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Setup Guide
P4280 Printer (IPDS)
P4280 Printer (IPDS)
Setup Guide
P/N 151347–001, Rev C
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US and CANADA Radio Interference Note
Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than
recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The input/output (I/O) cable must be shielded for the printer to comply with FCC rules and regulations Part
15 governing the radiation limits for Class “A” equipment.
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference–Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur
du Canada.
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Printronix, Inc. shall not
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All rights reserved. Revision C. February
, 1996.
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction
About This Setup Guide 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Documents 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Locate Information 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches and Display Messages 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings and Special Information 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The P4280 IPDS Printer 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IPDS 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output Control 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Built–in Diagnostic Tools 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emulations 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compatible System Attachments 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Local and Remote Attachments 1–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Printer Settings 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IPDS: An Overview 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Processing a Page 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Command Sets 1–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Data Towers 1–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The States 1–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Documents 1–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Setting Up the Printer
Before You Begin 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Select a Power Source 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Select a Site 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Shipping Restraints 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Release the Paper Chains 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Connect the Power Cord 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Operating System Diskette 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn the Printer On 2–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set the Station Address 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Save the Station Address 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the Interface Cable 2–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Load the Paper 2–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set the Top–of–Form 2–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Ribbon 2–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Up the Host Computer 2–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Printer on AS/400 Systems 2–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
As a Local IPDS–capable Printer 2–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
As a Remote IPDS–capable Printer 2–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Printer on Systems 36/38 2–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System/36 (5360, 5362, 5363) 2–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System/38 2–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test the Printer 2–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Configuring the Printer
Overview 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering the Configuration Menus 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exiting the Menus without Saving 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Configuration Menus 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Settings 3–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration Settings 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signal Volume Selection 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch Volume Selection 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Print Quality Selection 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Character Density Selection 3–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Line Density Selection 3–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum Print Position Selection 3–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum Page Length Selection 3–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Mono/Dual Case Selection (Coax only) 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Line Spacing Selection (Coax only) 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LCD Language Selection 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Character Set/Code Page Selection 3–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Default Setting Selection 3–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Font Size Selection 3–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graphics and Bar Code Quality 3–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Screen Size Selection (Coax only) 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Orientation Selection (Coax only) 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carriage Return at MPP+1 (Coax only) 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Line at MPP+1 (Coax only) 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Formfeed Active (Coax only) 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Autoskip on Formfeed (Coax Only) 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Null Suppression (Coax Only) 3–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valid FF Location (Coax Only) 3–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Autoskip After Printorder (Coax Only) 3–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Formfeed (Coax Only) 3–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timeout Suppression (Coax Only) 3–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extended Buffer Attribute (Coax Only) 3–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Station Address Selection (Twinax only) 3–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Early Print Complete 3–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graphics Scaling Selection 3–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eject Function 3–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PMD Selection 3–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Out Distance 3–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Width Selection 3–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phasing Setting 3–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horizontal Resolution Selection 3–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving Your New Configuration 3–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing the Current Configuration 3–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading a Configuration 3–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modifying a Saved Configuration 3–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printer Tests 3–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Image Test 3–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recycle Test 3–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All E’s Test 3–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E’s plus TOF Test 3–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All H’s Test 3–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underline Test 3–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black Test 3–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Out Test 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shuttle Slow Test 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shuttle Fast Test 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phasing Test 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Burn–In Test 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Diagnostics and Fault Messages
Diagnostic Tests 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tests and the Control Panel 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing the Hex Code 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fault Messages 4–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Error Log 4–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendices
A Printer Specifications
B Line Matrix Printing
Glossary
Index
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1 Introduction
Chapter Contents
About This Setup Guide 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Documents 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Locate Information 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches and Display Messages 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings and Special Information 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The P4280 IPDS Printer 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IPDS 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output Control 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Built–in Diagnostic Tools 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emulations 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compatible System Attachments 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Local and Remote Attachments 1–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Printer Settings 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IPDS: An Overview 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Processing a Page 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Command Sets 1–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Data Towers 1–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The States 1–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Documents 1–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
1–1
About This Setup Guide
This Setup Guide is designed so you can quickly find the information you
need to install and configure your P4280 IPDS printer.
Related Documents
For more information about your printer, refer to the P4280 IPDS Operator’s
Guide. It Includes step–by–step instructions on daily printer operations.
How to Locate Information
• Use the Table of Contents at the front of the guide.
• Use the Chapter Contents listed on the first page of each chapter.
• Use the Glossary to understand the printer terms and acronyms in this
Setup Guide. The glossary is located just before the Index.
• Use the alphabetical Index at the back of the guide.
Switches and Display Messages
Switches and indicators that are labeled on the printer are printed uppercase.
Example: Press the TEST/ENTR switch.
Messages that appear on the control panel display are enclosed in quotation
marks and printed with initial capital letters.
Example: The message “ON LINE” appears on the display.
1–2
Introduction
Warnings and Special Information
For your safety and to protect valuable equipment, it is very important that
you read and comply with all information highlighted under special
headings:
WARNING
Conditions that could harm you as well as damage the equipment.
CAUTION
Conditions that could damage the printer or related equipment.
IMPORTANT
Information vital to proper operation of the printer.
NOTE: Information and helpful tips about printer operation.
Introduction
1–3
The P4280 IPDS Printer
1–4
Figure 1–1. The P4280 IPDS Printer
The P4280 IPDS printer has the latest refinements in line matrix printing
technology, yet is very easy to use. The liquid crystal display and status lamps
on the control panel communicate with you directly and clearly. You can
select many functions on your printer at the control panel or by sending
commands from the host computer. The print mechanism is housed in a
sound–insulated floor cabinet that makes the P4280 one of the quietest impact
printers in the world.
The P4280 printer is IPDS–compatible; it emulates the IBM 4234 printer,
Models 007/011 and 008/012. You can connect the P4280 IPDS printer,
either locally or remotely via coax or twinax cables, to IBM
Application
System/400 (AS/400), System/36, System/38, and System/370.
Introduction
Features
IPDS
Output Control
Intelligent Printer Data Stream (IPDS), the P4280 standard emulation, allows
you to print sophisticated graphics with its system–to–printer data stream.
• Systems Application Architecture (SAA) compatibility.
• Merged applications. Each type of data has its own source data and is
merged when sent to the printer. You can send a scanned image from one
application, a block of text from another, and an image block from a
third application.
• Composes text and graphics on the page, freeing the central processing
unit (CPU) of the host computer for other tasks.
• Can print 15 different kinds of bar codes.
• Three print qualities for text —
1) Near–Letter Quality (NLQ)
2) Data Processing (DP)
3) Draft
• Selectable alternate horizontal and vertical dot densities enable you to
tailor output to a wider variety of printing requirements
• Selectable forms length
• Character attribute specification —
1) Selectable pitch: normal, expanded, and compressed
2) Emphasized (“shadow”) print
3) Double strike (bold) print
4) Automatic underlining
5) Superscript and Subscript printing
6) Graphic text
• Resident multinational character sets
Introduction
1–5
Built–in Diagnostic Tools
Emulations
• Comprehensive series of diagnostic self–tests is permanently stored in
Read Only Memory (ROM)
• Configuration printout
• Test pattern printout
• Data stream hex code printout
The P4280 IPDS supports coax and twinax interfaces. With a coax interface,
the P4280 IPDS emulates an IBM 4234, Model 007/011 and can also be used
in place of 3262 and 3268 printers. With a twinax interface, the printer
emulates the IBM 4234, Model 008/012.
Compatible attachments, configuration menus, and programming are unique
for each emulation.
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Introduction
Compatible System Attachments
You can attach the printer to the following computers and display systems:
Coax Emulation Twinax Emulation
4321/31/61 display printer adapters System/36 (SSP 5.1 plus IPDS
ES/9370 work station controller System/38 (with Rel. 8
3174, 3274 control units 5394/5494 control units
3199 Max 5299 Max
5209 Link Protocol Converter 5209 Link Protocol Converter
PRPQ P84094)
System/38 Control Program Facility)
AS/400 processor
Introduction
Coax Connector
Twinax Connector
Figure 1–2. The I/O Assembly
1–7
Local and Remote Attachments
You can attach the P4280 IPDS either locally or remotely. A local attachment
is a direct line. A remote attachment is a telecommunications line, such as a
modem. (See Figure 1–3.)
NOTE: Coax direct connections require a 3x74 cluster controller.
Host
Local Attachment
(Twinax only)
Host
Host
3x74
5x94
Local Attachment
3x74
5x94
Modem Modem
Remote Attachment
Figure 1–3. Types of Attachments
1–8
Introduction
Changing Printer Settings
Changing printer settings, such as forms length, is called configuring. You
can configure the printer with the control panel or with commands in the host
data stream.
NOTE: Set by Host/Job override operator set.
Many people will use the control panel to change a setting. The control panel
is designed for easy use. Refer to the chapter entitled Configuring the
Printer.
You can also send commands in the host data stream via application
programs. Refer to the 4234/IPDSr Emulation Printers Programmer’s
Reference Manual for general information about programming in IPDS and
non–IPDS environments.
Introduction
1–9
IPDS: An Overview
Processing a Page
Your printer can print page by page (AFP) or it can behave as a line printer
(typically non–AFP). This section describes how the printer prints page by
page. (Appendix B explains the two printing methods in more detail.)
Your IPDS–capable printer builds a page by gathering all the page descriptor
commands and data blocks that are specified in the data stream.
Page descriptor commands instruct the printer to create and position a logical
page, which rests within the perimeter of the physical page.
Overlay
Block
Physical Page
(Medium Presentation
Space)
Logical Page
Page Segment
Figure 1–4. Sample of an IPDS Page
Blocks contain images, graphics, bar codes, coded fonts, and text. Each block
is recognized by specific, functional commands. To print a bar code, for
example, Bar Code commands must be in the data stream.
As each type of data block is stored in memory, the printer moves from state
to state. For example, when the printer is reading the Bar Code commands, it
is in the bar code state.
Once all the data has been stored, the page can be closed with an End Page
command and the printer, which is now in the Home State, is ready to print.
1–10
Introduction
The Command Sets
IPDS consists of the following command sets, which are defined in more
detail in your 4234/IPDSR Emulation Printers Programmer’s Reference
Manual.
Text This set contains the commands used to present text
IM Image The commands for this functional area output raster
IO Image Not available for impact IPDS printers.
Graphics To present vector graphics on a page, a page
Bar Code This set contains the commands and data controls
information on a page, on a page segment, or on an
overlay.
image data on a page, a page segment, or on an
overlay.
segment or on an overlay, use the commands in this
set.
needed to produce bar codes.
Page Segment The commands used to store and present page
segments that contain text, graphics, image, and bar
code information.
Overlay The commands used to store and present overlays
that contain text, graphics, image, and bar code
information.
Device Control This set contains commands that let you set up a
page and manage printer–host communication.
Introduction
1–11
The Data Towers
Most of the IPDS commands contain data fields. The type of data is
categorized into the following data towers:
Text The Presentation Text Object Content Architecture
IM Image The image data enables the printer to print images in
Graphics The Graphic Object Content Architecture (GOCA)
Bar Code The Bar Code Content Architecture (BCOCA)
(PTOCA) commands are a part of of the text data
tower. This information is necessary to print text in a
page, a page segment, or an overlay.
a page, a page segment, or an overlay.
commands are a part of the graphics data tower. This
information is necessary to print images in a page, a
page segment, or an overlay.
commands are a part of the bar code data tower. This
information is necessary to print bar codes in a page,
a page segment, or an overlay.
Some of the data towers contain only one level of commands; some contain
two.
PTOCA, GOCA, and BCOCA are described in more detail in documentation
available from IBM.
1–12
Introduction
The States
IPDS–capable printers are known as “state machines.” As the printer
recognizes a specific command, it moves to the state identified with that
command.
Home State The initial operating state. The printer returns to this
Block States The printer establishes the processing conditions for
Page State While printing a logical page, the printer is in the
Overlay State This state permits overlay data blocks to be stored.
Page Segment State Page segment data is stored when the printer is in
state after a page, an overlay, a page segment, or a
downloaded font has been sent.
a data block to be accepted. There are three block
states: IM image, graphics, and bar code.
Page State.
this state.
Font State This state occurs when the printer is reading coded
Any State Some commands can be received in any state.
NOTE: Twinax printers can only operate as IPDS printers. Coax printers
can operate as IPDS and non–IPDS SCS printers and must first be
switched to IPDS to use the above states.
Related Documents
NOTE: The systems nomenclature listed below are trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation.
• IBM Intelligent Printer Data Stream Reference (p/n S544–3417)
• An Introduction to the IBM 3270 Information Display System (p/n
GA27–2739)
font data.
• Introduction of Programming the IBM 3270 (p/n GC27–6999)
Introduction
1–13
• IBM 3270 Information Display System: Configurator (p/n GA27–2076)
• IBM 3270 Information Display System: 3274 Control Unit Description
and Programmer’s Guide (p/n GA23–0061)
• IBM 3270 Information Display System Component Description (p/n
GA27–2749)
• Presenting the IBM System/36 (p/n SC21–9016)
• IBM System/36 Concepts and Programmer’s Guide (p/n SC21–9019)
• IBM System/38 Introduction (p/n GC21–7728)
• IBM System/38 Guide to Program Product Installation and Device
Configuration (p/n GC21–7775)
• IBM 4300 Processors and Input/Output and Data Communications
Configurator (p/n GA33–1523)
• IBM 4300 Processors, Principles of Operation for ECPS: VSE Mode
(p/n GA22–7070)
• IBM 4331 Processor Functional Characteristics and Processor Complex
Configurator (p/n GA33–1526)
• Forms Design Reference Guide for Printers (p/n GA24–3488)
• IBM 9370 Information System: Customizing the Work Station Subsystem
(p/n GA24–4044)
• IBM 9370 Information System: Work Station Subsystem and Reference
(p/n SA24–4040)
• IBM AS/400 Programming: Data Management Guide (p/n SC21–9658)
• 4234 Printer Models 007, 008, 009, 011, 012 and 013 Principles of
Operation (GC31–3878–01)
• 4234 Printer Models 007, 008, 011, and 012 Product and Programming
Description (GC31–3878–02)
• Guide to Programming for Printing, Version 2 (SC41–8194)
• Setting Up and Printing in an Office Vision/400 Environment
(GC24–4283)
1–14
Introduction
2 Setting Up the Printer
Chapter Contents
Before You Begin 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Select a Power Source 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Select a Site 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Shipping Restraints 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Release the Paper Chains 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the Power Cord 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Operating System Diskette 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn the Printer On 2–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set the Station Address 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Save the Station Address 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the Interface Cable 2–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Load the Paper 2–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set the Top–of–Form 2–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Ribbon 2–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Up the Host Computer 2–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Printer on AS/400 Systems 2–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2–1Setting Up the Printer
As a Local IPDS–capable Printer 2–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
As a Remote IPDS–capable Printer 2–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the Printer on Systems 36/38 2–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System/36 (5360, 5362, 5363) 2–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System/38 2–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test the Printer 2–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2–2 Setting Up the Printer
Before You Begin...
Read this chapter carefully before installing and operating the printer.
The P4280 IPDS 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.
Select a Power Source
The printer must be connected to a power outlet of 100–120 VAC or
200–240 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz. The P4280 IPDS printer automatically senses
and adjusts itself to conform to the correct voltage range.
Primary circuit protection is built–in: the power switch is also a circuit
breaker.
Consult an electrician if printer operation affects local electrical lines. See
Appendix A for power specifications.
IMPORTANT
It is recommended that printer power be supplied from a separate AC
circuit protected at 20 amperes for 120 volts, or 10 amperes for 240 volts
at 50 or 60 hertz.
2–3Setting Up the Printer
Select a Site
Cabinet Rear Door
57.2 cm
(22.5 in.)
Printer Cover
146.1 cm
(57.5 in.)
102.5 cm
(40.3 in.)
73.7 cm
(29 in.)
191.5 cm
(75.4 in.)
68.6 cm
(27.0 in.)
68.6 cm
(27 in.)
Figure 2–1. Printer Dimensions
Select a printer site that:
• Permits complete opening of the printer cover and both doors of the floor
cabinet.
• Allows at least three feet of clearance behind the printer. (This permits
air to circulate freely around the printer and provides access to the paper
stacking area.)
• Has a proper power source
• Is relatively dust–free.
• Has a temperature range of 10° Cto 40° C (50° F to 104° F) and a
relative humidity from 10% to 90%.
2–4 Setting Up the Printer
Remove the Shipping Restraints
Tie wraps and foam pads protect the platen and tractors from damage during
shipment. They must be removed in order for the printer to operate.
To prevent possible injury, do not connect the AC power source before
removing the shipping restraints. If the power source has already been
connected, disconnect it before performing the shipping restraint
removal procedures.
Um mögliche Verletzungen zu vermeiden, darf die Netzverbindung erst
nach dem Entfernen der Transportbefestigungen hergestellt werden.
Pour éviter tout danger, ne branchez pas le cordon d’alimentation avant
d’avoir ôté les cales de transport. Si l’alimentation est déjà raccordée,
débranchez–la avant d’effectuer les procédures d’enlèvement des cales.
WARNING
WARNUNG
ATTENTION
CAUTION
To avoid shipping damage, reinstall the shipping restraints whenever
you move or ship the printer.
VORSICHT
Um Versandschäden zu verhindern, die Versand–Einspannungen wieder
einbauen, wenn der Drucker versetzt oder versand wird.
PRÉCAUTIONS
Pour éviter tout dégât lors du transport, remettez les cales en place
chaque fois que l’imprimante est déplacée ou transportée.
2–5Setting Up the Printer
Outer Foam
Pad (Left)
Tie Wrap
Upper Paper Guide
Tie Wrap
Outer Foam
Pad (Right)
Figure 2–2. Tie Wraps and Outer Foam Pads
Remove the Tie Wraps and Outer Foam Pads
1. Raise the printer cover.
2. Cut and remove the tie wraps securing the paper fence. (See Figure 2–2.)
3. Remove the outer foam pads.
2–6 Setting Up the Printer
Tractor Gate
Platen Protective Foam
Tractor Support Shaft
Tractor Lock
Tractor Gate
Figure 2–3. Platen Protective Foam
Remove the Platen Protective Foam
1. Open the tractor gates. Push the tractor locks down. Move the tractors
outward as far as they will go. (See Figure 2–3.)
2. Rotate the forms thickness lever away from you as far as it will go; this
is the fully open position.
3. Rotate the platen protective foam toward the front of the printer and
remove it from under the tractor support shaft.
Forms
Thickness
Lever
2–7Setting Up the Printer
Hammer Bank
Protective Foam
Figure 2–4. Hammer Bank Protective Foam
Remove the Hammer Bank Protective Foam
1. Rotate the hammer bank protective foam toward the front of the printer
and remove it from between the ribbon mask and hammer bank. (See
Figure 2–4.)
2–8 Setting Up the Printer
Protective Film
Remove the Protective Film
1. Carefully peel the protective film off the control panel. (See Figure 2–5.)
Figure 2–5. Protective Film
2–9Setting Up the Printer
Release the Paper Chains
Tie Wrap
Tie Wrap
1. Open the rear cabinet door.
2. Cut the tie wraps and release the paper chains from the bags at the rear of
the printer frame. Remove the tie wraps and bags. (See Figure 2–6.)
3. Make sure each chain hangs freely, with no kinks or knots.
4. Close the rear cabinet door.
2–10 Setting Up the Printer
Plastic
Bags
Figure 2–6. Releasing the Paper Chains
Connect the Power Cord
Power Switch
AC Power Connector
On Off
Figure 2–7. Connecting the Power Cord
1. Verify that the voltage source at the printer site conforms to the
requirements specified on page 2–3.
2. Make sure the printer power switch is set to O (off).
3. Connect the power cord to the printer’s AC power connector and to the
AC line receptacle.
2–11Setting Up the Printer
Install the Operating System Diskette
Diskette Drive
Figure 2–8. The Diskette Drive
NOTE: There are separate diskettes for coax and twinax emulations.
1. Make sure the power is turned off. Open the rear cabinet door. Locate
the diskette drive.
2. Remove the operating system diskette from its shipping container.
3. Make sure the diskette is not write–protected. The tab must be closed.
4. Insert the operating system diskette into drive until it snaps in place.
5. Close the rear cabinet door.
2–12 Setting Up the Printer
Turn the Printer On
Power Switch
OffOn
Figure 2–9. The Power Switch
1. Set the power switch to the ON position. The printer displays the
following messages:
“DIAGNOSTIC TEST PASSED”
“LOADING DIRECTORY”
“STATION ADDRESS X” (where X=currently set station address)
“LOADING FONTFILE X” (where X=several font files)
“ON LINE”
2. When the printer displays “ON LINE,” it is ready for normal operation.
Continue with the next section.
2–13Setting Up the Printer
Set the Station Address
If you have a twinax interface, use the following steps to set the station
address in order to avoid address conflicts with other devices which may be
on the same cable.
If you have a coax interface, skip this section and continue with “Connect the
Interface Cable.”
Step
Press Result Notes
1. Check your system’s addresses and write them down. Open the printer cover.
2. Press:
3.
4.
5.
START
STOP
PGM ALT
+
PREV
UNTIL
OFF LINE
ENTER SWITCH
NOT LOCKED
CONFIGURATION
MENU
SIGNAL VOLUME
SELECTION
The unlocked state allows you to make configuration changes.
You MUST press PREV.
6.
7.
2–14 Setting Up the Printer
UNTILOR
STATION ADDRESS
SELECTION
STATION
ADDRESS 000
Step NotesResultPress
8.
OR
STATION
ADDRESS 001
Press PREV or NEXT
until the desired address
(0–6) displays.
9. Refer to your list of addresses. You CANNOT use these addresses since they are already
being used. If two devices have the same address, neither device is usable.
10.
TEST/ENTR
STATION ADDRESS
SELECTION
Selects the new address.
11. SAVE the new address by copying it onto the operating system diskette. (Refer to page
2–16 for procedure.)
12. Turn the printer off. Wait 15 seconds. Turn the printer on. This ensures the host is
notified of the new address.
2–15Setting Up the Printer
Save the Station Address
This section explains how to save your address in one of four configurations
(Config. A – D). The configurations are stored on the operating system
diskette––they will not be lost if you turn off the printer. Later, when you
turn on the printer, the last used configuration will be loaded.
Step
Press Result Notes
1. The LCD should show “STATION ADDRESS SELECTION.”
2.
UNTIL
3.
OR
4.
5.
OR
CONFIGURATION
MENU
SAVE CONFIG
ON DISK
SAVE CONFIG X
ON DISK
SAVE CONFIG B
ON DISK
Press PREV or NEXT
until the desired value
(A–D) displays.
6.
TEST/ENTR
7.
2–16 Setting Up the Printer
UNTIL
CONFIGURATION
SAVING
SAVE CONFIG
ON DISK
OFF LINE
...
Displays briefly.
The configuration is
saved.
Step NotesResultPress
PRT
8.
1
+
NEXT
ALT
ENTER SWITCH
LOCKED
The locked state prevents the configuration
settings from being
changed.
9.
START
STOP
ON LINE
10. Close the printer cover. Go to the next section.
2–17Setting Up the Printer
Connect the Interface Cable
Coax
Connector
Twinax
Connector
Figure 2–10. The Interface Cable Connectors
1. If you are installing a twinax cable, insert the smart “T” into the 15–pin
connector on the printer. Insert the twinax cable into either side of the
“T” and connect the cable to the host computer.
2. If you are installing a coax cable, insert it into the coax connector on the
printer and connect it to the host computer.
The P4280 IPDS Printer can be attached to the following:
Coax Emulation Twinax Emulation
4321/31/61 display printer
adapters
System/36 (SSP 5.1 plus IPDS
PRPQ P84094)
ES/9370 work station controller System/38 (with Rel. 8
System/38 Control Program
Facility)
AS/400 processor
3174, 3274 control units 5394/5494 control units
2–18 Setting Up the Printer
Load the Paper
Tractor Gate
Upper Paper Guide
Figure 2–11. Opening the Tractor Gates
Forms
Thickness
Lever
This section explains how to load paper for the first time.
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Press START/STOP. The LCD should show “OFF–LINE.”
3. Open the printer cover.
4. Raise the forms thickness lever as far as it will go. If the alarm is
enabled, press CAN/BPRT to turn it off.
5. Swing open both tractor gates.
6. Lift the upper paper guide.
2–19Setting Up the Printer
EDGE
OF
PAPER
BOX
Paper
Slot
Figure 2–12. Aligning and Feeding the Paper
7. Open the front door of the cabinet. Align the paper supply with the label
on the floor.
8. Feed the paper up through the paper slot inside the cabinet. Hold the
paper to prevent it from slipping down through the paper slot.
9. Close the cabinet front door.
2–20 Setting Up the Printer
Tractor
Paper
Ribbon Path
Diagram
Figure 2–13. The Right Tractor
10. Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask, a silver–colored metal
strip. (Refer to the ribbon path diagram on the shuttle cover.) Press both
tractor locks down. Load the paper on the tractor sprockets and close the
tractor gates.
11. Slide the right tractor to remove slack.
Tractor
Figure 2–14. The Right Tractor Gate
2–21Setting Up the Printer
Horizontal
Adjustment Knob
Paper Scale
Tractor Lock
Figure 2–15. Aligning the Paper
12. Align the paper according to the paper scale on the shuttle cover. To do
this, turn the horizontal adjustment knob until the left tractor is aligned
with the number “1” on the paper scale.
(You can also use the paper scale to count columns.)
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the printer, do not position the left tractor to the left
of the “1” mark on the paper scale.
VORSICHT
Um Beschädigungen des Druckers zu vermeiden, die Führung nicht
links von der Markierung “1” der Papierskala positionieren.
PRÉCAUTIONS
Por éviter d’endommager l’imprimante, ne placez pas l’entraîneur à
gauche de la marque “1” située sur l’échelle graduée.
13. When you finish aligning the paper, lift the tractor locks up to lock the
paper in position.
2–22 Setting Up the Printer
Paper Guide Assembly
Figure 2–16. Checking the Paper Feed
14. Press FORM FEED four times to ensure that the paper feeds properly
beyond the tractors and into the paper guide assembly.
15. Lower the upper paper guide.
16. Continue with the next section.
2–23Setting Up the Printer
Set the Top–of–Form
TOF Indicator
Paper
Perforation
Vertical Position
Knob
Figure 2–17. Setting Top of Form
The top–of–form setting determines where the first line of print appears on a
page. Setting the top of form allows you to make sure that the placement of
the characters and margins is correct before you run a print job.
1. Press START/STOP to place the printer off line.
2. Raise the forms thickness lever.
3. Align the paper perforation with the TOF indicator by rotating the
vertical position knob.
4. Lower the forms thickness lever.
5. Press SET TOF. The paper moves down to the print position.
6. Continue with the next section.
2–24 Setting Up the Printer
Install the Ribbon
Ribbon Mask
Hub Latch
Ribbon Guide
Figure 2–18. Installing the Ribbon
1. Make sure the forms thickness lever is raised as far as it will go. Remove
the ribbon spool from the package.
2. With the ribbon to the outside, place the right spool on the right hub.
Press down on the spool until the hub latch snaps in place.
3. Thread the ribbon around the ribbon guide and along the ribbon path.
(Refer to the ribbon path diagram on the shuttle cover.) The ribbon must
not be twisted. A twisted ribbon can lower print quality, shorten
ribbon life, or cause paper jams.
4. Place the left spool on the left hub. Press down on the spool until the hub
latch snaps into place. Hand–turn the right spool to make sure the ribbon
tracks correctly in the path.
5. Lower the forms thickness lever. Set it to match the paper thickness.
NOTE: Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; excessive friction
can cause paper jams, smeared ink, or wavy print.
6. Press START/STOP to place the printer on line.
7. Close the printer top cover.
2–25Setting Up the Printer
Set Up the Host Computer
This manual does not explain how to access the host computer configuration
menus. For additional setup information, refer to your IBM documentation.
Configure the Printer on AS/400 Systems
As a Local IPDS–capable Printer
At the host computer, enter the command CRTDEVPRT and set the
following parameters with the values listed below. Italicized values are ones
that you must set according to your system setup.
DEVD: work station printer name
DEVCLS: *LCL
DEVTYPE: *IPDS
MODEL: 0000
PORT: x (port you have chosen)
SWTSET: y (device address on port)
CTL: name (system controller on AS/400, i.e., CTL01)
FONT: zzz
FORMFEED: *CONT
AFP: *NO
NOTE: 1) Set to *YES if using IBM’s Advanced Function Printing
Utilities–AF1, or equivalent third–party application software.
2) Setting system value QAUTOCFG to value “1” temporarily will
allow the AS/400 to auto configure the printer when it is
powered up.
2–26 Setting Up the Printer
As a Remote IPDS–capable Printer
A remote IPDS–capable printer can be configured only to a 5394 or 5494
remote control unit.
The auto configuration, CRTDEVPRT and CFGLCL commands can be used
to set the following parameters with the values listed below. Italicized values
are ones that you must set according to your system setup.
DEVD: work station printer name
DEVCLS: *RMT
DEVTYPE: *IPDS
MODEL: 0000
LOCADR: xx (Refer to your 5394 Configuration and
Installation Manual.)
CTL: name
FONT: zzz
FORMFEED: *CONT
AFP: *NO
NOTE: Set to *YES if using IBM’s Advanced Function Printing
Utilities–AF1, or equivalent third–party application software.
2–27Setting Up the Printer
Configure the Printer on Systems 36/38
System/36 (5360, 5362, 5363)
• You must have SSP 5.1 or later
• For a system 36 host, select printer type as PH (IPDS printers).
• To utilize IPDS on a System/36 host, you need the appropriate PRPQs
from IBM (these allow printing bar codes, etc.).
System/38
Your operating system must be release 8.0 or later.
Use the CRTDEVD command and insert the following parameters:
DEVD: work station printer name
DEVADR: 000000
DEVTYPE: *IPDS
MODEL: *NONE
CTLU: name of work station controller you are attaching to
WSCADR: aabbcc
FORMFEED: *CONT
FONT: use font graphic ID
2–28 Setting Up the Printer
Test the Printer
Step Press Result Notes
1. Make sure the printer top cover is raised, the ribbon is installed, and the printer is on and
loaded with full–width paper.
2. Press:
3.
4.
5.
START
STOP
UNTIL
OFF LINE
PRINTER TEST
PRINTER TEST
IMAGE TEST
PRINTER TEST
RECYCLE TEST
6.
7.
TEST/ENTR
CAN/BPRT
TESTING
OFF LINE
The printer outputs
shifted lines of the
current character set.
The test stops.
2–29Setting Up the Printer
Step NotesResultPress
8.
START
STOP
9. Close the printer top cover.
NOTE: After running printer self–tests, it is recommended to power the
printer off then back on before starting a job.
ON LINE
2–30 Setting Up the Printer
3 Configuring the Printer
Chapter Contents
Overview 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering the Configuration Menus 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exiting the Menus without Saving 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Configuration Menu 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Settings 3–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration Settings 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signal Volume Selection 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch Volume Selection 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Print Quality Selection 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Character Density Selection 3–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Line Density Selection 3–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum Print Position Selection 3–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum Page Length Selection 3–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mono/Dual Case Selection (Coax only) 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Line Spacing Selection (Coax only) 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LCD Language Selection 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Character Set/Code Page Selection 3–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Default Setting Selection 3–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Font Size Selection 3–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graphics and Bar Code Quality 3–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Screen Size Selection (Coax only) 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3–1Configuring the Printer
Orientation Selection (Coax only) 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carriage Return at MPP+1 (Coax only) 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Line at MPP+1 (Coax only) 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Formfeed Active (Coax only) 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Autoskip on Formfeed (Coax only) 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Null Suppression (Coax only) 3–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valid FF Location (Coax only) 3–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Autoskip After Printorder (Coax only) 3–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Formfeed (Coax only) 3–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timeout Suppression (Coax only) 3–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extended Buffer Attribute (Coax only) 3–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Station Address Selection (Twinax only) 3–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Early Print Complete 3–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graphics Scaling Selection 3–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eject Function 3–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PMD Selection 3–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Out Distance 3–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Width Selection 3–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phasing Setting 3–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horizontal Resolution Selection 3–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving Your New Configuration 3–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing the Current Configuration 3–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading a Configuration 3–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modifying a Saved Configuration 3–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printer Tests 3–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Image Test 3–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recycle Test 3–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All E’s Test 3–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E’s plus TOF Test 3–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3–2 Configuring the Printer
All H’s Test 3–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underline Test 3–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black Test 3–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Out Test 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shuttle Slow Test 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shuttle Fast Test 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phasing Test 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Burn–In Test 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3–3Configuring the Printer
Overview
Configuration is setting the printer operating characteristics to match those of
the print job sent from the host computer.
You can configure the printer with the control panel or with data stream
codes sent in the data stream from the host computer. This chapter shows you
how use the control panel. Configuring with the control panel offers this
advantage: You can save the settings as a configuration that is stored on the
operating system diskette––they will not be lost if you turn off the printer.
By pressing switches on the control panel, you can access the menus and
their submenus. See Figure 3–2. (The Operator’s Guide discusses the control
panel in more detail.)
If you configure the printer by sending control codes from the host computer,
remember that although they override control panel settings, they are
temporary––they are lost when you turn off the printer. See the 4234/IPDSr
Emulation Printers Programmers Reference Manual for details.
Secondary Function Switches
PRT 1/
(NEXT)
TEST/ENTR
EJECT
CAN/BPRT
ALT
UP
PA1
PGM/
(PREV)
DWN
PA2
Message Display Status Lamps
LINE
SYNC
AVAIL
Status LEDs
JOB IN
SYS
PROCESSCXSCS
Primary Function Switches
Figure 3–1. The Control Panel
START
STOP
FF
LF
SETLF
TOF
3–4 Configuring the Printer
Off–Line
No Line Sync
Diagnostics Load Config.
Menu
From Disk
Page 3–30 Page 3–32 Page 3–28 Page 3–34
Configuration Printout
Hex Dump Menu
Error Log Menu
Directory Printout
A
B
C
D
Configuration
Menu
For Twinax Configuration
see page 3–8 and for
Coax Configuration see
page 3–10.
Defaults
Save Config. Printer
On Disk
A
B
C
D
Defaults
Image Test
Recycle Test
All E Test
All E & TOF Test
All H Test
Underline Test
Black Test
Paperout Test
Shuttle Slow Test
Shuttle Fast Test
Phasing Test
Burn–In Test
Test
Press UP, DWN, NEXT
options.
Press TEST/ENTR to select an option.
Press UP several times to exit the
configuration menu.
Press CAN/BPR
your changes.
Figure 3–2. The Configuration Menus
, and PREV to view
T to exit and cancel
3–5Configuring the Printer
Entering the Configuration Menus
Press the following sequence of switches to unlock the TEST/ENTR switch and enter
the configuration menus.
Step
Press Result Notes
1. Open the printer cover.
2. Press:
3.
START
STOP
PGM
PREV
ALT
+
4.
Exiting the Menus without Saving
Provided you have not pressed TEST/ENTR, you can press one of these
switches to exit the menu. It is also recommended you relock the
TEST/ENTR switch to protect your configuration settings.
OFF LINE
ENTER SWITCH
NOT LOCKED
CONFIGURATION
MENU
You MUST press PREV.
Step
1. Press:
Or press:
2.
3.
Press Result Notes
OFF LINE
UNTIL
CAN
BPRT
PRT
NEXT
START
STOP
1
ALT
+
OFF LINE
ENTER SWITCH
LOCKED
ON LINE
3–6 Configuring the Printer
The Configuration Menus
This section shows the configuration menus and all of their submenus for the
twinax and coax emulations.
After the overview of the Configuration Menus, an example is provided
showing how to use the control panel switches to navigate among the
Configuration Menu submenus and options.
Descriptions of each of the configuration parameters and their values are
provided beginning on page 3–15.
NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates default settings.
3–7Configuring the Printer
Twinax
Configuration
Menu
Signal V
olume
Selection
On*
Off
Max. Print Pos.
Selection
001
.
.
.
.
132*
Press UP, DWN, NEXT
options.
Press TEST/ENTR to select an option.
Press UP several times to exit the
configuration menu.
Press CAN/BPR
your changes.
Switch Volume
Selection
On*
Off
Max. Page Length
Selection
001
.
066*
.
127
, and PREV to view
T to exit and cancel
Print Quality
Selection
DP*
Draft
NLQ
LCD Language
Selection
English*
German
Spanish
French
Italian
Char. Density
Selection
10 cpi*
12
13
15
17
18
Charset/Codepage
Selection
037 English/U.S./Can*
273 Austrian/German
277 Danish/Norwegian
278 Finnish/Swedish
297 French
280 Italian
Spanish
284
285 English (UK)
500 Belgian
275 Brazilian
281 Japanese/English
284 Spanish Speaking
500 International Set 5
037 Canadian Bilingual
290 Japanese/Katakana
282 Portuguese
500 Swiss Bilingual
420 Arabic
423 Greek
871 Icelandic
905 T
urkish
870 Latin 2/ROECE
880 Cyrillic
838 Thai
424 Hebrew
Line Density
Selection
6 lpi*
8 lpi
CONTINUED
.....
3–8 Configuring the Printer
Figure 3–3. Twinax Configuration Menu
.....
Default Setting
Selection
Font Size
Selection
Graphics and Bar
Code Quality
Station
Selection
Address
Early Print
Complete
Off*
On
T
est Width
Selection
Factory*
A
B
C
D
Graphics Scaling
Selection
Exact*
Rounded
Phasing Setting
By Host*
Compressed
Standard
Eject Function
As View*
As Eject
Disabled
Hor
. Resolution
Selection
High graphics / High bar code*
Host control
Low graphics / Low bar code
High graphics / Low bar code
Low graphics / High bar code
PMD
Selection
Enabled*
Disabled
Loops back
to Signal
Volume
Selection.
000
001*
002
003
004
005
006
Paperout
Distance
095
.
113*
.
131
80 columns*
132 columns
000
.
118*
.
252
120 dpi
144 dpi*
Press UP, DWN, NEXT
options.
Press TEST/ENTR to select an option.
Press UP several times to exit the
configuration menu.
Press CAN/BPR
your changes.
, and PREV to view
T to exit and cancel
3–9Configuring the Printer
Coax
Configuration
Menu
Signal V
olume
Selection
On*
Off
Max. Print Pos.
Selection
001
.
.
.
.
132*
Switch Volume
Selection
On*
Off
Max. Page Length
Selection
001
.
066*
.
127
Print Quality
Selection
DP*
NLQ
Draft
Mono/Dual Case
Selection
Upper and lower case*
Upper case only
Char. Density
Selection
10 cpi*
12
13
15
17
18
Line Spacing
Selection
Single line space*
Double line space
Line Density
Selection
6 lpi*
8 lpi
LCD Language
Selection
English*
German
Spanish
French
Italian
Charset/Codepage
Selection
037 English/U.S./Can*
273 Austrian/German
277 Danish/Norwegian
278 Finnish/Swedish
297 French
280
Italian
284 Spanish
285 English (UK)
500 Belgian
275 Brazilian
281 Japanese/English
Spanish Speaking
284
500
International Set 5
037
Canadian Bilingual
290 Japanese/Katakana
282 Portuguese
Swiss Bilingual
500
420 Arabic
423 Greek
871 Icelandic
905 Turkish
Latin 2/ROECE
870
880 Cyrillic
838 Thai
424 Hebrew
Figure 3–4. Coax Configuration Menu
Default/Setting
Selection
Factory*
A
B
C
D
Font Size
Selection
CONTINUED
Standard
By Host*
Compressed
Press UP, DWN, NEXT
options.
Press TEST/ENTR to select an option.
Press UP several times to exit the
configuration menu.
Press CAN/BPR
your changes.
, and PREV to view
T to exit and cancel
.....
3–10 Configuring the Printer
.....
Graphics and Bar
Code Quality
Screen Size Orientation
Selection
Selection
Carr
. Return
at MPP+1
High graphics / High bar code*
Host control
Low graphics / Low bar code
High graphics / Low bar code
Low graphics / High bar code
New Line at
MPP+1
On*
Off
Autoskip After
Printorder
On
Off*
Graphics Scaling
Selection
960 bytes
1920 bytes*
2560 bytes
3440 bytes
3564 bytes
Formfeed
Automatic
Formfeed Suppression
Eject Function
On
Off*
On
Off*
Active
Autoskip on
Formfeed Location
On
Off*
T
imeout
On
Off*
PMD Selection
Left to right*
Right to left
Null Suppression
On
Off*
Extended
Attribute Buf
Paperout
Distance
fer
On
Off*
On*
Off
V
alid FF
On*
Off
Early Print
Complete
On
Off*
T
est Width
Selection
Exact*
Rounded
Phasing Setting
000
.
118*
.
252
As view*
As eject
Disabled
Hor
. Resolution
Selection
120 dpi
144 dpi*
Enabled*
Disabled
Loops back
to Signal
Volume
Selection.
095
.
113*
.
131
Press UP, DWN, NEXT
options.
Press TEST/ENTR to select an option.
Press UP several times to exit the
configuration menu.
Press CAN/BPR
your changes.
80 columns*
132 columns
, and PREV to view
T to exit and cancel
3–11Configuring the Printer
Changing Settings
Configuration
Menu
Signal V
olume
Selection
Switch Volume
Selection
Print Quality
Selection
On*
Off
On*
Off
Draft
DP*
NLQ
To change settings, refer to the following pages. Changing the print quality to
NLQ is provided as an example.
NOTE: You can press CAN/BPRT or the up arrow key at any time to cancel
your changes and return to off line.
3–12 Configuring the Printer
Step
Press Result Notes
1. Open the printer cover.
2. Press:
3.
4.
5.
6.
START
STOP
PGM ALT
+
PREV
UNTIL
OFF LINE
ENTER SWITCH
NOT LOCKED
CONFIGURATION
MENU
PRINT QUALITY
SELECTION
PRINT QUALITY
IS XXX
The unlocked state
allows you to make
configuration changes.
You MUST press PREV.
7.
OR
PRINT QUALITY
IS NLQ
Press PREV or NEXT
until the desired value
(NLQ, DP, or Draft)
displays.
8.
TEST/ENTR
PRINT QUALITY
SELECTION
The value is saved.
9. Continue to change all of the desired settings. Refer to the menu diagram on the pre-
vious pages to locate where you are in the menu.
10. It is recommended you save your configuration. Follow the next two steps.
3–13Configuring the Printer
Step NotesResultPress
11.
UNTIL
12.
OR
CONFIGURATION
MENU
SAVE CONFIG
ON DISK
Go to page 3–29, step 5.
13. If you do not save, the current configuration will be lost when you turn off the printer.
Follow the next steps to exit the menu.
14.
15.
PRT
NEXT
1
UNTIL
ALT
+
OFF LINE
ENTER SWITCH
LOCKED
The locked state prevents the configuration
settings from being
changed.
16.
START
STOP
ON LINE
17. Close the printer cover. The printer is ready for normal operation.
3–14 Configuring the Printer
Configuration Settings
Signal Volume Selection
The alarm volume informs you of a printer error condition.
Values:
On (factory default)
Off
Switch Volume Selection
You can set the switch volume so that it beeps when you make a
configuration selection.
Values:
On (factory default)
Off
Print Quality Selection
The printer is capable of printing in different grades of quality, depending on
your requirements. Print Quality defines the print font and pitch, or number
of characters per inch. Printing and plot rates vary according to the option
you choose. Draft is the lowest quality; NLQ is the highest. The higher the
quality, the slower the print speed.
The host data stream can override this setting.
NOTE: If you are printing Arabic and Japanese/Katakana characters, you
can choose DP and NLQ only. Draft is not supported.
Values:
DP (Data Processing) (factory default)
NLQ (Near Letter Quality)
Draft
3–15Configuring the Printer
Character Density Selection
Also known as Characters Per Inch (cpi). This is the number of characters
that print per horizontal inch.
A command sent via the host data stream can override this setting.
If the new cpi value conflicts with the MPP, the MPP setting changes to the
default (132). Go to page 3–17 to change the MPP.
NOTE: For printing Arabic, the cpi must be 10.
Values:
10 cpi (factory default)
12 cpi
13.3 cpi (displays as “13”)
15
16.7 cpi (displays as “16”)
18
Line Density Selection
This is the number of lines to be printed per inch. At 6 lpi, for example, print
lines are spaced 1/6–inch apart. You should change lpi only between print
jobs or when instructed to do so.
A command sent via the host data stream can override this setting.
Changing line density may affect the MPL setting. Go to page 3–17 after you
change this parameter.
NOTE: For printing Arabic, set the lpi to 6.
Values:
6 lpi (factory default)
8 lpi
3–16 Configuring the Printer
Maximum Print Position Selection
Also known as MPP or line length. A computer program may set the MPP
for some print jobs. The one you choose with the control panel may be
different.
The default is 132 MPP at 10 cpi.
NOTE: Change the cpi setting before you change the MPP. See page 3–16.
Values:
10 cpi/ MPP = 1–132 (factory default)
12 cpi / MPP = 1–158
13.3 cpi / MPP = 1–175
15 cpi / MPP = 1–198
16.7 cpi / MPP = 1–220
18 cpi / MPP = 1–237
Maximum Page Length Selection
Also known as MPL or forms length. It is the number of lines that can be
printed on a page. A computer program may set the MPL for some print jobs.
The one you choose with the control panel may be different.
To determine the MPL value, multiply the length of the page in inches by the
lpi setting (i.e., 11” x 6 = 66).
Whenever you change the lpi setting, check the MPL setting to see if it has
changed.
The default is 66 lines at 6 lpi.
Values:
1 to 127 lines (66 factory default)
3–17Configuring the Printer
Mono/Dual Case Selection (Coax only)
Characters can be printed either all uppercase or upper– and lowercase.
If you are printing Japanese–English or Japanese–Katakana, the printer can
print only in dual case (upper and lowercase).
Values:
Upper and lowercase (factory default)
Uppercase only
Line Spacing Selection (Coax only)
Lines can be either single or double spaced.
Values:
Single line space (factory default)
Double line space
LCD Language Selection
The LCD Language parameter specifies the language for the control panel
message. The language you choose will be in effect the next time the printer
is powered on. Messages can be displayed in one of five languages.
Values:
English (factory default)
German
Spanish
French
Italian
3–18 Configuring the Printer
Character Set/Code Page Selection
This configuration function lets you select the character set and code page.
Code page tables are shown in the 7234 Printer Models 011 and 012 Product
and Programming Description (GC31–3879–0).
A code page is a group of characters that are specific for a country, a
language, or a symbols set. A code page can print a character in a variety of
fonts. A font consists of a specific typeface, weight, size, and style. A
character set consists of alphanumeric characters, punctuation, and symbols
that are of the same font.
Description Code Page
English (U.S., Canada)
037
(factory default)
Austrian/German 273
Danish/Norwegian 277
Finnish/Swedish 278
French 297
Italian 280
Spanish
284
English (UK) 285
Belgian 500
Brazilian 275
Japanese/English 281
Spanish Speaking
284
International Set 5 500
Canadian Bilingual 037
Japanese/Katakana 290
Portuguese 282
Swiss Bilingual 500
Arabic
Greek 423
Icelandic 871
Turkish 905
Latin 2/ROECE 870
Cyrillic 880
Thai 838
Hebrew 424
420
3–19Configuring the Printer
Default Setting Selection
This is the configuration which displays when the printer is powered up. The
default setting is Factory for both coax and twinax.
Values:
A
B
C
D
Factory (factory default)
Font Size Selection
You can choose the following fonts for printing text. The default is the host
computer, which selects the font.
Values:
Standard
Compressed
Select by Host (factory default)
Graphics and Bar Code Quality
You can choose the following levels of quality to print graphics and bar
codes. The higher the quality, the more dots per inch and the slower the
printer throughput.
Values:
Low graphics/Low bar code
High graphics/Low bar code
Low graphics/High bar code
High graphics/High bar code (factory default)
Host controlled
3–20 Configuring the Printer
Screen Size Selection (Coax only)
This configuration is used for setting the buffer size.
Values:
960 bytes
1920 bytes (factory default)
2560 bytes
3440 bytes
3564 bytes
NOTE: The buffer size can be set larger then needed.
Orientation Selection (Coax only)
This configuration function is used to set the direction in which the lines will
be printed.
Values:
Left to right (factory default)
Right to left
NOTE: The “Right to left” setting is used for Hebrew.
Carriage Return at MPP+1 (Coax only)
When turned on (the default), Carriage Return at MPP+1 produces a carriage
return to the first print position of the next line. The off mode produces a
carriage return to the first print position of the current line.
Values:
On (factory default)
Off
3–21Configuring the Printer
New Line at MPP+1 (Coax only)
This configuration function enables/disables an automatic New Line (NL)
when the carriage return occurs at Maximum Print Position +1 (MPP+1).
MPP is also known as line length.
Values:
On (factory default)
Off
Formfeed Active (Coax only)
Moves the logical print head to the left margin of the first line on the next
page.
Values:
On
Off (factory default)
Autoskip on Formfeed (Coax only)
Performs an automatic skip and creates an automatic NL after a print order
completes when FF is the last character.
NOTE: Autoskip After Printorder must be set to “Off” in order for this
parameter to function properly.
Values:
On
Off (factory default)
3–22 Configuring the Printer
Null Suppression (Coax only)
This configuration function enables/disables the printing of null characters as
spaces. When turned on, an entire line of null character does not produce a
line feed. When turned off (factory default), the null character is treated as a
space.
Values:
On
Off (factory default)
Valid FF Location (Coax only)
This parameter, when turned on (factory default), normally performs an FF
only if it occurs at the first print position in a line or at Maximum Print
Position +1. The alternate, or when turned off, allows the printer to perform
an FF command anywhere in the data stream.
Values:
On (factory default)
Off
Autoskip After Printorder (Coax only)
Autoskip After Printorder specifies whether or not to perform an automatic
FF at the end of a print buffer. If FF is the last character in the print order, the
FF function is supplied by the Last Char = FF option.
Values:
On
Off (factory default)
3–23Configuring the Printer
Automatic Formfeed (Coax only)
This configuration function enables/disables an automatic form feed at the
end of a print job.
Values:
On
Off (factory default)
Timeout Suppression (Coax only)
On a fault, suppresses operator intervention required being sent to the host
for printer faults.
Values:
On
Off (factory default)
Extended Attribute Buffer (Coax only)
This configuration function enables/disables the extended attribute buffer.
Values:
On
Off (factory default)
Station Address Selection (Twinax only)
You must designate a station (device) address whenever you attach the
printer to a system. See page 2–14 or the Operator’s Guide for setting the
station address.
Values:
000–006
3–24 Configuring the Printer
Early Print Complete
When Early Print Complete is off (the default), the printer waits until
printing finishes before issuing a “Print Complete” status, resulting in slower
processing of the next print job. (The spool file is not released until printing
is completed)
When Early Print Complete is on, the printer does not wait until finishing a
job before issuing a “Print Complete” status, resulting in faster processing of
the next job. (The spool file can be deleted before printing is completed.)
Values:
On
Off (factory default)
Graphics Scaling Selection
Graphics scaling can be matched exactly to directed IPDS scaling or rounded
to match 4234 scaling.
Values:
Exact (factory default)
Rounded
Eject Function
When enabled as view (factory default), the Eject Function allows you to
view text (as an aid in adjusting Forms Position) before it is ejected.
Values:
As view (factory default)
As eject
Disabled
3–25Configuring the Printer
PMD Selection
PMD, or Paper Motion Detection, may be enabled or disabled. If PMD is
enabled and a paper jam occurs, an audible alarm sounds (if the alarm is also
enabled), ‘‘PAPER JAM” appears on the message display, and the printer
stops printing. Normally, this should be enabled; only disable PMD if special
paper requires it.
Values:
Enable (factory default)
Disable
Once PMD is disabled, paper motion is not monitored. If a paper jam
occurs, the printer ignores the condition and continues to print, possibly
causing severe damage to the printer.
CAUTION
VORSICHT
Nach dem Ausschalten des PMD wird der Papiervorschub nicht mehr
überwacht. Wenn ein Papierstau auftritt, ignoriert der Drucker die
Bedingung und druckt weiter, was möglicherweise zu Schäden führt.
Lorsque la fonction PMD est désactivée, le déplacement du papier n’est
plus contrôlé. L’imprimante ne signale plus les bourrages papier et
continue l’impression, ce qui risque de l’endommager.
Paperout Distance
The distance from the page perforation at which a paper out fault message is
triggered. (The distance is measured using printed dots as the units.) This
setting prevents printing on the platen when the printer runs out of paper. The
adjustment is made at the factory or by trained field service technicians, and
the settings differ for every printer.
Values:
PRÉCAUTIONS
095 to 131
3–26 Configuring the Printer
Test Width Selection
This option determines the width of the paper for self–test printouts.
Values:
80 columns (factory default)
132 columns
Phasing Setting
This is used to test the vertical alignment. Ask your authorized service
representative to do this test.
Values:
0 to 252
Horizontal Resolution Selection
The horizontal resolution parameter allows you to select the horizontal dots
per inch (dpi) in a character. Selections are the following:
Values:
120 dpi
144 dpi (factory default)
NOTE: For best results, use 144 dpi for mixed text/graphics printing, and
120 dpi for straight text printing.
3–27Configuring the Printer
Saving Your New Configuration
Save Config.
On Disk
A
B
C
D
Defaults
You can save up to four different configurations to meet four unique print job
requirements. For example:
Config. A: Selects Draft print quality,10 cpi, 6 lpi, etc.
Config. B: Selects NLQ print quality, 12 cpi, 8 lpi, etc.
The configurations are stored on the operating system diskette—they will not
be lost if you turn off the printer. Later, when you turn on the printer, the last
used configuration will be loaded.
NOTE: If you do not save the configuration before you turn off the printer,
the current configuration will be lost.
Step
Press Result Notes
1. Open the printer cover.
2. Press:
3.
START
STOP
PGM ALT
+
PREV
4.
UNTIL
OFF LINE
ENTER SWITCH
NOT LOCKED
SAVE CONFIG
ON DISK
The unlocked state
allows you to make
configuration changes.
You MUST press PREV.
3–28 Configuring the Printer
Step NotesResultPress
5.
6.
OR
SAVE CONFIG X
ON DISK
SAVE CONFIG B
ON DISK
Press PREV or NEXT
until the desired value
(A–D) displays.
7.
TEST/ENTR
CONFIGURATION
SAVING
...
Displays briefly.
The configuration is
SAVE CONFIG
ON DISK
saved.
8. Print your configuration (page 3–30, step 4.) If you do not print, follow the next steps.
9.
UNTIL
OFF LINE
10.
1
+
NEXT
ALT
ENTER SWITCH
LOCKED
The locked state prevents the configuration
settings from being
PRT
changed.
11.
START
STOP
ON LINE
12. Close the printer cover. The printer is ready for normal operation.
3–29Configuring the Printer
Printing The Current Configuration
Diagnostics
Menu
Configuration Printout
Hex Dump Menu
Error Log Menu
Directory Printout
The configuration printout lists the configuration parameters currently stored
and in use. The printout lists the main menus and sub–menu parameters in
the same order as they occur when you use the control panel to configure the
printer.
To print and store your current configuration, follow the steps below.
NOTE: The functions under the Diagnostics Menu, Directory Printout, Hex
Dump Menu, and Error Log Menu, are discussed in the Diagnostics
and Fault Messages chapter. These operations should be performed
by either an authorized service representative or a technical person,
such as your system administrator.
Step
Press Result Notes
1. Open the printer cover.
2. Press:
3.
START
STOP
PGM ALT
+
PREV
OFF LINE
ENTER SWITCH
NOT LOCKED
The unlocked state
allows you to make
configuration changes.
3–30 Configuring the Printer
Step NotesResultPress
4.
5.
6.
7.
TEST/ENTR
UNTIL
UNTIL
DIAGNOSTICS
MENU
DIRECTORY
PRINTOUT
CONFIGURATION
PRINTOUT
CONFIGURATION
PRINTING
CONFIGURATION
PRINTOUT
...
You MUST press PREV.
(Another parameter may
display.)
Displays briefly.
8.
9.
PRT
NEXT
1
UNTIL
ALT
+
OFF LINE
ENTER SWITCH
LOCKED
The locked state prevents the configuration
settings from being
changed.
10.
START
STOP
ON LINE
11. Close the printer cover. The printer is ready for normal operation.
3–31Configuring the Printer
Loading a Configuration
Load Config.
from Disk
A
B
C
D
Factory
You can store up to four configurations to meet four unique print job
requirements. You can load any of these stored configurations (A–D) at any
time.
Modifying a Saved Configuration
You can change a saved configuration by “writing” over it. For example, you
already saved and used Configuration B for past print jobs, but now you want
to modify Configuration B by changing only one parameter.
Step
Press Result Notes
1. Open the printer cover.
2. Press:
3.
START
STOP
PGM ALT
+
PREV
4.
UNTIL
OFF LINE
ENTER SWITCH
NOT LOCKED
LOAD CONFIG
FROM DISK
The unlocked state
allows you to make
configuration changes.
3–32 Configuring the Printer
Step NotesResultPress
5.
6.
OR
LOAD CONFIG X
FROM DISK
LOAD CONFIG B
FROM DISK
Press PREV or NEXT
until the desired value
(A–D) displays.
7.
TEST/ENTR
CONFIGURATION
LOADING...
Displays briefly.
The configuration is
LOAD CONFIG
FROM DISK
loaded.
8. If you are modifying your configuration, go to page 3–12. Change all of the necessary
values.
9. To exit the menu, follow the next steps.
10.
11.
PRT
NEXT
1
UNTIL
ALT
+
OFF LINE
ENTER SWITCH
LOCKED
The locked state prevents the configuration
settings from being
changed.
12.
START
STOP
ON LINE
13. Close the printer cover. The printer is ready for normal operation.
3–33Configuring the Printer
Printer Tests
To initiate the printer tests, go to page 3–35.
Printer Test
Image Test
Recycle Test
All E Test
All E & TOF Test
All H Test
Underline Test
Black Test
Paperout Test
Shuttle Slow Test
Shuttle Fast Test
Phasing Test
Burn–In Test
IMPORTANT
With the exception of the shuttle speed test, if you press UP, NEXT, or
PREV while a test is printing, the test will stop and paper will feed to the
next top–of–form.
3–34 Configuring the Printer
Step
Press Result Notes
1. Open the printer cover.
2. Press:
3.
4.
5.
START
STOP
UNTIL
OR
OFF LINE
PRINTER TEST
<name of test>
<name of test>
You MUST press PREV.
See previous page for all
of the tests.
6.
7. To stop
TEST/ENTR
TEST/ENTR
<name of test>
PRINTING...
<name of test>
Some tests show
“RUNNING.”
testing:
8. To initiate another test, go to step 5. If you are finished testing, close the printer cover.
9.
START
STOP
ON LINE
The printer is ready for
normal operation.
NOTE: After running printer self–tests, it is recommended to power the
printer off then back on before starting a job.
3–35Configuring the Printer
Image Test
Produces a grid. Used to identify skewing and shading.
Recycle Test
Prints a “sliding” pattern of the current character set. Used to identify
missing or malformed characters, improper vertical alignment, or vertical
compression.
All E’s Test
A pattern of all uppercase letter E’s used to identify missing characters,
misplaced dots, smeared characters, improper phasing, or light/dark character
variations.
E’s plus TOF Test
A pattern of all E’s followed by a form feed to the next page top of form,
used to identify paper motion or feeding problems (e.g., paper path
obstruction, improper forms).
All H’s Test
A pattern of all uppercase letter H’s used to detect missing characters or dots,
smeared characters, or improper phasing.
Underline Test
An underline pattern useful for identifying hammer bank misalignment.
Black Test
All dot positions are printed, creating a solid black band. Exercises shuttle
and hammer bank at maximum capacity.
3–36 Configuring the Printer
Paper Out Test
A comb pattern prints down the page to the edge of the perforation. A
successful test will print the comb pattern to the very edge of the perforation.
If there is any distance between the edge of the last printed row and the
perforation, the paper out distance needs to be adjusted. See page 3–26.
Shuttle Slow Test
Verifies proper operation by exercising shuttle and ribbon motion at low
speed.
Shuttle Fast Test
Verifies proper operation by exercising shuttle and ribbon motion at fast
speed.
Phasing Test
A timing parameter used by service personnel to adjust vertical alignment of
dots in character printing.
Burn–In Test
Use of this test is not recommended. This test is used by the printer
manufacturer to burn in the printer prior to shipment, and has no value as a
maintenance tool.
3–37Configuring the Printer
3–38 Configuring the Printer
4 Diagnostics and Fault Messages
Chapter Contents
Diagnostic Tests 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tests and the Control Panel 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing the Hex Code 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fault Messages 4–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Error Log 4–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostics and Fault Messages
4–1
Diagnostic Tests
You do not need to send data from the host computer to test printer operation.
The P4280 IPDS has built–in diagnostic tests you can use to check the print
quality and operation of your printer. The built–in diagnostic tests are listed
below.
Image Test Produces a grid. Used to identify skewing and
Recycle Test Prints a “sliding” pattern of the current character set.
All E’s Test A pattern of all uppercase letter E’s to identify
E’s plus TOF Test A pattern of all E’s followed by a form feed to the
shading.
Used to identify missing or malformed characters,
improper vertical alignment, or vertical
compression.
missing characters, misplaced dots, smeared
characters, improper phasing, or light/dark character
variations.
next page top of form, used to identify paper motion
or feeding problems (e.g., paper path obstruction,
improper forms).
All H’s Test A pattern of all uppercase letter H’s used to detect
missing characters or dots, smeared characters, or
improper phasing.
Underline Test An underline pattern used to identify vertical
hammer tip misalignment.
Black Test All dot positions are printed, creating a solid black
band. This is used to identify horizontal hammer tip
misalignment and print consistency.
Paper Out Test A comb pattern prints down the page to the edge of
the perforation. A successful test will print the comb
pattern to the very edge of the perforation. If there is
any distance between the edge of the last printed row
and the perforation, the paper out distance needs to
be adjusted. See page 3–26.
4–2
Diagnostics and Fault Messages
Shuttle Slow Test Verifies proper operation by exercising shuttle and
ribbon motion at low speed.
Shuttle Fast Test Verifies proper operation by exercising shuttle and
ribbon motion at fast speed.
Phasing Test A timing parameter used by service personnel to
adjust vertical alignment of dots in character
printing.
Burn–In Test Use of this test is not recommended. This test is used
by the printer manufacturer to burn in the printer
prior to shipment, and has no value as a maintenance
tool.
Tests and the Control Panel
The steps on the next page show you how to run a diagnostic test.
IMPORTANT
With the exception of the shuttle speed test, if you press UP, NEXT, or
PREV while a test is printing, the test will stop and slew to the next
top–of–form .
Diagnostics and Fault Messages
4–3
Step
Press Result Notes
1. Open the printer cover.
2. Press:
3.
4.
5.
START
STOP
UNTIL
OR
OFF LINE
PRINTER TEST
<name of test>
<name of test>
See previous pages for
all of the tests.
6.
7. To stop
TEST/ENTR
TEST/ENTR
<name of test>
PRINTING...
<name of test>
testing:
8. To initiate another test, go to step 5.
9. If you are finished testing, close the printer cover.
10.
START
STOP
ON LINE
Some tests show
“RUNNING.”
The printer is ready for
normal operation.
4–4
Diagnostics and Fault Messages
Printing the Hex Code
A hex code printout (or hex dump) translates all incoming data to
hexadecimal equivalents. A hex dump lists all EBCDIC character data
received from the host computer with their corresponding two–digit
hexadecimal codes. Hex dumps are used to troubleshoot data stream related
problems.
You can print the hex dump (“PRINT DUMP”). or you can output the dump
through a serial port (“RS232 DUMP”).
To put the dump on disk, attach a computer to the RS232 port and set up
your computer system so that it can access the printer’s RS232 port.
Step
Press Result Notes
1. Open the printer cover.
2. Press:
START
STOP
3.
UNTIL
4.
5.
OR
OFF LINE
DIAGNOSTICS
MENU
DIRECTORY
PRINTOUT
HEX DUMP
MENU
Diagnostics and Fault Messages
4–5
Step NotesResultPress
6.
7.
8.
START
STOP
OR
HEX DUMP PRINT
OFF LINE
HEX DUMP –>RS232
OFF LINE
HEX DUMP PRINT
ON LINE
OR
HEX DUMP RS232
ON LINE
When “OFF LINE” displays, the printer cannot
receive data from the
host.
Press PREV or NEXT to
scroll through the options (Print or RS232).
When “ON LINE” displays, the printer is
ready to receive data
from the host.
The LCD shows “HEX
DUMP PRINT” or
“HEX DUMP RS232.”
9. Go to the host computer and send the print job to the printer.
10.
START
STOP
HEX DUMP PRINT
OFF LINE
OR
HEX DUMP RS232
OFF LINE
The printer prints the
hex dump.
The hex dump outputs to
the RS232 serial port.
4–6
Diagnostics and Fault Messages
Fault Messages
If the printer’s fault sensors detect a problem, the control panel status lamps
flash on and off and the display shows an error message. If a fatal error
occurs, “PRINTER HALTED” displays below the error message. Fault
messages are summarized in Table 4–1.
There are two kinds of displayed faults:
• Operator correctable.
• Field service technician required—indicated by an asterisk [ * ].
After correcting a displayed fault, press the CLEAR switch to continue
printing. If the fault message reappears, contact your authorized service
representative.
Before Calling a Field Service Technician, Do Two Things
IMPORTANT
An asterisk ( * ) following a fault message means the printer needs the
attention of an authorized field service representative.
But before you call the service representative, do two things to try to clear
the fault:
1. Set the printer power switch to O (off). Wait at least 15 seconds, then
turn the printer on again. Run your print job again. If the message does
not appear, it was a false indication and no further attention is required.
2. If the message reappears, press CAN/BPRT. The message “DATA
LOST” may display. Press CAN/BPRT again to continue. If the message
reappears, call your authorized service representative.
Table 4–1 shows the fault messages and offers suggestions for corrections.
Diagnostics and Fault Messages
4–7
Table 4–1. Fault Messages
Message
Displayed
48V POWER FAIL
PRINTER HALTED
CCB TO MECH ERR.
PRINTER HALTED
DISK READ ERROR
or
DISK WRITE ERROR
HMR COIL TOO HOT
PRINTER HALTED
HMR DRIVER SHORT
PRINTER HALTED
MECH DRIVER HOT
PRINTER HALTED
OFF LINE
LINE CHECK PAR.
Operator
Correctable?
Explanation Solution
No Internal error. Call your authorized service rep-
resentative.
No Internal error. Call your authorized service rep-
resentative.
Yes No disk in drive. Insert the operating system dis-
kette.
No Internal error. Call your authorized service rep-
resentative.
No Internal error. Call your authorized service rep-
resentative.
No Internal error. Call your authorized service rep-
resentative.
Yes Communication error. Check your communication line.
ON LINE
Yes Communication error. Check your communication line.
LINE CHECK PAR.
PAPER JAM Yes A paper jam in the
printer.
Clear the paper jam. If the paper
jam is not cleared, the printer
will attempt to print again but
will display another error message after printing a few lines.
PAPER OUT Yes Printer is out of paper. Load paper in the printer. See the
Operator’s Guide.
PLATEN OPEN Yes Forms thickness lever
Lower the forms thickness lever.
is raised to open
position.
RIBBON STALL Yes The ribbon is not
moving in the ribbon
path correctly.
Make sure the ribbon is not
twisted and the forms thickness
lever is set correctly.
4–8
Diagnostics and Fault Messages
Table 4–1. Fault Messages (cont)
Message
Displayed
SHUTTLE FAN ERR.
Operator
Correctable?
Explanation Solution
No Internal error. Call your authorized service rep-
PRINTER HALTED
SHUTTLE STALL Yes No shuttle movement
or the shuttle is moving
at the wrong speed.
resentative.
Make sure the ribbon is not
twisted and the forms thickness
lever is set correctly.
Diagnostics and Fault Messages
4–9
The Error Log
The error log lists all of the errors that occurred since the last time the log
was cleared. For each error that has occurred, the error log lists a two–digit
code, the error message, and the number of occurrences of the error. Under
the Diagnostics menu you can access the Error Log option to print or clear
the error log. Clearing the error log resets all values to zero.
Step
Press Result Notes
1. Open the printer cover.
2. Press:
3.
START
STOP
PGM ALT
+
PREV
4.
UNTIL
5.
OFF LINE
ENTER SWITCH
NOT LOCKED
DIAGNOSTICS
MENU
CONFIGURATION
PRINTOUT
The unlocked state
allows you to make
configuration changes.
6.
7.
4–10
OR
ERROR LOG
MENU
PRINT ERROR
LOG
Diagnostics and Fault Messages
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