Intermate LX T-04 User Manual

LX T-04

Twinax

Connection

User's Guide

Document GM-001-5
Fifth edition of the Intermate LX T-04 Twinax Connection User’s Guide
Printed in Denmark

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Emission Notices

USA: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated
in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at
his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
required to correct the interference. Shielded cables should be used with
this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A limits.

EU: This digital equipment fulfils the requirements for radiated emission

according to limit B of EN55022/1987, and the requirements for
immunity according to EN50082-1/1992 residential, commercial, and
light industry. (Compliance is not valid for unshielded network and
printer cables.)

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Trademark Credits

Intermate is a registered trademark of LCI Intermate A/S.

IBM, Epson, Hewlett Packard and LaserJet are registered trademarks of the

respective holders.

Lexmark is a registered trademark of Lexmark International, Inc.

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Contents

About this guide ...................................... 9

1. Introduction ...................................... 11

Theory of Operation ...................................... 11

ASCII Printer Driver...................................... 11

IBM Printer Emulation .................................... 12

2. Installation ....................................... 13

Unpacking.............................................. 13

Printer Attachment ....................................... 13

System Attachment ....................................... 15

3. Configuration..................................... 17

Configuration from a Terminal.............................. 17

Key Definitions.......................................... 18

Basic Configuration ...................................... 19

Select Printer Driver ............................................. 20

Select IBM Printer Emulation...................................... 21

Select System Language .......................................... 22

Save the Configuration .................................... 23

Exit the Configuration .................................... 24

4. Advanced Functions................................ 25

Extended Emulation Mode ................................. 25

Main Menu ............................................. 26

Configuration from the System.............................. 27

Transparency............................................ 28

Configuration and Transparency Sequences.................... 29

Define the Sequences ............................................ 30

Redefine the Sequences .......................................... 30

Edit Translation Tables.................................... 31

Character Translation ............................................ 32

User Defined Strings...................................... 34

Programming the Strings ......................................... 34

Using the Strings ............................................... 35

String Substitutions ....................................... 35

Programming String Substitutions from a Terminal ..................... 36

Programming String Substitutions from the System ..................... 37

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Bar Codes..............................................38

Define Bar Codes...............................................38

Print Bar Code.................................................39

5. Solving Problems..................................41

Missing Printouts........................................41

Incorrect Host Printouts...................................42

Some Characters are Printed Incorrectly..............................42

Corrupted Printouts.............................................43

Incorrect Page Breaks............................................43

Host Communication Problem..............................43

Reporting Problems......................................44

Printing the Parameter List........................................44

Producing Hexdumps............................................45

Error messages..........................................46

Appendices.........................................49

A. The Parameter List.....................................49

Printout Example...............................................49

Printer Drivers.................................................50

Parameter Descriptions...........................................50

B. EBCDIC Character Table...............................55

C. Operating the LX T-04..................................57

The SYSTEM indicator..........................................57

The Address Switch.............................................57

Start Conditions................................................57

Device address.................................................58

Test Mode.....................................................58

Select IBM Printer Emulation......................................59

D. Updating the Software..................................61

Software that can be Updated......................................61

Checking if an update is available..................................61

Updating the Intermate LX T-04 Flash ROM..........................61

E. Euro Support.........................................65

Printer Firmware Requirements....................................65

Euro Support via Terminal Configuration............................66

Euro Support via Command Sequences..............................70

F. Technical Specifications.................................71

Supported Printers..............................................71

Attachments...................................................71

IBM Printer Emulation...........................................72

IBM System Features............................................72

Intermate LX T-04 Additional Features..............................73

Hardware Specifications..........................................73

Approvals EMC................................................73

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Operating Environment..........................................73

G. Related Publications....................................75

H. Customer Support.....................................77

Index.............................................79

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About this guide

The guide applies to the Intermate LX T-04 with software release K12-xxxx
and to subsequent releases until otherwise notified.

The guide consists of five sections:

Introduction

Installation

Configuration

Advanced Functions

Solving Problems

Appendices

Every care has been taken in the preparation of this guide; if you detect any
inaccuracies or omissions, please inform LCI Intermate A/S at the address in
appendix H. Customer Support on page 77.

The Intermate LX T-04 and the concepts used in
this guide.

Connecting your Intermate LX T-04 to the printer
and the IBM system.

How to configure your Intermate LX T-04 from a
terminal.

How to use your printer beyond standard IBM
operation.

Checklist for identifying and solving problems.

Contains supplementary and other useful
information.

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1. Introduction

The Intermate LX T-04 is a protocol converter, which makes it possible to
connect the Lexmark 23xx Plus, Lexmark 4227 and Lexmark 4227 Plus
printers to an IBM 5250 (Twinax) environment.

Theory of Operation

Print data from an IBM host is in a format that cannot be recognized by a PC
type printer. The Intermate LX T-04 converts IBM control and character codes
to ASCII control commands and characters, which are recognizable by the
Lexmark matrix printer. Together, the Intermate LX T-04 and the attached
printer appears to the IBM host as an original IBM twinax printer.

ASCII Printer Driver

The Intermate LX T-04 can utilize many of the functions resident in the
attached printer, such as underlining, page formatting and paper source
selections. The control commands for these functions reside in the Printer
Drivers. These cover the standard printer types. See Appendix A for a list of
available Printer Drivers.

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IBM Printer Emulation

The following IBM printers can be emulated by the Intermate LX T-04 and the
attached Lexmark matrix printer:

IBM 4214 (default).

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IBM 4230.

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IBM 5256.

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IBM 5224.

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IBM 5225.

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See Appendix F for technical specifications.

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2. Installation

Unpacking

Unpack and check all the items using the following check list. Contact your
dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable.
The Intermate LX T-04 Hardware Pack (part no: 23564) contains:

Intermate LX T-04 Part no: 23564

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Twinax cable Part no: 13851

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Power Cable Assembly

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Mounting screws

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LX T-04 Twinax Connection Part no: GM-001-xx

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User's Guide

LX T-04 Hardware Installation sheet Part no: GS-007-xx

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Optional:

Flash loading cable Part no: 21353

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Printer Attachment

First you establish contact between the Intermate LX T-04 and the Lexmark
matrix printer. Prepare this by checking that the LX T-04 is correctly installed.

Switch off the printer.

1.

Make sure that the Intermate LX T-04 is attached correctly to the

2.

printer. See separate sheet for details about installing the interface.

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Set the address switch to position '9' (test printout function).

3.

Switch on the printer. The SYSTEM indicator flashes for a few seconds.

4.

The Intermate LX T-04 produces a test printout on the printer, which shows the
firmware revision and basic configuration. The default configuration is for a
IBM Proprinter emulation.

Printout:

******** TEST PRINTOUT ********
Intermate LX T-04 version: K12-xxxx

Printer Driver #32 IBM Proprinter
IBM Printer Emulation__________ IBM 4214 model 2
System Language________________ 500 International Set 5
ASCII Char. Set________________ PC-858

The default configuration supports Proprinter compatible printers. If you want
to change the configuration, you can do this later using Configuration from the
System when the Intermate LX T-04 has been installed towards the host. You
can also go to Section 3 before continuing with System Attachment.
The test printout shows if the Intermate LX T-04 has been configured for your
printer by the dealer/distributor.

Example:

The printout shows that this Intermate LX T-04 has already been configured for
another printer:

******** TEST PRINTOUT ********
Intermate LX T-04 version: K12-xxxx

Printer Driver #34 Epson LQ
IBM Printer Emulation__________ IBM 5225 model 1
System Language________________ 500 International Set 5
ASCII Char. Set________________ _PC-850

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System Attachment

When your Intermate LX T-04 is configured, and the configuration is verified
by a test printout, it is time to connect it to the IBM host.

The AS/400 configuration is easiest done using the Auto Configuration. The
LX T-04 then configures as a

Make sure that the printer is switched off and the T-cable and the twinax cables
are properly attached.
Then follow these steps to configure your AS/400 and the LX T-04.

Find a free device address by printing a device address chart using the

1.

CL command:

PRTDEVADR

Set the device address (0-6) on the LX T-04's address switch.

2.

Enable Auto Configuration using the CL command:

3.

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printer device.

CHGSYSVAL SYSVAL(QAUTOCFG) VALUE('1')

Connect the LX T-04 to the network and switch the printer ON.

4.

If the device address has been changed from another valid value (0-6),
you must confirm by stepping the address switch one step forward, and
then back. The new device address is confirmed by a printed message.

Verify that the AS/400 has detected a new device type

5.

the CL command
continuously.

Start the Printer Writer for the device:

6.

STRPRTWTR DEV(PRT08)

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WRKDEVD PRT*

and pressing F5 (refresh)

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Make a test printout:

7.

CHGJOB PRTDEV(PRT08)
PRTDEVADR CTLD(CTL01)

If you do not receive a printout, check if there is a message waiting on
the writer:

WRKWTR PRT*

Caution: Twinax cables are heavy. Please make sure that they are

sufficiently mechanically supported in order to avoid damage to
your Intermate LX T-04 or your printer.

The SYSTEM indicator flashes for a few seconds and is then constantly lit. To
verify the attachment, make a printout.
You have completed the installation procedure, and your Intermate LX T-04 is
ready for use. It does not need any attendance or service during normal
operation.

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3. Configuration

Although the Intermate LX T-04 is prepared for operation at delivery, you may
want to change the configuration. A test printout verifies the current
configuration, see Section 2.
The configuration can be done in two ways:

Configuration from a Terminal

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This is the method described in this section. The configuration
method requires a dedicated IBM 5250 terminal such as a 3180,
3179, 3197, 347x or 348x.

Configuration from the System



The Intermate LX T-04 can also be configured using downloaded
programming sequences from the system, see Section 4.

Configuration from a Terminal

The Intermate LX T-04 is equipped with a menu-driven Configuration Utility.
This provides a step-by-step method to adapt the Intermate LX T-04 to your
IBM host and printer. Follow these steps to start the configuration:

Switch off the printer.

1.

Connect a terminal to the Intermate LX T-04 using the T-cable, and

2.

switch the terminal on. The terminal should be terminated.

Set the address switch in position '7' and switch on the printer. Wait a few

3.

seconds after the SYSTEM indicator has stopped flashing.

Select position '9'. Wait until the SYSTEM indicator starts to flash.

4.

Select position '7' again.

5.

Within a few seconds, the Key Definitions Menu should appear on your

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terminal.

The rest of this section is a guide to the Configuration Utility. If you want to
restart the configuration, just switch the Intermate LX T-04 off and repeat from
step 3.

Key Definitions

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KEY DEFINITIONS

_Right

Left
Up
Down
Enter

Assign Cursor keys Intermate International A/S 1996

The first menu is for assigning the specific keys to be used in the configuration.
No other keys than the five assigned can be used. Press the key you wish to
assign when the corresponding value is highlighted. The highlight moves to the
next value after the key has been assigned. Right, Left, Up and Down are
normally assigned to the cursor keys, and Enter to the 'Enter' or 'Return' key.

When you have assigned the five keys, the Main Menu is shown.

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Basic Configuration

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MAIN MENU

_Basic Configuration

View Configuration
Print Parameter List
Print EBCDIC to ASCII table
Edit Parameters
Set Factory Defaults
Save
Exit

Use <Up><Down> to move, <Enter> to Select

All entries are described in Section 4

The 'Basic Configuration' entry initiates a configuration procedure which
guides you through a sequence of submenus. You are prompted for selections
in the following order:

Printer Driver.

1.

IBM Printer Emulation.

2.

System Language.

3.

ASCII Character Set(Not valid for the LX T-04).

4.

Select 'Basic Configuration'

The Printer Driver submenu is shown.

Note: If you make an error during the Basic Configuration, press Enter

until the Main Menu appears, and enter the Basic Configuration.

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Select Printer Driver

This submenu is shown after you have selected 'Basic Configuration' in the
Main Menu.

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PRINTER DRIVER

_Generic printer
IBM Graphics

IBM Proprinter

Epson FX/EX/DFX
Epson LQ
Fujitsu DL
IBM Matrix (PPDS)
HP LaserJet 4

Use <Up><Down> to move, <Enter> to Select

BASIC CONFIGURATION

A printer driver is a device driver containing all the variables, including
command sequences and character sets, required to drive a particular range of
printers.

The default printer driver is IBM Proprinter.

You can switch to another Printer Driver if you prefer.

In Laser emulation other printers are available.
See Appendix A for a list of available Printer Drivers.

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Select IBM Printer Emulation

This submenu is shown after you have selected Printer Driver.

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IBM PRINTER EMULATION

_IBM 4214 model 2
IBM 5256 model 1
IBM 4224 model 1
IBM 5225 model 1
IBM 4230 model 101

Use <Up><Down> to move, <Enter> to Select

BASIC CONFIGURATION

The Intermate LX T-04 together with the PC type printer appears to the IBM
system as an original IBM twinax printer. You have to select which IBM
printer emulation that should be used.

Select the IBM Printer Emulation matching your system configuration.

Note: Make sure the device address on the twinax port is configured

according to the IBM Printer Emulation.

It is also possible to select IBM Printer Emulation by using the address switch.
See Appendix C.

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Select System Language

This submenu is shown after you have selected IBM Printer Emulation.

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SYSTEM LANGUAGE
037 US English/Canadian
273 Austrian/German
274 Belgian
275 Brazilian
276 CanadianFrench
277 Danish/Norwegian
278 Finnish/Swedish
280 Italian
281 Japanese English
282 Portuguese
284 Spanish Speaking
285 UK English
297 French

-500 International Set 5

871 Icelandic
Use <Up><Down> to move, <Enter> to Select

BASIC CONFIGURATION

You have to set up the Intermate LX T-04 for the System Language matching
your IBM system configuration in order to obtain correct language specific
characters.

The default System Language is 500 International Set 5’.

Select the System Language corresponding to your IBM system
configuration.

End of configuration

.

The Basic Configuration is now completed, and the Main Menu is displayed
again.

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Save the Configuration

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Select 'Save' in the Main Menu.

The following submenu is shown:

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SAVE SETTINGS PERMANENTLY

_Yes

No

Use <Up><Down> to move, <Enter> to Select

SAVE

Select 'Yes' to save the current configuration permanently.

The system indicator stops flashing while save is in progress.
The Main Menu is displayed after a few seconds.

Note: The original configuration remains in the permanent memory until

you select 'Save'. If you exit without saving, the changes you have
made to the configuration are lost at the next power-off.

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Exit the Configuration

Select 'Exit' in the Main Menu.

The following submenu is shown:

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EDIT CONFIGURATION

_Yes

No

Please remember to set the Device Address on the Address
Switch!

Power off before connecting to the system.

Use <Up><Down> to move, <Enter> to Select

SAVE

Select 'Yes' to exit the configuration.

The Configuration Utility is terminated and the screen is left blank.
Power off the printer, disconnect the terminal and connect the Intermate LX
T-04 to your IBM system.

If you select 'No' in this submenu the Main Menu is displayed again.

Note: If you exit without saving, the changes you have made to the

configuration are lost when the printer is switched off.

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4. Advanced Functions

The Intermate LX T-04 supports a number of functions beyond standard IBM
printer operation.

During normal mode of operation, Intermate LX T-04, together with your
printer, emulates the IBM twinax printer selected in your configuration. In
addition, the Extended Emulation Mode gives you access to functions not
available in standard IBM printers.

The examples in this section are intended to give you an overview of how to
use the advanced functions in the Extended Emulation Mode.

Extended Emulation Mode

The advanced functions that you can access in the Extended Emulation Mode
are:

Transparency.

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Configuration from the System.

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Character Translation.

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User Definable Strings.



String Substitutions.



Bar Code printing.

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The functions are programmed, and called, by text sequences inserted into your
documents. The sequences are inserted between enter and exit commands that
control the Extended Emulation Mode.

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Main Menu

A number of the advanced functions can be programmed or edited using
Configuration from a Terminal. The Main Menu is displayed when the
configuration is started (See Configuration from a Terminal on page 16).

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MAIN MENU

_Basic Configuration

View Configuration
Print Parameter List
Print EBCDIC to ASCII table
Edit Parameters
Set Factory Defaults
Save
Exit

Use <Up><Down> to move, <Enter> to Select

Basic Configuration - See Section 3.

View Configuration - display the basic configuration.

Print Parameter list - print the parameter list (Appendix A.)

Print EBCDIC to - print the translation table (Appendix
ASCII table B.)

Edit Parameters - modify the settings to meet specific needs.

Set Factory Defaults - reset the configuration to defaults.

Save - store current configuration permanently.

Exit - exit configuration.

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Configuration from the System

This function allows you to configure the Intermate LX T-04 without
connecting it directly to a terminal as described in Section 3.
By inserting configuration commands in your document, you can tailor the
Intermate LX T-04 to meet special requirements your print jobs.

Document example:

%P
=207,32
=10,1
=54,4
=206
%
&&??000 (Resume normal emulation mode and save settings)

(Configuration lead-in sequence)
(Printer Driver= IBM Proprinter)
(System Language=US English/Canadian)
(ASCII Character Set= PC-850)
(Initialize settings)
(Configuration trailer sequence)

The example shows how to select a Printer Driver and program the Basic
Configuration parameters.

'%P' Tells the Intermate LX T-04 that configuration commands are to

follow, ie enters Extended Emulation Mode.

'=' Indicates a command line. Each command line has a function or

parameter number.

'207' Is a function number, followed by a comma and a value. '206' is

also a function number. Please refer to the Technical Reference
for a description of functions and their values.

'10' Is a parameter number, followed by a comma and a value. '54' is

also a parameter. See Appendix A for a description of the
parameters.

'%' Indicates the end of the configuration commands.

'&&??000' Exits the Extended Emulation Mode and saves the settings

permanently.

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Note: The comments (within brackets) should not be included in your

document.

Transparency

IBM PC Support Virtual Printer is one way of sending data transparent to the
printer. This method is always active and is not described in this guide.

This section describes the Intermate LX T-04 specific transparency methods.

The Transparency function allows you to send data directly to your printer
without any conversion (pass-through). The data could be ASCII printer
commands unsupported by the interface (eg underlined text), or even
downloaded fonts.

Be careful when using the Transparency function for generating printable
characters, selecting fonts or making text positioning. The Intermate LX T-04
supports these functions in normal emulation mode, and your settings may be
overridden by the system.

There are two types of Transparency, Single-byte and Multi-byte. The function
is accessed in Extended Emulation Mode.

The Single-byte Transparency function is called by a percent sign in your
document ('%') and it passes through one subsequent ASCII byte
(hexadecimal).

The Multi-byte function is started by two successive percent signs. When the
start sequence ('%%') is found, the Intermate LX T-04 assumes hexadecimal
data until a terminating percent sign occurs.

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Document Example

(Multi-byte Transparency):

You want the text to have an underlined part in the middle. Assuming that you
have selected IBM Proprinter emulation, 'start underline' and 'stop underline'
are defined by the ASCII codes $1B,$2D,$31 and $1B,$2D,$30 respectively:

This is %%1B2D31%underlined%%1B2D30% text

Printout:

This is underlined text

Please refer to the manual for your PC type printer for information on ASCII
printer commands.

Note: To access the Transparency function, Extended Emulation Mode

must be entered.

Configuration and Transpare ncy Sequences

The Start and Stop Transparency and Configuration are controlled by three
string parameters:

Transparency Lead-In Sequence (#041), empty by default.

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Configuration Lead-In Sequence (#042), empty by default.



Transparency/Configuration Trailer Sequence (#043), empty by



default.

See Appendix A for a description of the parameters. The parameters can be
redefined using Configuration from the System.

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Define the Sequences

The parameters are defined when Extended Emulation Mode is entered.

Example:

Enter Extended Emulation Mode and set the Transparency Lead-In Sequence to
'%%', the Configuration Lead-In Sequence to '%P' and the Trailer Sequence to
'%':

&&??%%P

(Enter Extended Emulation Mode and set parameters)

Redefine the Sequences

The parameters can be redefined using text sequences in the document.

Example:

Change the Transparency Lead-In Sequence from '%%' to '!?<' (EBCDIC codes
$4F,$6F,$4C).Also, change the Trailer Sequence from '%' to '>&' (EBCDIC
codes $6E,$50):

%P
=41,$4F,$6F,$4C (
=43,$6E,$50
=205
>&

(Configuration lead-in sequence)

New Transparency Lead-In)
(New Transparency Lead-Out)
(Save settings permanently)
(Initialize settings)

Note: - To redefine the sequences, Extended Emulation Mode must be

entered. The sequences are reset if you exit and re-enter
Extended Emulation Mode. See above.

- The sequences are redefined immediately. Therefore, the new
sequence '>&' must be used as Configuration Trailer Sequence in
the document.

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Example:

Use the new sequences in the same example as in Section 4 (Multi-byte
Transparency in IBM Proprinter emulation):

This is !?<1B2D31>&underlined!?<1B2D30>& text

Printout:

This is underlined text

This results is the same printout as in the previous section.

Edit Translation Tables

Normally, there is no need to edit the translation tables. The character
translation tables activated by the Printer Driver and System Language
selections are designed to produce the same printouts as the emulated IBM
printer.

If you should need to make further adjustments, this section explains the
character translation process and how to modify the translation tables to meet
specific needs.

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Character Translation

SCS data stream EBCDIC language specific characters are first translated into
EBCDIC International Set 5 characters. This is the internal character
representation in the Intermate LX T-04. The EBCDIC International Set 5
characters are then translated into ASCII codes, which are sent to the printer.

The EBCDIC language specific-to-EBCDIC International Set 5 translation
table is determined by the selected System Language.

The EBCDIC International Set 5-to-ASCII table is determined by the selected
Printer Driver.

You have access to the table that translates the EBCDIC International Set 5
codes to ASCII codes. Appendix B shows a printout of the characters for each
EBCDIC International Set 5 code.

To be able to edit the translation table you have to select the Editable Set. This
is done in the Basic Configuration (see Section 3) or as shown in the example
below. Before editing, the Editable Set equals the PC-850 character set.

Example:

To change a left bracket '[' (EBCDIC International Set 5 code $4A) to a left
bracket '{' which has ASCII value $7B. Insert the following programming
sequences in your document:

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%P
=54,5
=203,$4A,$7B
=206
=205
%

(Configuration lead-in sequence)
(Select Editable Set)
(Translate EBCDIC Int. 5 $4A to ASCII $7B)
(Initialize settings)
(Save settings permanently)

'54' Is the Parameter number. '5' selects the Editable Set (see

Appendix A).

'203' Is the function number, '$4A' is the EBCDIC International

Set 5 code and '$7B' is the new ASCII value (old ASCII
value is deleted).

'206' and '205' Are also function numbers.

From now on, a left bracket '[' is replaced by '{' in printouts.

You can modify any number of cells in the table by adding lines with function
203 calls.

Note: To edit, Extended Emulation Mode must be entered.

In 4214 emulation, you can edit the Translation Table although you cannot
select ASCII Character Set.

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User Defined St rings

There are ten parameters in the Parameter List that can be programmed as User
Definable String (Parameters #120-#129). A common application is to program
and store various printer control commands, and send them to the printer using
string references rather than the commands themselves. Please refer to the
manual for your PC type printer for information on ASCII printer commands.

Programming the Strings

Example:

You want to store commands for underlining text. Assuming that you have
selected Epson emulation, 'start italic' and 'stop italic' are defined by the ASCII
codes $1B,$34 and $1B,$35 respectively:

%P
=120,$1B,$34
=121,$1B,$35
%

(Configuration lead-in sequence)
(Program parameter # 120 to "start underline")
(Program parameter # 121 to "stop underline")

The maximum String length is determined by the Free String Area.

'120' and '121' are the Parameter numbers. These are referred to as User
Definable Strings '0' and '1' respectively.

Note: Strings are programmed in Extended Emulation Mode.

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Using the Strings:

To underline text in a document using strings number '0' and '1':

This is %Z0underlined text%Z1 text

Printout:

This is underlined text

Note: To use the Strings, Extended Emulation Mode must be entered.

String Substitutions

This function is useful when you want to print a document that is prepared for a
different PC type printer than yours.

The document contains control commands for a specific printer, and you have
to convert these commands in order to print this document with your printer.
Instead of changing the document, you can let the Intermate LX T-04 do the
conversion for you by using String Substitution.

The String Substitution function searches the data stream for a specified
sequence of ASCII characters and substitute them with another sequence. Note
that this function operates after the character and control code conversion.

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Example:

Assume that you have selected IBM Proprinter emulation. The document
is prepared for an HP LaserJet and contains 'start underline' and 'stop
underline' pass-through commands at several locations. To print the
document with an IBM Proprinter, the sequences must be converted.
To 'start underline', the IBM Proprinter uses ASCII value string $1B,
$2D, $31 and the HP LaserJet uses $1B, $26, $64, $44. 'Stop underline'
commands are $1B, $2D, $30 and $1B, $26, $64, $40 respectively.

The following pages show how to program these substitutions, both from a
Terminal and the System.

Programming String Substitutions from a Terminal

Start the Configuration from Terminal as described in Section 3.

Select the Edit Parameters entry in the Main Menu. Match and Substitute

1.

Strings start from parameter #150.

Edit the first two string substitution pairs. Use the cursor keys to edit.

2.

The Edit Parameters Menu now looks like this:

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==============================================================

==============================================================

#150 Match String 1_____$1B,$26,$64,$44.
#151 Subst. String 1_____$1B,$2D,$31.
#152 Match String 2_____$1B,$26,$64,$40.

_#153 Subst. String 2_____$1B,$2D,$30.

#154 Match String 3_____ .
#155 Subst. String 3_____ .
#156 Match String 4_____ .
#157 Subst. String 4_____ .
#158 Match String 5_____ .
#159 Subst. String 5_____ .

Use cursor keys to edit, <Enter> to exit

EDIT PARAMETERS

Free String Area:
$1AA0

When a Match String is encountered in the ASCII data stream, it is replaced by
the subsequent Substitute String.

The maximum Match String length is 50 bytes. The maximum Substitute String
length is determined by the Free String Area.

Note: - Extensive use of Substitutions may slow down the printing

speed.

- Changing Printer Driver deletes all String Substitutions.

Programming String Substitutions from the System

The same programming example as above can also be obtained by inserting the
following lines into your document:

%P
=150,$1B,$26,$64,$44
=151,$1B,$2D,$31
=152,$1B,$26,$64,$40
=153,$1B,$2D,$30
=205
=206
%

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(Configuration lead-in sequence)
(Start underline - HP LaserJet
(Start underline - IBM Proprinter)
(Stop underline - HP LaserJet)
(Stop underline - IBM Proprinter)
(Initialize settings)
(Save settings permanently)
(Configuration trailer sequence)

)

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Note: String Substitutions are programmed in Extended Emulation Mode.

Bar Codes

This function gives you easy access to a range of standard bar code types. You
can design every single bar code printout to meet your specific requirements,
such as width and height.

There are two functions and two parameters that are used for printing bar
codes:

Function '211' defines the bar code.

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Function '212' prints the bar code.

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Bar Code Driver #053, 4214.

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Bar Code Attributes #054, 4214.

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The definition has to be done before a bar code can be printed. See Appendix A
for a description of parameters.

Define Bar Codes

The function '211', which is to be inserted into a document, has the following
syntax:
211,value 1,value 2,value 3,value 4,value 5

The function number is followed by five bar code specification values. All five
values must be specified:

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value 1:

value 2:

value 3:

value 4:

value 5:

Bar Code Type. Selectable values (in decimal):

1 = Code 39
3=UPC-A
8 = EAN8
9 = EAN13
12 = 2 of 5 Interleaved
13 = Codabar Matrix
17 = Code 128

Module Width as a multiple of 1/120 inch.
The value may range from 1 to 32 (in decimal).

Bar Code Height in number of lines (1/6 inch).
The value may range from 1 to 32 (in decimal).

Human Readable Text. Selectable values:

0 = No textline below the bar code
1 = Human readable textline below the bar code.
2 = Human readable textline below the bar code with

empty line in between.

Horizontal Bar Code Start Position in 1/12 inch steps. The range
for the value is from 1 to 255 (in decimal).

Note: When you set the horizontal width and start position, make sure that

the printout fits on the paper area.

Print Bar Code

The function '212' prints a bar code according to the settings in the bar code
definition. The syntax is as follows:

212,"bar code data"

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Document Example:

%P
=211,9,2,2,1,10
=212,"123456789012"
%

(Configuration lead-in sequence)
(Define Bar Code)
(Print Bar Code)
(Configuration trailer sequence)

Printout

Note: To Define and print bar code, Extended Emulation Mode must be

entered.

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5. Solving Problems

This section helps you to solve any problems that might arise when installing or
using your Intermate LX T-04 interface. There are three major areas of
difficulty:

Missing printouts.

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Incorrect printouts.

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Host communication problems.

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Use the following checklists to pinpoint the possible cause. If your problems
should continue, please contact your dealer/distributor.

Missing Printouts

In case of missing printout, check the following:

Is the printer on-line (Ready)?

1.

No: Set the printer on-line (see the printer manual).

Is the printer correctly attached?

2.

Make sure that the Intermate LX T-04 is connected properly to the
printer.

If your printer has both parallel and serial input ports, the printer must be
set up for the parallel connection.

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System printouts: Is the SYSTEM indicator on?

3.

No: The Intermate LX T-04 is not correctly connected to the system, or
the power-up routine has been disturbed. Restart the interface
(power-off/power-on). If this doesn't help, see Host Communication
Problem.
Flashing: The Intermate LX T-04 is in Test Mode. To exit set the address
switch to position '9', or switch the Intermate LX T-04 off and on.

Incorrect Host Printouts

There are three major types of incorrect printouts:

Some Characters are Printed Incorrectly

Characters like ä ü Ä Ü are printed as { } [ ]

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Most likely an incorrect System Language has been selected. Select
the System Language matching your system configuration. see the
section Select System Language.

Characters like é ì ô ü are printed as e i o u

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Your printer has not been set up for the character set matching the
ASCII Character Set selection. Make sure that you have selected
the correct Printer Driver and the correct ASCII Character Set in
the Basic Configuration.

If this doesn't help, your printer may not be able to print all the characters that
the system produces. Print out the EBCDIC-to-ASCII translation table (see
Appendix C), and compare this to the table in Appendix B. In some cases it is
possible to edit the translation table, or to select another character set in your
printer. Consult your distributor for further details.

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Corrupted Printouts

This is generally caused by selecting a Printer Driver not matching your printer.
The control commands are then misinterpreted by the printer, causing corrupted
printouts. If changing Printer Driver does not help, you can use the ASCII
hexdump function (see Producing Hexdumps) to locate the control commands
causing the problem.

Incorrect Page Breaks

This may be caused by an incorrect Printer Driver selection. There may also be
a printer problem, causing it not to print all lines on a page.

Host Communication Problem

In case of missing system printouts, please follow this checklist.

Is the SYSTEM indicator lit?

1.

Yes: The printer may not be properly connected. Please refer to Section

2.

Is the device address correct?

2.

Make sure the address switch is set to the desired device address. Switch
the Intermate LX T-04 off and on. Valid values for the device address are
within the range 0 to 6.

Does the host configuration match the Intermate LX T-04 configuration?

3.

The Intermate LX T-04 must be configured according to the IBM printer
that has been defined for the device address on the twinax port.

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Has the print job been released from the host?

4.

Check that Vary On has been made and that the print job has been
released from the print queue. Ask your System Manager.

Is the twinax line terminated?

5.

The last unit on the twinax line must be terminated. Check that all units
along the twinax line are installed correctly and that the termination is
correct.

Are any cables broken?

6.

Check that the cables are properly connected and fully functional.

Reporting Problems

If you run into problems that you can't solve on your own, it is important that
you make an error report for your System Manager or distributor. The error
report should include:

A printout with a description of the errors.

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If possible, a correct printout.

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A Parameter List.

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A System and ASCII hexdump.

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If you need technical support, please contact your dealer. If they can't help you,
they forwards your request through the appropriate channels.

Printing the Parameter List

The Parameter List shows the complete configuration. A selection of
parameters are described in Appendix A. To print the Parameter List, do as
follows:

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Make sure that your printer is on-line.

1.

Set the address switch to '9', and wait for approx. 3 seconds until the

2.

SYSTEM indicator starts to flash. You are now in the Test Mode.

Set the address switch to '8' to start the printout.

3.

Set the address switch to '9' when the printout is completed.

4.

The SYSTEM indicator stops flashing.

Select the device address to resume normal print operation.

5.

Producing Hexdumps

A hexdump is a printout where the input data stream is printed as hexadecimal
byte values rather than being interpreted as characters and control codes. The
Intermate LX T-04 features two different types of hexdump modes

System hexdump

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This mode traps the input SCS data before the character and
control code conversion. The data is printed as EBCDIC
hexadecimal values.

ASCII hexdump

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The input data is converted to ASCII hexadecimal values before
printing. This mode is useful if you want to see what printer
control command a certain IBM control code corresponds to.

The procedure for producing a hexdumpis as follows:

Switch the printer and Intermate LX T-04 off and on.

1.

Set the address switch to '9', and wait for approx. 3 seconds until the

2.

SYSTEM indicator starts to flash. You are now in the Test Mode.

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Select position '4' for system hexdump, or position '3' for ASCII

3.

hexdump.

Repeat your print job. The data is now printed in hexadecimal form.

4.

Set the address switch to '9' when the printout is completed.

5.

The SYSTEM indicator stops flashing.

Select the device address to resume normal print operation.

6.

Example of ASCII hexdump:

Intermate LX T-04 4214 version: K12-xxxx 960103
Printer Driver #32 IBM Proprinter

0001 1B 26 61 33 36 30 48 1B 26 61 35 32 38 56 1B 26 "-&a360H-&a528V-&"
0002 61 33 36 30 48 1B 26 61 35 32 38 56 54 45 53 54 "a360H-&a528VTEST"

Error messages

There are several error conditions that causes the Intermate LX T-04 to print an
error message on your printer:

61-UNPRINTABLE CHARACTER

This message is caused by invalid character codes or LAC buffer overflow.

64-RESET COMMAND RECEIVED FROM HOST

This message is caused by bad communication lines or colliding device
addresses. The Intermate LX T-04 tries to re-establish host communication
after 10 seconds.

BD-SOFTWARE/HARDWARE ERROR

The software cannot run in the current hardware. Contact your dealer.

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BE-BAR CODE ERROR

Incorrect or insufficient bar code definition. The bar code must be specified
with five values. See Section 4.

E2-PERMANENT MEMORY CHECKSUM ERROR, FACTORY DEFAULTS SET

This message indicates that the non-volatile memory has been corrupted. The
Intermate LX T-04 is automatically set to factory default state (your
configuration is lost). If the message does not re-appear after
power-off/power-on, configure the Intermate LX T-04. See Section 3.

This message also appears as a normal consequence of a change between laser
and matrix emulation.

E6-MEMORY OVERFLOW: FREE STRING AREA EXHAUSTED

The available string area is exhausted. You must remove some strings from
your configuration. The size of the available string area is printed in the
Parameter List header, and is also displayed in all string programming menus.

F1-TWINAX TRANSCEIVER ERROR

Hardware error. Contact you dealer/distributor.

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Appendices

A. The Parameter List

The Parameter List shows the available configuration of the Intermate LX
T-04. Each parameter contains a value or string that is used to determine how
the Intermate LX T-04 should behave towards the host and towards the printer.

Printout Example

This printout shows the beginning of a Parameter List (the header and the first
10 parameters) for the IBM Proprinter printer driver. Your own printout may
differ depending on printer driver selection, firmware revision and customized
configuration.

Intermate LX T-04 4214 version: K12-xxxx 960103

Printer Driver #32 IBM Proprinter
Device Address: 0
Free String Area: $1d99

#001 Form Length________________ 48
#002 Char. Density______________ 10
#003 Line Density_______________ 6
#004 Sheet Feeder_______________ 0
#005 Print Quality______________ 1
#006 Lock CPI___________________ No
#007 Lock LPI___________________ No
#008 Lock Feeder Type___________ No
#009 Lock Print Quality_________ No

#010 System Language____________ 9

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Printer Drivers

A printer driver is a device driver containing all the parameters required to
drive a particular range of printers. The following printer drivers are available
in IBM 4214 emulation:

No Title No Title

*30 Generic Printer (default) 34 Epson LQ
31 IBM Graphics 35 Fujitsu DL (DPL24C)
32 IBM Proprinter 44 IBM Matrix (PPDS)
33 Epson FX/EX/DFX 48 HP LaserJet

Parameter Descriptions

#10 System Language

This parameter makes the EBCDIC language specific to International 5
translation table match the System Language configuration of your IBM
System.

Value Description Value Description

1 037 US Engli sh/Canadian *9 500 Internati onal S et 5 (default)
2 272 German/Austrian 10 280 Italian
3 274 Belgian 11 281 Japanese English
4 275 Brasilian 12 282 Portuguese
5 276 Canadian French 13 284 S pani sh Speaking
6 277 Danish/ Norwegian 14 285 UK English
7 278 Finnish/Swedish 15 871 Icel andi c
8 297 French

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#15 ASCII Character Set

Selects the ASCII Character Set to be used in the printer.

Value Description Value Description

0 US ASCII 7 Spanish
1 Swedish/Finnish 8 Japanese
2 Danish/Norwegian 9 PC-8
3 German/Austrian 10 Roman-8
4 UK English 11 PC-850
5 Italian 12 Xerox 3700
6 French/Belgian 13 PC 858 (Euro Support)

#26 IBM Printer Emulation

Selects the IBM Printer emulation.

Value Description Value Description

*0 IBM 4214 model 2 (default) 3 IBM 5225 model 1
1 IBM 5256 model 1 5 IBM 4230 model 101
2 IBM 5224 model 1

#40 Escape Character

Select the EBCDIC character code used for Single-byte Transparency and User
Definable Strings.

Value Description Value Description

$40-$FF (one character code) *$00 (undefined def ault)

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#41 Transparency Lead-In Sequence

Starts Multi-byte Transparency Mode.

Value Description Value Description

<any seq> (max 8 character c odes) *<empty> (default)

#42 Configuration Lead-In Sequence

Starts Configuration Mode.

Value Description Value Description

<any seq> (max 8 character c odes) *<empty> (default)

#43 Transp./Config. Trailer Sequence

Terminates the Transparency Multi-byte and Configuration Modes.

Value Description Value Description

<any seq> (max 8 character c odes) *<empty> (default)

#45 Job Time-out

Timer value starting after a host job has ended. If the time-out value is reached
before any new data arrives at the Cobra+, the Start of Job Sequence (#046),
the Power-up Sequence (#090) and current emulator settings are sent before
next host job.

Value Description Value Description

0 off (default) 1-255 Value in seconds.

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#46 Start of Job Sequence

Sent before next host printout if timer Job Time-out has elapsed.

Value Description Value Description

<any seq> (length and contents free of

choice)

*<empty> (default)

#53 Bar Code Driver

Selects the graphics driver used for bar code printing. The default
value depends on the selected Printer Driver.

Value Description Value Description

0 Off 2 Epson LQ/Fujitsu DPC24C
1 IBM Proprinter/Epson FX 8 HP-PCL

#54 Bar Code Attributes

Adjust bar code printout quality to paper and printer conditions.

Value Description Value Description

*0 Normal (default) 2 Bold
1 Thin 3 Thin and Bold

#120-#129 User Definable Strings

Programming and use are described in section 4.

Value Description Value Description

<any seq> (any length and content s) *<empty> (default)

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#150-#189 String Substitutions

Programming and use are described in section 4.

Value Description Value Description

<any seq.> (any lengt h and contents) *<empty> (default)

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B. EBCDIC Character Table

This table (EBCDIC International Set 5) shows the internal character
representation in the Intermate LX T-04.

Read each EBCDIC code as a column and row position. For example EBCDIC
International Set 5 code $81 represents the character 'a'.

Note: If Euro Support has been enabled, the international currency

symbol “¤” symbol at position $9F is replaced with the Euro
symbol “€”.

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C. Operating the LX T-04

The SYSTEM indicator

This indicator (green) is lit when the Intermate LX T-04 is connected to your
IBM system. It can also flash under the following conditions:

Flash during a few seconds at power up.

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Flash in Test Mode. Described later in this chapter.

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Rapid flash during test function execution and during flash loading

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of new software.

Note: If the power up flashing continues, a hardware error has occurred.

Contact your dealer/ distributor.

The Address Switch

The ten-position address switch is used to set the device address for the
Intermate LX T-04. It is also used to set start conditions and to select and
execute test functions during operation.

Start Conditions

The action when the Intermate LX T-04 is switched on is determined by the
setting of the address switch, as follows:

Pos. Description

0 - 6 Divice address i n normal print operation.
7 Reserved.
8 Select IBM 4214 Printer emulation,
9 Perform a test printout.

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Device address

Follow these steps to change the device address:

Switch the Intermate LX T-04 off.

1.

Select a new device address (positions 0-6).

2.

Switch the Intermate LX T-04 on.

3.

A warning for change of device address is printed.

Step the address switch one position forward, and then back.

4.

The new device address is confirmed by a printed message.

Test Mode

Test Mode is reached from normal print operation. It is used to access a number
of internal functions. Normal print operation is inhibited.

Make a note of the current Address Switch position (device address).

1.

Set the address switch to position '9'. When the SYSTEM indicator starts

2.

to flash, you can select one of the following Test Mode functions:

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Pos. Test Mode Function

0
1
2
3

4

5 Reserved.
6 Not used.
7

8
9

Restart

- same as power off/power on.

Set Factory Defaults
Print Character Translation Table
ASCII Hex Dump Mode

and control commands as hexadecimal values.

System Hex Dump Mode

characters and control codes as hexadecimal values.

Terminal Set-up Mode

attached 5250 terminal, see

Print Parameter List
Exit Test Mode

- abandon the current configuration. See note.

Appendix B

- see

- trap the outgoing data stream and pri nt characters

- trap the incoming data s t ream and print

- run the Configuration Utility using a directly

Section 3

- print the complete c onfiguration, see

- resume normal print operat i on.

.

.

Appendix A.

Do not forget to set the address switch to the current device address again for
normal print operation. Switch the Intermate LX T-04 off and on.

Note: To set factory default configuration requires a two-step operation

to avoid accidental activation and loss of configuration settings:

Set the address switch to position '1'.

1.

Within 2 seconds, set the address switch to position '2'.

2.

Select IBM Printer Emulation

You can select IBM Printer Emulation by using the address switch. This
section applies to the IBM 4214 emulation only. Proceed as follows:

Switch the Intermate LX T-04 off. Note the current device address.

1.

Select the position '8' on the address switch.

2.

Switch the Intermate LX T-04 on. A printed message indicates the current

3.

IBM Printer Emulation.

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Press the printer's ONLINE/OFFLINE key twice to change emulation.

4.

The new emulation is confirmed by a printed message. Repeat until the
required emulation mode is achieved. Refer to the list in Section 1.

Switch the Intermate LX T-04 off to save the current emulation.

5.

Set the device address and switch the Intermate LX T-04 on for normal

6.

print operation.

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D. Updating the Software

Software that can be Updated

The Intermate LX T-04 software held in Flash ROM.

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A specific cable is needed to upgrade the firmware.

Checking if an update is available

Contact your dealer to check if a new firmware release is available. You should
have the printer's current firmware release number ready to compare against the
latest software release from LCI Intermate A/S.

Alternatively you can visit the Intermate web site:

http://www.intermate.com

Here you can download the latest firmware version.

Updating the Intermate LX T-04 Flash ROM

You can carry out an update to your Flash ROM through the parallel printer
port of the Intermate LX T-04.

How to update the firmware

Note: If the LX T-04 is attached to the system and operating, then the

current address switch position represents the device address
assigned to the LX T-04. Write this number down and save it.

Power Off the printer.

1.

Disconnect the LX T-04 from the system, ie remove the cable inserted in

2.

the DB9 connector.

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Disconnect the LX T-04 from the printer, ie disconnect the ribbon cable

3.

from the printer.

Make sure the PC has been powered Off.

4.

Attach the download cable to the PC’s LPT1 port. Contact your dealer

5.

for further information on the download cable.

Connect the LX T-04 to the download cable.

6.

Make sure the the power cable from the PCB is connected with the 5V

7.

power cable assembly mounted in the printer.

Attach the power supply to the download cable at the PC, ie supply the

8.

cable with power.

Power On the PC.

9.

Power On the printer.

10.

Copy the firmware file K12-xxxx.bin to the PC’s hard drive.

11.

Start a DOS session and go to the directory where you placed the

12.

firmware file.

Download the firmware with the binary switch (/b).

13.

copy K12-xxxx.bin lpt1 /b

Monitor the download by watching the LED on the interface. This

14.

flashes fast two times a second for approximately 20 - 30 seconds during
the download.

The download is complete when the LED flashes slowly once every

15.

fourth second.

Power Off the printer.

16.

Power Off the power supply for the download cable.

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Disconnect the interface from the download cable.

18.

Connect the interface to the printer, ie connect the ribbon cable and the

19.

power cable.

Mount the interface on the back of the printer.

20.

Set the switch on the side of the interface case to “9" (= test printout

21.

function).

Power On the printer.

22.

Look at the test printout to confirm the update of the firmware.

23.

Note: The error message printed after the test printout text can be

ignored. This is because new firmware has been downloaded
and the entire configuration has been reset to default values.

Power Off the printer.

24.

Set the switch on the side of the LX T-04 to the device address (0-6)

25.

previously held by the LX T-04.

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The upgrade is now complete and the printer can be reconnected to the system.

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E. Euro Support

Support for the Euro symbol can be achieved in two ways. Either by updating
the LX T-04 firmware and selecting the Euro character set or by making a
permanent character substitution in the interface. Both approaches require that
the printer firmware supports the Euro symbol and are covered by this
appendix.

The interface firmware release K12-8491 and above supports the Euro symbol
via the new ASCII character set "PC-858". This is achieved by replacing the

international currency “¤” symbol with that of the Euro symbol “€”. The
character set is selected via the terminal configuration method.

Permanent substitution of the international currency symbol with the Euro
symbol is done by sending a command sequence to the interface. This approach
does not require the interface firmware to be updated, as only the character
number is sent to the printer.

Printer Firmware Requirements

In order to be able to print the Euro symbol, the printer firmware has to meet
the minimum firmware requirement listed in the below table.

Printer model Required firmware

Lexmark 23xx version 1.7 (or great er)
Lexmark 4227 Versi on 3.1 (or greater)
Lexmark 4227 Plus There is no minimum firmware

requirement for this printer.

Refer to your printer’s User’s Guide for instructions on how to check and
upgrade the firmware.

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Euro Support via Terminal Configuration

The Euro symbol is contained in the ASCII character set “PC-858". This is also
the default character set for the firmware release K12-8491. Euro Support is
disabled by selecting an ASCII character set other than “PC-858" for the
current printer driver.

Printer driver ASCII character set (with

IBM Proprinter
Epson FX/EX/DFX
Epson LQ

Euro Support - default)

PC-858 PC-850
PC-858 PC-850
PC-858 PC-850

ASCII character set
(without Euro Support)

If you are unsure whether your LX T-04 firmware is equal to or greater than
K12-8491, you should make a test printout. This is done by turning the printer
Off, setting the LX T-04's address switch to position "9" and turning the printer
On.
The Intermate LX T-04 version number is printed at the top of the printout.
This should be K12-8491 or greater. The last four digits represent the firmware
revision number. The higher this number is, the newer is the firmware.

Contact your dealer if the firmware needs upgrading. Alternatively, a zipped
file containing the firmware can be downloaded from the Intermate web site
(

www.intermate.com

section. Download the file called K12-xxxx.zip. You will need a decompressing
tool like WinZip

). Search for "K12" in the Support section's Download

®

to extract the file.
Refer to appendix D. Updating the Software on page 61 for details on how to
update the firmware.

How to disable Euro support

This procedure requires that the LX T-04 has been updated with the firmware
K12-8491 or greater.

Switch Off the printer and disconnect it from the network.

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Make sure the Intermate LX T-04 is attached correctly to the printer. See

2.

separate sheet for details about installing the interface.

Note: If the LX T-04 was attached to the system and operating,

then the current address switch position represents the device
address assigned to the LX T-04. Write this number down
and save it.

Set the address switch to position “9". This generates a test printout at

3.

the next power On.

Switch On the printer. The SYSTEM indicator flashes for a few

4.

seconds.

Study the test printout. It shows the firmware number and the default

5.

settings. Note whether the ASCII character set is set to “PC-858", which
means Euro Support is active.

******** TEST PRINTOUT ********
Intermate LX T-04 version: K12-8491

Printer Driver #32 IBM Proprinter
IBM Printer Emulation__________ IBM 4214 model 2
System Language________________ 500 International Set 5
ASCII Char. Set________________

PC-858

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Switch Off the printer.

6.

Connect a terminal to the Intermate LX T-04 using the T-cable, and

7.

switch the terminal On. The terminal should be terminated.

Set the address switch to position “7" and switch On the printer. Wait a

8.

few seconds after the SYSTEM indicator has stopped flashing.

Select position “9". Wait until the SYSTEM indicator starts to flash.

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Select position “7" again. Within a few seconds, the Key Definitions

10.

menu should appear on your terminal.

==============================================================

Intermate LX T-04 4214 version: K12-8491 981130

==============================================================

KEY DEFINITIONS

Right
Left
Up
Down
Enter

Assign Cursor keys Intermate International A/S 1996

Assign the on-screen navigation keys according to your preferences.

11.

The Main Menu appears after the assignment of the keys.

12.

==============================================================

Intermate LX T-04 4214 version: K12-8491 981130

==============================================================

MAIN MENU

Basic Configuration
View Configuration
Print Parameter List
Print EBCDIC to ASCII table
Edit Parameters
Set Factory Defaults
Save
Exit

Use <Up><Down> to move, <Enter> to Select

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Select the “Edit Parameters” menu item. This brings up the following

13.

screen.

==============================================================

==============================================================

Printer Driver: IBM Proprinter

001 Form Length____________ 48
002 Char. Density__________ 10
003 Line Density___________ 6
004 Sheet Feeder___________ 0
005 Print Quality__________ 1
006 Lock CPI_______________ No
007 Lock LPI_______________ No
008 Lock Feeder Type_______ No
009 Lock Print Quality_____ No
010 System Language________ 6
011 Max. Print Pos.________ 132
012 Left Margin____________ 1
014 Lock Max. Print Pos.___ No
015 ASCII Char. Set________ 13
016 Color-String to Send___ 10
017 UDS-String to Send_____ 10

EDIT PARAMETERS

Free String Area: $1D99

Use cursor keys to edit, <Enter> to exit

Set the “ASCII Char. Set” parameter to a value other than “13" to

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disable Euro Support. Refer to the option description on page 51.

Press <Enter> to return to the Main Menu.

15.

Select “Save” and answer “Yes” to save the settings permanently.

16.

Select “Exit” on the Main Menu and answer “Yes” to leave the

17.

configuration utility.

Power Off the printer and disconnect the LX T-04 from the terminal.

18.

Set the address switch to the device address (0-6) previously held by the

19.

LX T-04.

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Connect the LX T-04 to the network and power the printer On.

20.

Euro Support via Command Sequence s

Note: This approach does NOT require that the LX T-04 has been updated

with the firmware K12-8491 or greater. This is because the substitution
of the international currency with the Euro symbol takes place after the
character set has been chosen in the LX T-04.

Send one of the below command sequences to the printer to disable or enable
Euro Support.

Disable Euro Support Enable Euro Support

&&??%%P

%P

=54,5

=203,$9F,$CF

=206

=205

%

&&??000

&&??%%P
%P
=54,5
=203,$9F,$D5
=206
=205
%
&&??000

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F. Technical Specifications

Supported Printers

Lexmark 23xx Plus



Lexmark 4227



Lexmark 4227 Plus



Attachments

IBM System/34.



IBM System/36.



IBM System/38.



IBM System AS/400.



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IBM 5259 Migration Data Link.



IBM 5294 Control Unit.



IBM 5394 Control Unit.



IBM 5251 Model 12 Control Unit.



IBM 5299 Terminal Multiconnector.



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IBM Printer Emulation

IBM 4214 model 2(default).



IBM 5256 model 1,2 and 3.



IBM 5224 model 1 and 2.



IBM 5225 model 1,2,3 and 4.



IBM 4230 model 101.



IBM System Features

SCS and FFT Data stream.



Page Presentation Media.



Cut Sheet Feeder Command.



PC/Support Virtual Printer.



Multiple Bin Support.



15 National Languages.



Additional IBM 4214 feature

Graphics Support Through LAC.

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Intermate LX T-04 Additional Features

Configuration from a Terminal or from the System.



Editable Character Translation Table.



10 User Definable Strings.



Programmable Transparency Function (data pass-through).



Predefined Printer Drivers for all major ASCII printers, fully editable.



Bar Codes.



String Substitutions.



Hardware Specifications

Size: 29x55x100 mm / 1.2"x2.2"x4.0".

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Weight: 0.15 kg/ 0.3 lb.

Power: 5 VDC, min 170 mA(applied by the printer).

Approvals EMC

CE: EN 55022/1987, EN 50082-1/1992. FCC Class A.

Safety: EN 60950, UL, CSA.

Operating Environment

Temp.: 5-40(C / 40-105(F.

Humidity: 20-80% non-condensing.

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G. Related Publications

Title Part Number

IBM System/36 Functions Reference Guide SA -21-9436-05
IBM AS/400 Guide to Programming for Pri nting SC21-8194-0
IBM AS/400 Printing GG24-3452-00
IBM AS/400 Programming: Advanced Printer Function Guide SC21-9668-0
IBM AS/400 Utilities: BGU User’s Guide and Reference SC09-1167-02
Document Content Architecture Final-Form-Text Ref erence SC23-0757-1
IBM 4214 Printer Model 2 Product Decription GC31-2582-1

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H. Customer Support

If you cannot find answers in this guide about using the Intermate LX T-04,
please contact your point of purchase, your local Lexmark office, or call the
Lexmark Technical Support line.

North America: Lexmark International, Inc.

740 New Circle Road
Lexington, KY 40550

Phone:1-800-Lexmark or 606-232-3000
Fax: [phone]

Europe: Lexmark International S.A.

B.P. 9001
45910 Orleans Cedex 9
France

Phone:[phone]
Fax: [phone]

Worldwide: For worldwide Lexmark support phone numbers,

visit the Lexmark web site at

http://www.lexmark.com

If you have changes or comments to this guide, please inform LCI Intermate
A/S in writing at one of the below addresses.

LCI Intermate A/S
Odinsvej 19
2600 Glostrup
Denmark

E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.intermate.com

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Index

I n d e x

A

About this guide ............. 9

Additional IBM 4214 feature . . 72

Address Switch ............57

Advanced functions .........25

Appendices................ 49

Approvals EMC ............73

ASCII character set .........51

ASCII printer driver.........11

Attachments ............... 71

B

Bar Codes.................38

Attributes ..........38, 53

Define Bar Codes .......38

Driver ................38

Example ..............40

Printout ...............40

Basic configuration .........19

C

Character Translation........32

Configuration ..............17

Exit ..................24

Lead-In Sequence ....29, 30

Save..................23

Trailer Sequence .....29, 52

Configuration and transparency

sequences .................29

Configuration from a terminal . 17
Configuration from the system . 27

Cursor keys ............18, 68

Customer support ...........77

D

Disabling euro support .... 66, 70

E

EBCDIC Character Table ....55

Editing translation tables .....31

Emission notices ............2

Emulation Mode............ 25

Enabling euro support ....66, 70

Error messages.............46

Corrupted Printouts......43

Incorrect Host Printouts . . 42

Incorrect Page Breaks ....43

Missing Printouts .......41

Euro support ............55, 65

Euro support via command

sequences .................70

Euro support via terminal

configuration ..............66

Exiting the configuration .....24

Extended Emulation Mode....25

F

Firmware revision number....66

Flash ROM................61

H

Hardware specifications...... 73

Hexdump .................45

Host communication problem . 43

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I

IBM Printer Emulation

.................12, 21, 51, 72

IBM system features ........72

Incorrect host printouts ......42

Installation ................13

Intermate LX T-04 additional

features...................73

Introduction ............... 11

K

Key definitions.............18

M

Main menu ................26

Missing printouts ...........41

Multi-byte Transparency ..... 29

O

Operating environment.......73

Operating the LX T-04.......57

#40 Escape Character51

#41 Transparency Lead-

In Sequence............52

#42 Configuration

Lead-In Sequence .......52

#43

Transparency/Configuration

Trailer Sequence ........52

#45 Job Time-out . . 52

#46 Start of Job

Sequence..............53

#53 Bar Code Driver 53

#54 Bar Code Attributes

..........................53

Parameter printout example . . . 49

Printer Attachment..........13

Printer Driver ........11, 19, 20

Printer drivers.............. 50

Printer firmware requirements for

euro support ...............65

R

Related publications.........75

Reporting problems ......... 44

P

Parameter descriptions .......50

Parameter List ............. 49

#10 System Language50
#120-#129 User Definable

Strings................53

#15 ASCII Character

Set ...................51

#150-#189 String

Substitutions ...........54

#26 IBM Printer

Emulation .............51

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S

Saving the configuration ..... 23

Selecting IBM printer emulation59

Solving problems ...........41

start conditions.............57

Start of Job Sequence........52

String Substitutions . . . 35-37, 54

Strings ................... 34

Match ................36

String Substitutions ......35

Supported printers ..........71

System Attachment .........15

SYSTEM indicator

...........14, 16, 42, 45, 57, 67

System Language ........ 22, 50

T

Technical specifications...... 71

Test Mode .............57, 58

test printout ...............14

Theory of operation .........11

Trademark credits............3

Translation Table ...........31

Transparency ..............28

Lead-In Sequence .......30

Multi-byte .............28

Multi-byte Transparency . . 29

Single-byte ............28

Trailer Sequence .....29, 52

U

Unpacking ................13

Updating firmware..........61

Updating the Software .......61

User Definable Strings.......53

User defined strings .........34

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W

Warranty notice .............2

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