractor Door
TOF Indicator
Paper Perforation
Vertical
Position Knob
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Chapter 2 Top-Of-Form
2. Locate the TOF indicator. It is the small tab located on the left tractor
door. See Figure 52.
3. Turn the vertical position knob up or down to align the top of the first print
line with the TOF indicator. See Figure 52.
Figure 53. The Forms Thickness Scale
4. Lower the forms thickness lever. The CLOSE PLATEN fault clears
automatically. Set it to match the paper thickness. If you are using singlepart forms, set the forms thickness lever so that “A” is next to the
indicator. Refer to the note on the shuttle cover. See Figure 53.
NOTE: Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; excessive friction can
cause paper jams and ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage,
smeared ink, or wavy print.
5. Press Set Top of Form. The paper moves downward to the top-of-form
print position.
6. Continue with the next procedure to test the printer.
Forms Thickness Lever
Set The Top-Of-Form
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Test The Printer
As an initial printer test, print the current configuration page. Go to Chapter 3,
“Configuring The Printer” for instructions on printing the current configuration
page.
On the configuration printout, examine the print quality of the characters. They
should be fully formed and of uniform density. If text characters do not appear
correctly formed or if the test does not run, contact your IBM Customer
Service Representative.
The printer is now ready for configuration. Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring
The Printer” for more information.
Test The Printer
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Chapter 2 Test The Printer
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3 Configuring The Printer
Overview
IMPORTANT
Configuration directly affects printer operation. Do not try to change the
configuration of your printer until you are thoroughly familiar with the
procedures in this chapter.
In order to print data, the printer must respond correctly to signals and
commands received from the host computer. Configuration is the process of
matching the printer operating characteristics to those of the host computer
and to specific tasks, such as printing labels, or printing on different sizes of
paper. The characteristics that define the printer response to signals and
commands received from the host computer are called configuration
parameters.
You can configure the printer by pressing operator panel keys or by sending
control codes from the host computer. This chapter explains how to use the
operator panel to change individual parameters and save them as a custom
configuration.
Operator panel keys are described in the
IBM 6400-D Series Operator’s
Guide.
Your programmer’s reference manuals provide information about control
codes.
The Configurations
A configuration consists of a group of parameters, such as line spacing and
forms length. Your printer contains the following configurations:
• Four preloaded configurations that have been customized for printer
setup.
• The factory default configuration. It can be loaded, but it cannot be
altered. A list of all the parameters and their values begins on page 71.
• Four configurations that you can customize for unique print job
requirements. The process of creating customized configurations is
explained starting on page 82.
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Chapter 3 The Configuration Main Menu
Active Versus Saved Configurations
When you change a parameter value, it is active as long as the printer is on or
until it is changed again. This is true whether you use the operator panel or
send a control code from the host. Parameter values defined by control codes
override the active operator panel parameters when the printer is using any of
the parallel or serial interfaces. For example, if you set the line spacing to 6 lpi
with the operator panel, and application software later changes this to 8 lpi
with a control code, the control code setting overrides the operator panel
setting.
Using the operator panel, you can save the parameters as a customized
configuration that is stored in non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM).
A saved configuration is not lost when you power off the printer.
NOTE: Saved configurations are also referred to as “custom sets.”
There are no control codes that allow you to save a parameter in NVRAM.
However, you can save a configuration defined partially by control codes and
store it in NVRAM using the operator panel. You can also save configuration
values using PTR_SETUP. See page 100.
The Configuration Main Menu
Figure 54 shows an overview of the printer configuration menus. The pages
that follow describe how to enter program mode, print the current
configuration, change configuration parameters, and save and load custom
sets.
For specific configuration menu options and their descriptions, refer to
Chapter 4, “Configuration Menus.”
NOTE: The menus that are displayed from the operator panel are determined
by the installed features.
Each feature is shipped with a document that describes the feature in
detail. For more information about these documents, see the “Related
Documents” section that begins on page 12.
Active Versus Saved Configurations
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Figure 54. Configuration Main Menu
Printer
Control
see page 96
Emulation
Configuration
see page 115
Operator
Print Tests
see page 116
Configuration
Management
see page 102
Serial
Interface
see page 110
Interface Selection
Display Language
Alarm Control
Print Direction
Hex Print Mode
Power On State
Paper Jam Detection
Forms Speed
Set Platen at BOF
Shuttle Timeout
Energy Saver Timer
Eject/Restore
PTR Setup Option
Print DBCS Font File Log
File System
RibbonMinder
see page 119
Printer
Information
see page 117
Recall Custom Set
Save Current Values
Delete Custom Set
Change Power On Set
Protect Custom Sets
Print Custom Set Values
Name Custom Sets
Reset Custom Set Names
Interface Type
Data Protocol
Baud Rate
Data Bits
Stop Bits
Parity
Data Terminal Ready
Request to Send
Buffer Size in Kbytes
Poll Character
One Char Enquiry
Serial Hotport
Framing Error
Parallel
Interface
see page 105
Interface Type
PC Parallel
Dataproducts
IEEE 1284
Parallel Hotport
ASCII Printer Emulation
Printer Emul
Config
Print Format
Printer Demonstration
Print Error Log
Ripple Print
All E’s
All H’s
All E’s + FF
Underlines
Installed Memory
Power On Time:
Printing Time:
Print Strokes
11 Inch Pages
New Ribbon
Ribbon Action
Ribbon Type
Ribbon End Point
New Ribbon Detect
Quick Setup
see page 102
Recall Custom Set
Save Current Values
Change Power On Set
DBCS to ASCII
1
Print Quality
High Density
Characters Per Inch
1
DBCS CPI
Lines Per Inch
DBCS ASCII Style
Graphics Spd Up
Reset Command
1
Available for Hanzi LP+ Printer Only
The Configuration Main Menu
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Chapter 3 Using The Operator Panel
Using The Operator Panel
Figure 55. The Operator Panel
The operator panel is shown above. During the configuration process, you will
use the Scroll↑, Scroll↓, Enter, and Return keys on the operator panel to
access configuration settings and diagnostic tests via the configuration
menus. As you access menus and options, menu names and option values
appear on the operator panel message display (sometimes referred to as
LCD, or Liquid Crystal Display).
This chapter provides numerous examples of how to use the operator panel
keys and indicator message display to configure the printer. The operator
panel key functions are described in detail in your
IBM 6400-D Series
Operator’s Guide.
Program Mode
The printer is in Program mode whenever the configuration menus and option
values are displayed on the operator panel message display. Program mode
is either locked or unlocked. In order to select new configuration values, you
must unlock Program mode. In order to prevent accidental changing of the
configuration settings, you may lock Program mode.
Unlocking The Program Mode
Program mode must be unlocked in order to use the operator panel to change
the configuration settings. When Program mode is unlocked, pressing the
Enter key selects configuration values as the active values, that is, places
them into printer NVRAM. An asterisk (*) after a displayed setting shows it is
entered into memory.
Form
Feed
Power
Ready
Processing
Attention
Menu
Micro
Printer Configuration
Scroll
Micro
Scroll
Enter
Start
Return
Stop
Line
Feed
Cancel
Set Top
of Form
View
READY
Eject/
Restore
Locking The Program Mode
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Press the Scroll↑ + Scroll↓ keys at the same time to unlock Program mode.
The following message will appear briefly:
Locking The Program Mode
When Program mode is locked, you cannot use the operator panel to change
the configuration settings. However, you can still select the configuration
menus and view the current configuration settings.
Press the Scroll↑ + Scroll↓ keys at the same time to lock Program mode.
The following message will appear briefly:
Entering Program Mode
To place the printer in Program mode, press the Menu key.
Printing The Current Configuration
OPERATOR MENU
UNLOCKED
OPERATOR MENU
LOCKED
Step Key LCD Result Notes
1. Make sure the printer is on
2. Press NOT READY The printer must be in NOT
READY mode to print the
configuration.
3. PRESS START TO PRINT
PRESS STOP TO EXIT
You are prompted to press the
Start key before the configuration
prints.
4. NOT READY Indicates that the configuration
has printed. Date and store the
printout in a safe place. You may
also want to label the printout (e.g.
“Configuration for 2-up Labels”).
5. READY The printer is READY for normal
operation.
Stop
Printer Configuration
Start
Start
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Chapter 3 Printing The Current Configuration
The second method for printing the current configuration, as well as several
other configurations, is to use the Print Custom Set Values menu option,
shown on the following page.
The Print Custom Set Values selection on the Configuration Management
menu allows you to print any or all of the configurations shown above. The
default setting, “Current Custom Set,” will print the same information as
pressing the Printer Configuration key. The Current Custom Set is the Power
On configuration until you begin modifying the printer configuration.
Custom sets 1 through 4 do not exist until you save configuration parameters
to them. You must define and save a custom set before you can print it.
Custom/Preloaded Sets 5 through 8 contain configuration sets that assist with
the installation and configuration of this printer.
The other options will only be useful once you have modified and saved the
printer configuration parameter settings.
The Power On Custom Set is defined by the “Change Power On Set” option.
Custom Sets 1 through 8 are defined by the “Save Current Values” option.
These options are described in detail under the Configuration Management
Menu description starting on page 102.
CONFIGURATION
MANAGEMENT
Recall
Custom Set
Save Current
Values
Delete
Custom Set
Change Power
On Set
Protect
Custom Sets
Print Custom
Set Values
Current Custom Set*
Factory Default
Power On Custom Set
All Custom Sets
Custom Set 1
Custom Set 2
Custom Set 3
Custom Set 4
Custom/Preloaded Set 5
Custom/Preloaded Set 6
Custom/Preloaded Set 7
Custom/Preloaded Set 8
Name Custom
Sets
Reset Custom
Set Names
Configuration
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Factory Default Configuration Values
The factory default values are permanently stored as a configuration. They
cannot be modified or erased. The parameters which display depend on
which interface and emulation is installed.
Configuration
Below is a representative Hanzi printer factory default configuration. Your
factory default configuration will depend on the features installed on your
printer.
CURRENT CONFIGURATION
File Part Number (See Reference Number)
Reference Number XXXXXX
Hanzi LinePrinter+ GB Version x.xxx
DC Vx.xxx XX-XXX-XX #XXXXXX
EC PPC HANZI Vx.xxx XX-XXX-XX #XXXXXX
BOOT/CMX Vx.xxx XX-XXX-XX #XXXXXX
SHUTTLE TYPE 2000S
SHUTTLE PHASE 45
FLASH 12 MB
DRAM 32 MB
SECURITY PAL 363167-001
CONFIGURATION CODE FH3
QUICK SETUP
RECALL CUSTOM SET FACTORY DEFAULT
SAVE CURRENT VALUES CUSTOM SET 1
CHANGE POWER ON SET FACTORY DEFAULT
DBCS TO ASCII DBCS MODE
PRINT QUALITY NEAR LQ
HIGH DENSITY DISABLE
CHARACTERS PER INCH 10.0 CHARACTERS PER
IN
DBCS CPI 6.7 CPI
LINES PER INCH 6.0 LINES PER INCH
DBCS ASCII STYLE NORMAL
GRAPHICS SPD UP NORMAL
RESET COMMAND LOAD FACTORY
Factory Default Configuration Values
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Chapter 3 Factory Default Configuration Values
PRINTER CONTROL
INTERFACE SELECTION PARALLEL
DISPLAY LANGUAGE ENGLISH
ALARM CONTROL ALARM ENABLED
PRINT DIRECTION BIDIRECTIONAL
HEX PRINT MODE DISABLE
POWER ON STATE READY
PAPER JAM DECTECTION ENABLE
FORMS SPEED NORMAL SPEED
SET PLATEN AT BOF DISABLE
SHUTTLE TIMEOUT 5 SECONDS
ENERGY SAVER TIMER 15 MINUTES
EJECT/RESTORE STANDARD
PTR SETUP OPTION
SETUP PARSE DISABLE
SETUP SFCC 21h
PRINT DBCS FONT FILE LOG
FILE SYSTEM
OVERWRITE FILES ENABLE
VIEW FILE LIST
VERSION 66 BYTES
NETWORK.DAT 107 BYTES
NETEMB.DAT 107 BYTES
NETWLAN.DAT 107 BYTES
PTXLOGO.GIF 1210 BYTES
362974.EC1 524544 BYTES
ETHDLOAD 789194 BYTES
WLANLOAD 910776 BYTES
OPTIMIZE&REBOOT
PRINT FILE LIST
DBCS DOWNLOAD
SAVE TO FLASH
DELETE DL.FONT
CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
RECALL CUSTOM SET FACTORY DEFAULT
SAVE CURRENT VALUES CUSTOM SET 1
DELETE CUSTOM SET CUSTOM SET 1
CHANGE POWER ON SET FACTORY DEFAULT
PROTECT CUSTOM SETS DISABLE
PRINT CUSTOM SET VALUES CURRENT CUSTOM SET
Configuration
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NAME CUSTOM SETS
CUSTOM SET 1
CUSTOM SET 2
CUSTOM SET 3
CUSTOM SET 4
CUSTOM/PRELOADED SET 5
CUSTOM/PRELOADED SET 6
CUSTOM/PRELOADED SET 7
CUSTOM/PRELOADED SET 8
RESET CUSTOM SET NAMES CUSTOM SET 1
PARALLEL INTERFACE
INTERFACE TYPE IEEE 1284
PC PARALLEL
DATA BITS 8 ENABLE
DATA POLARITY STANDARD
STROBE POLARITY STANDARD
RESPONSE POLARITY STANDARD
BUSY ON STROBE ENABLE
LATCH DATA ON LEADING EDGE
PRIME SIGNAL ENABLE
TOP ACTION AT PRIME
SIGNAL FORM FEED AT RESET
BUFFER SIZE IN KBYTES 64
AUTO TRICKLE 1/4 SEC
TRICKLE TIME
DATAPRODUCTS
DATA BIT 8 ENABLE
PI IGNORED ENABLE
DATA POLARITY STANDARD
DATA REQUEST POLARITY STANDARD
STROBE POLARITY STANDARD
BUFFER SIZE IN KBYTES 64
AUTO TRICKLE DISABLE
TRICKLE TIME 1/4 SEC
IEEE 1284
BUFFER SIZE IN KBYTES 64
AUTO TRICKLE DISABLE
TRICKLE TIME 1/4 SEC
Factory Default Configuration Values
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PARALLEL HOTPORT
TRICKLE TIME 1/4 SEC
TIMEOUT 10 SEC.
REPORT STATUS DISABLE
SERIAL INTERFACE
INTERFACE TYPE RS 232
DATA PROTOCOL XON/XOFF
BAUD RATE 9600 BAUD
DATA BITS 8
STOP BITS 1
PARITY NONE
DATA TERMINAL READY READY/BUFFER
NOT FULL
REQUEST TO SEND TRUE
BUFFER SIZE IN KBYTES 64
POLL CHARACTER 00 HEX
ONE CHAR ENQUIRY DISABLE
SERIAL HOTPORT
TRICKLE TIME 1/4 SEC
TIMEOUT 10 SEC.
REPORT STATUS DISABLE
FRAMING ERRORS ENABLE
EMULATION CONFIGURATION
ASCII PRINTER EMULATION LQ1600K EMULATION
PRINTER EMUL CONFIG
LQ1600K
CHARACTER SETS EPSON SET
EPSON PRINT LANGUAGE ASCII (USA)
DEFINE CR CODE CR = CR
AUTO LF ENABLE
DEFINE LF CODE LF = CR + LF
PRINTER SELECT DISABLE
20 CPI CONDENSED ENABLE
ALTERNATE SET 80-9F PRINTABLE
CURRENCY SIGN RMB SELECT
AR3240 COMPAT. DISABLE
Configuration
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PRINT FORMAT
CHARACTERS PER INCH 10.0 CHARACTERS
PER IN
LINES PER INCH 6.0 LINES PER INCH
DBCS CPI 6.7 CPI
FORMS WIDTH
FORMS WIDTH IN INCHES 13.6 INCHES
FORMS WIDTH IN MM 345.4 MM
FORMS WIDTH IN
CHARACTERS 136 CHARACTERS
FORMS LENGTH
FORMS LENGTH IN INCHES 11.0 INCHES
FORMS LENGTH IN MM 279.4 MM
FORMS LENGTH IN LINES 66 LINES
ADDRESS TABLE SELECT GB18030
PRINT QUALTITY NEAR LQ
HIGH DENSITY DISABLE
GRAPHICS SPD UP NORMAL
PRINT CHARACTER TABLE
PRINT ATTRIBUTES
PROPORTIONAL SPACING DISABLE
ITALIC PRINT DISABLE
SLASHED ZERO DISABLE
DBCS TO ASCII DBCS MODE
DBCS ASCII STYLE NORMAL
COMPRESSED MODE DISABLE
DBCS COMPRESSED DISABLE
MARGINS
LEFT MARGIN 0 CHARACTERS
RIGHT MARGIN 0 CHARACTERS
BOTTOM MARGIN 0 LINES
PERFORATION SKIP DISABLE
RESET COMMAND LOAD FACTORY
HOST COMMAND IGNORE
UNIDIRECTIONAL
ERROR HANDLING
ERROR:ILLEGAL CODE POINT NORMAL
OPERATOR PRINT TESTS PRINTER
DEMONSTRATION
Factory Default Configuration Values
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PRINTER INFORMATION
INSTALLED MEMORY 32 MB
POWER ON TIME: XXX.XX HOURS
PRINTING TIME: XX HOURS
PRINT STROLES XXXXXX
11 INCH PAGES XXXX
RIBBONMINDER
NEW RIBBON
RIBBON ACTION DISABLE
RIBBON TYPE PREMIUM 30
RIBBON END POINT NORMAL
NEW RIB. DETECT DISABLE
IBM Printer Configuration
Configuration
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Below is a representation of Hangul’s printer factory default configuration.
Your factory default configuration will depend on the features installed in your
printer.
FACTORY CONFIGURATION
File Part Number (See Reference Number)
Reference Number xxxxxx
Hangul LinePrinter+ Version 1.00A
DC Vx.xxx 31-Oct-03 #xxxxxx
EC PPC HANZI Vx.xxx 26-Sep-03 #xxxxxx
BOOT/PPC Vx.xxx 15-Jul-03 #xxxxxx
FLASH 16 MB
DRAM 32 MB
SECURITY PAL 363259-001
CONFIGURATION CODE FH3
QUICK SETUP
RECALL CUSTOM SET FACTORY DEFAULT
SAVE CURRENT VALUES CUSTOM SET 1
CHANGE POWER ON SET FACTORY DEFAULT
PRINT QUALITY LQ
HIGH DENSITY DISABLE
DBCS CPI 6.0 CPI
LINES PER INCH 6.0 LINES PER INCH
DBCS ASCII STYLE NORMAL
GRAPHICS SPD UP NORMAL
RESET COMMAND LOAD FACTORY
PRINTER CONTROL
INTERFACE SELECTION
DISPLAY LANGUAGE ENGLISH
ALARM CONTROL ALARM ENABLED
PRINT DIRECTION BIDIRECTIONAL
HEX PRINT MODE DISABLE
POWER ON STATE READY
PAPER JAM DETECTION ENABLE
FORMS SPEED NORMAL SPEED
SET PLATEN AT BOF DISABLE
SHUTTLE TIMEOUT 5 SECONDS
ENERGY SAVER TIMER 15 MINUTES
EJECT/RESTORE STANDARD
PTR SETUP OPTION
Factory Default Configuration Values
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SETUP PARSE DISABLE
SETUP SFCC 21h
PRINT DBCS FONT FILE LOG
FILE SYSTEM
OVERWRITE FILES ENABLE
VIEW FILE LIST
VERSION 66 BYTES
NETWORK.DAT 107 BYTES
NETEMB.DAT 107 BYTES
NETWLAN.DAT 107 BYTES
PTXLOGO.GIF 1210 BYTES
362974.EC1 524544 BYTES
ETHDLOAD 789194 BYTES
CSTFILES.ALL 272 BYTES
WLANLOAD 910776 BYTES
OPTIMIZE&REBOOT
PRINT FILE LIST
CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT FACTORY DEFAULT
RECALL CUSTOM SET CUSTOM SET 1
SAVE CURRENT VALUES CUSTOM SET 1
DELETE CUSTOM SET FACTORY DEFAULT
CHANGE POWER ON SET DISABLE
PROTECT CUSTOM SETS CURRENT CUSTOM SET
PRINT CUSTOM SET VALUES
NAME CUSTOM SETS
CUSTOM SET 1
CUSTOM SET 2
CUSTOM SET 3
CUSTOM SET 4
CUSTOM/PRELOADED SET 5
CUSTOM/PRELOADED SET 6
CUSTOM/PRELOADED SET 7
CUSTOM/PRELOADED SET 8
RESET CUSTOM SET NAMES CUSTOM SET 1
PARALLEL INTERFACE
INTERFACE TYPE IEEE 1284
PC PARALLE
DATA BIT 8 ENABLE
DATA POLARITY STANDARD
STROBE POLARITY STANDARD
Configuration
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RESPONSE POLARITY STANDARD
BUSY ON STROBE ENABLE
LATCH DATA ON LEADING EDGE
PRIME SIGNAL ENABLE
TOF ACTION AT PRIME SIGNAL FORM FEED AT RESET
BUFFER SIZE IN KBYTES 64
AUTO TRICKLE DISABLE
TRICKLE TIME 1/4 SEC
DATAPRODUCTS
DATA BIT 8 ENABLE
PI IGNORED ENABLE
DATA POLARITY STANDARD
DATA REQUEST POLARITY STANDARD
STROBE POLARITY STANDARD
BUFFER SIZE IN KBYTES 64
AUTO TRICKLE DISABLE
TRICKLE TIME 1/4 SEC
IEEE 1284
BUFFER SIZE IN KBYTES 64
AUTO TRICKLE DISABLE
TRICKLE TIME 1/4 SEC
PARALLEL HOTPORT
TRICKLE TIME 1/4 SEC
TIMEOUT 10 SEC.
REPORT STATUS DISABLE
SERIAL INTERFACE
INTERFACE TYPE RS 232
DATA PROTOCOL XON/XOFF
BAUD RATE 9600 BAUD
DATA BITS 8
STOP BITS 1
PARITY NONE
DATA TERMINAL READY READY/BUFFER
NOT FULL
REQUEST TO SEND TRUE
BUFFER SIZE IN KBYTES 64
POLL CHARACTER 00 HEX
ONE CHAR ENQUIRY DISABLE
Factory Default Configuration Values
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SERIAL HOTPORT
TRICKLE TIME 1/4 SEC
TIMEOUT 10 SEC.
REPORT STATUS DISABLE
FRAMING ERRORS ENABLE
EMULATION CONFIGURATION
ASCII PRINTER EMULATION KS
PRINTER EMUL CONFIG
KS
DEFINE CR CODE CR = CR
AUTO LF ENABLE
DEFINE LF CODE LF = CR + LF
PRINTER SELECT DISABLE
ALTERNATE SET 80-9F CONTROL CODE
EMULATION EXTEND DISABLE
KSSM
CHARACTER SETS 0437 PC CHARACTER
SET
DEFINE CR CODE CR = CR
AUTO LF ENABLE
DEFINE LF CODE LF = CR + LF
PRINTER SELECT DISABLE
20 CPI CONDENSED ENABLE
ALTERNATE SET 80-9F CONTROL CODE
PRINT FORMAT
CHARACTERS PER INCH 10.0 CHARACTERS
PER IN
LINES PER INCH 6.0 LINES PER INCH
DBCS CPI 6.0 CPI
FORMS WIDTH
FORMS WIDTH IN INCHES 13.6 INCHES
FORMS WIDTH IN MM 345.4 INCHES
FORMS WIDTH IN
CHARACTERS 136 CHARACTERS
FORMS LENGTH
FORMS LENGTH IN INCHES 11.0 INCHES
FORMS LENGTH IN MM 279.4 MM
FORMS LENGTH IN LINES 66 LINES
ADDRESS TABLE SELECT KSC5601
PRINT QUALITY LQ
Configuration
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HIGH DENSITY DISABLE
GRAPHICS SPD UP NORMAL
PRINT CHARACTER TABLE
PRINT ATTRIBUTES
ITALIC PRINT DISABLE
SLASHED ZERO DISABLE
DBCS ASCII STYLE NORMAL
MARGINS
LEFT MARGIN 0 CHARACTERS
RIGHT MARGIN 0 CHARACTERS
BOTTOM MARGIN 0 LINES
PERFORATION SKIP DISABLE
RESET COMMAND LOAD FACTORY
ERROR HANDLING
ERROR: ILLEGAL
CODE POINT NORMAL
OPERATOR PRINT TEST PRINTER
DEMONSTRATION
PRINTER INFORMATION
INSTALLED MEMORY 32 MB
POWER ON TIME: 191.2 HOURS
PRINTING TIME: 1.5 HOURS
PRINT STROKES 1002049
11 INCH PAGES 1188
RIBBONMINDER
NEW RIBBON
RIBBON ACTION DISABLE
RIBBON TYPE PREMIUM 30
RIBBON END POINT NORMAL
NEW RIBBON DETECT DISABLE
IBM Printer Configuration
Factory Default Configuration Values
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Chapter 3 Changing Parameters
Changing Parameters
The following procedure shows you how to change a configuration setting.
Changing the Print Direction from the factory default setting BIDIRECTIONAL
to the setting UNIDIRECTIONAL is provided as an example. Print Direction is
one of the Printer Control menu options. The procedure is similar for other
configuration changes. Use these basic guidelines to navigate the
configuration menus and change other parameters.
NOTE: You can press Start at any time to exit the configuration menu.
PRINTER CONTROL
Interface
Selection
Display
Language
Alarm
Control
Print Direction
Hex Print
Mode
* = Factory Default
Bidirectional*
Unidirectional
. . .
Step Key LCD Results Notes
1. Determine which parameters you want to change and what the new values will be. In this
example, the value for the PRINT DIRECTION parameter will be changed from
“BIDIRECTIONAL” to “UNIDIRECTIONAL.”
2. Press NOT READY Places the printer in NOT READY
mode before entering the operator
menus.
3. OPERATOR MENU
UNLOCKED
Unlocks the Operator Menu, which
allows you to make configuration
changes.
4. OPERATOR MENU
PRINTER CONTROL
Displays the first Configuration
Main Menu option, PRINTER
CONTROL.
5. PRINTER CONTROL
INTERFACE SELECTION
Moves into the PRINTER
CONTROL menu.
Stop
Scroll↑ Scroll↓
+
Menu
Enter
Configuration
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6. PRINTER CONTROL
PRINT DIRECTION
Moves to the PRINT DIRECTION
parameter.
7. PRINT DIRECTION
BIDIRECTIONAL*
Move into the PRINT DIRECTION
menu. The asterisk (*) shows that
this is the active value.
8. PRINT DIRECTION
UNIDIRECTIONAL
Moves to the next available option,
the UNIDIRECTIONAL option.
9. PRINT DIRECTION
UNIDIRECTIONAL*
Selects the displayed value. An
asterisk (*) appears indicating that
this choice is now the active value.
10. Continue this pattern to make all of the changes, using the information in this chapter.
11. To save changes so that they will remain when the printer is reset or powered back on, see
“Saving Your Configuration In A Custom Set” on page 84. If you want to use these values but
not save them, continue to the next step.
12. NOT READY Returns the printer to the NOT
READY mode.
13. OPERATOR MENU
LOCKED
Locks Program mode and the
Operator Menu.
14. READY Places the printer in READY
mode, prepared for normal
operation.
Step Key LCD Results Notes
Scroll↑
UNTIL
Enter
Scroll↑
Enter
Stop
Scroll↑ Scroll↓
+
Stop
Changing Parameters
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Chapter 3 Saving Your Configuration In A Custom Set
Saving Your Configuration In A Custom Set
Once you have changed all of the necessary parameters, it is recommended
you save them as a configuration that can be stored and loaded later for
future use. You can save your configurations to meet different print job
requirements.
The saved configurations (called custom sets) are stored in NVRAM—they
will not be lost if you power off the printer.
Later, you can load one of the configurations for a specific print job. This
eliminates the need to change settings, such as CPI and LPI, for each new
job. See page 86 about loading configurations.
You may want to print records of your configurations (page 69) and store
them in a safe place, such as inside the printer cabinet.
If you do not save your configuration before you power off the printer, all of the
new parameter values that have not been saved to NVRAM will be erased.
When you power the printer on again, the power-on configuration will load. If
no configuration has been designated as the power-on configuration, the
factory configuration will load.
NOTE: To avoid overwriting an existing custom set, the Protect Custom Sets
parameter must be set to ENABLE. See page 103 for details.
CONFIGURATION
MANAGEMENT
Recall
Custom Set
Save Current
Values
Delete
Custom Set
Change Power
On Set
Protect
Custom Sets
Print Custom
Set Values
Custom Set 1*
Custom Set 2
Custom Set 3
Custom Set 4
Custom Set 5
Custom Set 6
Custom Set 7
Custom Set 8
Name Custom
Sets
Reset Custom
Set Names
Configuration
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Step Key LCD Results Notes
1. Press NOT READY Places the printer in NOT READY
mode.
2. OPERATOR MENU
UNLOCKED
Unlocks the Operator Menu, which
allows you to make configuration
changes.
3. OPERATOR MENU
QUICK SETUP
Displays the first Configuration
Main Menu option, QUICK
SETUP.
4. OPERATOR MENU
CONFIGURATION
MANAGEMENT
Moves to the Configuration
Management menu option.
5. CONFIGURATION
MANAGEMENT
RECALL CUSTOM SET
Selects the CONFIGURATION
MANAGEMENT menu. The
RECALL CUSTOM SET option
appears.
6. CONFIGURATION
MANAGEMENT
SAVE CURRENT VALUES
Moves to the SAVE CURRENT
VALUES option.
7. SAVE CURRENT VALUES
CUSTOM SET 1*
Selects the SAVE CURRENT
VALUES men u.
8. SAVE CURRENT VALUES
CUSTOM SET 2
Scrolls through the list of custom
sets 1 - 8.
9. SAVING CONFIGURATION Selects the SAVE CURRENT
VALUES option. The message
“SAVING CONFIGURATION”
appears briefly.
10. NOT READY Returns the printer to the NOT
READY mode.
Stop
Scroll↑ Scroll↓
+
Menu
Scroll↑
UNTIL
Enter
Scroll↑
UNTIL
Enter
Scroll↑
UNTIL
Enter
Stop
Changing Your Configuration In A Custom Set
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Chapter 3 Loading Custom Sets Or Factory Default Values
Loading Custom Sets Or Factory Default Values
You can load any of the custom set configurations or the factory default
configuration. Factory default parameters are shown starting on page 71. The
loaded configuration remains active as long as the printer is on. The following
procedure shows how to load factory defaults to the printer.
If you power off the printer, the power-on configuration will load the next time
the printer is powered on. Selecting the power-on configuration is explained
on page 88.
11. OPERATOR MENU
LOCKED
Locks Program mode and the
Operator Menu.
12. READY Places the printer in READY
mode, prepared for normal
operation.
13. It is recommended you make a printout of your current configuration, as described on page
69.
Step Key LCD Results Notes
Scroll↑ Scroll↓
+
Stop
CONFIGURATION
MANAGEMENT
Recall
Custom Set
Save Current
Values
Delete
Custom Set
Change Power
On Set
Protect
Custom Sets
Print Custom
Set Values
Factory Default*
Custom Set 1
Custom Set 2
Custom Set 3
Custom Set 4
Custom/Preloaded Set 5
Custom/Preloaded Set 6
Custom/Preloaded Set 7
Custom/Preloaded Set 8
Name Custom
Sets
Reset Custom
Set Names
* = Factory Default
Configuration
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Step Key LCD Results Notes
1. Press NOT READY Places the printer in NOT READY
mode.
2. OPERATOR MENU
UNLOCKED
Unlocks the Operator Menu, which
allows you to make configuration
changes.
3. OPERATOR MENU
QUICK SETUP
Displays the first Configuration
Main Menu option, QUICK
SETUP.
4. OPERATOR MENU
CONFIGURATION
MANAGEMENT
Moves to the Configuration
Management menu option.
5. CONFIGURATION
MANAGEMENT
RECALL CUSTOM SET
Selects the CONFIGURATION
MANAGEMENT menu. The
RECALL CUSTOM SET option
appears.
6. RECALL CUSTOM SET
FACTORY DEFAULT
Moves forward to the FACTORY
DEFAULT parameter for the
RECALL CUSTOM SET option.
7. LOADING SAVED
CONFIGURATION
Loads the set of Factory Default
values. The message “LOADING
SAVED CONFIGURATION”
appears briefly.
8. NOT READY Returns the printer to the NOT
READY mode.
9. OPERATOR MENU
LOCKED
Locks Program mode and the
Operator Menu.
10. READY Places the printer in READY
mode, prepared for normal
operation.
Stop
Scroll↑ Scroll↓
+
Menu
Scroll↑
UNTIL
Enter
Enter
Enter
Stop
Scroll↑ Scroll↓
+
Stop
Loading Custom Sets Or Factory Default Values
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Chapter 3 Changing The Power On Configuration
Changing The Power On Configuration
When you power on the printer for the first time, it loads the factory default
configuration. If you power the printer off and then back on, the printer will
load the designated power-on configuration (which is set to Factory Default by
default). It will not load the last saved configuration.
The Change Power On Set option allows you to select a custom set of
configuration values as the power-on configuration. The example on the
following page shows how to select Custom Set 1 as the power-on
configuration.
NOTE: Be sure you define and save a custom set before attempting to use it
as the Power On Custom Set. Otherwise, the current Power On
Custom Set remains selected and the following operator panel
message is displayed:
042 CUSTOM SET DOES NOT EXIST
SAVE FIRST
For example, if you attempt to change the Power On Custom Set
from Custom Set 1 to Custom Set 4, and if Custom Set 4 does not
exist, Custom Set 1 remains the Power On Custom Set.
CONFIGURATION
MANAGEMENT
Recall
Custom Set
Save Current
Values
Delete
Custom Set
Change Power
On Set
Protect
Custom Sets
Print Custom
Set Values
Factory Default*
Custom Set 1
Custom Set 2
Custom Set 3
Custom Set 4
Custom/Preloaded Set 5
Custom/Preloaded Set 6
Custom/Preloaded Set 7
Custom/Preloaded Set 8
Name Custom
Sets
Reset Custom
Set Names
* = Factory Default
Configuration
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Step Key LCD Results Notes
1. Press NOT READY Places the printer in NOT READY
mode.
2. OPERATOR MENU
UNLOCKED
Unlocks the Operator Menu, which
allows you to make configuration
changes.
3. OPERATOR MENU
QUICK SETUP
Displays the first Configuration
Main Menu option, QUICK
SETUP.
4. OPERATOR MENU
CONFIGURATION
MANAGEMENT
Moves to the Configuration
Management menu option.
5. CONFIGURATION
MANAGEMENT
RECALL CUSTOM SET
Selects the CONFIGURATION
MANAGEMENT menu. The
RECALL CUSTOM SET option
appears.
6. CONFIGURATION
MANAGEMENT
CHANGE POWER ON SET
Moves to the CHANGE POWER
SET ON parameter.
7. CHANGE POWER ON SET
FACTORY DEFAULT
Displays the first POWER ON SET
option, FACTORY DEFAULT.
8. CHANGE POWER ON SET
CUSTOM SET 1
Displays CUSTOM SET 1 as the
POWER ON SET option value.
9. CHANGE POWER ON SET
CUSTOM SET 1*
An asterisk (*) appears after the
change is complete.
10. NOT READY Returns the printer to the NOT
READY mode.
Stop
Scroll↑ Scroll↓
+
Menu
Scroll↑
UNTIL
Enter
Scroll↑ Scroll↓
OR
Enter
Scroll↑
Enter
Stop
Changing The Power On Configuration
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Chapter 3 Changing The Power On Configuration
11. OPERATOR MENU
LOCKED
Locks Program mode and the
Operator Menu.
12. READY Places the printer in READY
mode, prepared for normal
operation.
Step Key LCD Results Notes
Scroll↑ Scroll↓
+
Stop
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4 Configuration Menus
Overview
This chapter describes the configuration menus. The Configuration Main
Menu options and all of the submenu options are illustrated in menu diagrams
and described in detail. For procedures showing how to enter Program mode,
save, recall, and print configurations, refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring the
Printer.”
Figure 56 shows an overview of the configuration menus.
The configuration menu diagrams on the following pages show the structure
of the configuration menus and the parameter options available in each menu.
The diagrams list the menus and options in the order they appear when you
use the operator panel to configure the printer. Factory default configuration
values are indicated by an asterisk (
*).
Pressing the operator panel keys (Enter, Return, Scroll↑, and Scroll↓)
allows you to move through the menus and select various choices for the
options, as follows:
• The Enter key allows you to move down to a lower level in the menu
structure, and to select an option value as the active value.
• The Return key moves you back up the menu structure.
• The Scroll↑ key moves forward through the options at a particular menu
level.
• The Scroll↓ key moves backward through the options at a particular
menu level.
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Chapter 4 The Configuration Main Menu
The Configuration Main Menu
Figure 56. The Configuration Main Menu
Printer
Control
see page 96
Emulation
Configuration
see page 115
Operator
Print Tests
see page 116
Configuration
Management
see page 102
Serial
Interface
see page 110
Interface Selection
Display Language
Alarm Control
Print Direction
Hex Print Mode
Power On State
Paper Jam Detection
Forms Speed
Set Platen at BOF
Shuttle Timeout
Energy Saver Timer
Eject/Restore
PTR Setup Option
Print DBCS Font File Log
File System
RibbonMinder
see page 119
Printer
Information
see page 117
Recall Custom Set
Save Current Values
Delete Custom Set
Change Power On Set
Protect Custom Sets
Print Custom Set Values
Name Custom Sets
Reset Custom Set Names
Interface Type
Data Protocol
Baud Rate
Data Bits
Stop Bits
Parity
Data Terminal Ready
Request to Send
Buffer Size in Kbytes
Poll Character
One Char Enquiry
Serial Hotport
Framing Error
Parallel
Interface
see page 105
Interface Type
PC Parallel
Dataproducts
IEEE 1284
Parallel Hotport
ASCII Printer Emulation
Printer Emul
Config
Print Format
Printer Demonstration
Print Error Log
Ripple Print
All E’s
All H’s
All E’s + FF
Underlines
Installed Memory
Power On Time:
Printing Time:
Print Strokes
11 Inch Pages
New Ribbon
Ribbon Action
Ribbon Type
Ribbon End Point
New Ribbon Detect
QUICK
SETUP
see page 93
Recall Custom Set
Save Current Values
Change Power On Set
DBCS to ASCII
1
Print Quality
High Density
Characters Per Inch
1
DBCS CPI
Lines Per Inch
DBCS ASCII Style
Graphics Spd Up
Reset Command
1
Available for Hanzi LP+ Printer Only
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Quick Setup Menu
Recall Custom Set
The printer can store numerous configurations in memory. This parameter
allows you to select and load a specific configuration.
Save Current
Values
Change
Power On Set
DBCS to
ASCII
1
Recall
Custom Set
Factory Default*
Custom Set 1
Custom Set 2
Custom Set 3
Custom Set 4
Custom/Preloaded Set 5
Custom/Preloaded Set 6
Custom/Preloaded Set 7
Custom/Preloaded Set 8
Custom Set 1*
Custom Set 2
Custom Set 3
Custom Set 4
Custom Set 5
Custom Set 6
Custom Set 7
Custom Set 8
Factory Default*
Custom Set 1
Custom Set 2
Custom Set 3
Custom Set 4
Custom/Preloaded Set 5
Custom/Preloaded Set 6
Custom/Preloaded Set 7
Custom/Preloaded Set 8
DBCS Mode*
ASCII Mode
QUICK
SETUP
from page 92
Characters
Per Inch
DBCS
CPI
Print Quality
LQ
Near LQ*
Normal
Hi-Speed
Super Hi-Speed
Ultra Hi-Speed
Disable*
Enable
10.0 CPI*
12.0 CPI
13.3 CPI
15.0 CPI
17.1 CPI
20.0 CPI
5.0 CPI
6.0 CPI
6.7 CPI
7.5 CPI
8.5 CPI
2
10.0 CPI
2
Other CPI
Lines Per Inch
6.0 LPI*
8.0 LPI
Normal*
Oversize
1
OCR B
DBCS ASCII
Style
High Density
Load Power On
Load Factory*
Reset
Command
* = Factory Default
1
Available for Hanzi LP+ Printers Only
2
Available for Hangul LP+ Printers Only
Normal*
Enhanced
Turbo
Graphics
Spd-Up
Quick Setup Menu
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Chapter 4 Quick Setup Menu
Save Current Values
This option allows you to save up to eight configurations to meet different print
job requirements. This eliminates the need to change the parameter settings
for each new job. The configurations are stored in memory and will not be lost
if you turn off the printer. If the Protect Configs. parameter is enabled, the new
configuration will not be saved unless the existing configuration has been
deleted first. The factory default configuration cannot be changed. See
“Saving Your Configuration In A Custom Set” on page 84 for details.
Change Power On Set
You can specify which of the nine configurations (Factory or 1-8) will be the
power-up configuration.
DBCS to ASCII
This option specifies the operating mode of the Hanzi printer. Refer to “Print
Attributes” in the
LQ1600K Programmer’s Reference Manual
for more
information.
NOTE: Available for the Hanzi LP+ printers only.
Print Quality
Sets the print quality of the printer. This key requires confirmation with the
ENTER key.
NOTE: The factory default for the Hanzi LP+ is Near LQ. The factory default
for the Hangul LP+ is LQ.
High Density
High Density enabled will allow the LQ typeface to print in higher print density.
It will not take effect when other typefaces are selected.
Characters Per Inch
Defines the default values for horizontal character spacing. The number of
characters per inch can be selected from 10.0, 12.0, 13.3, 15.0, 17.1, or 20.0.
NOTE: The option is available for the Hanzi LP+ printer only.
DBCS CPI
Defines the default values for horizontal character spacing in DBCS mode.
For the Hanzi LP+ printer, select 5.0, 6.0, 6.7, 7.5, and Other CPI. For the
Hangul LP+ printer, selected from 5.0, 6.0, 6.7, 7.5, 8.5, 10, and other CPI.
NOTE: The factory default for the Hanzi LP+ printer is 6.7 cpi. The factory
default for the Hangul LP+ printer is 6.0 cpi.
Lines Per Inch
Defines the default values for vertical character spacing. The number of lines
per inch can be 6.0, 8.0, 10.3, 3.0, or 4.0.
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DBCS ASCII Style
This option specifies the appearance of single-byte numeric characters. For
the Hanzi LP+ printer, select from Normal, Oversize and OCRB. For the
Hangul LP+ printer, select from Normal, and OCRB.
Graphics Spd-Up
This menu is used to increase (speed up) graphic printing speed by turning on
Enhanced/Turbo mode. See “Graphics Spd Up” in the Programmer’s
Reference Manual.
Reset Command
When the printer receives a host data stream reset command (ESC @) in
addition to resetting printer variables the selected configuration will be loaded.
• Load Power On. The power-up configuration is loaded when the reset
command is executed.
• Load Factory (default). The factory installed configuration is loaded
when the reset command is executed.
Quick Setup Menu
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Printer Control Menu
Figure 57. Printer Control Menu
Display
Language
Alarm
Control
Print
Direction
Interface
Selection
Parallel*
Serial
Auto Switching
English*
Alarm Enabled*
Alarm Disabled
Bidirectional*
Unidirectional
Printer
Control
from page 92
Power On
State
Paper Jam
Detection
Forms
Speed
Hex Print
Mode
Disable*
Enable
Ready*
Not Ready
Enable*
Disable
Normal Speed*
Slow Speed
Energy Saver
Timer
Eject/Restore
Set Platen at
BOF
Disable*
Open
1 - 60 Seconds
5 Seconds*
15 - 60 Minutes
15 Minutes*
Standard*
Top Exit Tear
PTR Setup
Option
Setup Parse
Disable*
Enable
Ignore
Setup SFCC
1h - FFh
21h*
Print DBCS Font
File Log
Shuttle
Timeout
Overwrite Files
Enable*
Disable
View File List
Delete Files
Optimize & Reboot
Print File List
File System
Interface Selection
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Interface Selection
INTERFACE SELECTION enables or disables physical interfaces for
attachment switching. If an interface is disabled, it is set offline and any data
received will be ignored.
Selecting Autoswitching provides automatic interface switching among
parallel and serial communication. Only one interface can be enabled at a
time. Configuration of the Auto Switching Hotport is done from the
corresponding interface menu, as shown in the following sections.
When used with serial or parallel, Autoswitching does NOT save the state of
each emulation during interface switching. In this case, it is the responsibility
of the host application program to initialize the emulation to the desired state
at the beginning of each job. It is also the responsibility of the host application
program to correctly position the forms at “top of form” at the end of each job.
Display Language
This parameter selects the language in which the operator panel messages
will be displayed. The only selection currently available is English.
Alarm Control
This parameter enables or disables the audible alarm. The audible alarm is
used to signal problems such as when an end of forms occurs.
Print Direction
The PRINT DIRECTION feature affects both print quality and printing speed.
By setting this feature, you can configure the printer to print in both directions
of the shuttle sweep (BIDIRECTIONAL), or to print in only one direction
(UNIDIRECTIONAL).
You might want to use UNIDIRECTIONAL when printing bar codes, high
quality text and graphics, or other printing that requires precise vertical
alignment.
Although enabling this feature reduces print speed, it enhances the vertical
alignment of dots and produces cleaner, sharper bar codes and text.
• BIDIRECTIONAL (the default) will print all data in both directions of the
shuttle sweep. This choice produces higher printing speed.
• UNIDIRECTIONAL will print all data in only one direction of the shuttle
sweep. This choice produces higher print quality.
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Hex Print Mode
A hex code printout (or hex dump) translates all incoming data to hexadecimal
equivalents. A hex dump lists each ASCII data character received from the
host computer, together with its corresponding two–digit hexadecimal code.
Hex dumps can be used to troubleshoot some types of printer data reception
problems.
Refer to page 135 to obtain a hex code printout.
NOTE: Printing in Hex Mode may alter print attributes set at the operator
panel or by the host computer. These attributes may need to be reset
after exiting Hex Print Mode.
Power On State
This parameter allows you to configure the printer to power on in the READY
or NOT READY mode.
Paper Jam Detection
This parameter determines whether or not paper jam detection is active.
When set to ENABLE (the default), paper jams are detected and when set to
DISABLE, paper jam checking is disabled to prevent false errors.
ATTENTION
When paper jam detection is disabled, the printer does not monitor
paper motion. If a paper jam occurs, the printer ignores the condition
and continues to print, possibly causing severe damage to the printer.
Forms Speed
FORMS SPEED affects the speed at which paper moves into the stacking
area of the printer.
• NORMAL SPEED (the default) will slew and stack paper, such as single-
sheet data processing paper, at maximum speed.
• SLOW SPEED will slew and stack at a slower pace. This ensures that
forms, such as multiple-sheet, will stack more neatly.
Set Platen at BOF
Some special forms have perforation areas that are thicker than the rest of the
form. Enable this parameter when you are using this type of form. This
parameter, when Open is selected, allows the platen to open and close when
perforations thicker than the rest of a form move across the platen.
Shuttle Timeout
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In order to retain print quality with this type of form, set the position of the first
and last print lines to avoid printing where paper thickness occurs (before and
after the perforation). See Forms Length and Perforation Skip for more
information.
NOTE: When enabling this parameter, you must set the forms length to
match the physical distance between perforations.
Shuttle Timeout
The SHUTTLE TIMEOUT parameter determines the amount of time the
shuttle will continue running after printing stops. This allows the shuttle to
continue moving during the time between print jobs when the print jobs arrive
at frequent intervals. Time is saved if the shuttle is still moving when a print
job arrives at the printer, since the printer does not have to wait for the shuttle
to reach its operating speed.
Energy Saver Timer
This parameter helps to reduce power consumption when the printer is not in
use in order to reduce air pollution caused by power generation. Use of this
feature can cut energy use by more than 50 percent.
ENERGY SAVER TIMER determines the amount of time that expires before
the printer reduces power after printing stops. The energy saver mode can
select an energy saver activation time. The selections are 15 through 60
Minutes. The default time is 15 minutes.
NOTE: If the printer enters energy saver mode while NOT READY, the
printer will not print any jobs until made READY by pressing the Start
key.
Eject/Restore
The EJECT/RESTORE parameter controls how the printer behaves when you
press the Eject/Restore key. The following options are available:
• STANDARD (the default)
• TOP EXIT TEAR (pedestal models only)
When STANDARD mode is selected, the Eject/Restore key operates as
follows:
• Pressing Eject/Restore causes the paper to advance a preset distance of
22 inches.
• Pressing Ready or pressing Eject/Restore a second time causes the
paper to return to its original position.
NOTE: If you are using this function to tear off forms, you might want to press
Form Feed before using the Eject/Restore function. This will avoid
unloading the paper as it is restored to its original position.
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When TOP EXIT TEAR mode is selected, the Eject/Restore key operates as
follows:
• Pressing Eject/Restore causes the paper to advance the bottom of the
last printed form to the tear position, ready for the operator to tear off the
printed forms.
• Pressing Eject/Restore a second time causes the paper to move into
position such that the top of the first possible form available for printing is
positioned ready for printing. (The direction and amount of paper
movement will depend on the length of the forms; one or more blank
forms will be skipped.)
NOTE: The TOP EXIT TEAR setting is meaningful only on pedestal model
printers. TOP EXIT TEAR cannot be selected on cabinet model
printers.
Forms length must be set correctly for the TOP EXIT TEAR mode to
function properly.
PTR Setup Option
This option selects the Special Function Control Code (SFCC) for the
PTR_SETUP command and functions. The selections for this process are
given below.
Setup Parse
This selection is used to enable or disable the PTR Setup Option. The default
is disable.
Setup SFCC
Sets the legal hex values from 01 through FF. These represent the ASCII
code (in hexadecimal) of the character used as the SFCC. The default hex
value is 21, which corresponds to the “!” character.
Print DBCS Font File History Log
Currently, this option should not print any History Log of the font file.
File System
Provides the means for listing, viewing, and manipulating files in flash
memory. The following selections are available.
Overwrite Files
This selection controls whether the files in flash memory can be overwritten.
With the default selection of Enable, files are overwritten. If the selection is
disabled, the files can not be overwritten.
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