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Xerox LS 3270

User’s Guide

Doc. no D60322 Revision 01

WARNING:

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

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Preface Xerox LS 3270

Preface

September 1997

This manual applies to the Xerox LS 3270 protocol converter, installed with firmware release S10 130.002, and to any subsequent release until otherwise specified. The Xerox LS 3270 supports Coax and Centronics inputs. The output is Centronics.

The manual describes how the Xerox LS 3270 is connected and operated. Read it (and the Quick Guide provided with the product) before you start using the protocol converter, and keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.

It is assumed that the reader has a basic knowledge and understanding of IBM computer systems, especially the IBM 3270 Infor- mation Display System. It is also assumed that the reader has adequate knowledge of the printer which is going to be connected to the Xerox LS 3270.

The Xerox LS 3270 can be used with most ASCII printers.

Related Manuals:

"3270 Programmer's Guide", Document no. D62077.

The above manual describes how the Xerox LS 3270 is tailored for a specific printer or application. Output drivers are FSL or PCL which are selected via the front panel of the box (See Chapter 1. for more details).

"IBM 3268 Printer Models 2 and 2C Description" IBM Order No. GA27-3268

Contains information on the IBM 3268 printer which Xerox LS 3270 emulates.

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Table of Contents Xerox LS 3270

Preface.......................................................................................................2

Related Manuals:...................................................................2

Table of Contents......................................................................................3

1. Introduction to the Xerox LS 3270.......................................................4

1.1. What is the Xerox LS 3270?......................................................4

1.1.1 PCL or FSL output driver..............................................4

1.2. Xerox LS 3270 Features............................................................5

1.3 Supported Control Units.............................................................6

1.4. Installation Requirements..........................................................6

1.5 Paper Size Default (US/EU).......................................................7

1.6. Operating Environment..............................................................7

2. Installation of the Xerox LS 3270.........................................................8

2.1. Knowing the Front Panel...........................................................8

2.2. Installation.................................................................................9

2.2.1 Pre-Installation Information...........................................9

2.2.2 Installation Procedure...................................................10

2.2.3 Automatic Power Supply Control..................................11

2.3. Testing.......................................................................................12

2.4. Timeout......................................................................................13

3. Operation of the Xerox LS 3270..........................................................14

3.1. Indicators of the Xerox LS 3270................................................14

CU (Contact with Control Unit)...............................................14

PAR (Parallel input)...............................................................14

4. Specifying Timeout...............................................................................15

5. Programming the Xerox LS 3270.......................................................17

5.1. Setup functions supported in PCL mode...................................18

5.2. Setup Functions supported in FSL mode..................................21

6. FSL Setup via Xerox LS 3270 Parallel Port.........................................24

6.1. Updating firmware.....................................................................26

7. Error Messages.....................................................................................27

7.1. Recoverable Errors...................................................................27

7.2. Non-Recoverable Hardware Errors...........................................29

8. Test Printouts........................................................................................30

APPENDIX A. Quick Reference Guide to FSL Functions.......................33

APPENDIX B. Selected Xerox Products.................................................54

Index...........................................................................................................55

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Introduction

1.1.

Xerox LS 3270

Introduction to the Xerox LS 3270

This chapter gives a short description of the Xerox LS 3270 and its installation requirements.

What is the Xerox LS 3270?

The Xerox LS 3270 is a protocol converter which enables any printer (or other output device) to be connected to an IBM computer system.

The printer or device should have a Centronics parallel connector in order to be connected to the Xerox LS 3270 protocol converter.

The IBM system should use the 3270 type terminals. See Section

1.3, Supported Control Units, for information on the IBM systems to which the Xerox LS 3270 connects.

1.1.1 PCL or FSL output driver

The output driver selection (rotary) switch on the front panel of the box allows you to select between the following two drivers:

The PCL Driver (Default)

If you select PCL (set address switch to A), the box is ready to operate as it is. When used with certain older IBM controllers, the FSL function Y8 may have to be set to obtain the correct SCS printer language. For further pro gramming of the box, you are referred to the “3270 Programmer's Guide" Document no. D62077.

The FSL Driver

To use a non-PCL printer or connect to a serial input port on a printer, you select FSL (set address switch to B). The Xerox LS 3270 is compatible with the Xerox 3270 C/RS box. For programming the internal setup of the box you must refer to the “3270 Programmer's Guide" Document no. D62077 .

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1.2.

Xerox LS 3270

Changing the Driver

To change from PCL to FSL driver or vice versa, first of all the rotary switch has to be in position T at power on. The current printer driver will be indicated on a printout. The actual selection of printer driver is then made by turning the rotary switch to position A (PCL) or B (FSL). The new position will also be indicated on a second printout. When the correct position is obtained, turn the rotary switch away from the A, B or T positions (any other position will do). The new driver is now active.

Xerox LS 3270 Features

The Xerox LS 3270 protocol converter gives you the following fea- tures:

• IBM 3287, 32681 and 4214 emulations

• Support of the SCS (LU1) and 3270 data stream (LU0 or

LU3) modes including FMH data streams as required by the host system.

• All IBM RPQs

• Parallel output in PCL mode

• Up to 8 user strings of variable length can be transmit ted

to the printer from the Xerox LS 3270 - automatically at power on and before and after Local Copy from the host system.

• Automatic input sharing between Coax and Centronics input ports.

• Coax FSL setup via share port

• Flash prom allowing downloading of new firmware via the

coax or the centronics port.

• Support of ida PSS

• Autoconfiguration (PCL only)

3268 = factory default

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1.3 Supported Control Units

The Xerox LS 3270 connects to the following control units:

• IBM 3174 All models

• IBM 3274 All models (A-adapter)

• IBM 3276 All models

• IBM 4321/31/41/61 All models

• IBM 81XX Via 327x controllers or 8775

• IBM 4701/4702 Through the Device Cluster

terminals

Adapter

• IBM 8775 Through 3287 attachment

RPQ

All equivalent 3274/76 PCM controllers, subject to validation by your dealer. Contact your dealer for more information.

1.4. Installation Requirements

Please first check that you have received the following items:

• Xerox LS 3270 Converter

• Xerox LS 3270, Quick Guide; Doc. no. D10322

• Xerox LS 3270, User’s Guide; Doc. no. D60322

In addition, the following i-data accessories can be used:

• Extension Centronics cable

Order no. 999 020 030

• 5V external power supply:

Order no. 999 021 130 for EU Order no. 999 021 230 for UK Order no. 999 021 330 for US

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1.5 Paper Size Default (US/EU)

When you receive the Xerox LS 3270, the box is ready to connect to the system and to the printer. From the factory, the Xerox LS 3270 interface is set up for either US (Letter) or European (A4) paper size (depending on what you specified when ordering the Xerox LS 3270). If, however, you should need to change the default, you may do this by using the FSL function Y8 (see Appendix A for details).

1.6. Operating Environment

The Xerox LS 3270 protocol converter can be installed in the following environment:

• Works in the complete temperature range specified for

the connected printer if not exceeding 45° Centigrade

• Relative humidity between 8% to 80%, non-condensing

• External power supply: 5V (250 mAmps).

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Installation

Xerox LS 3270

Installation of the Xerox LS 3270

This chapter starts with an overview of the functionality of the front panel. Then follows a description of how you connect the Xerox LS 3270 box to a printer.

NOTE: Before you start the installation, make sure that the rotary switch is set to the required emulation (PCL is default). See the location of the switch in section

2.1. below.

2.1. Knowing the Front Panel

PAR

TEST

Coax Port

Rotary Switch

Fig 2-1 Xerox LS 3270 Front Panel

Centronics Share Port

Centronics Ouput Port

External Power Supply Connector

COAX

The coax cable is connected to the host which communicates in accordance with the 3270 protocol.

PARALLEL/CENTRONICS OUT

The parallel/Centronics output port is connected to the parallel/Centronics in put port on the target printer.

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ROTARY SWITCH

The rotary switch is used for changing the output driver (PCL or FSL) and for generating a TEST print. See the section 1.1.1, PCL or FSL output Driver for information on changing the driver and the section 2.3, Testing for information on making a TEST printout.

PARALLEL/MINI-CENTRONICS IN

The parallel/mini-Centronics input port can be connected to the parallel/Centronics output on a PC or similar source able to share the printer with the host.

2.2. Installation

CAUTION:

All connections to the Xerox LS 3270 protocol converter should be made while the power is switched OFF.

2.2.1 Pre-Installation Information

Printer Dependency:

An external power supply may be needed for the Xerox LS 3270 if the printer does not have 5V on pin 18 on the Centronics input port.

This can be verified at the time of installation in the following way: An external power supply is needed:

• if the PAR and CU LEDs do not turn ON when the printer is powered ON with the Xerox LS 3270 installed, and

• if no print is generated when making a TEST printout (see section 2.3, Testing for details.

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Printer Cable: The Xerox LS 3270 does not necessarily have to be plugged

directly into the Centronics Input Port of your printer. An extention Centronics cable can be ordered for distance connection between the Xerox LS 3270 and your printer. This kit also contains a velcro tape to enable mounting on the side of a printer.

Order no. 999 020 030

2.2.2 Installation Procedure

Below follows the procedure for installing the Xerox LS 3270:

1. Make sure the printer power is turned OFF.

2. Plug the Centronics Output Port of the Xerox LS 3270 into

the Centronics Input port of the printer and lock it with the bail locks.

3. Check that the rotary switch on the Xerox LS 3270 is in the

correct position for the printer driver needed:

Position A for PCL (default) Position B for FSL

If you need to make changes to the printer driver, see section 1.1.1, PCL or FSL output Driver, “Changing the Driver”, for details on how to do this.

4. Connect the coax cable to the Xerox LS 3270.

5. Power ON the printer. The CU and PAR LEDs of the Xerox

LS 3270 will turn on if the power is sufficient (for location of CU and PAR LEDs, see figure 2-1 in Section 2.1 Knowing the Front Panel).

6. Check power and signal connection. If po wer is sufficient

and a coax connection exists between the Xerox LS 3270 and a controller, the green CU LED will stay ON. If the CU

and PAR LEDs were not turned on at power on, you must add an external power supply to the Xerox LS 3270.

5. Send a job from the host system and check the printout.

Note that the system printer emulation must match the

Xerox LS 3270 printer driver. If not, change the printer driver

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Installation Xerox LS 3270

using the rotary switch (see section 1.1.1, PCL or FSL output Driver for details).

2.2.3 Automatic Power Supply Control

The Xerox LS 3270 will perform a power supply control to see if there is sufficient power on the unit.

Section 2.2.1, “Pre-Installation Information” describes how to recognize whether a 5V external power supply is needed in order to make the Xerox LS 3270 work.

The 5V power supply can be ordered, using the below order numbers:

Order no. 999 021 130 for EU Order no. 999 021 230 for UK Order no. 999 021 330 for US

The transformer is connected to the plug on the box's side panel as indicated in Fig. 2-3 in the following.

TEST

Fig. 2-3 The Xerox LS 3270 and its side panel

External Power Supply Connector

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Installation Xerox LS 3270

2.3. Testing

PCL driver:

The default configuration of the interface will suffice for most application programs and uses. You should only change the configuration shown in the test printout if you have special requirements.

If you should wish to change the configuration, the options may be set from the line as described in the Programmer's Guide; document no. D62077 (see "Related Manuals").

FSL Driver

With the FSL driver you have selected an unprogrammed printer driver. You have to program the internal setup of the box to suit your printing requirements. See Programmer's Guide; document no. D62077 for further details.

1. Power the unit ON.

2. Turn the rotary switch to the “T” position and back to the

original position. This will generate a settings printout.

3. When the switch has been turned back to its original position,

the CU indicator will start flashing for approximately 30 seconds.

4 Turn the rotary switch to the “T” position once again while the

CU indicator is flashing. The unit will now enter Online HEX dump mode. The dump mode is terminated by turning the

switch away from and back into the “T” position.

NOTE: The CU indicator will be blinking rapidly while the rotary switch is in the “T” position. This is an indication that the “T” position is not a valid permanent position.

5. Compare the settings printout (FSL or PCL printout) with the

printout illustrated in C hapter 8, Test Printouts.

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Installation Xerox LS 3270

Settings Printout using FSL Y120 (PCL mode only)

A settings printout can also be generated at power-on by activating function Y1202.

2.4. Timeout

The Xerox LS 3270 enables printer sharing between the system and a PC. For this purpose it is possible to specify a timeout period.

Keep the settings printout together with this manual for future reference.

If the printer is receiving input on the parallel port, for example, and there is a break in the transmission of data, the other input ports will not be polled for the period speci fied.

The factory default timeout is 20 seconds. The timeout may be changed to suit your requirements. This is done by sending a new setup to the Xerox LS 3270 input port where you want it to take effect. See Chapter 4. Specifying Timeout.

When specifying the timeout it is also possible to specify a user string. A user string may be used for changing from one symbol set (e.g. Roman 8) to another (e.g. IBM-PC8), for example.

NOTE: Settings on the coax input port are automatically reestablished after another input port has been using the printer.

On the parallel input port, you have to program the required setup yourself.

For more detailed information on the commands required, see Chapter 5, Specifying Timeout.

For details on how to define the ESC character %, please see Chapter 5.

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Operation Xerox LS 3270

3. Operation of the Xerox LS 3270

The Xerox LS 3270 top panel has been designed to register the operation of the box via the following indicator LEDs :

• CU (contact to Control Unit)

• PAR (parallel input)

See the illustration in the section Knowing the Front Panel for the position of the LEDs.

3.1. Indicators of the Xerox LS 3270

CU (Contact with Control Unit)

This indicator LED has 3 states:

State Indication

ON BLINKING

OFF

PAR (Parallel input)

Contact with the control unit.

1. Contact with the control unit, and data pending in the Xerox LS 3270 buffer.

2. Indicates that the address switch has been activated and the box is ready to enter on-line HEX dump mode No contact to the control unit, or the contact has been broken for more than 1 minute.

The indicator LED has 2 states:

State Indication

OFF

Indicates that the box is processing data from the Centronics parallel port Indicates that the box is idle or processing data from the coax input

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Specifying Timeout Xerox LS 3270

4. Specifying Timeout

In order to specify the timeout for a specific input port, an FSL (Function Selection via the Line) sequence must be sent to the port in question. To do this a tempo rary Escape (ESC) Character must be defined first. This is done in the following way:

&&??<character>

The sequence "&&??%" will define "%" as the ESC Character.

Timeout is specified in FSL Function 100 . This function has the following syntax ("%" is the ESC Character):

%Y100,<timeout>[,user string]%

Factory default = 20 seconds

Timeout: 0 to 255 indicating number of seconds User string: Optional - string in HEX to be sent to the

printer before transmission of data, when the printer is selected by the share unit. If function 100 is sent to the coax, a user string number can be defined instead of a HEX string. The user string then has to be defined in function 61.

NOTE: The Timeout string must be written in ONE line (see example overleaf).

The user string and settings will only be sent if a share condition has occurred.

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Specifying Timeout Xerox LS 3270

The new setup must be saved in the NVRAM3 with the following command ("%" is the ESC Character):

The FSL string above was split up into several lines for reasons of clarification to simplify the explanation of the different functions. Below is an example where the FSL string is typed in one line.

Example:

%X1

&&??%%Y100,30,1B,45%%X1

The FSL string above has the following effect:

• Defines % as ESC character

• Sets timeout to 30 seconds

• Send 1B 45 HEX before the next data transmission.

• Saves setup in the NVRAM.

NOTE: FSL Y100 works on the port it is sent to. If it is sent to the parallel input port, the string containing the Function Y100 programming will be printed when it is sent to the Xerox LS 3270. See Chapter 6, FSL Setup via Xerox LS 3270 Parallel Port

NVRAM = Non-volatile RAM

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Programming the Xerox LS 3270 Xerox LS 3270

5. Programming the Xerox LS 3270

The Xerox LS 3270 supports approximately 60 internal Setup Functions (FSL Functions)4. When the protocol converter has been installed and connected to a printer, you may have to consider the use of these setup options.

FSL setup functions can be sent either from your IBM system or from a PC.

PCL Driver (Default)

If you have decided to run the Xerox LS 3270 in PCL mode (see Chapter 1), the Xerox LS 3270 is ready to operate after you have completed the installation procedure. The factory default setup will meet the demands of most host systems and users, and special programming is therefore normally not required.

FSL Driver

However, special circumstances may require changes in the programming of the box. For full details on this please see the " 3270 Programmer's Guide" Document no. D62077. In the Programmer's Guide you will find an extensive description of the FSL Functions with notes, comments and examples.

If you have decided to run the Xerox LS 3270 in FSL mode (see Chapter 1), you have just selected an unprogrammed printer driver and you need to program any further settings of the box using FSL functions. The " 3270 Programmer's Guide" Document no. D62077, gives you full details on how you do this.

On the following pages you will find a list of the functions available in PCL mode and FSL mode respectively.

FSL = Function Selection via the Line

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Programming the Xerox LS 3270 Xerox LS 3270

5.1. Setup functions supported in PCL mode

Y1 Set IBM Buffer Size Y2 Set Default LPI Y3 Set Default CPI Y4 Set Default Line Spacing Y5 Set Default Page Length (MPL) Y6 Set Default Max. Print Position (MPP) Y7 Set Case (Mono,Dual) Y8 Set LU1 Language Y10 Set Page Format Y11 Set Default Paper Path Y12 Set Default Paper Size Y13 Line Overflow Condition Y14 Enable Graphics Option (idaAFP) Y19 Set Simplex/Duplex Y22 Printer Driver Selection Y25 FF Before Local Copy Y26 FF After Local Copy Y27 NON-SCS Print Image Y28 NON-SCS, CR at MPP+1 Y29 NON-SCS, NL at MPP+1 Y30 NON-SCS, Valid FF Followed by data Y31 NON-SCS, Valid FF at end of buffer Y32 NON-SCS, FF Valid Y33 NON-SCS, Automatic Func. at end of job Y34 Last LF on page sent as FF Y36 Suppress IBM control codes (parameters 0 and 1) Y37 IBM Printer Emulation Select (parameters 0,1,2 & 4) Y38 IBM Communication Feature (Query, EAB) Y41 Generation of NL at EM Y44 Suppress CR and SP Y46 Set IRQ Timer Y47 ESC Mode Selection Y48 Set Permanent ESC Character Y49 Restrict access of NVRAM settings Y50 FF After Time Elapse Y51 User-defined string(s) at Power-on Y57 User-defined string before local copy Y58 User-defined string after local copy Y59 Bar Code Type Definition Y60 Font Link Y61 Setup for user-defined strings (parameters 0 - 7) Y62 Setup for IBM defined strings Y63 Define Logo Y72 Reset Translate Table Y73 Select Translate Table

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Programming the Xerox LS 3270 Xerox LS 3270

Y74 Printer Symbol Set Definition Strings Y75 Overwrite Translate Table Y77 Reset APL Translate Table Y78 Select APL Translate Table Y79 ida 820 AFP Font Offset Y80 Overwrite APL Translate Table Y88 Margin Definition Y89 Enable Margin Definition Y90 Define User Escape String Y91 Font Definition Y92 Font Point Size Definition Strings Y93 Font Attribute Definition Y94 Font Typeface Definition Y96 Font Change Simulation Y98 Automatic Page Orientation Y100 Port Sharing Option Y110 idaAFP Orientation Support Y111 idaAFP Duplex Support Y112 idaAFP PCL5 Font Support Y113 idaAFP Early Print Complete Y114 idaAFP Colour Support Y115 idaAFP Miscellaneous Y119 Autoconfiguration Select Y120 Print Test Page at power on

ESC Features:

%% Special transparent feature (Multiple paired Hex

transparent).

e.g.: %%1B45%

where % is the defined ESC character.

% Special transparent feature (Single paired Hex

transparent).

where % is the defined ESC character.

Send Logo:

L Send logo (Logo is defined in Y63).

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Programming the Xerox LS 3270 Xerox LS 3270

TEST functions (T-Functions):

T1 Offline Hex Dump (PCIA Dump) T2 Online Hex Dump T3 Online ASCII Hex Dump T4 Print out Settings T5 Printout Character Set T6 Cancel Online ASCII Hex Dump

User Settings Functions (X-Functions):

X1 Store Settings in Permanent Storage X2 Restore Settings from Permanent Storage X3 Restore Factory Default Settings X4 Restore Settings from Permanent Storage X5 Restore Settings (SCS settings will be retained)

Engineering Functions:

Y249 Enable Engineering Mode

Z Functions:

Zn Send user-defined string

W Functions:

Wn Printing Barcodes (defined in Y 59)

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5.2. Setup Functions supported in FSL mode

Y1 Set IBM Buffer Size (parameters 2,3,4 & 5) Y2 Set Default LPI (parameters 6 & 8) Y3 Set Default CPI (parameters: 10, 12, 15 & 16) Y5 Set Default Page Length (MPL) Y6 Set Default Max. Print Position (MPP) Y7 Set Case (Mono,Dual) Y8 Set LU1 Language Y9 Set Default Print Quality (parameters 2 & 3) Y11 Set Default Paper Path (parameters 1, 2 & 3) Y14 Enable Graphics Option (idaAFP) (parameters 0 & 1) Y25 FF Before Local Copy Y26 FF After Local Copy Y27 NON-SCS Print Image Y28 NON-SCS, CR at MPP+1 Y29 NON-SCS, NL at MPP+1 Y30 NON-SCS, Valid FF Followed by data Y31 NON-SCS, Valid FF at end of buffer Y32 NON-SCS, FF Valid Y33 NON-SCS, Automatic Func. at end of job Y34 Last LF on page sent as FF Y35 FF from system sent as FF or LF's Y36 Suppress IBM control codes Y37 IBM Printer Emulation Select Y38 IBM Communication Feature (Query, EAB) Y39 Suppress Empty Forms Y44 Suppress CR and SP Y46 Set IRQ Timer Y48 Set Permanent ESC Character Y49 Restrict access of EEPROM settings Y50 FF After Time Elapse Y51 User-defined string(s) at Power-on Y52 User-defined string(s) at Printer Power down/ Printer

Error Y53 User-defined string before Error M essage Y54 User-defined string after Error Message Y55 Barcode type select Y56 Barcode Entry Y57 User-defined string before local copy Y58 User-defined string after local copy Y61 Setup for user-defined strings Y62 Setup for IBM defined strings Y63 Define Logo Y71 Create Translate Table Y72 Reset Translate Table

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Y73 Select Translate Table Y75 Overwrite Translate Table Y76 Create APL Translate Table Y77 Reset APL Translate Table Y78 Select APL Translate Table Y80 Overwrite APL Translate Table Y88 Margin Definition (idaAFP only) Y89 Enable Margin Definition Y90 Define User Escape String Y100 Port Sharing Option Y120 Settings Printout at Power Up

ESC Features

%% Special transparent feature (Multiple paired Hex

transparent).

e.g.: %%1B45%

where % is the defined ESC character.

% Special transparent feature (Single paired Hex

transparent).

where % is the defined ESC character.

Send Logo:

L Send logo (Logo is defined in Y63).

TEST functions (T-Functions):

T1 Offline Hex Dump (PCIA Dump) T2 Online Hex Dump T3 Online ASCII Hex Dump T4 Print out Settings T5 Printout Character Set T6 Cancel Online ASCII Hex Dump

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Programming the Xerox LS 3270 Xerox LS 3270

User Settings Functions (X-Functions):

X1 Store Settings in Permanent Storage X2 Restore Settings from Permanent Storage X3 Restore Factory Default Settings X4 Restore Settings from Permanent Storage

Engineering Functions:

Y249 Enable Engineering Mode

Z Functions:

Zn Send user-defined string

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FSL Setup via Xerox LS 3270 Parallel Port Xerox LS 3270

6. FSL Setup via Xerox LS 3270 Parallel Port

FSL support on the parallel input port is defined by temporary escape character, FSL Y100 and ESC X1.

The Engineering Function Y249 (FSL setup via share port) allows you to program the FSL parameters for coax input directly via the parallel input port.

When FSL programming is preceded by FSL Y249, the Xerox LS 3270 will interpret the FSL as sent via the coax line. Example:

&&??%%Y100,10,’SHARESTRING’%%X1

Sent to the parallel input port, this command string will program FSL Y100 on the parallel input port it was sent to.

&&??%%Y249,PASSWORD%%Y100,10,’SHARESTRING’%%X1

Sent to the parallel input port, this command string will program FSL Y100 on the coax port.

In the description below, it is assumed that you know how to define an escape character (this must be done before you can use the Y249 function).

Character conversion

When the engineering function is received all the following characters in the Xerox LS 3270 are converted to LU3 characters.

The characters are now interpreted as received by the coax line. This functionality is automatically deactivated after timeout on the

share port used.

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FSL Setup via Xerox LS 3270 Parallel Port Xerox LS 3270

NOTE: To ensure correct conversion of the characters following the engineering function, use characters existing in the symbol set PC-850 for Coax.

Activating the Y249 Engineering Function

Before the Engineering Function can be activated, an Escape character must be defined (see chapter 5 for details on how to do this).

If you have defined % as Escape CHARACTER, you activate the engineering function by typing:

%Y249,n% n = password. As this is sensitive information, system operators

can contact their i-data distributor for password details.

Deactivating the Y249 Engineering Function

The function will be deactivated automatically after timeout on the share port used (timeout is defined in Y100 Port Sharing Option).

Limitations when Y249 is active

Characters not present in the PC-850 symbot set (Coax) can still be sent in hex notation.

Example:

If you need to define user string 1 containing a PCL reset, then define the following:

&&??% %Y249,PASSWORD% %Y61,1,1B45% %X1

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FSL Setup via Xerox LS 3270 Parallel Port Xerox LS 3270

6.1. Updating firmware

The Xerox LS 3270 firmware (complete firmware) may be updated either via the coax line or via the centronics input port. For further information please contact your distributor.

If errors are detected, the downloading will be terminated and an error message will be printed if possible. If serious errors occur during programming, the firmware has to be downloaded via the share port.

The downloading of firmware is considered complete if no data is received within 30 seconds. The interface will then make a soft reset.

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Error Messages Xerox LS 3270

7. Error Messages

Errors fall into two categories: the operator-recoverable errors and the non-recoverable hardware errors.

The error messages listed below are all printed out on paper when the error situation arises (provided the printer is on-line).

You correct the errors from the host system in accordance with the error messages given.

7.1. Recoverable Errors

The error messages are listed in alphabetical order below. BARCODE IS DISABLED

ESCAPE SEQUENCE ERROR NOT NUMBER

ESC X IS WRONG ESCAPE SEQUENCE ERROR ESCAPE SEQUENCE ERROR

NUMERICAL OVERFLOW ESCAPE SEQUENCE ERROR

CREATE TRANSLATE TABLE OUT OF RANGE. MAX 8' 13

ESCAPE SEQUENCE ERROR NO TRANSLATE TABLE CREATED

ESCAPE SEQUENCE ERROR NO TRANSLATE TABLE APL CREATED

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Error Messages Xerox LS 3270

ESCAPE SEQUENCE ERROR TRANSLATE TABLE LOAD CHARACTER IS OUT OF RANGE VALIDATION VALUE IN FLASH PROM IS WRONG VALUES ARE NOW OVERWRITTEN WITH FACTORY DEFAULTS ESCAPE SEQUENCE ERROR ILLEGAL SEPARATOR

FUNCTION (NO) IS NOT SUPPORTED ESCAPE SEQUENCE ERROR ESC Y

MULTISTRIKE STRING IS TOO LONG Not in engineering mode FLASH PROM VERIFICATION ERROR IN CELL PARAMETER IS OUT OF RANGE PASSWORD IS NOT ACTIVE SYNTAX ERROR IN CALL. FUNC = (NO) THE CONTENTS OF FLASH PROM HAS BEEN DAMAGED

VALUES ARE NOW OVERWRITTEN WITH FACTORY DEFAULTS

There is no password THE FLASH PROM IS ALREADY LOCKED, PASSWORD IS

IGNORED THE PASSWORD TO OPEN NVRAM AREA IS WRONG THE PASSWORD IS TOO LONG THE SELECTED BARCODE IS NOT SUPPORTED The FLASH PROM is locked The dynamic area is locked The checksum in the FLASH PROM is wrong THERE IS NO SPACE LEFT

IN THE DYNAMIC AREA

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Error Messages Xerox LS 3270

THE USER ADDRESS STRING IS TOO LONG TERMINATOR NOT ACCEPTED

ESC Z IS WRONG Validation value in FLASH PROM is wrong YOU CANNOT LOCK THE FLASH PROM

BEFORE YOU HAVE PROGRAMMED IT

7.2. Non-Recoverable Hardware Errors

The following recovery attempt can be made:

• Turn power OFF for 10 seconds and then ON again. If the problem persists, seek technical assistance.

The non-recoverabel error messages consist of this message: HARDWARE MALFUNCTION. Call for service. followed by one of these diagnostic messages: COAX IF ram error Wrong data in selftest Wrong word in selftest Nothing received in selftest 8085 ram error Rom check sum error Response missing from COAX IF Invalid test response from COAX IF

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Test Printouts Xerox LS 3270

8. Test Printouts

PCL Test Printout

Xerox LS 3270 PCL, Version: S10 130.002 /00884004

Boot ID: 80051002 Escape code = 00 Hex, Character = ' '. There are 2048 bytes available in the dynamic area. 299 bytes are in use, and 1749 bytes are free.

Function 1: is set to 4 Function 2: is set to 6 Function 3: is set to 10 Function 5: is set to 66 Function 6: is set to 132 Function 7: is set to 1 Function 8: is set to 0 Function 10: is set to 0 Function 11: is set to 2 Function 12: is set to 1 Function 13: is set to 1 Function 14: is set to 1 Function 19: is set to 0 Function 22: is set to 5 Function 25: is set to 0 Function 26: is set to 1 Function 27: is set to 0 Function 28: is set to 0 Function 29: is set to 0 Function 30: is set to 1 Function 31: is set to 1 Function 32: is set to 0 Function 33: is set to 0 Function 34: is set to 1 Function 36: is set to 0 Function 37: is set to 1 Function 38: is set to 1 Function 41: is set to 1 Function 44: is set to 1 Function 46: is set to 12 Function 47: is set to 1 Function 49: is set to 0 Function 50: is set to 0 Function 73: is set to 0 Function 78: is set to 1 Function 79: is set to 0 Function 89: is set to 0 Function 98: is set to 1 Function 110: is set to 1 Function 111: is set to 0 Function 112: is set to 0 Function 113: is set to 1 Function 114: is set to 0 Function 115: is set to 1 Function 119: is set to 0 Function 120: is set to 0

BUSY TIMEOUT: 240 TIMEOUT COAX, 20 TIMEOUT CENTRONICS: 20 Default GFID: 10 CPI = 11 , 13 CPI = 204

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Test Printouts Xerox LS 3270

12 CPI = 80 , 20 CPI = 281, 15 CPI = 223 , 27 CPI = 290 16 CPI = 253

PROPORTIONAL SPACED = 1412 AFP TOP MARG. = 0 : 0 ACTIVE GFID = 11 AFP LEFT MARG. = 0 : 0

USER STRING #6 = 1B,26,6C,30,4F USER STRING #7 = 1B,45

IBM Setup String(s): 130 1B,28,73,33,42 131 1B,28,73,30,42

BARCODES: 39,3,2;29,3,2;28,3,2;26,3,2;35,3,2;24,3,2;33,3,2;22,3,2

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Test Printouts Xerox LS 3270

FSL Test Printout

Xerox LS 3270 FSL, Version: S10 130.002/00884004 Boot ID: 80051002 Escape code = 00 Hex, Character = ' '. There are 2048 bytes available in the dynamic area. 299 bytes are in use, and 1749 bytes are free.

Function 1: is set to 4 Function 2: is set to 6 Function 3: is set to 10 Function 4: is set to 1 Function 5: is set to 72 Function 6: is set to 132 Function 7: is set to 1 Function 8: is set to 1 Function 9: is set to 1 Function 11: is set to 1 Function 14: is set to 0 Function 25: is set to 0 Function 26: is set to 0 Function 27: is set to 0 Function 28: is set to 0 Function 29: is set to 0 Function 30: is set to 0 Function 31: is set to 0 Function 32: is set to 0 Function 33: is set to 0 Function 34: is set to 0 Function 35: is set to 0 Function 36: is set to 0 Function 37: is set to 1 Function 38: is set to 1 Function 39: is set to 0 Function 44: is set to 0 Function 46: is set to 12 Function 47: is set to 1 Function 49: is set to 0 Function 50: is set to 0 Function 55: is set to 1 Function 89: is set to 0 Function 100: is set to 20 Function 120: is set to 0

BUSY TIMEOUT: 240 TIMEOUT COAX, Centronics: 20,20

No user strings are sent at power on. No user strings are sent after printer error. No user strings are sent at user programming error. No user strings are sent after user programming error. No user strings are sent before local copy. No user strings are sent after local copy.

Password is not activated.

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Appendix A

Buffer Size

%Y1,<n1>%

1 = 960 characters

2 = 1920 characters

3 = 2560 characters

*4 = 3440 characters

5 = 3564 characters

FSL: N/S

LPI

%Y2,<n1>%

0 = USER: No LPI

AUTO: Ignored

3 = 3 LPI

4 = 4 LPI

*6 = 6 LPI

8 = 8 LPI

For an explanation of

USER and AUTO modes,

see the "3270 Program-

mer's Guide"

FSL: N/S

CPI

%Y3,<n1>%

0 = USER: No CPI

AUTO: Prop.

spacing

*10 = 10 CPI

12 = 12 CPI

15 = 15 CPI

16 = 16.7 CPI

20 = 20 CPI

27 = 27 CPI

FSL: N/S

Line Spacing

%Y4,<n1>%

*1 = Single Space

2 = Double space

Y4:

PCL only

Form Length

%Y5,<n1>%

0 = Disable vertical

formatting

001to255 = Set FL in no.

of lines

*72=FSL

*66=PCL

**66=FSL

**62=PCL

Maximum

Position

%Y6,<n1>%

0 = No NLs will be

generated by the

interface

001to255 = Set MPP in no.

of characters

*132

Case

%Y7,<n1>%

0 = Mono case (left

to right)

*1 = Dual case (left

to right)

2 = Right to left

(dual case)

3 = Left to right

(dual case)

Xerox LS 3270

APPENDIX A. Quick Reference Guide to FSL Functions

* = Factory Default ** = Factory Default (US)

No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix A

LU1 Language

%Y8,<n1>%

*0 = Download LU1

language from

1 = English US

EBCDIC

3 = Austrian/

German

4 = Belgian

5 = Brazilian

6 = Canadian

(French)

7 = Danish/

Norwegian

8 = Danish/

Norwegian Alt

9 = Finnish/

Swedish

10 = Finnish/

Swedish Alt

11 = French

13 = Austrian/

German Alt

14 = International

15 = Italian

16 = Japanese

(English)

19 = Spanish

20 = Spanish Alt

21 = Spanish speaking

22 = English UK

28 = Portuguese

30 = French

105-charact.

31 = Swiss German/

French

40 = Spanish Data/

Text

*0=PCL

*1=FSL

Quality

%Y9,<n1>%

*1 = Draft Print

Quality

2 = Near Letter

Quality

3 = Correspondence

Y9:

FSL only

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No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix A

Page Format

%Y10,<n1>[,n2]%

*0 = Portrait

1 = Landscape

2 = COR 1

3 = Fit to page in

portrait

4 = 8" x 11"

Portrait

5 = 8" x 12"

Portrait

6 = 13.2" x 8.5"

Landscape

7 = Landscape

13.2"

8 = Portrait

10 cpi x 11"

9 = Portrait

10 cpi z 12"

1 = Tractor (Upper)

2 = Drawer 1 (Upper)

3 = Drawer 2 (Lower)

4 = Manual feeder

5 = Envelope feeder

6 = Drawer 3 (Lower)

Y10:

PCL only

Paper Path

%Y11,<n1>[,n2]%

0 = Ignore PPM and

select tray

from printer

front panel

1 = Tractor (Upper)

2 = Drawer 1

3 = Drawer 2

4 = Manual feeder

5 = Envelope feeder

6 = Drawer 3

7 = Drawer 4

0 = No destination

drawer selected

Destination

drawer will be

defined by

printer’s

settings.

1 = Destination 1

2 = Destination 2

3 = Destination 3

4 = Destination 4

5 = Destination 5

6 = Destination 6

7-255 Reserved for

future use.

FSL: N/S

*1=FSL

*2=PCL

FSL: N/S

Xerox LS 3270

No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix A

Paper Size

%Y12,<n1>[,n2]%

*1 = A4

2 = Legal

**3 = Letter

4 = Executive

5 = Letter

(Monarch)

6 = Business

(Com 10)

7 = International

8 = International

10 = A3

1 = Tractor (Upper)

2 = Drawer 1 (Upper)

3 = Drawer 2 (Lower)

4 = Manual feeder

5 = Envelope feeder

6 = Drawer 3 (Lower)

Y12:

PCL only

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No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix A

Line

Overflow

Option

%Y13,<n1>[,n2]%

0 = Lines longer

than print line

are wrapped.

Overflow data

on next line.

*1 = Lines longer

than print line

are cut.

Overflow data

is not printed.

1 = Tractor (Upper)

2 = Drawer 1 (Upper)

3 = Drawer 2 (Lower)

4 = Manual feeder

5 = Envelope feeder

6 = Drawer 3 (Lower)

Y13:

PCL only

Enable

Graphics

%Y14,<n1>%

0 =Disable graphics

1 =Enable graphics

2 =Disable graphics

(and no error de-

tection at mode

changes)

3 =Enable graphics

(and no error de-

tection at mode

changes)

*0=FSL

*1=PCL

FSL: N/S

Duplex

Printing

%Y19,<n1>%

*0 = Simplex

1 = Long-edge duplex

2 = Short-edge duplex

Y19:

PCL only

Printer

Driver

Selection

%Y22,<n1>%

*5 = PCL 5 driver.

Disable ida AFP

query.

15 = PCL 5E driver

Enable ida AFP

query.

Y22:

PCL only

FF before

Local Copy

%Y25,<n1>%

*0 = No FF

1 = FF

Xerox LS 3270

No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix A

FF after

Local Copy

%Y26,<n1>%

0 = No FF

1 = FF

*0=FSL

*1=PCL

Non-SCS

Print Image

%Y27,<n1>%

*0 = Null line

suppression in

Local Copy and

non-SCS print.

1 = Null line

suppression in

non-SCS print

and true screen

image in Local

Copy

2 = True screen

image in non-

SCS print and

null line

suppression in

Local Copy

3 = True screen

image in non-

SCS print and

Local Copy

4 = Null line

suppression and

formatted print

in LU3 print

and in Local

Copy

5 = Null line

suppression and

formatted print

in LU3 print.

Null line

suppression and

unformatted

print in Local

Copy.

6 = Null line

suppression and

unformatted

print in LU3

print. Null line

suppression and

formatted print

in local copy.

7 = Null line

suppression and

unformatted

print in LU3

print and in

local copy.

CR at MPP +1

%Y28,<n1>%

*0 = 1st PP of next

line

1 = 1st PP of

current line

Xerox LS 3270

No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix A

NL at MPP +1

%Y29,<n1>%

*0 = 1st PP of

current line +

2 lines

1 = 1st PP of next

line

Valid FF

Followed by

Data

%Y30,<n1>%

0 = 2nd of 1st line

of next form

1 = 1st PP of 1st

line of next

form

*0=FSL

*1=PCL

Valid FF at

End of Print

Buffer

%Y31,<n1>%

0 = 1st PP of 2nd

line of next

form

1 = 1st PP of 1st

line of next

form

*0=FSL

*1=PCL

FF Valid

%Y32,<n1>%

*0 = FF valid only

at 1st PP in

line or MPP+1

1 = FF valid

anywhere

Automatic

Function at

End of Job

%Y33,<n1>%

*0 = NL at 1st PP of

next line

1 = 1st PP at 1st

line of next

form

Last LF on

Page Sent as

%Y34,<n1>%

0 = No

*1 = Yes, count

lines in FSL 5

and send FF

*0: FSL

*1: PCL

FF Usage

%Y35,<n1>%

*0 = Pass FF from

Host

1 = Count the lines

in function 5

Y35:

FSL only

Suppress IBM

Control

Codes

%Y36,<n1>%

*0 = Respect all IBM

codes

1 = Suppress all IBM

codes

Xerox LS 3270

No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix A

IBM Printer

Emulation

Select

%Y37,<n1>%

0 = 3287 Emulation

*1 = 3286/4214

Emulation

2 = HEX 00-3F sent

transparently

except valid

SCS codes. TRN

sent non-

transparently

4 = HEX 00-3F sent

as blanks

except valid

SCS codes. TRN

sent trans-

parently

6 = HEX 00-3F sent

transparently

except valid

SCS codes. TRN

sent transpar-

ently

8 = Unprintable

characters are

suppressed ex-

cept certain

SCS codes (see

the Programmer's

Guide for

further details)

IBM Communi-

cation

Feature

%Y38,<n1>%

0 = No query reply,

but EAB

*1 = Query reply and

EAB

2 = No query reply

and no EAB

Suppress

Empty Forms

%Y39,<n1>%

*0 = No forms

suppressed

1 = Empty forms

suppressed

Y39:

FSL only

Generation

of New Line

at End of

Message

%Y41,<n1>%

*0 = Disable

1 = Enable

Y41:

PCL only

Suppress CR

and Spaces

to Obtain

Same

Position

%Y44,<n1>%

0 = No suppression

1 = Suppression

*0 = FSL

*1 = PCL

Xerox LS 3270

No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix A

IRQ Time

%Y46,<n1>[,n2,n3]%

000 = Never send IRQ

001 to 255 =

Send IRQ after n1 x 5

seconds

*12 Send IRQ after

1 minute

001 to 255 =

Hold Time Out. Send

Hold Time Out after

n2 x 5 sec if printer

is in stop mode.

*120

000 = Never send

Busy Timeout

IRQ

001 to 255 =

Send Busy Timeout

after n3 x 5 seconds

if printer is in stop

mode.

*240

ESC Mode

Selection

%Y47,<n1>%

*1 = ESC xx sent as

"xx" HEX

2 = Tel-A-Graf

support

3 = Double escape

feature

Y47:

PCL only

Xerox LS 3270

No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

- 41 -

Appendix A

Permanent

ESC

Character

Selection

%Y48,<n1>[;n2

[;n3]]%

%Y48,<xx>%

'char.'

= character selected

from the current

IBM char. table in

apostrophe

notation

= HEX value of the

character selected

from the LU3 table

max. of 5 characters

to introduce

transparency (string

must not begin w. ‘&’

or char. defined in

n1) lead-in sequence

5 chars. max. to end

transparency in-valid

values: (0-9 and A-F)

lead-out sequence

*0049Restrict

Access of

EEPROM/RAM

%Y49,<n1>[,n2]%

*0 = Unlock FSL

1 = Lock RAM and

EEPROM

2 = Lock EEPROM

only

password optional

FF after

Time Elapse

%Y50,<n1>%

*0 = No extra FF is

sent

1 to

255 = Send FF after

(n1) seconds

Xerox LS 3270

No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix A

User-Defined

String(s) at

Power-Up

%Y51,<n1>%

0-7 = One or more

strings

defined in FSL

61 first

User defined

string(s) at

power

up/printer

error

%Y52,<string no>%

0-7 = One or more

strings indicated in

the form

<n1>,<n2>...<nx> in

ascending sequence

Y52:

FSL only

User Defined

string(s)

before

programming

error

message

%Y53,<n1>[n2],..]

0-7 = One or more

strings indicated in

the syntax

Y53:

FSL only

User defined

strings

after pro-

gramming er-

ror message

%Y54,<n1>,[,n2]

[,...]

0-7 = One or more

strings indicated in

the form

(n1),(n2)...,(nx)

Y54:

FSL only

Xerox LS 3270

No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix A

Bar Code

Select

%Y55,<n1>%

0 = Disable bar code

printing

*1 = Enable bar code

printing on

graphics

printers

Y55:

FSL only

Bar Code

Entry

Please see the

chapter on Bar Code

Printing in the 3270

Programmer’s Guide,

doc. no. D62077

Y56:

FSL only

User-Defined

String(s)

before Local

Copy

%Y57,<n1>%

[,n2][,...]%

0-7 = One or more

strings

defined in FSL

User-Defined

String(s)

after Local

Copy

%Y58,<n1>

[,n2][,...]%

0-7 = One or more

strings

defined in FSL

Bar Code

Type

Definition

%Y59,<n1>,<n2>,

<n3>,<n4>%

1-8 = Bar code def.

no.

22-39 = Bar code

type

1-255 = Height in

inches

1-32 = Horizontal

expansion

Y59:

PCL only

Font Link

%Y60,<n1>,<n2>%

0,10,12,13,15,16,20,

27, CPI = pitch

1-65535 = GFID No.

Y60:

PCL only

Setup for

User Defined

Strings

%Y61,<n1>,<n2>%

0-7 = User String

no.

00-FF = String

contents in

HEX or in

apostrophe

notation

Xerox LS 3270

No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix A

Setup for

IBM Defined

Strings

%Y62,<n1>,<n2>%

Please refer to the

3270 Programmer’s

Guide, doc. no.

D62077 for further

information

Logo

Definitions

%Y63,n,<string>

[;n<string>;

<string>;n,

<string>;....;n,

<string>%

n =

user defined logo

number (0-7)

string =

user string in hex

and/or characters

with apostrophe

notation

Select

Tranlate

Table

%Y71,<n1>%

1-8 = Number of the

translate table

to be selected

Y71:

FSL only

Reset

Translate

Table

%Y72,<n1>%

1-8 = Delete the

indicated

table

Select

Translate

Table

%Y73,<n1>%

1-8 = Select the

indicated

table

Define

Printer

Symbol Set

Strings

%Y74,<n1>,<n2>%

1-8 = Symbol set no.

00-FF = String

contents in

HEX

Y74:

PCL only

Xerox LS 3270

No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix A

Overwrite

Translate

Table

PCL:

%Y75,<n1>[,n2],

<data>[:n1,n2,

<data>]%

-----------------

FSL:

%Y75,n1,n2[;n2]|

[:n1,n2]%

00-BF = LU3 position

in HEX of

character to

be trans-

lated

1-8 = Symbol set

defined in FSL

00-FF = Data in

ASCII HEX

required to

print the

character

---------------------

LU3 char.

00-BF =

Specifies which LU3

characters to be

translated to

parameter n2

n2(data)

00-FF =

ASCII code as the LU3

value shall be

translated to. Can be

defined as paired HEX

up to 12 bytes,

separated with

commas.

PCL mode

--------

FSL mode

Create APL

Translate

Table

%Y76,<n1>%

1-8 = Create an APL

Translate Table

Y76:

FSL only

Reset APL

Translate

Table

%Y77,<n1>%

1-8 = Reset the

indicated APL

table

Select APL

Translate

Table

%Y78,<n1>%

1-8 = Select the

indicated APL

table

Xerox LS 3270

No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix A

ida 820 AFP

Font Offset

%Y79,<n1>%

0-200 = Offset to be

added to the

specified

font

*0 = No offset is

added

This function only

needs to be changed

from default if other

applications are

using the ida AFP

font IDs.

Y79:

PCL only

Overwrite

APL

Translate

Table

%Y80,<n1>[,n2],

<n3>%

30-BF = The position

in HEX of

the APL

character to

be trans-

lated

1-8 = Symbol set

defined in FSL

00-FF = Data in

ASCII HEX

required to

print the

character

Xerox LS 3270

No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix A

Physical

Margins

%Y88,<n1>,<n2>

[,n3]%

0 to 32000

= Horizontal margin

compensation in

1/1440"

*0n20 to 32000

= Vertical margin

compensation in

1/1440"

*0n30-9 = Page format as

defined in FSL

20 = Support for

front page in

duplex

21 = Support for back

page in duplex

Physical

Margin

Compensation

%Y89,<n1>[,n2]%

*0 = No compensation

1 = Compensation as

defined in FSL

1 = Drawer 1 (Upper)

2 = Drawer 1 (Upper)

3 = Drawer 2 (Lower)

4 = Manual feeder

5 = Envelope feeder

6 = Drawer 3 (Lower)

Define User

ESC String

Definition

%Y90,<n1>,<n2>%

0 = Erase strings

00-FF = String no.

in HEX

'<string>'

= String contents in

apostrophe nota-

tion

Xerox LS 3270

No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix A

Font

Definition

%Y91,<n1>,<n2>,

[,n6]%

n1 (IBM GFID)

1-65535 = IBM GFID

no.

n2 (Typeface)

0-255 = Pre-program-

med typeface

value

n3 (Attribute)

0 = No attributes

1 = Bold

2 = Italic

3 = Bold and Italic

4 = Proportional

5 = Prop. Bold

6 = Prop. Italic

7 = Prop. Bold and

Italic

n4 (Symbol Set)

0-7

n5 (Point Size)

1-65535 = Point size

n6 (Translate Table)

1-8 Optional

Y91:

PCL only

Font Point

Size

Definition

String

%Y92,<n1>,<n2>%

10-255 = String no.

in decimal

00-FF = String

contents in

HEX

Y92:

PCL only

Font

Attribute

Definition

String

%Y93,<n1>,<n2>%

10-255 = String no.

in decimal

00-FF = String

contents in

HEX

Y93:

PCL only

Font

Typeface

Definition

String

%Y93,<n1>,<n2>%

10-255 = String no.

in decimal

00-FF = String

contents in

HEX

Y94:

PCL only

Xerox LS 3270

No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix A

Simulate

Font Change

%Y96,<n1>

1-65535 = GFID No.

in deci-

mals

*11

Y96:

PCL only

Automatic

Page

Orientation

APO)

%Y98,<n1>[,n2]%

0 = Activate APO

*1 = Deactivate APO

2 = Validate

physical page

1 = Drawer 1 (Upper)

2 = Drawer 1 (Upper)

3 = Drawer 2 (Lower)

4 = Manual feeder

5 = Envelope feeder

6 = Drawer 3 (Lower)

Y98:

PCL only

100

Port Sharing

Option

%Y100,<n1>[,n2]%

0-255 = Timeout in

no. of

seconds

*20n200-FF = String in

HEX to be

sent to

printer

before

transmission

of data when

printer is

selected by

sharing unit

110

idaAFP

Orientation

Support

Function

tells idaAFP

to send

orienta-

tion via

query

%Y110,<n1>%

0 = PCL5 Orientation

Command

suppressed

*1= PCL5 Orientation

Command

supported

Y110:

PCL only

Xerox LS 3270

No Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix A

111

idaAFP

Duplex

Support

This

function

tells idaAFP

to use the

duplex

facility in

the printer.

idaAFP is

told to

support

duplex via

query.

%Y111,<n1>%

*0 = Printer does

not support

duplex

1 = Printer

supports duplex

Y111:

PCL only

112

idaAFP PCL5

Font Support

Via query,

tells idaAFP

to send PCL5

font

commands.

%Y112,<n1>%

*0 = PCL5 Font not

supported

1 = PCL5 Font is

supported

Y112:

PCL only

113

idaAFP Early

Complete

This

function

enables the

spool system

to make a

better re-

covery after

errors.

%Y113,<n1>%

0 = All is printed

before response

to host.

*1 = Early print-

complete

supported

Y113:

PCL only

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Appendix A

114

idaAFP

Colour

Support

%Y114,<n1>%

*0 = No colour

support

available

1 = Support for

colour printing

2 = Colour by

simulation

9 = As 1, but with

Pixel Placement

Support

10 = As 2, but with

Pixel Placement

Support

Y114:

PCL only

115

idaAFP Misc.

%Y115,<n1>%

0 = No features

covered by this

FSL available

*1 = Support for Unit

selection in

printer

Y115:

PCL only

119

Auto-

Configura

tion select

%Y119,<n1>%

*0 = Disable Auto-

configuration

2 = Auto-

configuration

via PJL

Y119:

PCL only

120

Settings

Print-Out at

Power On

%Y120,<n1>%

*0 = Disable

settings print-

out at power on

1 = Enable settings

printout at

power on

249

Enter

Engineering

Mode

%Y249,<n1>%

password

(contact your local

distributor)

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No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix A

Send Logos

#Ln

0-7 = User Defined

Logos

Initiate

Tests

%T#

1= Off-line hex dump

2= On-line hex dump

3= ASCII hex dump

4= Printout settings

5= Printout translate

table

6= Cancel ASCII hex

dump

Re. T2:

Please note that when

using LU3

communication, it is

not possible to make

an online hex dump

(with function T2) of

data streams

containing 3270

structured fields,

e.g. GDDM print or

ida AFP.

Save/

Overwrite

Settings

%X#

1= Store RAM in

EEPROM

2= Restore default

3= Factory default to

RAM

4= Restore settings

to power up

defaults

Send User

String

%Z#

0-7 = User strings

defined in FSL

Send Bar

Code

%W,n1,data%

Numeric value from 1-

8 indicating the

defined bar code

number

data

Data must not exceed

one line

PCL only

Xerox LS 3270

No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendix B Xerox LS 3270

APPENDIX B. Selected Xerox Products

Coax Supported Printers External

Xerox LS 3270 Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer Xerox 3270 C/RS Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer Xerox 3270/X C/RS Any Xerox decentralized XES & PCL printer Xerox Flex + Xerox 3270 PCL/XES Any Xerox decentralized XES & PCL printer

External IPDS

Xerox 3270 IPC C/RS Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer Xerox 3270/X IPC C/RS Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer

Internal

Xerox 4500/3270 Xerox 4505, 4510, 4517, 4520 Xerox 4030/3270 XES/PCL Xerox 4030, 4197 Xerox 4213/3270 XES/PCL Xerox 4213

Internal IPDS

Xerox 4500/3270 IPC Xerox 4505, 4510, 4517, 4520 Xerox 4030/3270 IPC Xerox 4030, 4197 Xerox 4213/3270 IPC Xerox 4213

Twinax Supported Printers External

Xerox LS 5250 Any Xerox decentralized XES & PCL printer Xerox 5250 C/RS Any Xerox decentralized XES & PCL printer Xerox Flex + Xerox 3x-400 PCL/XES Any Xerox decentralized XES & PCL printer

External IPDS

Xerox 5250 IPC C/RS Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer

Internal

Xerox 4500/3x-400 Xerox 4505, 4510, 4517, 4520 Xerox 4030/3x-400 XES/PCL Xerox 4030 and 4197 Xerox 4213/3x-400 XES/PCL Xerox 4213

Internal IPDS

Xerox 4500/3x-400 IPC Xerox 4505, 4510, 4517, 4520 Xerox 4030/3x-400 IPC Xerox 4030 and 4197 Xerox 4213/3x-400 IPC Xerox 4213

Token Ring Supported Printers External

Xerox PrintServer TR Any Xerox decentralized printer

External SCS

Xerox PrintServer TR 3270 Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer

External SCS/DCA

Xerox PrintServer TR 5250 Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer

External IPDS

Xerox PrintServer IPC TR Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer

Internal

Xerox 4500 PS TR Xerox 4505, 4510, 4517, 4520

Internal IPDS

Xerox 4500 PS TR IPC Xerox 4505, 4510, 4517, 4520

Ethernet Supported Printers External

Xerox PrintServer ETH Any Xerox decentralized printer

External SCS

Xerox PrintServer ETH 3270 Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer

External SCS/DCA

Xerox PrintServer ETH 5250 Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer

External IPDS

Xerox PrintServer IPC ETH Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer

Internal

Xerox 4500 PS ETH Xerox 4505, 4510, 4517, 4520

Internal IPDS

Xerox 4500 PS ETH IPC Xerox 4505, 4510, 4517, 4520

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Index Xerox LS 3270

Index

—C—

PCL Mode, 33

—I—

Indicator LEDs

CU, 14

COAX, 8 Connection

Printer, 8

Connections

Timeout, 13

Control Units, 8

—E—

Error messages, 27 ESC Character, defining, 15 External Power Supply, 11

—F—

Features, 5 Firmware updating, 26 Front Panel

Coax, 8 CU, 14 Indicator LEDs, 14 PAR, 14 Parallel/Centronics In, 9 Parallel/Centronics Out, 8 Rotary Switch, 9

FSL 100

Defining Timeout, 15

FSL Functions

FSL Mode, 33

—M—

Manuals

Related, 2

—N—

Non-IPDS

Engineering mode, 24

—O—

Operating environment, 7

—P—

Paper Size Default, Changing, 7 PARALLEL IN, 9 PARALLEL OUT, 8 PCL emulation, 4 Printer sharing, 13

—R—

Rotary Switch, 9

—T—

Timeout, specifying, 15

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Xerox 32270 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preface

Related Manuals:

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Xerox LS 3270

What is the Xerox LS 3270?

1.1.1 PCL or FSL output driver

Xerox LS 3270 Features

1.3 Supported Control Units

1.4. Installation Requirements

1.5 Paper Size Default (US/EU)

1.6. Operating Environment

Installation of the Xerox LS 3270

2.1. Knowing the Front Panel

2.2. Installation

2.2.1 Pre-Installation Information

2.2.2 Installation Procedure

2.2.3 Automatic Power Supply Control

2.3. Testing

2.4. Timeout

3. Operation of the Xerox LS 3270

3.1. Indicators of the Xerox LS 3270

CU (Contact with Control Unit)

PAR (Parallel input)

4. Specifying Timeout

5. Programming the Xerox LS 3270

5.1. Setup functions supported in PCL mode

5.2. Setup Functions supported in FSL mode

6. FSL Setup via Xerox LS 3270 Parallel Port

6.1. Updating firmware

7. Error Messages

7.1. Recoverable Errors

7.2. Non-Recoverable Hardware Errors

8. Test Printouts

APPENDIX B. Selected Xerox Products

Index