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Preface Xerox FS 3270, User's Guide

Preface

September 1997

This manual applies to the Xerox FS 3270 and the Xerox FS 3270 IPC protocol converters, installed with firmware release S10 xxx.xxx and S91 xxx.xxx, and to any subsequent release until otherwise specified.

NOTE: Both products: “Xerox FS 3270” and “Xerox FS 3270 IPC” will be referred to as “Xerox FS 3270” unless specific reference is made to the IPC functionality of the Xerox FS 3270 IPC.

The Xerox FS 3270 supports Coax, Centronics and RS232 inputs. The output is centronics. In FSL mode, the RS232 can be config ured to be either input or output (See Section 2.1. for further details).

The manual describes how the Xerox FS 3270 is connected and oper- ated. Read it before you start using the protocol conver ter, and keep the manual in a safe place for future referen ce.

It is assumed that the reader has a basic knowledge and under standing of IBM computer systems, especially the IBM 3270 Information Display System. It is also assumed that the reader has adequate knowledge of the printer which is going to be connected to the Xerox FS 3270 .

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

Related Manuals

Xerox FS 3270 IPC

"IPDS Programmer’s Guide" i-data Document no. D60253

both converters

"Laser 3270, Programmer's Guide" i-data Document no. D62078

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

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

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Table of Contents Xerox FS 3270, User's Guide

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

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

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

1. Installation Requirements.................................................................... 5

1.1. Introduction to Xerox FS 3270 ......................................................... 5

1.2. Xerox FS 3270 Features.................................................................. 6

1.3. Supported Control Units .................................................................. 7

1.4. Items Supplied... ................................ .............................................. 7

1.5. Changing Paper Size Default (US/Europe) ..................................... 8

1.6. Operating Environment .................................................................... 8

2. Installation and Connections of the Xerox FS 3270........................... 10

2.1. The Rear Panel................................ ................................ ................ 10

Changing the Printer Driver ............................................................ 11

2.2. Upgrading to IPC ................................................................ ............. 12

2.3. Connecting the Xerox FS 3270 to the Printer ................................ .. 12

2.3.1. Connecting via Centronics output ........................................ 13

2.3.2. Connecting via RS-232 output ............................................. 13

2.4. Connecting the Xerox FS 3270 to the System................................. 15

2.4.1. Testing ................................................................................. 16

2.4.2. Timeout ................................................................................ 17

3. Operation of Xerox FS 3270................................................................. 18

3.1. The Indicators of the Xerox FS 3270 ............................................... 18

CU (Contact with Control Unit) ................................ ....................... 18

PAR (Parallel input)........................................................................ 18

SER (Serial input) ................................ ................................ .......... 19

READY (Printer Ready)................................................................ .. 19

4. Specifying Timeout............................................................................... 20

5. idaSetup - IPC Programming................................................................ 22

6. IRQ Handling......................................................................................... 23

7. Programming Xerox FS 3270 - non-IPC............................................... 24

7.1. Setup Functions Supported in PCL mode ........................................ 25

7.2. Setup Functions Supported in FSL mode ........................................ 28

8. FSL Setup via Xerox FS 3270 Serial or Parallel Port.......................... 31

8.1. Updating Firmware ................................ .......................................... 33

9. Error Messages..................................................................................... 34

9.1. Recoverable Errors.......................................................................... 34

9.2. Non-Recoverable Hardware Errors ................................................. 36

10. Test Printouts...................................................................................... 37

Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide to FSL Functions........................ 40

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Appendix B: Using Serial OUT................................................................. 61

Appendix C: Selected Xerox Products................................................... 62

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Installation Requirements

1.1.

Xerox FS 3270, User's Guide

Installation Requirements

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

Introduction to Xerox FS 3270

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

The printer or device should have either an RS 232/V24 serial connector, or a Centronics parallel connector in order to be con nected to the Xerox FS 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 FS 3270 connects.

PCL or FSL output driver

The output driver selection switch on the rear panel of the box al lows you to change from PCL (factory default) to FSL if needed:

The PCL Driver (Default Driver)

If you wish to operate in PCL mode, the box is ready to operate as it is when delivered. It is important that you do not change the position of the switch. 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 programming of the box, you are referred to the Laser 3270 Programmer's Guide; D62078, subpart D62030.

The FSL Driver

To use a non-PCL printer or connect to a serial input port on a printer, you have to set the switch to FSL/alternate. For this, you must follow the

instructions in the section “Changing the Printer Driver”. The Xerox FS 3270 box is compatible with the Xerox 3270 box. For program ming the

internal setup of the box you must refer to the Laser 3270 Programmer's Guide; document no. D62078, subpart D62071.

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1.2. Xerox FS 3270 Features

The Xerox FS 3270 protocol converter gives you the following features:

• Autoconfiguration of printers with minimum PCL4 and PJL, supporting IEE1284, Bidirectional Centronics Communication. This automatically configures

• Paper size

• Paper tray

• Duplex (IPDS)

• Memory (IPDS)

To enable the automatic configuration, use function 119.

Non-IPC

IBM 3268 is factory default

• IBM 3287, 3268 /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 and serial output in FSL mode

•Parallel and serial output in PCL mode

•Up to 8 user strings of variable length can be transmitted to the

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

•Automatic input sharing between Coax, Centronics and RS-232 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

• Direct connection to IBM cabling system via dbs.

IPC

•IPC support - IBM 4028 and 3812 or 3816 emulation.

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• Non-IPC support via the installed i-data interface card, with full emulation of IBM3268/3287/4214.

• Support of the ida PSS software package

• Parallel input and output

• Serial input

• Support of the i-data Function Selection via the Line (FSL) facility

in non-IPC mode.

• Automatic input sharing between Coax, Centronics and RS-232 input ports.

• Flash prom allowing downloading of new firmware via the centronics port.

• Multiple VPA (Valid Printable Area) check options available.

• IM Smoothing (3812 and 3816 emulations).

1.3. Supported Control Units

The Xerox FS 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 terminals

• IBM 4701/4702 Through the Device Cluster Adapter

• IBM 8775 Through 3287 attachment RPQ

All equivalent 3274/76 PCM controllers, subject to valida tion by i-data. Contact your dealer for more informa tion.

1.4. Items Supplied...

Please first check that you have received the following items:

Xerox FS 3270

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• Xerox FS 3270 converter

• Parallel printer cable

• Wall plug power supply

• Documentation kit

Xerox FS 3270 IPC

• Same contents as above except converter comes equipped with

IPC module

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

• Parallel output cable/printer cable (Order no. 999 023-030)

• Parallel input cable (Order no. 999 022-030)

• Serial input cable (Order no. 999 010-030)

• Serial output cable has to be ordered especially for the printer

you are going to connect. Please contact your i-data dealer for more details (See also Appendix A).

IPC Upgrade Kit

• IPC option, Xerox IPC upgrade module (Order no. 293011-001)

1.5. Changing Paper Size Default (US/Europe)

When you receive the Xerox FS 3270, the interface is already in the box and is ready to connect to the system and to the printer. From the factory, the Xerox FS 3270 interface is set up for either US (Letter) or European (A4) paper size depending on what you specified when ordering the Xerox FS 3270.

In the event that you should have to change this setting, please contact your point of purchase for instructions.

1.6. Operating Environment

The Xerox FS 3270 protocol converter can be installed in the follow ing environment:

• Temperature range from 10° to 40° Centigrade

• Humidity between 8% to 80% non-condensing

• Power supply: 120 and 230 volt version: max. 21.5 VA.

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WARNING! The equipment must be grounded. Operation without a ground may cause exposed metal parts to carry main voltage. This can lead to malfunction and personal injury.

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2. Installation and Connections of the Xerox FS 3270

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

the printer and the system.

NOTE: Before you start the installation, make sure that you set the rotary switch at the required emulation. See SWITCH B/A/T in section 2.1. below.

2.1. The Rear Panel

RS232

A = PCL B = FSL (default)

Fig 2-1 Xerox FS 3270 Rear Panel

PARALLEL IN PARALLEL OUTTEST

COAX

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

PARALLEL OUT

The parallel output port is connected to the parallel/Centronics input port on the target printer (standard parallel out cable supplied with printer should be used).

PARALLEL IN

The parallel input port can be connected to the parallel/Centronics output on a PC or similar source able to share the printer with the host. For this connection you need a spare part cable ending in a 25-pole D-Sub connector (i-data order no. 999022-030).

12-18 VDC.

+ --

0.7A

ROTARY (TEST) SWITCH

Testing and emulation switch which is read at power-up. Default emulation is PCL (A).

PCL printer driver = A position. (Default is outside of B, A & T position) FSL printer driver = B position.

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(The “T” position is used for testing purposes. See the section on testing later on in the manual.)

CAUTION: When delivered, the switch is in neither the B, A or T position, but is nevertheless set to PCL as a default. To change the driver, it is very important you follow the instructions below in the “Changing the Printer Driver” section. Note that operating position is always away from the B, A or T position.

Changing the Printer 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 be indicated as either “PCL” or “alternate printer driver” (FSL) 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). Power the unit off then on again. The new driver is now active.

NOTE: Emulation change results in the interface being reset to factory default.

SERIAL (IN/OUT) RS232

The serial port can be configured either as input or as output. Default configuration is input.

Serial input

The serial port is connected to the serial output on a PC or similar source able to share the printer with the host.

For this connection you need a spare cable ending in a 25-pole RS connector (i-data order no. 999010-030).

To use RS input Function 24, the "Data Input/Output Port Select" must be set to zero (which is factory default).

On the PC you must also make the following settings to match the default settings on the box:

Baud rate = 9600 Number of data bits = 8 Parity = None Stop Bits = 1

If this is not possible, you must change functions 15, 16, 17 and 18 on the box to match the PC's values.

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NOTE: Programming of functions 15, 16, 17, 18 and 24 is not possible via the serial port. These functions have to be programmed either via the coax or via the parallel input port.

2.2. Upgrading to IPC

If you need to upgrade your Xerox FS 3270 with the IPC module, please follow these instruction before proceeding with the installation.

1. Unscrew the 4 screws from the bottom of the converter.

2. Place you hands on each side of the box, bottom facing down and the rear panel facing you. Carefully press open the top cover of the converter.

3. Place the IPC module (main component side facing up) on the PCB of the box. Note that the connector has to be placed on top of the PCB’s connector (to the right on the PCB).

4. Make sure the plastic supports fit in the holes of the IPC module.

5. Press the module gently into position and, while still facing the rear panel, place the top cover precisely above the bottom cover so that all edges are aligned. Press the top cover gently into a locked position.

6. Re-insert the screws and fasten.

7. Now proceed to the actual installation of the converter to the printer and the system.

2.3. Connecting the Xerox FS 3270 to the Printer

CAUTION:

All connections to the Xerox FS 3270 protocol con verter should be made while the power is switched OFF.

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2.3.1. Connecting via Centronics output

Connecting the Xerox FS 3270 to the printer is simple and should cause no problems if you just follow these steps:

1. Check that printer's parallel input port is available on printer.

2. Connect the cable supplied with the converter between the printer's

parallel port and the protocol converter's PARALLEL OUT port.

3. Power ON the printer and the Xerox FS 3270 box.

4. Make a settings printout by turning the rotary switch to the “T”

position and back to the original position. This will generate a settings printout. The CU indicator will start flashing for approximately 30 seconds.

Compare the test printout (FSL or PCL printout) with the relevant printout in Chapter 10, Test Printout .

When the printout has the same format as shown in Chapter 9, the connection between the Xerox FS 3270 converter and the printer is working correctly.

Keep the settings printout together with this manual for future reference

If the printout format does not match the test printout in Chapter 9 or if nothing was printed, this means that the printer setup does not match the protocol converter setup. Contact your systems support personnel or your i-data dealer.

5. When the printout is in order, you proceed to section 2.3,

"Connecting Xerox FS 3270 to System".

2.3.2. Connecting via RS-232 output

Note: This does not apply for Xerox FS 3270 IPC

1. Please note that if you change switch setting for emulation, the box

will be reset to factory default.

2. The cable you need for connecting the serial output device to the

serial port on the box must be ordered from your i-data dealer especially for the serial output device.

3. Function 24 "Data Input/Output Port Select" has to be set to 1.

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If possible, the serial output device you are connecting has to be set to Baud rate = 9600, Number of data bits = 8, Parity = None and Stop Bits = 1 to match the default settings of the box. If this is not possible, you must change functions 15, 16, 17 and 18 on the box to match the settings of the serial output device.

NOTE: Programming of Functions 15, 16, 17, 18 and 24 is not possible via the serial port. These functions have to be programmed either via the coax port or via the parallel input port.

For full details on Y functions, please see the Laser 3270 Programmer's Guide; Document No.: D62078, subpart D62071.

4. Power on the printer and the Xerox FS 3270 box.

5. Make a settings printout by turning the rotary switch to the “T”

position and back to the original position. This will generate a settings printout. The CU indicator will start flashing for approximately 30 seconds.

Compare the test printout (FSL or PCL printout) with the rele vant printout in Chapter 10, Test Printout.

When the printout has the same format as shown in Chapter 9, the connection between the Xerox FS 3270 converter and the printer is working correctly.

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

6. If the connection between the printer and the protocol con verter

does not work properly, the reason is probably that the Y function 24 is not set to serial out or that the functions 15, 16, 17 and 18 do not match the values of the printer.

If the printout format does not match the test printout in Chapter 9, or if nothing was printed, this means that the printer setup does not match the protocol converter setup. Contact your systems support personnel or your i-data dealer.

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7. Power the Xerox FS 3270 OFF and back ON and check that all

indicators light up momentarily. (The indicators are described in Section 3.1, Indicator LEDs).

8. Proceed to section 2.3 Connecting Xerox FS 3270 to the System.

2.4. Connecting the Xerox FS 3270 to the System

After a successful test printout has been generated to ensure that the connection between the Xerox FS 3270 converter and the printer is working correctly (see previous section), you are now ready to connect the Xerox FS 3270 to the system.

CAUTION:

All connections to the Xerox FS 3270 protocol con verter should be made while the power is switched OFF.

1. Turn off the power and connect the Xerox FS 3270 to your host

system using the coax cable.

2. When the connection has been made, turn power ON and check that

the CU and READY indicators turn ON. When it does, you have completed the installation procedure and are ready to operate the protocol converter as described below.

What if the CU Indicator fails to turn on?

If the CU indicator does not turn ON, this means that there is no communication with the control unit. You should check the following:

a. The coax cable connection from the control unit to the Xerox FS

3270 .

b. The control unit (is it powered up etc.) c. Is the control unit supported by the Xerox FS 3270 (See Section

1.3, Supported Control Units, for a list of supported control units).

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If all three (a. b. and c.) are in order, contact your systems support personnel or your dealer.

PCL driver:

The default configuration of the interface will suffice for most application programs and uses. You should only change the configuration 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. D62078, subpart D62030

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. D62078, subpart D62071 for further details.

2.4.1. Testing

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 the “T” position 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 test printout (FSL or PCL printout) with the rele vant

printout in Chapter 10, Test Printout.

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

Settings Printout at Power-on (PCL mode only)

A settings printout can also be generated at power-on by activating function Y120.

NOTE: The Rotary Switch has to be activated at power on in order to change from FSL to PCL or back.

2.4.2. Timeout

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

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

FS 3270 input port where you want it to take effect. See Chapter 5. 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 and RS input port, you have to program the required setup yourself.

For more detailed information on the commands required, see Chapter 4, Specifying Timeout.

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Operation

3.1.

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Operation of Xerox FS 3270

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

• CU (contact to Control Unit)

• PAR (parallel input)

• SER (serial input)

• READY (printer)

The Indicators of the Xerox FS 3270

CU (Contact with Control Unit)

This indicator LED has 3 states:

State Indication

ON BLINKING

OFF

Contact with the control unit.

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

2. Indicates that the TEST switch has been activated and the box is ready to enter on-line HEX dump mode

3. 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. No contact to the control unit, or the contact has been broken for more than 1 minute.

PAR (Parallel input)

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/RS inputs

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SER (Serial input)

The indicator LED has 3 states

State Indication

Indicates that the box is processing data from the RS-232 Serial input

BLINKING

Indicates that the box has defined the RS-232 as output for the box.

OFF

Indicates that the box is idle or is processing data from the coax/Centronics inputs.

READY (Printer Ready)

The indicator LED has 3 states:

State Indication

Indicates that the connected printer is ready; i.e. that printer's "Select" condition is active and the "PE" signal is inactive. If the connected printer is an RS 232 printer, the ready validation is done by the "DTR" signal.

OFF Indicates that the connected printer is not ready

for data input.

BLINKING Indicates a not-ready condition

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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 temporary 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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RAM

Xerox FS 3270, User's Guide

NVRAM= Non-volatile

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

%X1

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:

&&??%%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 (RESET) before the next data transmissi on.

• Saves setup in the NVRAM.

NOTE: FSL 100 works on the port it is sent to. If it is sent to the parallel or RS input port, the string containing the Function 100 programming will be printed when it is sent to the Xerox FS 3270 .

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5. idaSetup - IPC Programming

NOTE: This chapter only applies to the converter when mounted with an IPC module.

idaSetup is a program developed with the purpose of setting up the wide range of IPC protocol converters via a PC share port or from a host.

For details on how to configure the IPC parameters for the Xerox FS 3270 IPC using the program idaSetup, see the separate documentation for this, “IPDS Programmer’s Guide”, doc. no. D60253. The manual is available as an electronic document.

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6. IRQ Handling

This section describes how to recover from various IRQ conditions.

• Paper jam

• Out-of paper

• Stacker full

The printer will recover from these conditions without loss of data as long as you do not power off the printer.

• Printer Not READY

The Xerox FS 3270 IPC will detect if the printer is NOT READY and will interrupt data transmission to the printer. If the printer is OFFLINE (i.e. not READY) there will be no data loss as long as you do not power off the

printer.

• Out of toner

This condition is indicated by the printer's front panel. If printing continues, the print quality may not be acceptable. There will be no loss of data as long as you do not power off the printer .

• Door Open

This condition is indicated by the printer's front panel. There will be no loss of data as long as you do not power off the printer

• Printer Power Off

You should not power off the printer, unless you power off the box as well. If only the printer is powered off, unpredictable results may occur.

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7. Programming Xerox FS 3270 - non-IPC

The Xerox FS 3270 works using approximately 60 internal Setup Functions (FSL Functions). 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 FS 3270 in PCL mode (see Chapter

1), the Xerox FS 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 "Laser 3270 Programmer's Guide; D62078, subpart D62030. 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 FS 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 "Laser 3270 Programmer's Guide"; Document No. D62078, subpart D62071 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.

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7.1. 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) Y15 RS-232 Baud Rate Y16 RS-232 Word Length Y17 RS-232 Parity Y18 RS-232 Stop Bit Y19 Set Simplex/Duplex Y22 Printer Driver Selection Y24 Serial Input/Output 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

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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 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 (idaAFP only) 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 Y118 Expanded Printable Area 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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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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7.2. 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) Y15 RS-232 Baud Rate Y16 RS-232 Word Length Y17 RS-232 Parity Y18 RS-232 Stop Bit Y24 Serial input/output 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 Message 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 c opy Y61 Setup for user-defined strings

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Y62 Setup for IBM defined strings Y63 Define Logo Y71 Create Translate Table Y72 Reset Translate Table 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 (idaAFP only) 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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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 PC's Parallel Port Xerox FS 3270, User's Guide

8. FSL Setup via Xerox FS 3270 Serial or Parallel Port

FSL support on the serial or 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 serial or parallel input port.

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

Example:

&&??%%Y100,10,’SHARESTRING’%%X1

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

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

Sent to the serial or 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 FS 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.

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

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Activating the Y249 Engineering Function

Before the Engineering Function can be activated, an Escape character must be defined (see section 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 PC's Parallel Port Xerox FS 3270, User's Guide

8.1. Updating Firmware

The Xerox FS 3270 firmware (complete firmware) may be updated either via the coax line or via centronics input port. For further in formation please contact your i-data 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 re set.

NOTE:

In case of damaged FLASH PROM, try the following procedure: Boot Download of firmware:

1. Turn the power off

2. Place the rotary switch in the “B” position

3. Turn the power on and note that the READY LED is lit

4. Download the boot firmware (Syntax: “Copy 140.xxx.1 /b”)

5. Download the new firmware. When download is completed and the FLASH PROM is programmed, the LED will start flashing

6. Turn off the power and set the rotary switch in a position different from “A”, “B” or “T” before turning on the power again.

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Error Messages Xerox FS 3270, User's Guide

9. 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.

9.1. 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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ESCAPE SEQUENCE ERROR TRANSLATE TABLE LOAD CHARACTER IS OUT OF RANGE VALIDATION VALUE IN NVRAM 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 NVRAM VERIFICATION ERROR IN CELL PARAMETER IS OUT OF RANGE PASSWORD IS NOT ACTIVE SYNTAX ERROR IN CALL. FUNC = (NO) THE CONTENTS OF NVRAM HAS BEEN DAMAGED

VALUES ARE NOW OVERWRITTEN WITH FACTORY DEFAULTS

There is no password THE NVRAM 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 NVRAM is locked The dynamic area is locked The checksum in the NVRAM is wrong THERE IS NO SPACE LEFT

IN THE DYNAMIC AREA THE USER ADDRESS STRING IS TOO LONG

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TERMINATOR NOT ACCEPTED ESC Z IS WRONG

Validation value in NVRAM is wrong YOU CANNOT LOCK THE NVRAM

BEFORE YOU HAVE PROGRAMMED IT

9.2. 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 FS 3270, User's Guide

10. Test Printouts

PCL Test Printout

Xerox FS 3270 PCL, Version: S10 xxx.xxx /00963001

Boot ID: 80010004 Temporary Escape code = 2E Hex, Character = '%'. Tray = A4 Dynamic area size: 2048 bytes, 333 bytes used, 1715 bytes 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 15: is set to 5 Function 16: is set to 8 Function 17: is set to 1 Function 18: is set to 1 Function 19: is set to 0 Function 22: is set to 5 Function 24: is set to 0 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 118: is set to 0 Function 119: is set to 0 Function 120: is set to 0

BUSY TIMEOUT: 240 TIMEOUT COAX, C,RS: 20,20,20

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Default GFID: 10 CPI= 11, 13 CPI = 204 12 CPI= 80, 20 CPI = 281, 15 CPI= 223, 27 CPI = 290 16 CPI = 253, PROPORTIONALLY 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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FSL Test Printout

Xerox FS 3270 FSL, Version: S10 xxx.xxx /00964002

Boot ID: 80010004 Temporary Escape code = 2E Hex, Character = '%'. Tray =A4 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 15: is set to 5 Function 16: is set to 8 Function 17: is set to 1 Function 18: is set to 1 Function 24: 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, C,RS: 20,20,20

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 before local copy. No user strings are sent after local copy. Password is not activated.

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Appendices

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 "Laser 3270

Programmer'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)

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Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide to FSL Functions

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

No. Name Syntax Parameters Deviations

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Appendices

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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Appendices

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>%

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

FSL: N/S

1=FSL

2=PCL

FSL: N/S

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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

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

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Appendices

Baud Rate

for Serial

Input

%Y15,<n1>%

0 = 300 Baud

1 = 600 Baud

2 = 1200 Baud

3 = 2400 Baud

4 = 4800 Baud

*5 = 9600 Baud

6 = 19200 Baud

No. of Data

Bits for

serial input

%Y16,<n1>%

7 = 7 bits

*8 = 8 bits

Parity for

serial input

%Y17,<n1>%

0 = odd parity

*1 = no parity

2 = even parity

No. of Stop

Bits for

serial input

%Y18,<n1>%

*1 = 1 stop bit

2 = 2 stop bit

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

Interface

Selection

%Y24,<n1>%

*0 = Port 0

1 = Port 1

FF before

Local Copy

%Y25,<n1>%

*0 = No FF

1 = FF

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Appendices

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

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Appendices

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

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Appendices

IBM Printer

Emulation

Select

%Y37,<n1>%

0 = 3287 Emulation

*1 = 3268/4214

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

Laser 3270 Pro-

grammer's Guide

for further de-

tails.

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

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Appendices

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

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Appendices

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

max. of 5 characters

to end transparency

invalid 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

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

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Appendices

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

programming

error

message

%Y54,<n1>,[,n2]

[,...]

0-7 = One or more

strings indicated in

the form

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

Y54:

FSL only

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

"Laser 3270

Programmer’s Guide"

doc. no. D62078

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

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Appendices

Setup for

User Defined

Strings

%Y61,<n1>,<n2>%

0-7 = User String

no.

00-FF = String

contents in

HEX or in

apostrophe

notation

Setup for

IBM Defined

Strings

%Y62,<n1>,<n2>%

Please refer to the

"Laser 3270 Program-

mer’s Guide" doc. no.

D62078 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

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Appendices

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

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Appendices

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

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Appendices

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

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Appendices

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

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Appendices

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

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Appendices

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

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,

this

function

tells idaAFP

to send PCL5

font

commands.

%Y112,<n1>%

*0 = PCL5 Font not

supported

1 = PCL5 Font is

supported

Y112:

PCL only

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Appendices

113

idaAFP Early

Complete

This

function

enables the

spool system

to make a

better

recovery

after

errors.

%Y113,<n1>%

0 = All is printed

before response

to host.

*1 = Early print-

complete

supported

Y113:

PCL only

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

118

Expanded

Printable

Area

%Y118,<n1>%

IIPC Non-IIPC

*0= Disabled Disabled

1= Enabled Disabled

2= Disabled Enabled

3= Enabled Enabled

Y118:

PCL only

119

Auto-

Configura

tion select

%Y119,<n1>%

*0 = Disable Auto-

configuration

2 = Auto-

configuration

via PJL

Y119:

PCL only

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Appendices

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)

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 820 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

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Appendices

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

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Appendices Xerox FS 3270, User's Guide

Appendix B: Using Serial OUT

Use of Xerox FS 3270 serial port

The following connections are available in the serial plug: pin 1 NC

pin 2 RX data pin 3 TX data pin 4 DTR pin 5 GND (Signal) pin 6 DSR (Busy) pin 7 RTS (always high) pin 8 N.C. pin 9 N.C.

Example: Cable connections to HP LaserJet III:

Xerox FS 3270 HP LaserJet III Cable type: DB9 male Cable type: DB25 male

pin 2: __________________________________ pin 2 pin 3: __________________________________ pin 3 pin 4: _________________________________ pin 7 pin 5: _ ________________________________ pin 20 pin 6: _ pin 7:

If the attached printer supports X_ON/X_OFF, you should use the following protocol for the simplest setup. You only require the following cable:

Xerox FS 3270 Printer

For further information, please refer to the technical reference manual for the printer used.

Cable type: DB9 male Cable type: dB25 male pin 2: __________________________________ pin 2 pin 3: __________________________________ pin 3 pin 5: __________________________________ pin 7

pin 6: ___ pin 7: ___

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Appendices

Coax

Supported Printers

External

Xerox LS 3270

Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer

Xerox FS 3270

Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer

Xerox Flex + Xerox 3270 PCL/XES

Any Xerox decentralized XES & PCL printer

External IPDS

Xerox FS 3270 IPC

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 FS 5250

Any Xerox decentralized XES & PCL printer

Xerox Flex + Xerox 3x-400 PCL/XES

Any Xerox decentralized XES & PCL printer

External IPDS

Xerox FS 5250 IPC

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 PS TR

Any Xerox decentralized printer

External SCS

Xerox PS TR 3270

Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer

External SCS/DCA

Xerox PS TR 5250

Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer

External IPDS

Xerox PS 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 PS ETH

Any Xerox decentralized printer

External SCS

Xerox PS ETH 3270

Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer

External SCS/DCA

Xerox PS ETH 5250

Any Xerox decentralized PCL printer

External IPDS

Xerox PS 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

Xerox FS 3270, User's Guide

Appendix C: Selected Xerox Products

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Xerox FS 3270 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preface

Related Manuals

Table of Contents

Installation Requirements

Introduction to Xerox FS 3270

1.2. Xerox FS 3270 Features

1.3. Supported Control Units

1.4. Items Supplied...

1.5. Changing Paper Size Default (US/Europe)

1.6. Operating Environment

2. Installation and Connections of the Xerox FS 3270

2.1. The Rear Panel

2.2. Upgrading to IPC

2.3. Connecting the Xerox FS 3270 to the Printer

2.3.1. Connecting via Centronics output

2.3.2. Connecting via RS-232 output

2.4. Connecting the Xerox FS 3270 to the System

2.4.1. Testing

2.4.2. Timeout

Operation of Xerox FS 3270

The Indicators of the Xerox FS 3270

CU (Contact with Control Unit)

PAR (Parallel input)

SER (Serial input)

READY (Printer Ready)

4. Specifying Timeout

5. idaSetup - IPC Programming

6. IRQ Handling

7. Programming Xerox FS 3270 - non-IPC

7.1. Setup Functions Supported in PCL mode

7.2. Setup Functions Supported in FSL mode

8. FSL Setup via Xerox FS 3270 Serial or Parallel Port

8.1. Updating Firmware

9. Error Messages

9.1. Recoverable Errors

9.2. Non-Recoverable Hardware Errors

10. Test Printouts

Appendix B: Using Serial OUT

Appendix C: Selected Xerox Products