Praim PR 165E-PAR, PR 165S-SHA, PR 165E-SHA, PR 165E-SER User Manual

PRAIM PR165 User’s Manual

Document number: 0016001018

Eighth Edition: November 1997

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Chapter 1

Introduction

About this publication

This publication describes the PRAIM PR165 printer interface. It is written
for users as a guide for installation and configuration. As such, it is assumed
that the reader is familiar with the general terminology used in the field of
IBM systems.

PR165 Twinax Interface

The PRAIM PR165 is an external interface that connects PC compatible
parallel or serial printers to either IBM Systems S/34, S/36, S/38, AS/400
or to IBM Remote Control Units 5251/12, 5294, 5394, 5494 and compatibles.

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PR165 Interface versions

PRAIM PR165 is available in four different models:

With parallel Centronics connector:

• PR 165E-PAR for printers with up to 600 LPM (Lines Per Minute)

or 16 PPM (Pages Per Minute) printing speed

With built-in PC-Sharing feature:

• PR 165E-SHA for printers with up to 600 LPM (Lines Per Minute)

or 16 PPM (Pages Per Minute) printing speed

• PR 165S-SHA for printers with up to 2500 LPM (Lines Per Minute)

or 50 PPM (Pages Per Minute) printing speed

With serial connector:

• PR 165E-SER for printers with up to 600 LPM (Lines Per Minute)

or 16 PPM (Pages Per Minute) printing speed

Resident Barcode and Large Character (BCGC) capabilities are standard
and available on all models.

The following table describes the characteristics of each PRAIM PR165
model:

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General characteristics of PRAIM PR165 Interfaces

NOTE The information contained in this manual applies to all

versions until otherwise noted.

MAX

PRINTER

SPEED

600 LPM /

16 PPM

MAX

PRINTER

SPEED

2500 LPM /

50 PPM

PC-SHARING

SERIAL

CONNECTION

BCGC

FUNCTION

PR 165E-PAR

* *

PR 165E-SHA

* * *

PR 165S-SHA

* * *

PR 165E-SER

* * *

PRAIM PR1654

PR165E-PAR

The figure below shows PR165E-PAR interface.
This product has a standard Centronics connector.

WARNING : PR165E-PAR doesn't support PC-Sharing optional

device.

Centronics Connector

PR165E-PAR Interface

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PR165E-SHA / PR165S-SHA

The figure below shows PR165E-SHA and PR165S-SHA interfaces.
These interfaces have built-in PC-Sharing feature that allows the printer
to be shared between host and a Personal Computer.
The PC-Sharing option is explained later in this publication.

PC-Sharing device

PR165E-SHA Interface or
PR165S-SHA Interface

PRAIM PR1656

PR165E-SER

The figure below shows PR165E-SER Interface.
This product has a serial connector that allows the connection with the
serial printer.

PR165E-SER Interface

Serial Connector

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Features

The PR165 Twinax interface supports the following features:

• COR / landscape, portrait.

• Text automatic justification.

• Automatic implementation of character fonts.

• Automatic implementation of paper trays.

• Full support of DW/36, TMS/38, Office AS/400.

• 15 selectable languages.

• Hex Pass-Through Function.

• Hex-Dump function.

• Resident Barcode and large character (BCGC) capabilities.

•

Firmware updating capabilities with onboard flash memory via PC.

Connectivity

The PR165 Twinax interface can be connected to the following IBM
Systems:

• S/34 (IBM 5340)

• S/36 (IBM 536x all models)

• S/38 (IBM 538x all models)

• AS/400 (IBM 940x all models)

It can also be connected to the following IBM Remote Control Units:

• 5251/12, 5294, 5394, 5494 or compatibles

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IBM Printers Emulations

The PR165 Twinax interface supports the following IBM printer
emulations:

• IBM 5256/1

• IBM 5224/1

• IBM 5225/1

• IBM 4214/2

• IBM 4234/2

• IBM 5219/D1

• IBM 3812/1

The IBM 3812 emulation, is generally adopted for laser printers. While it
is similar to the 5219 it has extra features i.e. the implementation of COR
functions (landscape, portrait).

Additionally, it supports typical keyboard applications such as: Display
Write/36, Text Management/38 and Office AS/400.

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Chapter 2

Parts and components

Package components

Your PR165 Twinax interface package should contain the following items:

• PR165 Twinax Interface.

• External Power Supply.

• User's manual.

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Synchronism LED

Power LED

é

é

Twinax
Connector

Twinax

Connector

Figure 2.b

7

Parallel

Centronics cable

Interface familiarization

The various parts of the Twinax interface are shown in figures 2.a, 2.b,

2.c and 2.d.

é

Address/Function

selector

Figure 2.a

Twinax
Connector

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Twinax

Connector

Figure 2.c

Twinax
Connector

Parallel
Centronics cable

Figure 2.d

Twinax
Connector

Parallel
Centronics cable

é

External power
supply connector

é

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o Twinax connectors

The Twinax cable coming from the System or from the peripheral
preceding in the chain, should be connected to either one of these
two connectors.

The other connector should be used to connect other peripherals.
It is always possible to connect up to 7 peripherals (Video and/or

Printer) on the same line.

o Synchronism LED (green)

This light blinks when the system recognizes that the printer is
connected.

o Power LED (red)

Indicates that the interface is correctly powered by the printer, or by
AC/DC adapter.
Regardless of the power sources, the interface is controlled by the
printer.

o Function A ddress Selector

Position from 0 to 6 are the system's physical addresses associated

with the printer.
Position 7 has several functions:

HEX DUMP Function

When position 7 is selected while the printer is connected and
the system is on, all characters will be printed in EBCDIC
hexadecimal mode.
This function is used only for diagnostic purposes.

SELF TEST Function

To perform this function, position 7 should be selected
while the printer is off.
Thereafter, upon activating the printer, a test pattern will be
printed.

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SET-UP Function

To be used to set up the configuration parameters of the
twinax interface upon installing the interface for the first time
or when any parameter modification is necessary.
For the implementation of this function, refer to the paragraph
concerning the configuration of the interface.

Printer hex-dump function position

Printer hex-dump function allows you to print all characters in the
ASCII hexadecimal format.
This function should be activated while the printer is on and
connected to the IBM System. To activate this function you
should select a value different than the selected physical address,
except 7, 8 and 9.
All the characters will be printed in hexadecimal format.

o External power supply connector (DC Input)

Used to attach the external power supply, when on pin 18 of the
Centronics connector is not available 5V. (250 mA).

NOTE PR165-SER Interface always requires external power supply.

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Chapter 3

Interface Configuration

Introduction

The interface requires the configuration of a few parameters to correctly
emulate the features of the chosen IBM printer.

The configuration will be implemented using an IBM or compatible
display station with IBM 5250 protocol, and with the simple instructions
provided by the interface firmware menu.

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Basic Set-up Procedure

Before you begin the configuration procedure, you should connect the
Twinax interface to an IBM 5250 or compatible Display Station and to an
ASCII printer, as shown in the figure 3.a :

Follow the instructions below:

WARNING : To avoid possible damage to the equipment you

are installing, make sure the printer and display station are
turned off and the power cords are unplugged from the
electrical outlet.

1 Using a Twinax cable, connect the display station to either one of the

two Twinax connectors of the interface.

NOTE DO NOT use the free Twinax connector to connect to Host.

2 Set the Function/Address selector in position 7.

3 Plug the interface cable into the printer parallel port.

Figure 3.a

PRAIM PR165
Printer Interface

5250 Display Station

External Power Supply

ASCII Printer

Host

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NOTE Before connecting the printer to the interface, it is necessary

to verify that there is not a connection incompatibility
between the printer and the interface.
For more information refer to appendix C of this manual
and to the printer documentation.

4 Connect the AC/DC adapter, if it is necessary.

NOTE PR165-SER Interface always requires external power supply.

5 Reconnect thr printer and display station power cables to their

respective connectors and then to a grounded electrical outlet.

6 Turn on the Display Station.

7 Turn the printer on and check that the red LED of the twinax interface

is on, if it is not, check the following:

- Wrong connection of the printer - interface cable.

- Missing of the +5V on the Centronics connectors, or insufficient
power. In this situation use external power-supply.

- Defective or wrong External power supply. For more details about
External power supply Refer to Appendix A.

8 The green LED will confirm that the installation is correctly

executed and the main menu will be displayed.

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Setting the Parameters

The interface can be configured via a series of simple menus. The
following display station keyboard keys should be used when working in
these menus:

☞ Ar row keys to select the parameters .
☞ Enter Key to confirm the selection.
☞ F3 to return to the previous menu

The current parameters are displayed on the right side of the screen. The
options to be selected are displayed in reverse mode on the left side and the
selected options are highlighted.

All the menus shown in this publication are for demonstration only, and
their contents may be different for your configuration.

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Main menu

The first configuration menu is the Main menu:

☞ Arr ow keys: Parameter selection
☞ Enter: Confirm selected parameter
☞ F3: Return to the previous menu

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MAIN MENU

PRINTER SELECTION IBM Proprinter XL Em ulat.
EMULA TION SELECTION 5256/1

LANGUA GE SELECTION Italy
PAPER HANDLING Continuous f orm
HEX-PASS THROUGH CODES
EDIT SPECIAL PARAMETERS
HARD W ARE CONFIGURATION
REFRESH PRINTER
PRINT TRANSCODE TABLES
PRINT PARAMETERS LIST
SA VE/LOAD PARAMETERS

Press ENTER to Confirm F3 Exit from SETUP

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The Main menu allows you to:

• Select the connected printer device.

• Set-up the IBM printer emulation.

• Select the language.

• Select the tractor type.

• Select the Hex Pass Through codes.

• Modify the special parameters.

• Set-up the optional devices.

• Print the EBCDIC International 5 table.

• Print a list of the configuration parameters.

• Save the parameters.

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Printer Selection

When the Printer Selection option is chosen, the following menu will be
displayed:

A VAILABLE PRINTERS

> XXX XXX XX XXXXXX <

XXX XXX XX XXXXXX
XXX XXX XX XXXXXX
XXXXX XX
XXX XXX XX XXXXXX
XXX XXX XX XXXXXX
XXX XX XX XXXX
XXX XXX XX XXXXXX
XXX XX XXXXXXXX
XXX XXX XX XXXXXX
XXX XXXXXX XX
XXX XXXXX
XXXX

☞ Select the printer device that you want to connect to the Twinax

interface with the Arrow keys.

☞ Press Enter to confirm the selection.
☞ Press F3 to return to the pr evious menu.

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Press ENTER to Confirm F3 Return to previous men u

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Emulation Selection

When the Emulation Selection option is chosen, the following menu will
be displayed:

A VAILABLE EMULA TIONS

5256/1
5224/1
5225/1
4214/2

4234/2

5219/D1

3812/1

☞ Select with the Arro w keys, the desired IBM p rinter e mulation

available. The same emulation must be selected on the Host
System.

☞ Press Enter to confirm.
☞ Press F3 to return to the previous menu.

NOTE To obtain the performance provided by the IBM 3812

printer emulation with IBM S/36, select IBM 5219 printer
emulation.

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Press ENTER to Confirm F3 Return to pre vious menu

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Language Selection

When the Language Selection option is chosen, the following menu will
be displayed:

A V AILABLE LANGU A GES

International
USA
Germany
Belgium
Brasil
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Italy
Japan
Portugal
Spain
Spanish Seaking
United Kingdom

☞ Select with the Arrow keys the language configured on the Host

System.

☞ Press Enter to confirm.
☞ Press F3 to retur n to the previous menu.

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Press ENTER to Confirm F3 Return to pre vious menu

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Paper Handling

When the Paper Handling option is chosen, the following menu will be
displayed:

P APER HANDLING

Contin uous form
Cut sheet paper

Cut sheet F eeders
Paper size A4/ Legal

☞ Select with the Arr ow keys the option to be implemented.
☞ It is very important to make an accurate selection of this

parameter, because all performing functions depend on this
parameter.

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Press ENTER to Confirm F3 Return to pre vious menu

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NOTE If you want to use single sheets or paper trays, you must select

one of the following emulations: 4214, 5219, 3812.

If you want to use Cut Sheet Feeders tractor type, you should set up the
following menu which is displayed on the lower side of the screen once you
have selected cut sheet feeders from the tractor type menu:

Cut Sheet feeder 1 bin Not present
Cut Sheet feeder 2 bin Not present
Cut Sheet feeder 3 bin Not present
Envelope f eeder Not present
Manual feeder Not present
Paper size A4/Legal
Default Sheet F eeder None

☞ Select the feeder which is present on your printer with Arrow

keys.

☞ Press Enter key to confirm.
☞ Press F3 to return to the previous menu.

Press ENTER to Confirm F3 Return to previous men u

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Hex Pass Through Codes

When the Hex Pass-Through Codes option is chosen, the following menu
will be displayed:

This option allows you to select the key-codes that are necessary for
opening and closing an escape sequence command string, that should be
sent to the connected printer. Each Key-code sequence can contain up to
four (4) hexadecimal values, including non-printable characters.
If no character is defined, no sequence will be sent.

The default codes for either opening or closing sequences are 50, 6C
(&% characters in EBCDIC table; appendix B of this publication).

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HEX-P ASS THROUGH CODES

Opening Sequence. . . . : 50 6C

Closing Sequence. . . . : 50 6C

HPT T ype 0
Ignore - Commands Function Enable

No

Press ENTER to Confirm F3 Return to pre vious menu