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1. PRINT QUALITY Print Rate 6400 6400 6400 D3P D3C D6P D6C D8P D8C LQ 90 161 195 with HIGH DENSITY ON LQ 177 315 390 with HIGH DENSITY OFF NEAR LQ 195 348 430 NORMAL 221 390 485 HI SPEED 258 460 570 SUPER HI SPEED 340 603 745 ULTRA HI SPEED 367 655 805 Table 7 ASCII Printing Rates PRINT QUALITY Print Rate 6400 6400 6400 D3P D3C D6P D6C D8P D8C LQ 208 342 457 with HIGH DENSITY ON LQ 245 436 537 with HIGH DENSITY OFF NEAR LQ 275 493 604 NORMAL 292 522 645 HI SPEED 365 654 799 SUPER HI SPEED 439 784 961 ULTRA HI SPEED 490 784 968 Printing rates also vary according to the print quality you select For example if you select the NEAR LQ option the printer uses more dot rows and slower print strokes to form characers than if you choose the HI SPEED option Character formation and print speed are faster in HI SPEED because the printer uses fewer dot rows to form characters B A Quick Look At Line Matrix Printing Character Formation The IBM 6400 D Series is an impact printer it creates characters by printing ink dots on paper Dots overlap to produce a solid appearing character of uniform density The dots are made by an assembly of steel hammers mounted on a rapidly oscillating shuttle The hammers strike the paper through a moving ink ribbon The dot patterns of characters are mapped in printer memory on invisible m
2. Fault Operator lanation lution Message Correctable Explanatio Solutio 082 POWER 8 5 CHECK No Internal power failure Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE 083 INTAKE FAN CHECK Yes Sensors cannot detect Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE current in fan circuit 084 POWER 48V CHECK No Internal power failure Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE 085 CONTROL VOLT CHECK No Controller voltage Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE failure 086 CONTROL 15V CHECK No Controller voltage Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE failure 087 PLATEN OPEN TIMEOUT Yes Forms thickness lever Close forms thickness CLOSE PLATEN has been open for at lever least one minute 088 CONTROL 23 5V CHECK No Controller voltage Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE failure 089 RIBBON STALL Yes No ribbon movement Make sure the ribbon is CHECK RIBBON not twisted and the forms thickness lever is set to match thickness of media being used If fault reoccurs contact IBM service 090 SHUTTLE COVER OPEN No Shuttle cover is Contact IBM service CLOSE SHUTTLE COVER missing damaged or not correctly installed 092 RBN DRVR CIRCUIT No Controller board does Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE not detect ribbon drive motor 101 UPPER DRIVER SHORT No Hammer driver circuits Contact IBM service on the controller board shorted to ground 102 LOWER DRIVER SHORT No Circuit s on the Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE hamm
3. pauli Operator Explanation Solution Message Correctable p 042 NO CUSTOM SET AVAIL Yes This custom Save the custom set configuration set does Refer to page 84 not exist Saving Your Configuration in a Custom Set 043 CUSTOM SET EXIST Yes Custom set is write Delete existing set then protected save new set Refer to page 103 Delete Custom Set 044 EC FIRMWARE HARDWARE No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service ERROR the controller board 046 EC STOPPED AT STATE No Controller self test and Contact IBM service lt state gt initialization sequence was halted at lt state gt where lt state gt is one of 10 numerically coded messages 056 HAMMER COIL OPEN No Electrical malfunction You can continue to SEE USERS GUIDE of one or more hammer print with degraded coils print quality Contact IBM service 057 CLOSE PLATEN Yes Forms thickness lever Lower the forms is raised to the open thickness lever position 058 SHUTL JAM No No shuttle movement sure the ribbon is SEE USERS GUIDE or the shuttle is not twisted and the moving at the wrong forms thickness lever is speed set correctly If the fault reoccurs contact IBM service 059 CANCEL PRINT ACTIVE N A Non error status No action necessary message 060 PRINTER HOT No Controller board Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE sensors report high temperatures on the board 139 Chapter 6 Fault Mess
4. Wire Paper Tent Paper Tray Figure 47 Rear View of Cabinet Model Showing Power Stacker Components 4 Make sure the wire paper tent is fitted in the pull out paper tray in the base of the stacker 57 5 2 Rowe Bearing Bracket Chapter 2 Power Paper Stacker Option Paper Length Indicator Paddle Shaft Figure 48 Interior Side View of the Cabinet Model Showing the Paper Length Indicator 58 5 6 Set the desired paper length 5 12 inch range as follows Grasping the paddle shaft push or pull toward the front or the rear of the printer setting the desired paper length by aligning indicator notch on the bearing bracket with the paper length indicator Press Stacker Down Loading And Starting The Power Paper Stacker 1 Using the rear operator panel press the PAPER ADVANCE key and hand feed the paper until paper reaches the wire tent and there is an excess of 3 to 5 pages Be certain the paper passes through the paper stacker throat smoothly Stack the 3 5 sheets of paper on top of the wire paper tent making sure the paper lies with the natural folds On the printer s main operator panel the printer displays OFFLINE If a message other than OFFLINE displays in the operator panel refer to Chapter 6 Routine Service and Diagnostics on page 265 Press the START key on the operator panel or the ONLINE key
5. aga aaa ua nnn 147 Ribbon Type uie ii em e aa e qas 148 Ribbon ENG steht eti eie Gb e eed 148 New Ribbon Detect u nennen 148 A Printer Specifications 149 Ribbon Specifications 149 Ordering RIDDOFS I tees 149 Paper Specifications 4 0 0 0 149 ip set ass saa qas saa 149 5 150 Printer Dimensions And 150 Cabinet Models 0000000 nennen enne 150 Pedestal Models u 150 Environmental 151 Temperature oett ertet 151 Relative 151 Acoustic Noise 151 Electrical Characteristics 42 0 151 Input Voltage taz u Su i e eie TE 151 Power Consumption 152 Interfaces erre dra ha aS W 152 Cables visi iicet iieri br OR REOR XE 153 Printing Bates ec testet detta cate e aea Dp 153 B A Quick Look At Line Matrix Printing
6. 91 x ertet pe nete m ove ee ee ee 91 The Configuration Main Menu sese 92 Quick Setup Menu vise este tre Ded err Hee ines 93 Printer Control Menu iie ert tte rte ie ei ek esc cerne ie nc 96 Interface Selection a 97 Display 97 Alarm Control oeer a Runtu asua h hana asua 97 Print Din ction odere Et m e Rudi 97 Hex Print Mode rtt edere de 98 Power On State 98 Paper Jam Detection uu en 98 Forrmis Speg8d z c eee ae ted ets 98 Set Platen at BOF iced ice EEA 98 Table of Contents Shuttle eic enu n ERE ss 99 Energy Saver TIME areeni asedia das leei nnn 99 99 PTR Setup Option 100 Print DBCS Font File History Log 100 EPOR nem 100 Configuration Management 102 Recall Custom Set a 102 Save Current Values 110 103 Delete Custom 103 Change Power 103 Protect Custom 103 Print Custom Set 2 0 22 4
7. 155 Character Formation uu redolet eb Ceo fastus ct 155 Printing Speed en ep EUER RETE EE 156 i ejiis Enc 159 Energy Star dde te coo ee perdere EP pes ee na aaa reds 159 NOTICES eR 159 Trademarks cuit eC hEC Dn BEHGHB a a sas 161 Product Recycling And 162 Communication Statements sse 162 Software License 167 Table of Contents 1 Introduction About This Setup Guide This Setup Guide is designed so that you can quickly install and configure your 6400 D Generation II Series printer Notes And Notices For your safety and to protect valuable equipment it is very important that you read and comply with the notes and notices included in this manual Danger and Caution notices are numbered These numbers enable you to find translated versions of these notices in the IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Safety Information booklet Descriptions for each type of notice follow DANGER lt gt The word Danger indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing death or serious personal injury CAUTION lt gt The word Caution indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing moderate or minor personal injury CAUTION lt gt This symbol indicates a heavy assembly that requires two or more persons to lift or hold Chapt
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9. O Q Q N le 1 1 Print Span Print Span Used for lowercase descender only Used for underline and lowercase descender Figure 71 Line Matrix Printing Printing Speed The speed of text printing is measured in lines per minute lpm This speed is dependent upon the number of dot rows required to produce a line of characters regardless of the number of characters in the line Because more dot rows are required to print lowercase characters with descenders those character lines will print at a fractionally lower rate In addition to character printing the printer can plot dot addressable graphic images The speed of graphics plotting is measured in inches per minute ipm Unidirectional plotting can produce better print quality and takes about twice as long as bidirectional plotting You can select either plotting mode from the operator panel or from the host computer 156 Character Formation Printing rates also vary according to the print quality you select For example if you select the Near Letter Quality NLQ option the printer uses more dot rows and slower print strokes to form characters than if you choose the Draft Quality option Character formation and print speed are faster in Draft Quality because the printer uses fewer dot rows to form characters Printing rates are listed in Appendix A 157 Appendix B _ Printing Speed 158 Energy Star
10. 4 Lower the forms thickness lever The CLOSE PLATEN fault clears automatically Set it to match the paper thickness If you are using single part forms set the forms thickness lever so that A is next to the indicator Refer to the note on the shuttle cover See Figure 53 NOTE Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly excessive friction can cause paper jams and ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage smeared ink or wavy print 5 Press Set Top of Form The paper moves downward to the top of form print position 6 Continue with the next procedure to test the printer 62 Test The Printer Test The Printer As an initial printer test print the current configuration page Go to Chapter 3 Configuring The Printer for instructions on printing the current configuration page On the configuration printout examine the print quality of the characters They should be fully formed and of uniform density If text characters do not appear correctly formed or if the test does not run contact your IBM Customer Service Representative The printer is now ready for configuration Refer to Chapter 3 Configuring The Printer for more information 63 Chapter 2 Test The Printer 64 3 Overview Configuring The Printer IMPORTANT Configuration directly affects printer operation Do not try to change the configuration of your printer until you are thoroughly familiar with the procedures in thi
11. Values Factory Default Custom Set 1 Custom Set 2 Custom Set 3 Custom Set 4 Custom Preloaded Set 5 Custom Preloaded Set 6 Custom Preloaded Set 7 Custom Preloaded Set 8 Custom Set 1 Custom Set 2 Custom Set 3 Custom Set 4 Custom Preloaded Set 5 Custom Preloaded Set 6 Custom Preloaded Set 7 Custom Preloaded Set 8 Change Custom Set Power On Set Custom Set 1 Custom Set 2 Custom Set 3 Custom Set 4 Custom Preloaded Set 5 Custom Preloaded Set 6 Custom Preloaded Set 7 Custom Preloaded Set 8 Factory Default Custom Set 1 Custom Set 2 Custom Set 3 Custom Set 4 Custom Preloaded Set 5 Custom Preloaded Set 6 Custom Preloaded Set 7 Custom Preloaded Set 8 Protect Custom Print Custom Name Sets Set Values Disable Current Custom Set Enable Factory Default Power On Custom Set All Custom Sets Custom Set 1 Custom Set 2 Custom Set 3 Custom Set 4 Custom Preloaded Set 5 Custom Preloaded Set 6 Custom Preloaded Set 7 Custom Preloaded Set 8 Name Custom Sets Custom Set 1 Custom Set 2 Custom Set 3 Custom Set 4 Custom Sets Custom Set 1 Custom Set 2 Custom Set 3 Custom Set 4 Custom Preloaded Set 5 Custom Preloaded Set 6 Custom Preloaded Set 7 Custom Preloaded Set 8 Figure 58 Configuration Management Menu Recall Custom Set Custom Preloaded Set 5 Custom Preloaded Set 6 Custom Pre
12. Notices Notices Get The Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR Computers program is a partnership effort with manufacturers of data processing equipment to promote the introduction of energy efficient personal computers monitors printers fax machines and copiers to help reduce air pollution and global warming caused by electricity generation IBM Printing Systems Company participates in this program by introducing printers that reduce power consumption when they are not being used As an ENERGY STAR Partner IBM Printing Systems Company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency NOTE The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service This information was developed for products and services offered in the U S A IBM may not offer the products services or features discussed in this document in other countries Consult your IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area Any reference to an IBM product program or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product program or service may be used Any functionally equivalent product program or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property rights may be used instead However it is the user s responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any non IBM product program or service 159
13. Unlocks the Operator Menu which allows you to make configuration changes Displays the first Configuration Main Menu option PRINTER CONTROL Moves into the PRINTER CONTROL menu 82 Changing Parameters Step Key LCD Results Notes 6 PRINTER CONTROL Moves to the PRINT DIRECTION Seo UNTIL PRINT DIRECTION parameter 7 PRINT DIRECTION Move into the PRINT DIRECTION Enter BIDIRECTIONAL menu The asterisk shows that this is the active value 8 PRINT DIRECTION Moves to the next available option Scroll UNIDIRECTIONAL the UNIDIRECTIONAL option 9 PRINT DIRECTION Selects the displayed value An Enter UNIDIRECTIONAL asterisk appears indicating that this choice is now the active value 10 Continue this pattern to make all of the changes using the information in this chapter 11 To save changes so that they will remain when the printer is reset or powered back on see Saving Your Configuration In A Custom Set on page 84 If you want to use these values but not save them continue to the next step 12 NOT READY Returns the printer to the NOT Stop READY mode 13 OPERATOR MENU Locks Program mode and the Scroll Scrolli LOCKED Operator Menu 14 READY Places the printer in READY Stop mode prepared for normal operation 83 Chapter 3 Saving Your Configuration In A Custom Set
14. 101 104 Name Custom Sets 0000000 104 Reset Custom Set 104 Parallel Interface Menu essen 105 Interface Type citi ei hn a e qr e tel ias 105 PC Parallel Menu L 106 Dataproducts 108 1284 ens 108 Parallel Flotport e ne 108 Serial Interface 222 110 Interface cendi tende tenere 111 Data Protocol etie ptt tete Pe ea 111 Baud Hate iret c TT ed i t rb ERR aY 111 Data Bil T 112 SLOP Bits smua tatc dr D 112 tke tcd ova see t Es ema 112 Data Terminal Ready u uu u 112 Request to Send U 113 Buffer Size in Kbytes 113 Poll Character susu l mau a latan ead etel eiit e eos 113 One Ghar Eng lfV sii RR GER 113 Serial Hotporfti u a teet ee n Lee nte ede sas 114 FLAMING ENOT ERE 114 Emulation Configuration 0 00 115 ASCII Printer Emulation 0 4 000 115 Printer Emulation Configuration 115 Print Format us a u 116 O
15. 105 Chapter 4 Parallel Interface Menu PC Parallel Menu The PC PARALLEL menu configures the electrical signals to operate as a PC Parallel printer PC Parallel from page 105 Data Bit 8 Data Polarity Strobe Response Polarity Polarity Enable Standard Standard Standard Disable Inverted Inverted Inverted Busy On Latch Data Prime Signal TOF Action at Strobe On Prime Signal Enable Leading Edge Enable Form Feed at Reset Disable Trailing Edge Disable No Form Feed at Reset Buffer Size in Kbytes Figure 60 PC Parallel Menu 106 PC Parallel Menu Data Bit 8 The DATA BIT 8 parameter allows access to the extended ASCII character set This parameter is Enabled by default When this parameter is Disabled the printer interprets bit 8 of each incoming data character as a zero regardless of its actual setting Data Polarity The DATA POLARITY parameter must be set to match the data polarity of your host computer STANDARD the default does not expect the host computer to invert the data INVERTED expects the host computer to invert the data received on the data lines Ones become zeros and vice versa Strobe Polarity The STROBE POLARITY must be set to match the data strobe polarity of your host computer When the host computer sends a data strobe sign
16. Display disable RibbonMinder 120 Distance maximum allowed from host printer installation 19 Dot matrix character formation example 155 DTR protocol RS 232 serial interface 123 RS 422 serial interface 123 E Eject Restore parameter 99 Electrical characteristics 151 Emulation configuration menu 115 print format 116 printer emulation configuration 115 Emulations 14 ENERGY SAVER MODE ACTIVE 143 Energy saver timer parameter 99 Entering program mode 69 Environmental characteristics 151 Epson LQ Printer Emulation 14 Error handling RS 232 serial interface 123 RS 422 serial interface 123 Error messages 136 ETX ACK protocol RS 232 serial interface 123 RS 422 serial interface 123 F Factory default parameters 71 Fault correction procedure 137 Fault messages 136 137 RibbonMinder 147 Features optional 15 standard 14 File system option parameter 100 Format conventions 12 Forms speed parameter 98 Framing error handling 123 Framing error parameter serial hotport 114 G generating hex dump 98 Graphics and vertical formatting features 15 Graphics features Epson dot graphics mode 15 IBM Epson and PSeries graphics generators 15 Graphics Spd Up parameter quick setup 95 H Hammer Bank Protective Foam 27 Hammer Coil Bad 143 Handshaking IEEE 1284 interface 128 Hex code printout 135 ASCII sample 136 Hex print mode parameter 98 High Density parameter quick setup 94 Hi Speed 14 hor
17. Hex Code Printout A hex code printout or hex dump lists each data character received from the host computer along with its corresponding two digit hexadecimal code Hex dumps can be used to troubleshoot some types of printer data reception problems Each printable character prints as its assigned symbol and as its hex equivalent Each nonprintable character prints both as a period and as its hex equivalent Figure 68 shows a sample Hex Code Printout 135 Chapter 6 ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPGRSTUVWXYZabe defghijklmnopqrs tuvuxuz GH A hs 0 1234567890 ZERI T 2 A amp ABCDEFGHIJUM L MNOPGRSTUVMWXYZa bcdefghijklmnopq rstuvuxyz GH X 1234567890 3 0 05 Fault Messages 00 01 2 O3 O04 OE OF 10 11 1 iE iF 20 41 4 AE 50 5 64 65 66 67 68 74 75 76 77 78 28 29 SF 3i SD SC 3B 2 OD OA OO 01 9 OD O OE OF 10 ic 1E 4C 4E 4F 50 62 63 64 85 66 78 73 74 75 76 26 28 29 SF 2D 3D 5B SD 5 Figure 68 Sample Hex Code Printout Fault Messages OB 4A 5 70 25 39 a2 18 48 58 37 7C OD 4c 62 72 26 2D 3E 14 4 70 29 39 2 If a fault condition occurs in the printer the Attention indicator on the operator panel lights and the first line of the operator panel message display indicates the fault The second line of the display indicates how to clear the fau
18. NOTE The factory default for the Hanzi LP is Near LQ The factory default for the Hangul LP is LQ High Density High Density enabled will allow the LQ typeface to print in higher print density It will not take effect when other typefaces are selected Characters Per Inch Defines the default values for horizontal character spacing The number of characters per inch can be selected from 10 0 12 0 13 3 15 0 17 1 or 20 0 NOTE The option is available for the Hanzi LP printer only DBCS CPI Defines the default values for horizontal character spacing in DBCS mode For the Hanzi LP printer select 5 0 6 0 6 7 7 5 and Other CPI For the Hangul LP printer selected from 5 0 6 0 6 7 7 5 8 5 10 and other CPI NOTE The factory default for the Hanzi LP printer is 6 7 cpi The factory default for the Hangul LP printer is 6 0 cpi Lines Per Inch Defines the default values for vertical character spacing The number of lines per inch can be 6 0 8 0 10 3 3 0 or 4 0 Quick Setup Menu DBCS ASCII Style This option specifies the appearance of single byte numeric characters For the Hanzi LP printer select from Normal Oversize and OCRB For the Hangul LP printer select from Normal and OCRB Graphics Spd Up This menu is used to increase speed up graphic printing speed by turning on Enhanced Turbo mode See Graphics Spd Up in the Programmer s Reference Manual Reset Command When the printer recei
19. Saving Your Configuration In A Custom Set CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT Recall Custom Set Save Current Delete Power Protect Print Custom Values Custom Set On Set Custom Sets Set Values Jd t e E Custom Set 1 Custom Set 2 Custom Set 3 Custom Set 4 Custom Set 5 Custom Set 6 Custom Set 7 Custom Set 8 Name Custom Sets Set Names Reset Custom 84 alk s Once you have changed all of the necessary parameters it is recommended you save them as a configuration that can be stored and loaded later for future use You can save your configurations to meet different print job requirements The saved configurations called custom sets are stored in NVRAM they will not be lost if you power off the printer Later you can load one of the configurations for a specific print job This eliminates the need to change settings such as CPI and LPI for each new job See page 86 about loading configurations You may want to print records of your configurations page 69 and store them in a safe place such as inside the printer cabinet If you do not save your configuration before you power off the printer all of the new parameter values that have not been saved to NVRAM will be erased When you power the printer on again the power on configuration will load If no configuration has been designated as the power on
20. TAS YT HER 165 166 Communication Statements German Conformity Statement Handbuchtexte FCC class A entspricht EMVG Klasse A Text F r alle in Deutschland vertriebenen EN 55022 Klasse A Ger te Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Ger ten EMVG vom 18 September 1998 bzw der EMC EG Richtlinie 89 336 Dieses Ger t ist berechtigt in bereinstimmung mit dem deutschen das EG Konformit tszeichen CE zu f hren Verantwortlich f r die Konformit tserkl rung nach Paragraph 5 des EMVG ist die IBM Deutschland Informationssysteme GmbH 70548 Stuttgart Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraph 3 Abs 2 2 Das Ger t erf llt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55022 Klasse A und EN 50024 EN 55022 Klasse A Gerdte m ssen mit folgendem Warnhinweis versehen werden Warnung dies ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkst rungen erursachen in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden angemessene durchzuf hren und daf r aufzukommen EN 55024 Hinweis Wird dieses Ger t in einer industriellen Umgebung betrieben wie in EN 55024 festgelegt dann kann es dabei eventuell gest rt werden In solch einem Fall ist der Abstand bzw die Abschirmung zu der industriellen St rquelle zu 6ergrvBern Anmerkung Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Ger te wie in den Handb chern angegeben
21. anda relative humidity from 10 to 90 noncondensing Is located within the maximum allowable distance to the host computer This distance depends on the type of interface you plan to use as shown in the following table Type of Interface Maximum Distance to Host PC Parallel See Note below 5 meters 15 feet IEEE 1284 Parallel 10 meters 32 feet See Note below Serial RS 232 15 meters 50 feet Serial RS 422 1220 meters 4000 feet NOTE For more reliable data transfers a maximum of six feet is recommended for parallel cable length Chapter 2 Installation Attachment And Configuration Overview di A a 57 5 in 41 0 in 146 1 cm in 104 cm 73 7 cm 83 0 in 210 8 cm 27 0 in 68 6 cm 10 5 in 26 7 cm Figure 2 Printer Dimensions 20 Printer Component Printer Component Locations Familiarize yourself with the names and locations of the printer components shown in the following figures before continuing with the rest of the installation procedure Tractor Door Paper Scale c cx oO o lt gt SP oes Paper Support 2 e Tractor Lock h d d x RSs 9 o 5 n S IQ ER NE P se gt cs z Vertical Position Knob era OO Oh 5 L Forms Thickness Lever Ribbon Path Diagram
22. 63 weight 150 Printer Control menu 96 Printer control menu alarm control 97 display language 97 Eject Restore 99 energy saver timer 99 file system option 100 forms speed 98 hex print mode 98 interface selection 97 paper jam detection 98 power on state 98 print direction 97 PTR setup option 100 set platen at bottom of form 98 shuttle timeout 99 Printer demonstration test 116 135 Printer dimensions 20 Printer emulation configuration parameter 115 KS 115 LQ 1600K 115 Printer emulations 14 Printer information menu 117 installed memory 117 power on time 117 print strokes 118 printing time 118 11 inch pages 118 Printer installation 17 Printer installation maximum distance allowed from host 19 Printer interfaces 121 Printer selftests 135 all E s 135 all E s FF 135 all H s 135 print error log 135 printer demonstration 135 ripple print 135 underlines 135 printer pin assignments 125 Printing line matrix vs serial matrix 155 number of pages per ribbon 120 speed 156 Printing rates 153 Printing time 118 Printout 98 configuration 69 70 Product overview 6400 D Generation II Series printer 12 Program mode defined 68 entering 69 locking 69 unlocking 68 Protect custom sets parameter 103 Protocols RS 232 serial interface 123 RS 422 serial interface 123 PTR setup option parameter 100 P05 DIAGNOSTIC TEST PASSED 143 P17 SECURITY VIOLATION 143 Q Quick Setup
23. 7 5 CPI Super Hi Speed 17 1 CPI 8 5 CPI Ultra Hi Speed 20 0 CPI 10 0 CPI Other CPI Lines Per Inch DBCS ASCII Graphics Reset Style Spd Up Command 6 0 LPI Normal Normal Load Power On 8 0 LPI Oversize Enhanced Load Factory OCR B Turbo Recall Custom Set The printer can store numerous configurations in memory This parameter allows you to select and load a specific configuration 93 Chapter 94 4 Quick Setup Menu Save Current Values This option allows you to save up to eight configurations to meet different print job requirements This eliminates the need to change the parameter settings for each new job The configurations are stored in memory and will not be lost if you turn off the printer If the Protect Configs parameter is enabled the new configuration will not be saved unless the existing configuration has been deleted first The factory default configuration cannot be changed See Saving Your Configuration In A Custom Set on page 84 for details Change Power On Set You can specify which of the nine configurations Factory or 1 8 will be the power up configuration DBCS to ASCII This option specifies the operating mode of the Hanzi printer Refer to Print Attributes in the LQ1600K Programmer s Reference Manual for more information NOTE Available for the Hanzi LP printers only Print Quality Sets the print quality of the printer This key requires confirmation with the ENTER key
24. Configurations Table 4 Printer 1284 Connector Signals Type of Mode Pin Source of Data Compatible Nibble Byte 27 Signal Ground Data 8 28 Signal Ground PError Select nAck 29 Signal Ground Busy nFault 30 Signal Ground nAutoFd nSelectln ninit 31 Host ninit 32 Printer NFault nDataAvail nDataAvail 33 Not Defined 34 Not Defined 35 Not Defined 36 Host nSelectin 1284 Active 1284 Active Terminating Resistor Configurations 130 The factory equips the printer with several resistors that are used for parallel interface configurations and are suitable for most applications These 470 ohm pull up and 1K ohm pull down terminating resistors are located within the electronics of the machine and should be accessed only by an IBM Customer Service Representative If the values of these terminating resistors are not compatible with the particular interface driver requirements of your host computer you may need to have a different resistor combination installed on your printer You must call your printer service representative to have this situation addressed 6 Routine Service And Diagnostics Overview This chapter discusses general cleaning running diagnostic tests and understanding fault messages The printer requires no routine maintenance beyond regular cleaning Periodically remove excess paper chaff and dust from the ribbon and paper paths
25. Custom Set All Custom Sets Custom Set 1 Custom Set 2 Custom Set 3 Custom Set 4 Custom Preloaded Set 5 Custom Preloaded Set 6 Custom Preloaded Set 7 Custom Preloaded Set 8 Name Custom Sets Reset Custom Set Names 70 1 The Print Custom Set Values selection on the Configuration Management menu allows you to print any or all of the configurations shown above The default setting Current Custom Set will print the same information as pressing the Printer Configuration key The Current Custom Set is the Power On configuration until you begin modifying the printer configuration Custom sets 1 through 4 do not exist until you save configuration parameters to them You must define and save a custom set before you can print it Custom Preloaded Sets 5 through 8 contain configuration sets that assist with the installation and configuration of this printer The other options will only be useful once you have modified and saved the printer configuration parameter settings The Power On Custom Set is defined by the Change Power On Set option Custom Sets 1 through 8 are defined by the Save Current Values option These options are described in detail under the Configuration Management Menu description starting on page 102 Factory Default Configuration Values Factory Default Configuration Values The factory default values are permanently stored as a configuration They
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27. KS printer codes and character codes IBM 6400 D Generation II Series KSSM Programmer s Reference Manual Provides descriptions of KSSM printer codes and character codes The IBM 6400 D Generation Series Printer The IBM 6400 D Generation II Series printers offer software versatility and the latest refinements in line matrix printing technology Either LQ 1600K KS or KSSM will be the standard emulation To load all of the configuration parameters forms length line spacing etc simply power on the printer You can easily switch to any set of configuration parameters by using the recall custom set feature from the operator panel You can also switch emulations by using the operator panel keys 12 The IBM 6400 D Generation Series Printer Your printer is very easy to use The message display and lights on the operator panel communicate information clearly and directly You can select every function on your printer at the operator panel or you can send commands from the host computer Cabinet Models Pedestal Models Figure 1 The IBM 6400 D Generation II Series Line Matrix Printer Chapter 1 Standard Capabilities Standard Capabilities The 6400 D Generation II Series has the following general characteristics Abroad range of print speeds in both cabinet and pedestal models Supports similar features across the entire product line to allow maximum flexibility in matching t
28. NOTE The RS 232 and RS 422 serial interface circuit characteristics are compatible with the Electronic Industry Association Specifications EIA 232 E EIA 422 B The RS 232 and RS 422 serial interfaces enable the printer to operate with bit serial devices that are compatible with an RS 232 controller The input serial data transfer rate in baud is selectable from the printer operator panel Baud rates of 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19 200 38 400 57 600 and 115 200 are available The input format consists of a single start bit 7 or 8 data bits and one or two stop bits The number of data bits is determined by printer configuration The data bits are interpreted with the least significant bit first Parity checking is determined by printer configuration options selected from the operator panel The printer interface uses a first in first out buffer The asynchronous interface accepts data as it is provided by the host The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer must not exceed 50 feet 15 meters for RS 232 interfaces and 4000 feet 1220 meters for RS 422 interfaces 121 Chapter 5 RS 232 And RS 422 Serial Interfaces Table 1 RS 232 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments Input Signals Output Signals Miscellaneous Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Received Data RD 3 Transmit Data TD 2 Ground 1 Clear Send CTS 5 Request Send RTS 4 Signal Ground 7 Data
29. Platen Protective 28 Remove Wood Blocks 29 Adjust The Paper 2 0000 0 30 Release The Paper Chains a 31 teet id dere denne ep Ede nf aerae 32 Removing Shipping Restraints Pedestal Models 33 Remove The Protective Film And Envelope 33 Remove The Hammer Bank Protective 34 Remove Platen Protective Foam 35 Attach The Input Paper Shelf And Output 36 Connect The Interface And Power Cables 37 Cabinet Models re ge 37 Pedestal Models i eet e tees 43 Install Basic 46 Attach The Operator Panel Overlay Label 46 Table of Contents Install The Ribbon inis aet 47 oad he Papera uu te uay be a Ht e 50 Power Paper Stacker Option 56 Power Paper Stacker Component Locations 56 Setting Up The Power Paper 57 Loading And Starting The Power Pap
30. RS 422 Serial Interface Error Handling NOTE All serial errors are treated as faults that require operator intervention Parity Error Handling Parity error checking is a configuration option selected from the operator panel With odd or even parity checking selected a character with a parity error is replaced with a question mark character When parity checking is not selected on the operator panel parity errors are ignored and the characters are printed as received Framing Error Handling Framing error checking is always in effect for the serial interface When a framing error occurs an exclamation point is printed If 20 successive errors are received a line feed is added to force printing to occur Overrun Error Handling Overrun error checking is always in effect for the serial interface When a data overrun error occurs an asterisk is printed If 20 successive errors are received a line feed is added to force printing to occur 123 Chapter 5 5 232 And RS 422 Serial Interfaces RS 232 And RS 422 Serial Interface Configuration Your printer is configured at the factory to match the interface you specified By using the operator panel you may verify and change several interface parameters in order to meet specific application requirements Refer to Chapter 4 Configuration Menus for RS 232 and RS 422 parameter descriptions and information on selecting values for the
31. This allows the shuttle to continue moving during the time between print jobs when the print jobs arrive at frequent intervals Time is saved if the shuttle is still moving when a print job arrives at the printer since the printer does not have to wait for the shuttle to reach its operating speed Energy Saver Timer This parameter helps to reduce power consumption when the printer is not in use in order to reduce air pollution caused by power generation Use of this feature can cut energy use by more than 50 percent ENERGY SAVER TIMER determines the amount of time that expires before the printer reduces power after printing stops The energy saver mode can select an energy saver activation time The selections are 15 through 60 Minutes The default time is 15 minutes NOTE If the printer enters energy saver mode while NOT READY the printer will not print any jobs until made READY by pressing the Start key Eject Restore The EJECT RESTORE parameter controls how the printer behaves when you press the Eject Restore key The following options are available STANDARD the default TOP EXIT TEAR pedestal models only When STANDARD mode is selected the Eject Restore key operates as follows Pressing Eject Restore causes the paper to advance a preset distance of 22 inches Pressing Ready or pressing Eject Restore a second time causes the paper to return to its original position NOTE If you are using this f
32. following parameters RS 232 and RS 422 Baud Rate data rate selected from the operator panel Data Bits 7 or 8 Bits Stop Bits 1 or 2 Bits Parity None Odd Even Mark or Sense RS 232 only Data Terminal Ready logic Request to Send logic Some application programs require a unique configuration If the printer is not working properly in the configuration you selected contact an IBM service representative One Char Enquiry When enabled a status byte is sent back to the host when the poll character or the command SFCC enquiry is sent to the printer serial interface only The poll character is received and the status byte is sent whether the printer is online or offline The SFCC enquiry will only be processed when the printer is online Poll Character This option is used when One Char Enquiry is enabled Whenever the printer receives this character it sends a response to the host indicating the current state of the printer It may be configured from 0 through 255 The default value is 0 124 PC Parallel Interface PC Parallel Interface The PC Parallel interface also referred to as the Centronics interface enables the printer to operate with controllers designed for buffered PC Parallel printers The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer must not exceed 15 feet 5 meters NOTE For a more reliable data transfer a maximum cable length of six f
33. on Selecting the power on configuration is explained on page 88 Loading Custom Sets Or Factory Default Values Step Key LCD Results Notes 1 10 Press Stop Scroll Scroll Menu Scroll UNTIL Enter Enter Enter Stop ScrollT Scroll Stop NOT READY OPERATOR MENU UNLOCKED OPERATOR MENU QUICK SETUP OPERATOR MENU CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT RECALL CUSTOM SET RECALL CUSTOM SET FACTORY DEFAULT LOADING SAVED CONFIGURATION NOT READY OPERATOR MENU LOCKED READY Places the printer in NOT READY mode Unlocks the Operator Menu which allows you to make configuration changes Displays the first Configuration Main Menu option QUICK SETUP Moves to the Configuration Management menu option Selects the CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT menu The RECALL CUSTOM SET option appears Moves forward to the FACTORY DEFAULT parameter for the RECALL CUSTOM SET option Loads the set of Factory Default values The message LOADING SAVED CONFIGURATION appears briefly Returns the printer to the NOT READY mode Locks Program mode and the Operator Menu Places the printer in READY mode prepared for normal operation 87 Chapter 3 Changing The Power On Configurati
34. power on set 103 delete custom set 103 print custom set values 104 protect custom sets 103 recall custom set 102 save current values 103 Configuration menus 91 configuration management 102 emulation configuration 115 how to read 91 171 main 67 92 operator print tests 116 overview 91 PC parallel 106 Printer Control 96 printer information 117 Quick Setup 93 serial interface 110 Configurations 65 configuring 98 Configuring the printer overview 65 Connections cable pedestal models 43 Custom sets 102 Custom sets or factory default values loading 86 Custom preloaded sets 70 D Data bit 8 parameter PC parallel 107 Data bits parameter 112 Data carrier detect DCD signal RS 232 serial interface 122 Data lines 1 through 8 signal PC parallel interface 126 Data polarity parameter PC parallel 107 Data protocol parameter serial interface 111 Data set ready DSR signal RS 232 serial interface 122 Data strobe signal PC parallel interface 126 Data terminal ready parameter 112 Data terminal ready DTR signal RS 232 serial interface 122 DBCS ASCII Style parameter quick setup 95 DBCS to ASCII parameter quick setup 94 Default configuration parameters 71 Delete custom set parameter 103 Diagnostic capabilities 15 Diagnostic tests 135 Diagnostics 131 Dimensions 6400 D Series printer 150 Direction printing 97 Display language parameter 97 172
35. program mode 68 V Vertical formatting features electronic vertical formatting 15 W Weight of printer 150 Wood Blocks 29 X X ON X OFF protocol RS 232 serial interface 123 RS 422 serial interface 123 179 Z 001 END OF FORMS 137 002 FORMS JAMMED 137 003 FORMS EJECTED 137 004 VIEW FORMS 137 006 HOST REQUESTS ATTN 137 008 HOLD PRINT TIMEOUT 137 009 INVALID KEYPRESS 137 010 PARAMETER ERROR 137 012 STRUCTURED FLD ERROR 138 021 BUFFER OVER 138 024 SERIAL PARITY ERROR 138 025 SERIAL FRAMING ERROR 138 026 HEX DUMP MODE 138 029 8344 DIAGNOSTIC FAILED 138 031 END OF FORMS TIMEOUT 138 032 FORMS JAMMED TIMEOUT 138 034 RIBBON STALL TIMEOUT 138 041 BUFFER OVERFLOW 138 042 NO CUSTOM SET AVAIL 139 043 CUSTOM SET EXIST 139 044 EC FIRMWARE HARDWARE ERROR 139 046 EC STOPPED AT STATE 139 056 HAMMER COIL OPEN 139 057 CLOSE PLATEN 139 058 SHUTL JAM 139 059 CANCEL PRINT ACTIVE 139 060 PRINTER HOT 139 062 MACHINE CHECK 140 065 HAMMER FAN CHECK 140 069 DATA CLEARED 140 080 POWER SUPPLY HOT 140 082 POWER SUPPLY 8 5 CHECK 141 083 INTAKE FAN CHECK 141 084 POWER SUPPLY 48V CHECK 141 085 CONTROL VOLT CHECK 141 086 CONTROL 15V CHECK 141 087 PLATEN OPEN TIMEOUT 141 088 CONTROL 23 5V CHECK 141 089 RIBBON STALL 141 090 SHUTTLE COVER OPEN 141 092 RBN DRVR CIRCUIT 141 180 101 UPPER DRIVER SHORT 141 102 LOWER DRIVER SHORT 141 107 HAMMER COIL OPEN 141 11 in
36. serial matrix 155 Maximum print speed 14 Memory 117 Messages A97 GRAPHIC CHECK ERROR 143 ENERGY SAVER MODE ACTIVE 143 Hammer Coil Bad 143 NOT READY 143 OPERATOR MENU 143 OPERATOR MENU LOCKED 143 OPERATOR MENU UNLOCKED 143 PLEASE WAIT RESET IN PROGRESS 144 P05 DIAGNOSTIC TEST PASSED 143 P17 SECURITY VIOLATION 143 READY 144 RIBBON INK OUT 144 SERVICE MENU 144 TESTING HARDWARE PLEASE WAIT 144 TOP OF FORM SET 144 001 END OF FORMS 137 002 FORMS JAMMED 137 003 FORMS EJECTED 137 004 VIEW FORMS 137 006 HOST REQUESTS ATTN 137 008 HOLD PRINT TIMEOUT 137 009 INVALID KEYPRESS 137 010 PARAMETER ERROR 137 012 STRUCTURED FLD ERROR 138 021 BUFFER OVER 138 024 SERIAL PARITY ERROR 138 025 SERIAL FRAMING ERROR 138 026 HEX DUMP MODE 138 029 8344 DIAGNOSTIC FAILED 138 031 END OF FORMS TIMEOUT 138 032 FORMS JAMMED TIMEOUT 138 034 RIBBON STALL TIMEOUT 138 041 BUFFER OVERFLOW 138 042 NO CUSTOM SET AVAIL 139 043 CUSTOM SET EXIST 139 174 044 EC FIRMWARE HARDWARE ERROR 139 046 EC STOPPED AT STATE 139 056 HAMMER COIL OPEN 139 057 CLOSE PLATEN 139 058 SHUTL JAM 139 059 CANCEL PRINT ACTIVE 139 060 PRINTER HOT 139 062 MACHINE CHECK 140 065 HAMMER FAN CHECK 140 069 DATA CLEARED 140 080 POWER SUPPLY HOT 140 082 POWER SUPPLY 8 5 CHECK 141 083 INTAKE FAN CHECK 141 084 POWER SUPPLY 48V CHECK 141 085 CONTROL VOLT CHECK 141 086 CONTROL 15V CHECK 141 087 PLATEN OPEN TIMEOUT
37. which corresponds to the character Print DBCS Font File History Log Currently this option should not print any History Log of the font file File System Provides the means for listing viewing and manipulating files in flash memory The following selections are available Overwrite Files This selection controls whether the files in flash memory can be overwritten With the default selection of Enable files are overwritten If the selection is disabled the files can not be overwritten File System View Files This selection provides a list of files in flash memory Pressing the Scroll key allows you to view the file size Delete Files This selection provides a list of files in flash memory Pressing the Enter key will delete the displayed file from flash memory Optimize amp Reboot Pressing the Enter key with this selection displayed will reclaim flash memory space and reboot the printer IMPORTANT Do not power off the printer until it has completed the reboot and is either Ready or Not Ready Print File List Pressing the Enter key with this selection displayed will cause the printer to print a summary of files stored in flash memory Statistics on file system usage are also printed 101 Chapter 4 Configuration Management Menu Configuration Management Menu Configuration Management from page 92 Recall Custom Set Save Current Delete
38. 0 cm Width 27 inches 68 6 cm Depth 29 inches 73 7 cm Weight 215 6 Ibs 98 kg unpacked 264 Ibs 120 kg packed Pedestal Models Height Width Depth Weight 35 0 inches 88 9 cm 24 6 inches 62 5 cm 20 7 inches 52 6 cm 107 8 Ibs 49 kg unpacked 154 Ibs 70 kg packaged Environmental Characteristics Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating Storage 50 to 104 F 10 to 40 C 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C Relative Humidity Operating Storage 15 to 80 noncondensing 15 to 90 noncondensing Acoustic Noise Level Acoustic Noise Levels 6400 D3P 6400 D6P 6400 D8P 6400 D3C 6400 D6C 6400 D8C per ISO 9296 Printing 65 dBA 68 dBA 68 dBA 50 dBA 52 dBA 52 dBA Standby 46 dB 46 dB 46 dBA 46 dB 46 dB 46 dBA NOTE Cabinet model noise levels listed are with the cabinet doors closed Levels will be higher if the doors are open Pedestal model noise levels listed are for rear paper exit Levels will be higher for top paper exit Electrical Characteristics Input Voltage Line Voltage Line RMS Current Design Range Frequency 6400 D3X 6400 D6X 6400 D8X 88 140 V RMS 47 63 Hz 6A 100V 8A 100V 9A 100V 178 270 V RMS 47 63 Hz 200V 100 9A 200V 151 Appendix A Interfaces Interfaces Power Consumption Units Power Consu
39. 123 error handling 123 ETX ACK protocol 123 framing error handling 123 overrun error handling 123 parity error handling 123 pin assignments 122 protocol 123 request to send RTS 122 X ON X OFF protocol 123 RS 232 serial interface signals 122 data terminal ready DTR 122 received data RD 122 transmitted data TD 122 RS 422 serial interface 121 ACK NAK protocol 123 configuration 124 DTR protocol 123 error handling 123 178 ETX ACK protocol 123 framing error handling 123 overrun error handling 123 parity error handling 123 pin assignments 122 protocol 123 X ON X OFF protocol 123 RS 422 serial interface signals 122 received data RD 122 s Save current values parameter 103 Save Current Values parameter quick setup 94 Saving a configuration 84 Scale 53 serial 114 Serial hotport framing error 114 report status 109 114 timeout 109 114 trickle time 108 114 Serial hotport parameter serial interface 114 Serial interface one char enquiry 124 poll character 124 RS 232 121 RS 422 121 Serial interface menu 110 baud rate 111 buffer size in kilobytes 113 qata bits 112 data protocol 111 data terminal ready 112 interface type 111 one char enquiry 113 parity 112 poll character 113 request to send 113 serial hotport 114 stop bits 112 Serial matrix printing vs line matrix printing 155 SERVICE MENU 144 Service routine 131 Set platen at bottom of form p
40. 141 088 CONTROL 23 5V CHECK 141 089 RIBBON STALL 141 090 SHUTTLE COVER OPEN 141 092 RBN DRVR CIRCUIT 141 101 UPPER DRIVER SHORT 141 102 LOWER DRIVER SHORT 141 107 HAMMER COIL HOT 141 110 STACK OVERFLOW 141 111 STACK UNDERFLOW 141 112 UNDEFINED OPCODE 141 113 INSTRUCTION SET 142 114 ILLGL ACCESS 142 115 ILLEGAL INSTRUCTION ACCESS 142 116 ILLEGAL EXTERNAL BUS ACCESS 142 117 A TO D OVERUN 142 118 UNDEFINED INTERRUPT 142 119 TCB CORRUPTED 142 120 ACCESS NULL POINTER 142 121 PAP NOT AT SPEED 142 122 PAP SCHEDULED 142 123 PAP BUSY TOO LONG 142 124 PAP FIFO OVERFLOW 142 125 PAP FIFO UNDERFLOW 142 126 PAP FEED BAD TABLE 142 127 ILLEGAL STATE 142 128 INVALID COMMAND 142 129 INVALID PARAMETER 142 130 PAP FEED INCOMPLETE 142 131 UNEXPECTED INTERRUPT 142 132 INVALID COMMAND 142 133 INVALID STATE 142 134 INVALID COMMAND 142 135 INVALID STATE 143 136 INVALID PARAMETER 143 137 SHUTTLE INVALID COMMAND 143 138 SHUTL INVALID 143 139 MACHINE CHECK 143 990 MACHINE CHECK 143 998 NONVOLATILE MEMORY FAILED 143 Messages fault 136 N Near LQ 14 Negotiation phase 128 New ribbon installing 147 parameter 147 Nibble mode 127 Noise level 151 Normal 14 NOT READY 143 Note description 12 O One char enquiry serial interface 113 Online select signal PC parallel interface 126 Operating st
41. 160 Notices IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents You can send license inquires in writing to IBM Director of Licensing IBM Corporation North Castle Drive Armonk NY 10504 1785 U S A The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any other country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication IBM may make improvements and or changes in the product s described in this publication at any time without notice Any references in this information to non IBM Web sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product and use of
42. 32 MB 191 2 HOURS 1 5 HOURS 1002049 1188 DISABLE PREMIUM 30 NORMAL DISABLE 81 Chapter 3 Changing Parameters Changing Parameters PRINTER CONTROL Interface 1 Display it Alarm Direction Hex Print gt Selection Language Control Mode Bidirectional Unidirectional Factory Default The following procedure shows you how to change a configuration setting Changing the Print Direction from the factory default setting BIDIRECTIONAL to the setting UNIDIRECTIONAL is provided as an example Print Direction is one of the Printer Control menu options The procedure is similar for other configuration changes Use these basic guidelines to navigate the configuration menus and change other parameters NOTE You can press Start at any time to exit the configuration menu Step Key LCD Results Notes 1 2 Determine which parameters you want to change and what the new values will be In this example the value for the PRINT DIRECTION parameter will be changed from BIDIRECTIONAL to UNIDIRECTIONAL Press NOT READY Stop OPERATOR MENU Scroll Scroll UNLOCKED OPERATOR MENU feu PRINTER CONTROL PRINTER CONTROL Enter INTERFACE SELECTION Places the printer in NOT READY mode before entering the operator menus
43. 6 Opening the Printer Cover 1 Open the printer cover See Figure 36 Tractor Door Figure 37 Forms Thickness Lever 2 Raise the forms thickness lever as far as it will go See Figure 37 3 Open the tractor doors See Figure 37 50 Load The Paper eN 2 2 0156 de Figure 38 Paper Supply Label Location Cabinet Models Only 4 Prepare the paper supply Cabinet models Open the front door of the printer cabinet Place the paper supply inside the printer on the floor of the cabinet Align the paper supply with the front label on the floor of the printer Ensure that the paper pulls freely from the box See Figure 38 Pedestal models Place the paper supply on the floor in front of the printer or on the optional paper shelf if attached Ensure that the paper pulls freely from the box Paper Slot EI Q e Figure 39 Feeding the Paper 5 Feed the paper up through the paper slot On pedestal models be sure the paper feeds between the two wire guides Hold the paper in place with one hand to prevent it from slipping down through the paper slot while pulling it through from above with your other hand See Figure 39 NOTE For the pedestal model this procedure shows loading paper when using the rear paper exit For information on loading paper using the top paper exit see the IBM 6400 D Series Opera
44. 6400 D Generation II Series Line Matrix Printers Setup Guide Form Number 5550 0376 00 Copyright IBM Corp 2004 6400 D Generation II Line Matrix Printers Setup Guide Note Before using this information and the product it supports read the information in Notices on page 159 Internet First Edition January 2004 Requests for IBM publications should be made to your IBM representative or to the IBM branch office serving your locality If you request publications from the address given below your order will be delayed because publications are not stocked here Many of the IBM Printing Systems Division publications are available from the web page listed below Visit our home page at http www ibm com printers A Reader s Comment form is provided at the back of this publication If the form has been removed you can send comments by fax to 1 800 524 1519 USA only or 1 303 924 6873 by E mail to printpub 9 us ibm com or by mail to IBM Printing Systems Division Department H7FE Building 004M Information Development PO Box 1900 Boulder CO 80301 9191 USA IBM may use or distribute whatever information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any oblication to you Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004 All rights reserved US Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedu
45. 84 Parity error handling 123 Parity parameter 112 PC parallel interface 125 configuration 126 PC parallel interface signals 126 acknowledge 126 busy 126 data lines 1 through 8 126 data strobe 126 online select 126 paper empty 126 paper instruction 126 PC parallel menu 106 buffer size in kilobytes 108 busy on strobe 107 data bit 8 107 data polarity 107 latch data on 107 prime signal 108 response polarity 107 strobe polarity 107 TOF action at prime signal 108 Pin assignments PC parallel interface 125 RS 232 serial interface 122 RS 422 serial interface 122 Pinout signals printer IEEE 1284 interface 129 placement in printer cabinet 51 Platen Protective Foam 28 PLEASE WAIT RESET message 144 Plot rates 156 Poll character serial interface 113 Power on state parameter 98 Power on time 117 Power paper stacker 56 component locations 56 PROGRESS 176 load 58 set up 57 start 58 Poweron configuration changing 88 Power power consumption 152 Predefined configurations 65 Preloaded sets 70 Prime signal parameter 108 Print custom set values parameter 104 Print direction parameter 97 Print error log test 116 135 Print format parameter 116 Print Quality parameter quick setup 94 Print strokes 118 Printer configuration menus 91 dimensions 150 humidity requirements 19 maintenance 131 specifications 149 temperature requirements 19 tests after installation
46. BLE SELECT GB18030 PRINT QUALTITY NEAR LQ HIGH DENSITY DISABLE GRAPHICS SPD UP NORMAL PRINT CHARACTER TABLE PRINT ATTRIBUTES PROPORTIONAL SPACING DISABLE ITALIC PRINT DISABLE SLASHED ZERO DISABLE DBCS TO ASCII DBCS MODE DBCS ASCII STYLE NORMAL COMPRESSED MODE DISABLE DBCS COMPRESSED DISABLE MARGINS LEFT MARGIN 0 CHARACTERS RIGHT MARGIN 0 CHARACTERS BOTTOM MARGIN 0 LINES PERFORATION SKIP DISABLE RESET COMMAND LOAD FACTORY HOST COMMAND IGNORE UNIDIRECTIONAL ERROR HANDLING ERROR ILLEGAL CODE POINT NORMAL OPERATOR PRINT TESTS PRINTER DEMONSTRATION 75 Chapter 3 Factory Default Configuration Values PRINTER INFORMATION INSTALLED MEMORY 32 MB POWER ON TIME XXX XX HOURS PRINTING TIME XX HOURS PRINT STROLES XXXXXX 11 INCH PAGES XXXX RIBBONMINDER NEW RIBBON RIBBON ACTION DISABLE RIBBON TYPE PREMIUM 30 RIBBON END POINT NORMAL NEW RIB DETECT DISABLE IBM Printer Configuration 76 Factory Default Configuration Values Below is a representation of Hangul s printer factory default configuration Your factory default configuration will depend on the features installed in your printer FACTORY CONFIGURATION File Part Number See Reference Number Reference Number xxxxxx Hangul LinePrinter Version 1 00A DC VX XXX EC PPC HANZI VX XXX BOOT PPC VX XXX FLASH DRAM SECURITY PAL CONFIGURATION CODE QUICK SETUP RECALL CUSTOM SET SAVE CURRENT VALUES CHANGE POWER ON SET PRINT QUAL
47. CONFIG KS DEFINE CR CODE CR CR AUTO LF ENABLE DEFINE LF CODE LF CR LF PRINTER SELECT DISABLE ALTERNATE SET 80 9F CONTROL CODE EMULATION EXTEND DISABLE KSSM CHARACTER SETS 0437 PC CHARACTER SET DEFINE CR CODE CR CR AUTO LF ENABLE DEFINE LF CODE PRINTER SELECT 20 CPI CONDENSED ALTERNATE SET 80 9F PRINT FORMAT CHARACTERS PER INCH LF CR LF DISABLE ENABLE CONTROL CODE 10 0 CHARACTERS PER IN LINES PER INCH 6 0 LINES PER INCH DBCS CPI 6 0 CPI FORMS WIDTH 80 FORMS WIDTH IN INCHES FORMS WIDTH IN MM FORMS WIDTH IN CHARACTERS FORMS LENGTH FORMS LENGTH IN INCHES FORMS LENGTH IN MM FORMS LENGTH IN LINES ADDRESS TABLE SELECT PRINT QUALITY 13 6 INCHES 345 4 INCHES 136 CHARACTERS 11 0 INCHES 279 4 MM 66 LINES KSC5601 LQ Factory Default Configuration Values HIGH DENSITY GRAPHICS SPD UP PRINT CHARACTER TABLE PRINT ATTRIBUTES ITALIC PRINT SLASHED ZERO DBCS ASCII STYLE MARGINS LEFT MARGIN RIGHT MARGIN BOTTOM MARGIN PERFORATION SKIP RESET COMMAND ERROR HANDLING ERROR ILLEGAL CODE POINT OPERATOR PRINT TEST PRINTER INFORMATION INSTALLED MEMORY POWER ON TIME PRINTING TIME PRINT STROKES 11 INCH PAGES RIBBONMINDER NEW RIBBON RIBBON ACTION RIBBON TYPE RIBBON END POINT NEW RIBBON DETECT IBM Printer Configuration DISABLE NORMAL DISABLE DISABLE NORMAL 0 CHARACTERS 0 CHARACTERS 0 LINES DISABLE LOAD FACTORY NORMAL PRINTER DEMONSTRATION
48. DISABLE 21h ENABLE 66 BYTES 107 BYTES 107 BYTES 107 BYTES 1210 BYTES 524544 BYTES 789194 BYTES 272 BYTES 910776 BYTES FACTORY DEFAULT CUSTOM SET 1 CUSTOM SET 1 FACTORY DEFAULT DISABLE CURRENT CUSTOM SET CUSTOM SET 1 IEEE 1284 ENABLE STANDARD STANDARD Factory Default Configuration Values RESPONSE POLARITY BUSY ON STROBE LATCH DATA ON PRIME SIGNAL TOF ACTION AT PRIME SIGNAL BUFFER SIZE IN KBYTES AUTO TRICKLE TRICKLE TIME DATAPRODUCTS DATA BIT 8 PI IGNORED DATA POLARITY DATA REQUEST POLARITY STROBE POLARITY BUFFER SIZE IN KBYTES AUTO TRICKLE TRICKLE TIME IEEE 1284 BUFFER SIZE IN KBYTES AUTO TRICKLE TRICKLE TIME PARALLEL HOTPORT TRICKLE TIME TIMEOUT REPORT STATUS SERIAL INTERFACE INTERFACE TYPE DATA PROTOCOL BAUD RATE DATA BITS STOP BITS PARITY DATA TERMINAL READY REQUEST TO SEND BUFFER SIZE IN KBYTES POLL CHARACTER ONE CHAR ENQUIRY STANDARD ENABLE LEADING EDGE ENABLE FORM FEED AT RESET 64 DISABLE 1 4 SEC ENABLE ENABLE STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD 64 DISABLE 1 4 SEC 64 DISABLE 1 4 SEC 1 4 SEC 10 SEC DISABLE RS 232 XON XOFF 9600 BAUD 8 1 READY BUFFER NOT FULL TRUE 64 00 HEX DISABLE 79 Chapter 3 Factory Default Configuration Values SERIAL HOTPORT TRICKLE TIME 1 4 SEC TIMEOUT 10 SEC REPORT STATUS DISABLE FRAMING ERRORS ENABLE EMULATION CONFIGURATION ASCII PRINTER EMULATION KS PRINTER EMUL
49. E If the printer was idle state all fans NOT READY state higher voltages are off when the energy saver only 5Vdc logic mode was activated it circuits are active will remain in the NOT READY state until the START key is pressed HAMMER COIL BAD No Malfunction of one You can continue to more hammer coils print with degraded print quality Contact IBM service NOT READY N A Printer state message No action necessary printer is offline not in communication with host OPERATOR MENU N A Non error status No action necessary lt first menu item gt message OPERATOR MENU LOCKED N A Non error status No action necessary message OPERATOR MENU UNLOCKED N A Non error status No action necessary message P05 DIAGNOSTIC TEST PASSED N A Non error status No action necessary message P17 SECURITY VIOLATION No Security code of PAL Contact IBM service on controller board does not match code of firmware on the controller board 143 Chapter 6 Fault Messages message Fault Operator Explanation lution Message Correctable p anauo soluto PLEASE WAIT N A Printer reset in No action necessary RESET IN PROGRESS progress READY N A Printer state message No action necessary printer is online and in communication with host RIBBON INK OUT Yes RibbonMinder has Replace the ribbon and CHANGE RIBBON determined that the verify ribbon life is ribbon is
50. E LEADING EDGE ENABLE FORM FEED AT RESET 64 1 4 SEC ENABLE ENABLE STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD 64 DISABLE 1 4 SEC 64 DISABLE 1 4 SEC 73 Chapter 74 Factory Default Configuration Values PARALLEL HOTPORT TRICKLE TIME TIMEOUT REPORT STATUS SERIAL INTERFACE INTERFACE TYPE DATA PROTOCOL BAUD RATE DATA BITS STOP BITS PARITY DATA TERMINAL READY REQUEST TO SEND BUFFER SIZE IN KBYTES POLL CHARACTER ONE CHAR ENQUIRY SERIAL HOTPORT TRICKLE TIME TIMEOUT REPORT STATUS FRAMING ERRORS EMULATION CONFIGURATION ASCII PRINTER EMULATION PRINTER EMUL CONFIG 101600 CHARACTER SETS EPSON PRINT LANGUAGE DEFINE CR CODE AUTO LF DEFINE LF CODE PRINTER SELECT 20 CPI CONDENSED ALTERNATE SET 80 9F CURRENCY SIGN AR3240 COMPAT 1 4 SEC 10 SEC DISABLE RS 232 XON XOFF 9600 BAUD 8 1 NONE READY BUFFER NOT FULL TRUE 64 00 HEX DISABLE 1 4 SEC 10 SEC DISABLE ENABLE LO1600K EMULATION EPSON SET ASCII USA CR CR ENABLE LF CR LF DISABLE ENABLE PRINTABLE RMB SELECT DISABLE Factory Default Configuration Values PRINT FORMAT CHARACTERS PER INCH 10 0 CHARACTERS PER IN LINES PER INCH 6 0 LINES PER INCH DBCS CPI 6 7 CPI FORMS WIDTH FORMS WIDTH IN INCHES 13 6 INCHES FORMS WIDTH IN MM 345 4 MM FORMS WIDTH IN CHARACTERS 136 CHARACTERS FORMS LENGTH FORMS LENGTH IN INCHES 11 0 INCHES FORMS LENGTH IN MM 279 4 MM FORMS LENGTH IN LINES 66 LINES ADDRESS TA
51. Error Log Ripple Print All E s All H s All E s FF Underlines Printer RibbonMinder Information see page 117 Installed Memory Power On Time Printing Time Print Strokes 11 Inch Pages 92 see page 119 New Ribbon Ribbon Action Ribbon Type Ribbon End Point New Ribbon Detect 1 Available for Hanzi LP Printer Only Figure 56 The Configuration Main Menu Quick Setup Menu Quick Setup Menu QUICK SETUP from page 92 Factory Default 1 Available for Hanzi LP Printers Only 2 Available for Hangul LP Printers Only Recall Save Current Change DBCS to Custom Set Values Power On Set ASCII Factory Default Custom Set 1 Factory Default DBCS Mode Custom Set 1 Custom Set 2 Custom Set 1 ASCII Mode Custom Set 2 Custom Set 3 Custom Set 2 Custom Set 3 Custom Set 4 Custom Set 3 Custom Set 4 Custom Set 5 Custom Set 4 Custom Preloaded Set5 Custom Set 6 Custom Preloaded Set 5 Custom Preloaded Set6 Custom Set 7 Custom Preloaded Set 6 Custom Preloaded Set7 Custom Set 8 Custom Preloaded Set 7 Custom Preloaded Set 8 Custom Preloaded Set 8 Print Quality High Density Characters DBCS Per Inch CPI LQ Disable 10 0 CPI 5 0 CPI Near LQ Enable 12 0 CPI 6 0 CPI Normal 13 3 CPI 6 7 CPI Hi Speed 15 0 CPI
52. ITY HIGH DENSITY DBCS CPI LINES PER INCH DBCS ASCII STYLE GRAPHICS SPD UP RESET COMMAND PRINTER CONTROL INTERFACE SELECTION DISPLAY LANGUAGE ALARM CONTROL PRINT DIRECTION HEX PRINT MODE POWER ON STATE PAPER JAM DETECTION FORMS SPEED SET PLATEN AT BOF SHUTTLE TIMEOUT ENERGY SAVER TIMER EJECT RESTORE PTR SETUP OPTION 31 Oct 03 26 Sep 03 15 Jul 03 16 MB 32 MB 363259 001 FH3 HXXXXXX HXXXXXX HXXXXXX FACTORY DEFAULT CUSTOM SET 1 FACTORY DEFAULT LQ DISABLE 6 0 CPI 6 0 LINES PER INCH NORMAL NORMAL LOAD FACTORY ENGLISH ALARM ENABLED BIDIRECTIONAL DISABLE READY ENABLE NORMAL SPEED DISABLE 5 SECONDS 15 MINUTES STANDARD 77 Chapter 78 3 Factory Default Configuration Values SETUP PARSE SETUP SFCC PRINT DBCS FONT FILE LOG FILE SYSTEM OVERWRITE FILES VIEW FILE LIST VERSION NETWORK DAT NETEMB DAT NETWLAN DAT PTXLOGO GIF 362974 EC1 ETHDLOAD CSTFILES ALL WLANLOAD OPTIMI ZE amp REBOOT PRINT FILE LIST CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT RECALL CUSTOM SET SAVE CURRENT VALUES DELETE CUSTOM SET CHANGE POWER ON SET PROTECT CUSTOM SETS PRINT CUSTOM SET VALUES NAME CUSTOM SETS USTOM SET 1 USTOM SET 2 USTOM SET 3 STOM SET 4 USTOM PRELOADED SET USTOM PRELOADED SET USTOM PRELOADED SET CUSTOM PRELOADED SET RESET CUSTOM SET NAMES Q Q Q O O OQ G PARALLEL INTERFACE INTERFACE TYPE PC PARALLE DATA BIT 8 DATA POLARITY STROBE POLARITY O
53. If print quality or paper motion deteriorates seriously even after cleaning contact your IBM service representative for prompt attention Cleaning Requirements Periodic cleaning ensures efficient operation and clear print quality If the printer is located in a dusty area or is used for heavy duty printing clean it more often DANGER lt 2 gt Switch off printer power and unplug the printer power cord before cleaning the printer Cleaning The Outside Of The Printer Clean the outside of the printer with a soft lint free cloth and mild detergent soap Dishwashing liquid works well Do not use abrasive powders or chemical solvents Clean the windows with plain water or mild window cleaner ATTENTION Always apply the cleaning solution to the cloth never pour cleaning solution directly onto the printer 131 Chapter 6 Cleaning Requirements Cleaning Inside The Printer Over time particles of paper ink and ribbon accumulate inside impact printers This is normal These particles must be removed periodically to avoid degraded print quality Most paper particles accumulate around the ends of the platen and ribbon path To clean the interior of the printer refer to Figure 66 cabinet models or Figure 67 pedestal models and perform the following steps 1 Power off the printer and unplug the printer power cord 2 Unload the paper explained in the Operator s Guide 3 Unlatch both ribbon spools a
54. Key LCD Results Notes 11 OPERATOR MENU Locks Program mode and the Scroll Seron LOCKED Operator Menu 12 READY Places the printer in READY Stop mode prepared for normal operation 90 4 Configuration Menus Overview This chapter describes the configuration menus The Configuration Main Menu options and all of the submenu options are illustrated in menu diagrams and described in detail For procedures showing how to enter Program mode save recall and print configurations refer to Chapter 3 Configuring the Printer Figure 56 shows an overview of the configuration menus The configuration menu diagrams on the following pages show the structure of the configuration menus and the parameter options available in each menu The diagrams list the menus and options in the order they appear when you use the operator panel to configure the printer Factory default configuration values are indicated by an asterisk Pressing the operator panel keys Enter Return Scroll and Scroll allows you to move through the menus and select various choices for the options as follows The Enter key allows you to move down to a lower level in the menu structure and to select an option value as the active value Return key moves you back up the menu structure ScrollT key moves forward through the options at a particular menu level The Scroll key moves backward through the option
55. LIST VERSION NETWORK DAT NETEMB DAT NETWLAN DAT PTXLOGO GIF 362974 EC1 ETHDLOAD WLANLOAD OPTIMI ZE amp REBOOT PRINT FILE LIST DBCS DOWNLOAD SAVE TO FLASH DELETE DL FONT CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT RECALL CUSTOM SET SAVE CURRENT VALUES DELETE CUSTOM SET CHANGE POWER ON SET PROTECT CUSTOM SETS PRINT CUSTOM SET VALUES PARALLEL ENGLISH ALARM ENABLED BIDIRECTIONAL DISABLE READY ENABLE NORMAL SPEED DISABLE 5 SECONDS 15 MINUTES STANDARD DISABLE 21h ENABLE 66 BYTES 107 BYTES 107 BYTES 107 BYTES 1210 BYTES 524544 BYTES 789194 BYTES 910776 BYTES FACTORY DEFAULT CUSTOM SET 1 CUSTOM SET 1 FACTORY DEFAULT DISABLE CURRENT CUSTOM SET Factory Default Configuration Values NAME CUSTOM SETS CUSTOM SET 1 USTOM SET 2 USTOM SET 3 USTOM SET 4 USTOM PRELOADED SET USTOM PRELOADED SET Q USTOM PRELOADED SET CUSTOM PRELOADED SET RESET CUSTOM SET NAMES PARALLEL INTERFACE INTERFACE TYPE PC PARALLEL DATA BITS 8 DATA POLARITY STROBE POLARITY RESPONSE POLARITY BUSY ON STROBE LATCH DATA ON PRIME SIGNAL TOP ACTION AT PRIME SIGNAL BUFFER SIZE IN KBYTES AUTO TRICKLE TRICKLE TIME DATAPRODUCTS DATA BIT 8 PI IGNORED DATA POLARITY DATA REQUEST POLARITY STROBE POLARITY BUFFER SIZE IN KBYTES AUTO TRICKLE TRICKLE TIME IEEE 1284 BUFFER SIZE IN KBYTES AUTO TRICKLE TRICKLE TIME CUSTOM SET 1 IEEE 1284 ENABLE STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD ENABL
56. Loaded onto the Right Tractor Sprockets 9 10 11 12 13 14 Unlock the right tractor Load the paper onto the right tractor sprockets Close the tractor door Make sure the leading edge of the first sheet of paper is parallel to the tractor splined shaft If the paper is misaligned reload it onto the tractor sprockets until its edge is parallel to the splined shaft Slide the right tractor to remove the paper slack or to adjust for various paper widths Lock the tractor Load The Paper gpuddzd Figure 44 The Forms Thickness Scale 15 Turn the vertical position knob to feed the paper up into the paper guide assembly 16 Lower the forms thickness lever and set it to match the paper thickness The A B C scale corresponds approximately to 1 3 and 6 part paper thickness NOTE Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly excessive friction can cause paper jams ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage smeared ink or wavy print 17 Press STOP to remove the LOAD PAPER fault message from the display 18 Press FORM FEED several times to make sure the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors and over the lower paper guide Feed sufficient paper to ensure the paper stacks correctly 19 Close the printer cover 20 Close the cabinet door 21 Press START to place the printer in online mode and resume printing NOTE For cabinet models with the power paper stacker installe
57. Main Menu Active Versus Saved Configurations When you change a parameter value it is active as long as the printer is on or until it is changed again This is true whether you use the operator panel or send a control code from the host Parameter values defined by control codes override the active operator panel parameters when the printer is using any of the parallel or serial interfaces For example if you set the line spacing to 6 Ipi with the operator panel and application software later changes this to 8 Ipi with a control code the control code setting overrides the operator panel setting Using the operator panel you can save the parameters as a customized configuration that is stored in non volatile random access memory NVRAM A saved configuration is not lost when you power off the printer NOTE Saved configurations are also referred to as custom sets There are no control codes that allow you to save a parameter in NVRAM However you can save a configuration defined partially by control codes and store it in NVRAM using the operator panel You can also save configuration values using SETUP See page 100 The Configuration Main Menu Figure 54 shows an overview of the printer configuration menus The pages that follow describe how to enter program mode print the current configuration change configuration parameters and save and load custom sets For specific configuration menu options and their descripti
58. NAK protocol RS 232 serial interface 123 RS 422 serial interface 123 Acoustic noise level 151 Adjust Paper Supports 30 Alarm control parameter 97 Alignment 53 All E s test 116 135 All E s FF test 117 135 All H s test 117 135 Attaching operator panel overlay label 46 Attachment switching 97 A97 GRAPHIC CHECK ERROR 143 Baud rate parameter 111 Bidirectional printing 97 Buffer size in kbytes parameter PC parallel 108 serial interface 113 Busy on strobe parameter 107 Busy signal PC parallel interface 126 Byte mode 127 C Cable connections pedestal models 43 Cable requirements 153 Cardboard Packing 26 Change Power On Set Parameter 103 Change Power On Set parameter quick setup 94 Changing parameters 82 Character formation 155 Characters Per Inch parameter quick setup 94 Cleaning requirements 131 Clear to send CTS signal RS 232 serial interface Communication bidirectional 1284 127 Compatibility mode 127 Component locations 21 Configuration active versus saved configurations 66 changing parameters 82 changing poweron configuration 88 custom preloaded sets 70 factory default values 71 loading custom sets or factory default values 86 PC parallel interface 126 printout 69 70 RibbonMinder 146 RS 232 serial interface 124 RS 422 serial interface 124 saving a new configuration 84 terminating resistors 130 Configuration management menu 102 change
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60. Ribbon Guide Figure 3 Cabinet Model Component Locations 21 Chapter 2 Printer Component Ribbon Spool Tractor Hub Latch Ribbon Hub Shuttle AMD lt i 3 hfe Assembly SS ET L Vertical 4 gt Position Knob Forms Thickness Hammer Bank Lever beneath shuttle cover assembly Ribbon Guide Ribbon Mask Figure 4 Cabinet Model Component Locations Cont 22 Printer Component Tractor Door ASS Tractor Lock he Figure 5 Pedestal Model Component Locations 23 24 Chapter 2 Printer Component Ribbon Spool Adjustable Paper Guide Shuttle Cover Assembly Adjustable Hinge Ribbon Hub Lever Ribbon Guide Ribbon Latch Figure 6 Pedestal Model Component Locations Cont Removing Shipping Restraints Removing Shipping Restraints Cabinet Models Follow the instructions on the shipping package to perform these steps 1 2 3 4 Remove shipping restraints from front of shipping pallet Move printer from shipping pallet Remove remaining shipping restraints from pallet Remove remaining packing material Cardboard packing protective foam and tie wraps protect printer mechanisms from possible damage during shipment You must remove these shipping restraints before you operate the printer Save the cardboard packing and protective foam with the other packing materials To avoid shipping damage reinstall the shi
61. Set Ready DSR 6 Data Terminal Ready DTR 20 Data Carrier Detect DCD 8 Table 2 RS 422 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments Input Signals Output Signals Miscellaneous Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Receive Data RD 15 Transmit Data TD 19 Chassis Ground 1 Receive Data RD 17 Transmit Data TD 25 Signal Ground 7 RS 232 And RS 422 Serial Interface Signals The RS 232 connector mounted on the printer is a 25 pin DB 25S type The mating connector is a DB 25P RS 232 and RS 422 compatible serial interface signals are defined as follows RS 232 Received Data RD Serial data stream to the printer Transmitted Data TD Serial data stream from the printer for transmitting status and control information to the host Subject to protocol selection Request To Send RTS Control signal from the printer Subject to configuration Clear To Send CTS Status signal to the printer indicating the host is ready to receive data status signals from the printer Data Set Ready DSR Status signal to the printer indicating the host is in a ready condition Data Carrier Detect DCD Status signal to the printer The ON condition is required for the printer to receive data Data Terminal Ready DTR Control signal from the printer Subject to configuration RS 422 RD RD Serial data stream deferentially received by printer TD TD Defere
62. Type option to specify the type of ribbon to be used Premium 30 Premium 20 Premium 2000 Ribbon End Point Enables you to print more or less pages before the display reaches 0 Refer to Chapter 7 RibbonMinder for more information Normal default e Reduction from 5 through 100 Extension from 100 through 5 New Ribbon Detect Allows you to select the way the fault message will be reset ENABLE automatically resets the RibbonMinder when a new ribbon is installed by opening the platen DISABLE 5 Overview Printer Interfaces The printer interface is the point where the data line from the host computer plugs into the printer The interface processes all communications signals and data to and from the host computer The printer interface consists of a printed circuit board assembly PCBA and a cable connector for the data line Communication signals and data may be sent over parallel or serial lines Each IBM 6400 D Series printer is equipped with three parallel interface protocols and two serial interface protocols Each interface is selected via the operator panel configuration menu Refer to Chapter 3 Configuring the Printer This chapter describes the interfaces provided with the printer In addition instructions are provided for configuration of terminating resistors e RS 222 serial RS 422 serial e PC Parallel IEEE 1284 RS 232 And RS 422 Serial Interfaces
63. act IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 133 INVALID STATE No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 134 INVALID COMMAND No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 142 Fault Correction Procedure Fault Operator Explanation lution Message Correctable p anauo Solutio 135 INVALID STATE No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 136 INVALID PARAMETER No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 137 SHUTL INVALID CMD No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 138 SHUTL INVALID PARM No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 139 MACHINE CHECK No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 990 MACHINE CHECK N A Host status message action necessary NON VOLATILE MEMORY No Non volatile memory Contact IBM service FAILED fault NOTE You can still print but you cannot save configuration changes as the NVRAM is defective A97 GRAPHIC CHECK ERROR Yes Printer has receiveda Press Stop then Start PRESS STOP THEN START non printable character ENERGY SAVER MODE N A Status message No action necessary ACTIVE printer is low energy NOT
64. ages Fault Message Operator Correctable Explanation Solution 062 MACHINE CHECK SEE USERS GUIDE Yes Sensors cannot detect current in fan circuit Power off the printer and remove paper guide assembly for instructions refer to your BM 6400 Maintenance Information Manual Check that the fan cable is connected Check for obstruction of vents and fan airway remove any obsiructions Check for items beneath the printer blocking cabinet vents Power on the printer If this message reoccurs contact IBM service NOTE This message should not appear ona Pedestal model If this message does appear contact IBM service 065 HAMMER FAN CHECK SEE USERS GUIDE Yes Sensors cannot detect current in fan circuit Power off the printer and remove paper guide assembly for instructions refer to your BM 6400 Maintenance Information Manual Check that the fan cable is connected Check for obstruction of vents and fan airway remove any obsiructions Check for items beneath the printer blocking cabinet vents Power on the printer If this message reoccurs contact IBM service 069 DATA CLEARED N A Appears when data is cleared out of printer after Cancel key has been pressed No action necessary 080 POWER SUPPLY HOT No Circuits are overheating on the power supply board Contact IBM service 140 Fault Correction Procedure
65. al to the printer this enables the printer to read the data bus e STANDARD the default does not expect the data strobe signal to be inverted INVERTED expects the host computer to invert the data strobe signal Response Polarity The RESPONSE POLARITY parameter must be set to match the response polarity of your host computer STANDARD the default does not invert the response signal INVERTED inverts the response signal sent to the host computer Busy on Strobe BUSY ON STROBE determines when the Busy signal is asserted ENABLE the default asserts a busy signal after each character is received DISABLE asserts a busy signal only when the print buffers are full Latch Data On The LATCH DATA ON parameter specifies whether the data is read on the leading or trailing edge of the data strobe signal LEADING EDGE the default TRAILING EDGE 107 Chapter 108 4 Parallel Interface Menu Prime Signal ENABLE the default When set and the host asserts the PRIME SIGNAL the parallel port will perform a warm start DISABLE The parallel port will not perform a warm start when the host asserts the PRIME SIGNAL TOF Action at Prime Signal TOF Top of Form ACTION AT PRIME SIGNAL determines whether or not a form feed is performed before a warm start when the prime signal is asserted from the host This setting is only used if PRIME SIGNAL parameter is enabled FORM FEED AT RESET the
66. and printer settings 025 SERIAL FRAMING ERROR Yes Framing error Serial Check printer serial VERIFY CONFIGURATION interface port configuration setup Ensure that it matches host setting 026 HEX DUMP MODE N A Printer attach status No action necessary message 029 8344 DIAGNOSTIC FAILED No Link level code test Contact IBM service detects hardware failure 031 END OF FORMS TIMEOUT Yes A timeout message is Load paper See LOAD FORMS sent to the host if Operator s Guide for paper is not loaded 10 procedure minutes after Stop was pressed to clear the paper out fault 032 FORMS JAMMED TIMEOUT Yes A timeout message is Clear paper jam and CLEAR AND RELOAD FORMS sent to the host if no reload paper See paper motion has Operator s Guide for occurred for 10 procedure minutes after Stop was pressed to clear the jam fault 034 RIBBON STALL TIMEOUT Yes A timeout message is Make sure the ribbon is CHECK RIBBON sent to the host if no not twisted and the ribbon movement has forms thickness lever is occurred for 5 seconds set to match thickness if Stop was not pressed of media being used If to clear the fault fault reoccurs contact IBM service 041 BUFFER OVERFLOW Yes Host sends data after Check printer serial the printer buffer is full Serial interface port configuration setup Ensure that the Data Terminal Ready setting matches both host and printer settings 138 Fault Correction Procedure
67. ange Ribbon message appears If you do not want to change the ribbon at this time you may disable RibbonMinder If the ribbon is worn the Change Ribbon message will reappear once the function is enabled again until the ribbon is changed If a fault message is displayed on the control panel and New Ribbon Detect is set to Enable the ribbon percentage automatically resets back to 10096 when the ribbon is changed If the message display indicates the need to install a new ribbon and your print job is one page short of completion press Stop and then Ready to clear the fault and print the last page Otherwise you may continue your print job at the end of this procedure The fault will occur again two minutes after clearing the fault 147 Chapter 7 Configuring The RibbonMinder Ribbon Type RIBBON TYPE specifies the type of the ribbon installed When installing or replacing a ribbon you can adjust the ribbon type by using the Ribbon Type option The default ribbon type is PREMIUM 30 Press the Scroll and Scroll keys to select the ribbon type Ribbon End Point RIBBON END POINT allows the printing of more or less pages before the display reaches 0 Normal 0 default Reduce 5 through 100 in increments of 5 allows you to lower the life expectancy of the ribbon installed Extend 100 through 0 in increments of 5 allows you to increase the life expectancy of the ribbon installed Pressing the ScrollT key
68. aracter Enquiry 1 00 FF Hex Disable Trickle Time Enable 2 00 Hex Enable 1 4 Sec Disable 4 1 2 Sec 8 1 Sec 16 2 Sec 32 4 Sec 64 8 Sec 128 16 Sec 256 OFF Timeout 10 Sec 60 Sec 10 Sec Report Status Disable Enable Figure 61 Serial Interface Menu 110 Interface Type Interface Type This parameter configures the electrical interface for the serial port as follows RS 232 the default RS 422 Data Protocol You may select one of the following serial interface protocols to meet the host interface requirements XON XOFF the default Transmit On Transmit Off The printer controls the flow of communication from the host by telling the host to turn the transmission on and off This is the factory default serial protocol End of Text Acknowledge The host controls the flow of communication to the printer by sending a block of data and ending the block with an End of Text ETX signal When the printer receives the ETX signal it will acknowledge it has received the entire block of data Acknowledge Negative Acknowledge ACK means acknowledge the device acknowledges it has accepted a transmission NAK means a negative acknowledge the device did not receive the transmission DTR DTE Ready The printer controls the data flow by asserting or de asserting this hardware signal to the host If there is enough room in the printer buffer the prin
69. arameter 98 Set ribbon type parameter 148 Setting up the printer 17 Setup shipping restraints removal cabinet models 25 pedestal models 33 Shipping restraints removal cabinet models 25 pedestal models 33 shown 52 Shuttle timeout parameter 99 Signals IEEE 1284 interface 128 PC parallel interface 126 RS 232 serial interface 122 RS 422 serial interface 122 Site requirements printer 19 Specifications acoustic noise level 151 cable requirements 153 dimensions printer 150 electrical 151 environmental 151 humidity 151 interfaces 152 labels 150 paper 149 printer 149 printing rates 153 ribbon 149 temperature 151 weight printer 150 Speed printing and plotting 156 Stop bits parameter 112 Strobe polarity parameter PC parallel 107 Super Hi Speed 14 T Tags remove 32 Temperature requirements 19 151 Terminating resistor configuration 130 TESTING HARDWARE PLEASE WAIT 144 Tests after installation 63 diagnostic 135 Theory line matrix printing 155 Time power on 117 printing 118 Timeout parameter serial hotport 109 114 TOF action at prime signal parameter 108 TOF indicator location 61 TOP OF FORM SET 144 Top of form setting 61 Tractor doors 52 Tractor lock 52 Transmitted data TD signal 5 232 serial interface 122 Trickle time parameter serial hotport 108 114 types of 65 U Ultra Hi Speed 14 Underlines test 117 135 Unidirectional printing 97 Unlocking
70. ata 8 These pins are host driven in Compatibility Mode and bidirectional in Byte Mode They are not used in Nibble Mode Data 1 is the least significant bit Data 8 is the most significant bit Printer Clock Peripheral Clock Interrupt Driven by the printer A signal from the printer indicating the character or function code has been received and the printer is ready for the next data transfer Printer Busy Peripheral Acknowledge nWait Driven by the printer Indicates the printer cannot receive data Data bits 4 and 8 in Nibble Mode Acknowledge Data Request nAcknowledge Reverse Driven by the printer Indicates the printer is in a fault condition Data bits 3 and 7 in Nibble Mode Xflag Driven by the printer A high true level indicating the printer is ready for data transfer and the printer is on line Data bits 2 and 6 in Nibble Mode Host Busy Host Acknowledge NDStrobe Driven by the host Activates auto line feed mode Peripheral Logic High Driven by the printer When set to high the printer indicates all of its signals are in a valid state When set to low the printer indicates its power is off or its signals are in an invalid state nReverse Request Driven by the host Resets the interface and forces a return to Compatibility Mode idle phase nData Available nPeripheral Request Driven by the printer Indicates the printer has encountered an error Data bits 1 and 5 in Nibble Mode 1284 Act
71. ate at power on 98 OPERATOR MENU 143 OPERATOR MENU LOCKED 143 OPERATOR MENU UNLOCKED 143 Operator panel 68 Operator panel overlay label attaching 46 Operator print tests menu 116 all E s 116 all E s FF 117 all H s 117 print error log 116 printer demonstration 116 ripple print 116 underlines 117 Optional emulations loading 115 Output control features 14 automatic underlining and overscoring 15 double high and wide printing 15 emphasized printing 15 resident multinational character sets 15 selectable pitch 14 super and subscript printing 15 Overlay label operator panel attaching 46 Overrun error handling 123 Overwriting an existing custom set 103 P Paper alignment 51 specifications 149 paper 53 Paper Chains 31 Paper empty PE signal PC parallel interface 126 Paper guide assembly 59 60 Paper instruction signal PC parallel interface 126 Paper jam detection parameter 98 Paper loading 50 adjusting tractor doors 52 align with horizontal adjustment knob 53 aligning and feeding paper 51 checking the paper feed 59 60 setting topofform 61 Paper slot location 51 Paper supply 51 Paper Supports 30 parallel 108 Parallel Hotport parameter parllel interface 108 Parallel interface menu 105 IEEE 1284 108 interface type 105 parallel hotport 108 175 PC parallel 106 Parallel interface PC parallel 125 Parameters printing the configuration 69 70 saving
72. atrices as shown in Figure 70 Dot Column Matrix visible only to the printer Dot Row Ink dots formed by hammer tips Set Character Row Character Column Figure 70 Typical Character Formation 155 Appendix B _ Printing Speed Serial matrix printers use a moving printhead with pins to form single characters sequentially along the printed line Unlike serial matrix printers line matrix printers divide every printable line into horizontal dot rows then print a dot row of the entire line at every lateral sweep of the shuttle The IBM 6400 D Series is a line matrix printer During each sweep of the shuttle hammers are activated to print dots at the required positions in the dot row When the shuttle reaches the end of a sweep it reverses direction and the paper advances one dot row The hammers print the next row of dots as the shuttle sweeps in the opposite direction as shown in Figure 71 unless unidirectional printing is chosen After a line of characters is printed the paper advances to the first dot row of the next print line This creates a number of blank rows between lines of characters depending on the print mode and line spacing you selected Direction of shuttle movement lt Dot Paper Row Start Advances Paper Feed Character Line t 5 Advances N
73. cannot be modified or erased The parameters which display depend on which interface and emulation Configuration is installed Below is a representative Hanzi printer factory default configuration Your factory default configuration will depend on the features installed on your printer CURRENT CONFIGURATION File Part Number See Reference Number Hanzi LinePrinter GB DC VX XXX EC PPC HANZI VX XXX BOOT CMX VX XXX SHUTTLE TYPE 2 SHUTTLE PHASE 4 FLASH 1 DRAM 3 SECURITY PAL 3 CONFIGURATION CODE F QUICK SETUP RECALL CUSTOM SET SAVE CURRENT VALUES CHANGE POWER ON SET DBCS TO ASCII PRINT QUALITY HIGH DENSITY CHARACTERS PER INCH DBCS CPI LINES PER INCH DBCS ASCII STYLE GRAPHICS SPD UP RESET COMMAND Reference X Version x XX XXX XX XX XXX XX XX XXX XX 0005 5 2 MB 2 MB 63167 001 H3 Number XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX FACTORY DEFAULT CUSTOM SET 1 FACTORY DEFAULT DBCS MODE NEAR LQ DISABLE 10 0 CHARACTERS PER IN 6c P CET 6 0 LINES PER INCH NORMAL NORMAL LOAD FACTORY 71 Chapter 72 3 Factory Default Configuration Values PRINTER CONTROL INTERFACE SELECTION DISPLAY LANGUAGE ALARM CONTROL PRINT DIRECTION HEX PRINT MODE POWER ON STATE PAPER JAM DECTECTION FORMS SPEED SET PLATEN AT BOF SHUTTLE TIMEOUT ENERGY SAVER TIMER EJECT RESTORE PTR SETUP OPTION SETUP PARSE SETUP SFCC PRINT DBCS FONT FILE LOG FILE SYSTEM OVERWRITE FILES VIEW FILE
74. ch pages 118 110 STACK OVERFLOW 141 111 STACK UNDERFLOW 141 112 UNDEFINED 141 113 INSTRUCTION SET 142 114 ILLGL ACCESS 142 115 ILLGL INSTR ACCESS 142 116 ILLGL EXTERNAL BUS ACCESS 142 117 A TO D OVERUN 142 118 UNDEFINED INTERRUPT 142 119 TCB CORRUPTED 142 120 ACCESS NULL POINTER 142 121 NOT AT SPEED 142 122 PAP NOT SCHEDULED 142 123 PAP BUSY TOO LONG 142 124 PAP FIFO OVERFLOW 142 125 PAP FIFO UNDERFLOW 142 126 PAP FEED BAD TABLE 142 127 ILLEGAL 142 128 INVALID COMMAND 142 1284 Parallel interface 127 129 INVALID PARAMETER 142 130 PAP FEED INCOMPLETE 142 131 UNEXPECTED INTERRUPT 142 132 INVALID COMMAND 142 133 INVALID 142 134 INVALID COMMAND 142 135 INVALID 143 136 INVALID PARAMETER 143 137 SHUTTLE INVALID COMMAND 143 138 SHUTL INVALID PARM 143 139 MACHINE CHECK 143 990 MACHINE CHECK 143 998 NONVOLATILE MEMORY FAILED 143 Readers Comments We d Like to Hear from You IBM 6400 D Generation II Series Line Matrix Printers 5550 0376 00 Overall how satisfied you with the information in this book Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Overall satisfaction How satisfied are you that the information in this book is
75. checking is disabled to prevent false errors ATTENTION When paper jam detection is disabled the printer does not monitor paper motion If a paper jam occurs the printer ignores the condition and continues to print possibly causing severe damage to the printer Forms Speed FORMS SPEED affects the speed at which paper moves into the stacking area of the printer NORMAL SPEED the default will slew and stack paper such as single sheet data processing paper at maximum speed SLOW SPEED will slew and stack at a slower pace This ensures that forms such as multiple sheet will stack more neatly Set Platen at BOF Some special forms have perforation areas that are thicker than the rest of the form Enable this parameter when you are using this type of form This parameter when Open is selected allows the platen to open and close when perforations thicker than the rest of a form move across the platen Shuttle Timeout In order to retain print quality with this type of form set the position of the first and last print lines to avoid printing where paper thickness occurs before and after the perforation See Forms Length and Perforation Skip for more information NOTE When enabling this parameter you must set the forms length to match the physical distance between perforations Shuttle Timeout The SHUTTLE TIMEOUT parameter determines the amount of time the shuttle will continue running after printing stops
76. chment And Configuration Overview DANGER lt 4 gt Do not connect or disconnect any communication port teleport attachment connector or power cord during an electrical storm lt 5 gt Power off the printer and disconnect the power cord before connecting or disconnecting any communication port teleport or attachment cable connector The following is an overview of the steps you need to complete to successfully install attach and configure your printer 1 Unpack the printer from the shipping package Follow the instructions provided on the shipping package 2 Setup the printer which includes removing shipping materials installing a ribbon and loading paper Follow the instructions in this chapter 3 Perform an initial print test by printing the current configuration page as described in Chapter 3 Configuring the Printer 4 Review the information contained in the README 1ST file on the Configuration Utility diskette NOTE The Configuration Utility diskette contains a README 1ST file that describes the contents of the diskette AIX print drivers and configuration information for replacing existing Printronix printers In addition there might be another file called README TXT that contains information that was added after the printer documentation was printed 5 Attach the printer to the host system and configure the host system to work with the printer NOTE If you are attaching this pri
77. configuration the factory configuration will load NOTE To avoid overwriting an existing custom set the Protect Custom Sets parameter must be set to ENABLE See page 103 for details Changing Your Configuration In A Custom Set Step Key LCD Results Notes 1 10 Press Stop Scroll Scroll Menu Scroll UNTIL Enter Scroll UNTIL Enter Scroll UNTIL Enter Stop NOT READY OPERATOR MENU UNLOCKED OPERATOR MENU QUICK SETUP OPERATOR MENU CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT RECALL CUSTOM SET CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT SAVE CURRENT VALUES SAVE CURRENT VALUES CUSTOM SET 1 SAVE CURRENT VALUES CUSTOM SET 2 SAVING CONFIGURATION NOT READY Places the printer in NOT READY mode Unlocks the Operator Menu which allows you to make configuration changes Displays the first Configuration Main Menu option QUICK SETUP Moves to the Configuration Management menu option Selects the CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT menu The RECALL CUSTOM SET option appears Moves to the SAVE CURRENT VALUES option Selects the SAVE CURRENT VALUES menu Scrolls through the list of custom sets 1 8 Selects the SAVE CURRENT VALUES option The message SAVING CONFIGURATION appears briefly Retur
78. configuration settings Press the ScrollT Scroll keys at the same time to lock Program mode The following message will appear briefly OPERATOR MENU LOCKED Entering Program Mode To place the printer in Program mode press the Menu key Printing The Current Configuration Step Key LCD Result Notes 1 Make sure the printer is on 2 Press NOT READY The printer must be in NOT Stop READY mode to print the configuration 3 PRESS START TO PRINT You are prompted to press the d PRESS STOP TO EXIT Start key before the configuration figuration prints 4 NOT READY Indicates that the configuration Start has printed Date and store the printout in a safe place You may also want to label the printout e g Configuration for 2 up Labels 5 READY The printer is READY for normal Start operation 69 Chapter 3 Printing The Current Configuration The second method for printing the current configuration as well as several other configurations is to use the Print Custom Set Values menu option shown on the following page CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT Recall Save Current Values Custom Set Delete Custom Set Change Power On Set Protect Custom Sets Print Custom Set Values 4 L ali L ali Current Custom Set Factory Default Power On
79. ction INTERFACE SELECTION enables or disables physical interfaces for attachment switching If an interface is disabled it is set offline and any data received will be ignored Selecting Autoswitching provides automatic interface switching among parallel and serial communication Only one interface can be enabled at a time Configuration of the Auto Switching Hotport is done from the corresponding interface menu as shown in the following sections When used with serial or parallel Autoswitching does NOT save the state of each emulation during interface switching In this case it is the responsibility of the host application program to initialize the emulation to the desired state at the beginning of each job It is also the responsibility of the host application program to correctly position the forms at top of form at the end of each job Display Language This parameter selects the language in which the operator panel messages will be displayed The only selection currently available is English Alarm Control This parameter enables or disables the audible alarm The audible alarm is used to signal problems such as when an end of forms occurs Print Direction The PRINT DIRECTION feature affects both print quality and printing speed By setting this feature you can configure the printer to print in both directions of the shuttle sweep BIDIRECTIONAL or to print in only one direction UNIDIRECTIONAL You might wa
80. ctor you have selected 44 Connect The Interface And Power Cables I O Cover Figure 29 Attaching the Cable Connector 6 Attach the cable connector to the printer interface connector Interface Connector TA esr Cable Connector A Figure 30 Attaching the Power Cord uojqogd 7 Plug the power cord into the printer AC power connector then into the AC power outlet 45 Chapter 2 Install Basic Components Install Basic Components Attach The Operator Panel Overlay Label Attach the operator panel overlay label by adhering it to your operator panel See Figure 31 Power Ready Processing Micro Line Form Start Cancel Menu Scroll 1 Enter Feed Feed Attention Printer Con Micro 4 View Set Top Stop Eject figuration Scroll 4 Return of Form Restore Figure 31 The Operator Panel Overlay Label 46 Install The Ribbon Install The Ribbon 1 Refer to the ribbon path diagram molded onto the shuttle cover for the following steps See Figure 3 p6uloc3 Figure 32 Opening the Printer Cover 2 Open the printer cover See Figure 32 3 On pedestal models swing the operator panel up and forward to provide clearance 47 Chapter 2 In
81. ctory set values or with one of the customized configurations Protect Custom Sets The PROTECT CUSTOM SETS option specifies whether or not a new custom set can overwrite an existing custom set when you activate the SAVE CURRENT VALUES parameter DISABLE the default turns protection off allowing you to overwrite existing custom sets ENABLE turns protection on preventing you from overwriting existing custom sets If you attempt to save to an existing set the following operator panel message appears 043 CUSTOM SET EXISTS You must delete the existing set before trying to save the new custom set 103 Chapter 104 4 Configuration Management Menu Print Custom Set Values This option is used to print a listing of various stored printer custom sets It is recommended that you store the printout of the custom sets in a safe place for quick referral Name Custom Sets You may specify a 30 character name which can be used to refer to a custom set The name you enter for a custom set will be used in the Recall Custom Set Save Current Values Delete Custom Set Change Power On Set Protect Custom Sets Print Custom Set Values and Name Custom Sets menu The name can only be cleared by using the Reset Custom Set Names menu Press the MICRO UP or MICRO DOWN keys to cycle through the values available for that character at the cursor location Press the SCROLL UP key to move to the next character to be modified Pr
82. d go to Power Paper Stacker Option in the next section For all other cabinet models go to Set The Top Of Form on page 61 55 Chapter 2 Power Paper Stacker Option Power Paper Stacker Option This section explains how to set up and use the optional power paper stacker The power stacker mechanically directs the paper from the printer to the paper stacker Power Paper Stacker Component Locations Familiarize yourself with the names and locations of the components shown in the following illustration before operating the power paper stacker 6sniocta Elevator Disable Switch Elevator Lift Handle Paper Length Indicator Bearing Bracket WV Paper Throat Rear Control Panel Wire Paper Tent Pull Out Paper Tray Figure 45 View of the Power Paper Stacker Component Locations 56 6snrerdr Setting Up The Power Paper Stacker Setting Up The Power Paper Stacker ON OFF O s Elevator Lift Handle ON LINE Elevator Disable Switch Paper Advance a Stacker Up Stacker 3 La Down Figure 46 Cabinet Model Rear Door Open Showing Rear Operator Panel 1 Turn the printer ON Using the rear operator panel press ONLINE to take the printer offline Grasp the elevator lift handle and press the elevator disable switch while raising the elevator to the top of its travel 6snlocta
83. default FORM FEED AT RESET Buffer Size in Kbytes This parameter determines the size of the input buffer The maximum input buffer is up to 256K 64K is the default Dataproducts Menu Although this interface is supported it is not currently offered on 6400 D Series models IEEE 1284 The IEEE 1284 interface is faster and more versatile than Centronics and supports bidirectional communication The IEEE 1284 interface has no parameters that are adjustable via the operator panel For more information see Chapter 5 Printer Interfaces Parallel Hotport This option gives the printer the ability to handle multiple data streams simultaneously It allows the printer to service hosts attached to the parallel ports as if they were the only interface connected Trickle Time This functionality prevents an attached host from timing out In order to support this feature the port has to be able to accept data from the host and store it for future use The selected value is the time that the printer waits before getting the next byte of data from the host Set the value to be less than the host time out value If the value is too much shorter the printer fills up its buffer too fast Values are 1 4 Sec the default 1 2 Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 4 Sec 8 Sec 16 Sec and Off Parallel Hotport Timeout This is the value used by the printer to time out from the current port and check the other ports for data to print Wh
84. density for printing Epson LQ dot graphics mode Programmable electronic vertical formatting provides rapid vertical paper movement to specified lines for printing repetitive and continuous forms Built in Diagnostic Tools The following diagnostic tools are provided with the printer Comprehensive diagnostic self tests permanently stored in the printer Configuration printout Data stream hex code printout Optional Feature The Input Paper Shelf feature can be ordered and installed on pedestal model printers The Input Paper Shelf provides a shelf to hold a box of paper or forms This is a convenient feature if you need to move the printer often If you ordered a feature at the time of purchase the feature may already be installed on your printer Refer to the documentation shipped with the feature for more details For detailed information about these features or for information on ordering a feature contact your IBM sales representative or IBM Authorized Remarketeer Protocols And Emulations A protocol is a set of rules governing the exchange of information between the printer and host computer These rules consist of codes that manipulate and print data and allow for machine to machine communication A printer and host computer must use the same protocol As used in this manual protocol and emulation mean the same thing Chapter 1 Standard Capabilities 16 p Setting Up The Printer Installation Atta
85. e error on Contact IBM service SEE OPERATOR MANUAL the controller board 120 ACCESS NULL POINTER No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 121 PAP NOT AT SPEED No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 122 PAP NOT SCHEDULED No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 123 PAP BUSY TOO LONG No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 124 PAP FIFO OVERFLOW No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 125 PAP FIFO UNDERFLOW No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 126 PAP FEED BAD TABLE No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 127 ILLEGAL STATE No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 128 INVALID COMMAND No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 129 INVALID PARAMETER No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 130 PAP FEED INCOMPLETE No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 131 UNEXPECTED INTERRUPT No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 132 INVALID COMMAND No Fatal firmware error on Cont
86. eet is recommended Table 3 Printer PC Parallel Interface Connector Pin Assignments Input Signals Output Signals Miscellaneous Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin DATA LINE 1 2 ACKNOWLEDGE 10 CHASSIS GROUND 17 Return 20 Return 28 DATA LINE 2 3 ONLINE SELECT 13 GROUND GND 16 30 Return 21 Fault 32 DATA LINE 3 4 PAPER EMPTY 12 NC 34 Return 22 Return 30 DATA LINE 4 5 BUSY 11 Return 23 Return 29 DATA LINE 5 6 NAUTO FEED 14 Return 24 DATA LINE 6 7 NINIT PRIME 31 Return 25 DATA LINE 7 8 NOT DATAPRODUCTS 35 Return 26 DATA LINE 8 9 EXTERNAL 5 VOLTS 18 Return 27 DATA STROBE 1 N SELECT 36 Return 19 PAPER INSTRUCTION 15 Used by DP adapter Return 33 125 Chapter 126 5 PC Parallel Interface PC Parallel Interface Signals The PC Parallel interface signals between the host computer and the printer are defined as follows Data Lines 1 through 8 Provide eight standard or inverted levels from the host that specify character data plot data or function code Data Line 8 allows access to the extended ASCII character set You may enable or disable this line via the Data Bit 8 parameter on the System Interface Parameters and PC Parallel submenus Data Strobe Carries a low true 100 ns min pulse from the host that clocks data into the printer Paper Instruction PI Carries a VFU control signal from the host with the same timing as the data lines Acknowledge A low true pulse from t
87. en the printer has not received data from the host after a certain period of time it needs to Timeout in order to service the other ports Values are from 1 through 60 seconds with 10 seconds as the default Report Status When this option is enabled faults are reported even if the fault is not on the current active port If the option is disabled the default a fault on the printer is reported only if it occurs on the active port 109 Chapter 4 Serial Interface Menu Serial Interface Menu IMPORTANT The serial interface parameters in the printer must be set to match the serial interface in the host computer at the other end of the printer data cable Otherwise the printer may not operate correctly and data characters from the computer may not print or may appear as garbled text Serial Interface from page 92 Interface Data Protocol Baud Rate Data Bits Type RS 232 XON XOFF 600 8 RS 422 ETX ACK 1200 7 ACK NAK 2400 DTR 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Stop Bits Parity Data Terminal Request to Ready Send 1 None Ready and Buffer Not Full True Odd Not Ready or Buffer Full Ready and Buffer Not Full Even False Not Ready or Buffer Full Mark True False Sense Buffer Size in Poll One Char Serial Hotport Framing Error Kbytes Ch
88. er 1 The IBM 6400 0 Generation Series Printer ATTENTION An attention notice indicates the possibility of damage to a program device system or data IMPORTANT Important draws your attention to information vital to proper operation of the printer NOTE A note gives you helpful tips about printer operation Format Conventions Key names indicator names and messages that appear on the operator panel display are capitalized as they actually appear on the printer Key names are shown in bold For example Press the Start key The Attention indicator will light Related Documents For more information about your printer refer to the following documents IBM 6400 D Series Line Matrix Printer Operator s Guide Includes step by step instructions on daily printer operations IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Safety Information Provides translated safety notices IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Maintenance Information Manual Explains how to maintain and repair the 6400 line matrix printer at the field service level of maintenance This manual covers alignments and adjustments preventive and corrective maintenance troubleshooting and basic principles of operation IBM 6400 D Generation II Series LQ 1600K Programmer s Reference Manual Provides descriptions of LQ 1600K printer codes and character sets IBM 6400 D Generation Il Series KS Programmer s Reference Manual Provides descriptions of
89. er Stacker 58 Checking The Paper 2 4 59 Top OfsEortms as a Sau OS u eats a ys 61 Set The Top Of Form a 61 Test TMS Print ssi u eee re teen 63 Configuring The Printer 65 OVe VISW uidetur e esta tee even oe 65 The 65 Active Versus Saved Configurations 66 The Configuration Main Menu sese 66 Using The Operator Panel a 68 Program MONE a u u dpt ten 68 Unlocking The Program Mode seem 68 Locking The Program Mode seem 69 Entering MOda uu u mu naa Sbi m 69 Printing The Current Configuration 69 Factory Default Configuration Values 71 aa aa Tua 71 Changing Parameters eene nennen 82 Saving Your Configuration In A Custom Set 84 Loading Custom Sets Or Factory Default Values 86 Changing The Power On Configuration 88 4 Configuration Menus
90. er bank or in the hammer bank power cable shorted to ground 107 COIL HOT No One or more hammer Stop printing and allow coils are overheating the printer to cool for five minutes If the fault reoccurs contact IBM service 110 STACK OVERFLOW No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 111 STACK UNDERFLOW No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 112 UNDEFINED OPCODE No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 141 Chapter 6 Fault Messages Fault Operator Explanation lution Message Correctable p anauo soluto 113 INSTRUCTION SET No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 114 ILLGL OPR ACCESS No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 115 ILLGL INSTR ACCESS No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 116 ILLGL EXTERNAL BUS No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service ACCESS the controller board SEE OPER MANUAL 117 A TO D OVERUN No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 118 UNDEFINED INTERRUPT No Fatal firmware error on Contact IBM service SEE USERS GUIDE the controller board 119 TCB CORRUPTED No Fatal firmwar
91. ess the SCROLL DOWN key to go back to the character to be modified Continue until you have entered the name you want to give to this custom set then press ENTER to save The name you entered will now represent this custom set on the printer s front panel To exit this menu without saving press any key other than the ENTER key The custom set name will revert to the last saved value Reset Custom Set Names You can reset specific custom set names back to the default value of the configuration number Parallel Interface Menu Parallel Interface Menu More information about these interfaces is in Chapter 5 Printer Interfaces Parallel Interface from page 92 Interface Type PC Parallel Dataproducts IEEE 1284 PC Parallel Dataproducts IEEE 1284 See page 106 Although this interface is supported it is not currently offered on 6400 D Series models Parallel Hotport Trickle Time 1 4 Sec 1 2 Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 4 Sec 8 Sec 16 Sec OFF Timeout 10 Sec 60 Sec 10 Sec Report Status Disable Enable Figure 59 Parallel Interface Menu Interface Type The INTERFACE TYPE parameter selects which electrical interface will drive the parallel port interface as follows PC PARALLEL DATAPRODUCTS Although this interface is supported it is not currently offered on 6400 D Series models IEEE 1284 the default
92. et Ensure that the paper folds the same way in the stacking area as it does in the supply area See Figure 50 For top paper exit Press the Form Feed key several times to ensure that the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors over the paper guide assembly and through the paper exit slot See Figure 50 4 Cabinet models Close the cabinet front and rear doors if the length of the form allows 5 Cabinet and pedestal models Continue with the next procedure to set the top of form 60 Set The Top Of Form Top Of Form The printer must be told where you want the top of your form to be This procedure must be performed the first time paper is introduced into the printer as well as every time new paper is loaded Set The Top Of Form Forms Thickness Lever Figure 51 Raising the Forms Thickness Lever 1 Raise the forms thickness lever as far as it will go The CLOSE PLATEN message will appear on the operator panel Press any key on the operator panel to silence the alarm See Figure 51 Left Tractor Door Vertical lt qe m Knob Figure 52 TOF Indicator 61 Chapter 2 Top Of Form 2 Locate the TOF indicator It is the small tab located on the left tractor door See Figure 52 3 Turn the vertical position knob up or down to align the top of the first print line with the TOF indicator See Figure 52 Forms Thickness Lever 5wtlevn2 Figure 53 The Forms Thickness Scale
93. et forms thickness lever 003 FORMS EJECTED Yes Non error status Press Eject Restore key PRESS EJECT RESTORE message to return paper to print position 004 VIEW FORMS Yes Non error status Press View key to PRESS VIEW KEY message return paper to print position 006 HOST REQUESTS ATTN Yes Host attention The host computer or message printer controller requires attention 008 HOLD PRINT TIMEOUT Yes Printer was off line Press Start to put PRESS START more than 10 minutes printer in READY state and the Intervention Required parameter is set to Send to Host 009 INVALID KEY PRESS Yes Appears briefly if an Re enter the value or inactive key is pressed press the correct key in current print mode 010 PARAMETER ERROR No Illegal parameter value Contact your system received in command code administrator 137 Chapter 6 Fault Messages Fault Operator Message Correctable Explanation solution 012 STRUCTURED FLD ERROR No Applications software Contact your system has violated structured administrator data field parameters 021 BUFFER OVER Yes Receive overrun Check printer serial VERIFY CONFIGURATION Serial interface port configuration setup Ensure that baud rate matches both host and printer settings 024 SERIAL PARITY ERROR Yes Parity error Serial Check printer serial interface port configuration setup Ensure that parity setting matches both host
94. exception of testing the interface between the printer and the host computer and the associated data cable you do not need to send data from the host computer to the printer to test printer operation You can use the printer built in diagnostic tests to check many of the functions of your printer including print quality and overall operation These diagnostic tests include the following Printer Demonstration Demonstrates all the functions and features available on the printer Print Error Log This test prints the contents of the printer internal error log Ripple Print A sliding alphanumeric pattern used to identify missing or malformed characters improper vertical alignment or vertical compression E s A pattern of all uppercase letter E s used to identify missing characters misplaced dots smeared characters improper phasing or light dark character variations All Hs pattern of all uppercase letter H s used to detect missing characters or dots smeared characters or improper phasing All E s FF Form Feed A pattern of all uppercase E s repeated for ten lines and followed by a form feed to the next page top of form used to identify paper motion or feeding problems such as paper path obstruction or improper forms Underlines An underline pattern useful for identifying hammer bank misalignment NOTE The Operator Print Test menu is displayed in Chapter 4 page 116
95. figuration printout Store this envelope in a safe place so that you can refer to the configuration printout 33 34 Chapter 2 Removing Shipping Restraints Pedestal Models Remove The Hammer Bank Protective Foam Hammer Bank Protective Foam Paper Supports 2 Tractor Door wpwyngd Tractor Lock Figure 15 Removing the Hammer Bank Protective Foam 1 Slide the paper supports outward as far as they will go 2 Lift the hammer bank protective foam and remove it from between the ribbon mask and the platen Remove The Platen Protective Foam Remove The Platen Protective Foam Platen Protective Foam Support Shaft Forms Thickness Lever Figure 16 Removing the Platen Protective Foam Rotate the forms thickness lever downward to position A See Figure 16 Rotate the platen protective foam toward the front of the printer and out from under the support shaft Remove the platen protective foam 35 Chapter 2 Removing Shipping Restraints Pedestal Models Attach The Input Paper Shelf And Output Basket Optional Paper Input Shelf Output Basket Figure 17 Attaching the Input Paper Shelf and Output Basket 1 Slide the two paper supports toward the center of the support shaft Position them so that they divide the space between the tractors into three equal segments See Figure 17 2 Place the output basket in the holes on the back of t
96. he printer and attach the ground strap as shown in Figure 17 detail A 3 Place the input paper shelf which is an optional feature in the holes in the front of the pedestal base 36 Connect The Interface And Power Cables Connect The Interface And Power Cables Cabinet Models DANGER 1 Before powering on the printer ensure the printer is plugged into an appropriate power source Refer to Chapter 2 of the Setup Guide for information on the proper source lt 4 gt Do not connect or disconnect any communication port teleport attachment connector or power cord during an electrical storm lt 5 gt Power off the printer and disconnect the power cord before connecting or disconnecting any communication port teleport or attachment cable connector 1 Verify that the voltage source at the printer site conforms to the requirements specified on page 19 Make sure that the printer power switch is set to Off See Figure 18 2 Open the cabinet front door remove and open the cardboard box containing the power cord printer ribbon and operator panel overlay label Refer to Appendix A Printer Specifications for recommended cables Documentation is stored in a pouch container on the left interior side of the cabinet 3 Referring to Figure 18 through Figure 23 connect the customer supplied interface cable from the host computer to the appropriate printer interface connector 4 Thread the power cab
97. he printer indicating the character or function code has been received and the printer is ready for the next data transfer Online Select A high true level from the printer to indicate the printer is ready for data transfer and the Start key on the operator panel has been activated When the printer is in Ready mode it may accept data from the host Paper Empty PE A high true level from the printer to indicate the printer is in a fault condition Busy A high true level from the printer to indicate the printer cannot receive data PC Parallel Interface Configuration Your printer is configured at the factory to match the interface you specified By using the operator panel you may verify and change several interface parameters in order to meet specific application requirements Refer to Chapter 4 Configuration Menus for PC Parallel parameter descriptions and information on selecting values for the following parameters Data Bit 8 enable or disable Data Polarity standard or inverted e Strobe Polarity standard or inverted Response Polarity standard or inverted Busy on Strobe enable or disable e Latch Data On Leading or Trailing Edge of Strobe Prime Signal enable or disable e TOF Action at Prime Signal do nothing or form feed Buffer Size in kilobytes 1 to 16 Some application programs require a unique configuration If the printer is not working properly in the configurati
98. he printer to the requirements ENERGY STAR COMPLIANT The following sections summarize the standard capabilities of the IBM 6400 D Generation II Series printer Host Computer Interfaces The following host computer interface choices are available RS 232 Serial RS 422 Serial PC Parallel IEEE 1284 Printer Emulations Each configuration provides a different set of configuration menus control codes and character sets The LQ 1600K printer emulation is standard for the IBM Hanzi printer and the KS or KSSM printer emulation is standard for the IBM Hangul printer LQ 1600K Emulation The LQ 1600K Emulation is used for the printing of Hanzi characters and supports the GB18030 2000 CAT A character set KS and KSSM Emulation The KS and KSSM Emulation is used for the printing of Hangul characters and supports the KSC5601 character set Output Control The printers have the following output control features LQ Near LQ Normal Hi Speed Super Hi Speed Ultra Hi Speed Selectable pitch normal expanded and compressed 14 Optional Feature Emphasized shadow printing e Automatic underlining and overscoring Superscript and subscript printing Double high and wide printing Resident multinational character sets Graphics and Vertical Formatting Several graphics and vertical formatting features are available Built in graphics generators providing a variety of graphic
99. increases the percentage while pressing the Scroll key decreases the percentage New Ribbon Detect NEW RIBBON DETECT selects the way the fault message will be reset ENABLE the Ribbon Out of Ink Change Ribbon fault will be reset when the platen is opened Opening the platen will also reset the ribbon life to 100 DISABLE the default the ribbon life may only be reset using the new ribbon menu option 148 A Printer Specifications Ribbon Specifications NOTE The ribbon life figures listed below are based on IBM tests conducted in accordance with ANSI Standard X3A 182 Actual ribbon life may vary depending upon the user quality criteria printer condition machine settings paper quality and bar code requirements Label yield depends on label format bar code symbology and other parameters Label yield with high performance scanning equipment may exceed these yields Use only the ribbons listed below 6400 i Premium 30 Ribbon P N 57P2308 Ordering Ribbons Order supplies by contacting your local Lexmark International distributor or contacting Pacific Logic Trading Company Limited Room B327 3 F Da hua Plaza NO 171 Haidian Road Haidian District Beijing China Post Code 100086 Phone 010 62636812 Fax 010 62636813 Paper Specifications NOTE The following paper specifications are general guidelines Paper stock should be tested with applications to determine print quality Paper Ty
100. ive nAStrobe Driven by the host A peripheral device is selected Host Logic High Driven by the host When set to high the host indicates all of its signals are in a valid state When set to low the host indicates its power is off or its signals are in an invalid state ninit Resets init interface from the host 128 Signals NOTE The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer should not exceed 10 meters 32 feet For greater data reliability use a cable of 1 8 meters 6 feet or less Table 4 Printer 1284 Connector Signals Type of Mode Pin Source of Data Compatible Nibble Byte 1 Host nStrobe Host CIk Host CIk 2 Host Printer Data 1 LSB 3 Host Printer Data 2 4 Host Printer Data 3 5 Host Printer Data 4 6 Host Printer Data 5 7 Host Printer Data 6 8 Host Printer Data 7 9 Host Printer Data 8 MSB 10 Printer nAck PtrClk PtrClk 11 Printer Busy PtrBusy PtrBusy 12 Printer PError AckDataReq AckDataReq 13 Printer Select Xflag Xflag 14 Host nAutoFd HostBusy HostAck 15 Not Defined 16 Logic Gnd 17 Chassis Gnd 18 Printer Peripheral Logic High 19 Signal Ground nStobe 20 Signal Ground Data 1 21 Signal Ground Data 2 22 Signal Ground Data 3 23 Signal Ground Data 4 24 Signal Ground Data 5 25 Signal Ground Data 6 26 Signal Ground Data 7 129 Chapter Terminating Resistor
101. izontal 53 Host computer interfaces 14 Host interface cable connectors cabinet models 38 pedestal models 44 Hotport 108 114 Humidity requirements 19 151 IEEE 1284 interface 127 operating modes 127 printer pinout signals 129 signals 128 IEEE 1284 parameter parallel interface 108 Indicator LED format conventions 12 Input Paper Shelf Option 15 Installation cable connections pedestal models 43 new ribbon 119 147 shipping restraints removal cabinet models 25 pedestal models 33 site requirements 19 installed 117 Installed memory 117 Installing ribbon 47 Installing the printer 17 Interface definition 121 PC parallel 125 RS 232 serial 121 RS 422 serial 121 Interface selection parameter 97 Interface specifications 152 Interface type parameter parallel interface 105 serial interface 111 Interfaces IEEE 1284 127 printer 121 Introduction to this manual 11 K Keys and indicators 68 Keys format conventions 12 KS 14 KS Emulation 14 Label operator panel overlay attaching 46 Labels specifications 150 Latch data on parameter 107 Line matrix printing character formation 155 example 156 theory 155 vs serial matrix printing 155 Lines Per Inch parameter quick setup 94 Loading emulations 115 Loading paper 50 Locking program mode 69 LQ 14 LQ 1600K Emulation 14 173 M Maintenance 131 Manuals related to 6400 D Series 12 Matrix printing line matrix vs
102. knots 31 Chapter 2 Removing Shipping Restraints Cabinet Models Remove Tags Passive Stacker Paper Fence ae Passive Stacker Tie Wrap RedTag Paper Fence Tie Wrap Figure 13 Remove Tag and Clamp from Fence or Passive Paper Stacker 1 Remove the tie wrap that is attached to the paper fence It is marked with a large red tag 2 Close the cabinet rear door 32 Remove The Protective Film And Envelope Removing Shipping Restraints Pedestal Models Envelope Protective Film Protective films and foam blocks protect printer mechanisms from possible damage during shipment You must remove these shipping restraints before you operate the printer Save the foam blocks with the other packing materials To avoid shipping damage reinstall the shipping restraints whenever the printer is moved or shipped To reinstall the shipping restraints simply reverse the steps in this section Remove The Protective Film And Envelope Printer Cover uyjudngd Figure 14 Removing the Protective Film and Envelope 1 2 Raise the printer cover Carefully peel off the tape and lift the protective film off the operator panel message display Open the tractor doors Push the tractor locks down Slide the tractors outward as far as they will go See Figure 15 The forms thickness lever should be raised in the fully open position Remove the envelope that contains the sample con
103. l Interface Configuration 124 PC Parallel Interface ssssesseeeeeeenenennneennenn 125 PC Parallel Interface Signals 126 PC Parallel Interface Configuration 126 IEEE 1284 Parallel 127 Operating Modes 127 The Negotiation 0 128 128 Terminating Resistor Configurations 130 6 Routine Service And Diagnostics 131 OVEIVIOW 2 ern Ere s 131 Cleaning Requirements sess 131 Cleaning The Outside Of The Printer 131 Cleaning Inside The Printer a 132 Printer SelisTeslgkuu iod edm toot eie t ert at educ asiya 135 Hex Gode Prirto t ei teet Dai edle bee aee 135 Fault Messaggs e ae t i ED ERR 136 Table of Contents Fault Correction Procedure 137 7 HibbonMinder 145 OVEIVIOW u eder 145 Configuring The 146 RUANING A Job itta iei edt eie ete 146 New Ribbon 147
104. le Contract with IBM Corp Table of Contents suds 11 About This Setup Guide 11 Notes And Notices 11 Format Conventions a nnne nnn 12 Related 12 The IBM 6400 D Generation II Series Printer 12 Standard Capahbilities u 14 Host Computer 14 Printer 14 Optional Feature 10000 nennen nnne nnne nnne 15 Protocols And Emulations 15 Setting Up The Printer 17 Installation Attachment And Configuration Overview 17 Before You 18 SeleotiA SIC 19 Printer Component u 21 LOCATIONS uuu tede ete p eco ep a get e eb eid 21 Removing Shipping Restraints Cabinet Models 25 Remove The Cardboard Packing And Envelope 26 Remove The Hammer Bank Protective 27 Remove The
105. le connector up through the notch in the lower right back corner of the cabinet see Figure 18 Plug the power cord into the printer AC power connector then into the AC power outlet 37 Chapter 2 Connect The Interface And Power Cables Host Interface Connectors Power Switch PC Parallel Interface Connector Connector Cover I J x AC Power Connector Host Interface Cable S AC Power Cord Cable Routing Notches Figure 18 Interface and Power Cable Connections Cabinet Models 38 Connect The Interface And Power Cables Product 1qumdm9 Figure 19 Product Description Label Location 1 Check the product description label to verify that the voltage source at the printer site conforms to the requirements specified on page 19 See Figure 19 emsumdmg Figure 20 Power Switch 2 Make sure the printer power switch is set to OFF 39 Chapter 2 Connect The Interface And Power Cables I O Connector 6wiocov Serial Connector Figure 21 Removing the I O Cover 3 Open the cabinet rear door and remove the cover from the I O connector you have selected 2d I O Cable Grommet p mdi XH ae gt gt Sweiocbl Figure 22 Cable Routing Notch 4 Locate the notch in the lower left corner of the back of the cabinet 5 Hold the I O cable below its connector and gently pu
106. loaded Set 7 Custom Preloaded Set 8 All Custom Sets The printer can store 8 custom sets in NVRAM This parameter allows you to select and load a specific custom set Factory Default is the factory preset custom set its parameters cannot be changed It is always available for loading 102 Save Current Values Custom Preloaded Sets 5 8 contain configuration sets that assist with the installation and configuration of this printer These sets are preloaded at the factory If these sets are not used you can delete them and create new custom sets Save Current Values This option allows you to save your custom sets to meet different print job requirements This eliminates the need to change the parameter settings for each new job The custom sets are stored in NVRAM they will not be lost if you power off the printer Factory default is a factory preset custom set it cannot be changed or saved IMPORTANT A new custom set will overwrite an existing custom set if the PROTECT CUSTOM SETS parameter is disabled e g a new Custom Set 4 will overwrite an existing Custom Set 4 See the Protect Custom Sets in this section Delete Custom Set You can delete one or all of your customized or preloaded custom sets Factory default is a factory preset custom set and cannot be changed or deleted Change Power On Set You can specify which of the custom sets will be the power on set The printer will power on with the fa
107. lt Table 5 explains each fault message and describes how to correct the fault condition Displayed faults fall into one of two categories 136 Operator correctable IBM Customer Service Representative required to correct Fault Correction Procedure Fault Correction Procedure Before correcting a fault read the fault explanation then proceed to fix the problem taking the following steps Press any key except Form Feed or Stop to silence the alarm if necessary e Write down the number of the error messages being displayed Read the fault explanation in Table 5 then proceed to correct the fault Press Stop to clear the fault message Press Start to return to Ready mode and resume printing If the fault message reappears power off the printer wait 15 seconds then power on the printer Run your print job again If the fault message reappears power off the printer then call IBM Customer Service Otherwise no further attention is required The following table explains each fault message and offers suggestions for correcting the fault condition Table 5 Fault Messages Fault Operator Message Correctable Explanation solution 001 END OF FORMS Yes Printer is out of paper Load paper according LOAD FORMS to instructions on page 50 002 FORM JAMMED Yes No paper motion Clear paper jam and CLEAR AND RELOAD FORM reload paper See the Operator s Guide Res
108. menu 93 change power on set 94 characters per inch 94 DBCS ASCII style 95 DBCS to ASCII 94 graphics spd up 95 high density 94 lines per inch 94 reset command 95 save current values 94 Quick Setup menu print quality 94 Quick Setup menu recall custom set 93 R Rates printing and plotting 156 READY 144 Recall Custom Set Parameter 102 Recall Custom Set parameter quick setup 93 Received data RD signal RS 232 serial interface 122 RS 422 serial interface 122 Reference documents 12 relative 151 Remove Tags 32 Report status parameter serial hotport 109 114 Request to send parameter 113 Request to send RTS signal RS 232 serial interface 122 Reset Command parameter quick setup 95 Resetting RibbonMinder 119 Resistors configuration 130 Response polarity parameter 107 Ribbon configuration menu 119 setting type 148 specifications 149 177 type parameter 120 RIBBON INK OUT 144 Ribbon installation 47 Ribbon mask 52 Ribbon path diagram 52 RibbonMinder 145 configuring 146 display disable 147 fault message 120 147 new ribbon 119 147 new ribbon detect 120 148 ribbon action 120 147 ribbon end point 120 148 running a job 146 set ribbon type 148 Ripple print test 116 135 Routine service and diagnostics 131 RS 232 serial interface 121 ACK NAK protocol 123 clear to send CTS 122 configuration 124 data carrier detect DCD 122 data set ready DSR 122 DTR protocol
109. mption 6400 D3X 6400 D6X 6400 D8X Standby Watts 30 60 45 80 85 BTU Hour 100 205 154 273 289 Nominal2 Watts 220 310 450 BTU Hour 750 1058 1531 Maximum Watts 315 440 650 900 BTU Hour 1075 1500 2211 3062 Numbers represent consumption in Power Saver Mode Numbers in parenthesis represent standby mode Nominal power measured at 120 VAC while printing ASCII Shift Recycle 3Maximum power measured at 120 VAC while printing Black Plot 152 Type Logic Levels Data Format Compatibility Transfer Rates Buffer Three resident parallel two resident serial TTL EIA 232 E EIA 422 B ASCII EIA 232 E EIA 422 B PC Parallel Dataproducts IEEE 1284 Up to 200K bytes sec on parallel interfaces Up to 19 2K baud on RS 232 serial interfaces Up to 115 200 baud on RS 422 serial interfaces 16 kilobytes on serial interfaces 16 kilobytes on parallel interfaces Cables Cables A power line cord is provided with the printer but no data cables The following provides data cable requirements and ordering information ASCII Serial Parallel The 6400 D Series printer is connected to personal computers and controllers via industry standard EIA 232 E and PC parallel printer cables For Dataproducts interfaces you will need to obtain a Dataproducts cable Contact your IBM service representative to order the following e EIA 232 E Cable e PC Parallel Cable AS 400 The 6400 D Series is connec
110. n Statements Statement of CISPR 22 Edition 2 Compliance Attention This is a Class A Product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Japanese VCCI Class A CORES RUBE SEE HIBS VCCI E 2 72AAT SIE CT CORE 23 CHAT BSRCTCEMHVYVES RE SSUIGOEEIBS 4 225 SNE TEMBVETF Japan JEITA Statement SETR A2 BARR 1 ETIR RRI ERS x NA oes ARMA toe F 5 VY Sir bE EC O 4A7 7 87 18 533 Fx aED Fo 3 Communication Statements Taiwan SEE ESTE T fri EA DERE GORGE d SHR o Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user will be required to take adequate measures Australia New Zealand 164 Attention This is a Class A Product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Korea 212109 5 AAS gj eame sS HES 2 0 SU WWA SE OAS FASHA Get 0109 E HAE TAE LAA 219 amp 9 2 China Declaration This is a Case A Product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take practical actions g amp A RPh ESHA BERN erdi TX REAL F s 606 35 PIRE
111. n that begins on page 12 ASCII Printer Emulation This parameter allows selection of the printer emulation The LQ 1600K Emulation is the only available for the Hanzi printer and KS or KSSM Emulation is available for the Hangul printer Printer Emulation Configuration This parameter configures the printer emulation and page formatting The submenu contains only LQ 1600K for the Hanzi printer The LQ 1600K emulation is described in the BM 6400 D Generation II Series LQ 1600K Programmer s Reference Manual The submenu contains KS and KSSM for Hangul printer The emulations description can be found in BM 6400 D Generation Il Series KS or KSSM Programmer s Reference Manual 115 Chapter 4 Operator Print Tests Menu Print Format This parameter configures page formatting The submenus are described in the 6400 D Generation II Series LQ 1600K Programmer s Reference Manual in the 6400 D Generation Series KS KSSM Programmer s Reference Manual Operator Print Tests Menu Operator Print Tests from page 92 Printer Demonstration Print Error Log Ripple Print All E s 116 All H s All E s FF Underlines Figure 63 Operator Print Tests Menu NOTE This print test page contains important system information and should be maintained with your system configuration printout The print tests are
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114. nd carefully lift them off the hubs Raise the ribbon out of the ribbon path 4 Using a soft bristled non metallic brush remove paper ribbon and dust particles from the paper path ribbon guides and ribbon path 5 Brush and vacuum accumulated paper ribbon and dust particles especially in the tractor hammer bank and base pan areas 6 Cabinet models Brush and vacuum up dust or residue that has accumulated inside the lower cabinet 7 Cabinet models Wipe the lower cabinet interior with a clean lint free cloth dampened with water and mild detergent Dry the lower cabinet interior by wiping it with a clean dry lint free cloth 8 Install the ribbon page 47 load the paper page 50 and set the top of form page 61 132 Cleaning Inside The Printer Ribbon Spool M SN Paper Supports 2 Tractor Door Ribbon Hub Ribbon Path Diagram Knob Shuttle Cover Forms Thickness Assembly Lever Ribbon Guide Figure 66 Cleaning the Printer Cabinet Models Cleaning Requirements Chapter 6 Position Knob Right Tractor Vertical orms Thickness Paper Support 2 Lever ISA M sJ WP al b yv er 27 d Ribbon Guide bbon Path iagram R D Ribbon Spool 5 2 509 co E Nxt c Hub Latch Ribbon Hub 2 Figure 67 Cleaning the Printer Pedestal Models 134 Printer Self Test Printer Self Tests With the
115. ns the printer to the NOT READY mode 85 Chapter 3 Loading Custom Sets Or Factory Default Values Step Key LCD Results Notes 11 OPERATOR MENU Locks Program mode and the Scroll Scrol LOCKED Operator Menu 12 READY Places the printer in READY Stop mode prepared for normal operation 13 It is recommended you make a printout of your current configuration as described on page 69 Loading Custom Sets Or Factory Default Values Factory Default CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT Recall Custom Set m Save Current Values Print Custom Set Values Protect Custom Sets Delete Change Power Custom Set On Set dc ale js al 16 Factory Default Custom Set 1 Custom Set 2 Custom Set 3 Custom Set 4 Custom Preloaded Set 5 Custom Preloaded Set 6 Custom Preloaded Set 7 Custom Preloaded Set 8 Name Custom Sets Reset Custom Set Names 86 E You can load any of the custom set configurations or the factory default configuration Factory default parameters are shown starting on page 71 The loaded configuration remains active as long as the printer is on The following procedure shows how to load factory defaults to the printer If you power off the printer the power on configuration will load the next time the printer is powered
116. nt to use UNIDIRECTIONAL when printing bar codes high quality text and graphics or other printing that requires precise vertical alignment Although enabling this feature reduces print speed it enhances the vertical alignment of dots and produces cleaner sharper bar codes and text BIDIRECTIONAL the default will print all data in both directions of the shuttle sweep This choice produces higher printing speed UNIDIRECTIONAL will print all data in only one direction of the shuttle sweep This choice produces higher print quality 97 Chapter 98 4 Printer Control Menu Hex Print Mode A hex code printout or hex dump translates all incoming data to hexadecimal equivalents A hex dump lists each ASCII data character received from the host computer together with its corresponding two digit hexadecimal code Hex dumps can be used to troubleshoot some types of printer data reception problems Refer to page 135 to obtain a hex code printout NOTE Printing in Hex Mode may alter print attributes set at the operator panel or by the host computer These attributes may need to be reset after exiting Hex Print Mode Power On State This parameter allows you to configure the printer to power on in the READY or NOT READY mode Paper Jam Detection This parameter determines whether or not paper jam detection is active When set to ENABLE the default paper jams are detected and when set to DISABLE paper jam
117. ntenance purposes Printer statistics accumulate continuously they do not reset when you power off the printer All of the printer statistics are set to zero at the factory after burn in testing Installed Memory Displays the amount of RAM installed in the printer in megabytes Power on Time The cumulative time in hours the printer has been powered on The range is 0 through 30 000 hours 117 Chapter 4 Printer Information Menu Printing Time The cumulative time in hours the printer has actually been printing The range is 0 through 30 000 hours Print Strokes The cumulative number of back and forth shuttle strokes the printer has printed during normal operation The range is 0 through 4 000 000 000 shuttle strokes 11 Inch Pages The cumulative number of pages the printer has printed The range is 0 through 363 000 000 pages 118 Ribbonminder Menu Ribbonminder Menu RibbonMinder monitors ribbon usage to ensure quality printing The RibbonMinder chapter explains how to use this feature and its options in more detail RIBBONMINDER from page 92 New Ribbon XXX Ribbon Action Ribbon Type Press the ENTER key to Disable Premium 30 reset ribbon life to 100 Display Premium 20 Note If New Ribbon Premium 2000 Detect is set to Enable the Ribbon Life will automatically display 100 when the ribbon is Fault Immedia
118. nter to an AIX host system use the AIX Version 3 2 5 and 4 1 print drivers provided on the Configuration Utility diskette 6 If you have not already ordered a communications cable see page 153 17 Chapter 2 Installation Attachment And Configuration Overview 7 Configure the printer to work with your host systems and emulation such as LQ 1600K KS or KSSM Follow the instructions provided in Chapter 3 Configuring the Printer NOTE If you are replacing a Printronix printer such as a P300 with this printer make sure you review the information on the Configuration Utility diskette The Configuration Utility diskette contains information that will help you configure this printer to match the configuration of the printer you are replacing 8 Install and or configure optional features by following instructions provided in the appropriate feature manual NOTE For more detailed information about any optional feature refer to the manual that was shipped with the feature If you want to order a manual to learn more about these features see the Related Documents section that begins on page 12 Before You Begin Read this chapter carefully before installing and operating the IBM 6400 D Generation II Series printer The printer is easy to install but for your safety and to protect valuable equipment perform all the procedures in this chapter in the order presented IMPORTANT Make sure you have a way to move the p
119. ntially driven serial data stream for transmitting status and control information NOTE RD and TD form signal and return paths of a differential line signal 122 RS 232 Serial Interface Protocols RS 232 Serial Interface Protocols DTR DTE Ready The printer controls the data flow by asserting or de asserting this hardware signal to the host If there is enough room in the printer buffer the printer will send a high signal if the buffer is full the printer will send a low signal DTR tells the host if it is safe to send more data If the host sends data during an unsafe condition data will be lost RS 232 And RS 422 Serial Interface Protocols X ON X OFF Transmit On Transmit Off The printer transmits an X ON character hex 11 when entering the Ready mode or when the buffer is almost empty The printer transmits an X OFF character hex 13 when entering the Not Ready mode or when the buffer is almost full ETX ACK End of Text Acknowledge The host controls the flow of communication to the printer by sending a block of data and ending the block with an End of Text ETX signal When the printer receives the ETX signal it will acknowledge it has received the entire block of data ACK NAK Acknowledge Negative Acknowledge ACK means acknowledge the device acknowledges it has accepted a transmission NAK means a negative acknowledge the device did not receive the transmission RS 232 And
120. ome devices cannot send data over their eight data lines To bypass this the 1284 permits data to be sent as half a byte over four status lines Half a byte equals one nibble Two sequential four bit nibbles are sent over the lines Data is transferred from printer to host in four bit nibbles over the status lines and the host controls the transmission Byte Mode The printer and host send data to each other along eight data lines one bit per line If bidirectional communication is supported by the printer and the host the host will take control of the data transfer 127 Chapter 5 IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface The Negotiation Phase The negotiation phase determines which operating mode will be used At this time the host and the printer will sense what devices are attached the supported signals available and which mode to use The selected mode in turn defines the pins on the 1284 connector There are 36 pins on the parallel interface Each one sends a different signal Pin 1 for example can send a Strobe signal or a HostClk signal depending on the mode selected Table 4 on page 129 shows the different definitions Signals 1284 interface signals between the host and the printer are defined below Host Clock nWrite Driven by host Data transferred from host to printer When printer sends data two types are available If Nibble Mode signal is set high If Byte Mode signal is set low Data 1 through D
121. on Changing The Power On Configuration Factory Default CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT Recall i Save Current _ Delete ChangePower Protect Print Custom Custom Set Values Custom Set On Set Custom Sets Set Values ik ee EN E L Factory Default Custom Set 1 Custom Set 2 Custom Set 3 Custom Set 4 Custom Preloaded Set 5 Custom Preloaded Set 6 Custom Preloaded Set 7 Custom Preloaded Set 8 Name Custom Reset Custom Sets Set Names a is When you power on the printer for the first time it loads the factory default configuration If you power the printer off and then back on the printer will load the designated power on configuration which is set to Factory Default by default It will not load the last saved configuration The Change Power On Set option allows you to select a custom set of configuration values as the power on configuration The example on the following page shows how to select Custom Set 1 as the power on configuration NOTE Be sure you define and save a custom set before attempting to use it as the Power On Custom Set Otherwise the current Power On Custom Set remains selected and the following operator panel message is displayed 042 CUSTOM SET DOES NOT EXIST SAVE FIRST For example if you attempt to change the Power On Custom Set from Custom Set 1 to Custom Set 4 and if Custom Set 4 does not exist Cus
122. on the rear operator panel READY displays on the LCD and the ONLINE on the rear operator panel is lit The stacker frame returns to its proper position for printing Check to ensure paper is still centered between paper guides Close the rear cabinet door Checking The Paper Feed Checking The Paper Feed Paper Guide Assembly Figure 49 Checking the Paper Feed Cabinet Models 1 Power on the printer 2 Cabinet models Check that the paper feeds correctly Press the Form Feed key several times to ensure that the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors and over the paper guide assembly Ensure that the paper folds the same way in the stacking area as it does in the supply area See Figure 49 59 Chapter 2 Power Paper Stacker Option Rear Paper Exit Top Paper Exit Paper Guide P Guid ANS Assembly Assembly Figure 50 Checking the Paper Feed Pedestal Models 3 Pedestal models NOTE See the Operator s Guide for instructions on switching between the two paper exit modes When using the top exit paper path paper can not be stacked Paper is intended to be removed after each print job is completed For rear paper exit Press the Form Feed key several times to ensure that the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors over the paper guide assembly and through the paper exit slot in the rear of the cabin
123. on you have selected contact an IBM service representative IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface The IEEE 1284 is a parallel interface with bidirectional capabilities Features include the following Faster data transmission Timing of the signals has been reduced Bidirectional communication Both the host and the printer can send data e Versatility If a device cannot send data along particular lines the 1284 can work around this and send data via other operating modes such as Nibble Mode which is discussed later Less user interaction The host can ask the printer about printing status and supported features such as fonts and internal errors For example instead of having to physically check if the printer has run out of paper you can create a program to query this from the host The printer will respond and a message will display on the host Operating Modes The 1284 supports three operating modes which are determined by negotiation between the printer and the host Compatibility Mode This mode provides compatibility with a Centronics or PC Parallel interface Data is transferred from the host to the printer in 8 bit bytes over the data lines Compatibility Mode can be combined with Nibble and Byte Modes to provide bidirectional communication Nibble Mode Eight bits equals one byte When a byte of data is sent to the printer the eight bits are sent over eight data lines S
124. ons refer to Chapter 4 Configuration Menus NOTE The menus that are displayed from the operator panel are determined by the installed features Each feature is shipped with a document that describes the feature in detail For more information about these documents see the Related Documents section that begins on page 12 66 Quick Setup see page 102 Printer Control Recall Custom Set Save Current Values Change Power On Set DBCS to ASCII Print Quality High Density Characters Per Inch DBCS CPI Lines Per Inch DBCS ASCII Style Graphics Spd Up Reset Command The Configuration Main Menu Configuration Management see page 96 Interface Selection Display Language Alarm Control Print Direction Hex Print Mode Power On State Paper Jam Detection Forms Speed Set Platen at BOF Shuttle Timeout Energy Saver Timer Eject Restore PTR Setup Option Parallel Interface see page 102 Recall Custom Set Save Current Values Delete Custom Set Change Power On Set Protect Custom Sets see page 105 Interface Type PC Parallel Dataproducts IEEE 1284 Parallel Hotport Print Custom Set Values Name Custom Sets Reset Custom Set Names Print DBCS Font File Log see page 110 see page 115 Interface Type Data Protocol Baud Rate Data Bits Stop Bits Parity Data Terminal Ready Request to Send Buffer Si
125. our local waste disposal facility Communication Statements 162 Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is
126. ource Refer to Chapter 2 of the Setup Guide for information on the proper source lt 4 gt Do not connect or disconnect any communication port teleport attachment connector or power cord during an electrical storm lt 5 gt Power off the printer and disconnect the power cord before connecting or disconnecting any communication port teleport or attachment cable connector 1 Verify that the voltage source at the printer site conforms to the requirements specified on page 19 Make sure that the printer power switch is set to Off See Figure 20 2 Open the box containing the power cord printer ribbon and operator panel overlay label Refer to Appendix A Printer Specifications for recommended cables 3 Referring to Figure 28 and Figure 29 connect the customer supplied interface cable from the host computer to the appropriate printer interface connector a Remove the cover from the I O connector s you have selected b Attach the cable connector to the printer interface connector 4 Plug the power cord into the printer AC power connector then into the AC power outlet see Figure 30 43 Chapter 2 Connect The Interface And Power Cables Parallel Connector r Auxiliary I O Serial Connector Figure 27 Interface and Power Cable Connections Pedestal Models Figure 28 Removing the I O Cover 5 Remove the cover from the I O conne
127. out of ink reset to 100 SERVICE MENU N A Non error status No action necessary first service test message TESTING HARDWARE N A Status message when action necessary PLEASE WAIT printer runs self tests and initialization routines TOP OF FORM SET N A Non error status No action necessary 144 fi Overview RibbonMinder RibbonMinder is a user definable software feature that determines when a ribbon should be changed It does this by monitoring ink consumption and alerts you when the print quality may fall below a level that you designate This is especially important if you are printing bar codes to be scanned This chapter explains how RibbonMinder works and how to configure it to meet your specific print job requirements Like the fuel gauge in your car RibbonMinder indicates how much usable ink remains in the ribbon The gauge for RibbonMinder is the message display on the control panel The following message is typical for a new ribbon 10096 full READY 5 100 As printing continues the percentage of usable ink in the ribbon decreases percentage ranges from 100 through 99 READY PAR ASC 74 Ribbon ink being consumed READY PAR ASC go Ribbon life approaching end When 096 usable ink appears the printer is typically configured to stop printing and display the following message RIBBON OUT OF INK CHANGE RIBBON 145 Chapter Config
128. pe Edge perforated fan fold 3 to 17 inches 7 62 to 43 18 cm wide 2 to 24 inches 5 08 to 60 96 cm long Single part 15 pound 57 g m to 100 pound 377 g m2 stock Multi part carbon 1 to 6 part forms maximum 12 pound 45 g m ply of upper plies 149 Appendix A Printer Dimensions And Weight Form Thickness Multi part carbonless maximum of 6 part forms Test readability of greater than 4 part forms 0 025 inches 0 064 cm maximum Drive Adjustable tractors 6 pin engagement Slew Rate 6400 D3P 6400 D3C 6400 D6P 6400 D6C 6400 D8P 6400 D8C 16 ips 20 ips 16 ips 25 ips 25 ips 32 ips Labels On Backing One part continuous perforated fan fold back form Labels must Sheet Size Thickness be placed at least 1 6 inch 0 42 cm from the fan fold perforation Backing adhesive must not be squeezed out during printing to 17 inches 7 62 to 43 18 cm wide including the two standard perforated tractor feed strips A maximum sheet length of 16 inches 40 64 cm between top and bottom perforations Not to exceed 0 025 inch 0 064 cm including backing sheet pedestal models when using the rear paper exit the maximum form width is 16 inches 40 64 cm cabinet models forms longer than 12 inches can be used by opening the front and rear printer doors Printer Dimensions And Weight 150 Cabinet Models Height 42 5 inches 108
129. perator Print Tests Menu 116 Printer 116 Print Error Log 116 Table of Contents Ripples Pru uku ee eb etit 116 116 AIF US aoc uer ICM 117 AIL E S BE aaan ret 117 Undertlines ees ert 117 Printer Information Menu 117 Installed MEMON nio nnn 117 Power on 117 Printing 118 Print SItoK6S uu u e e eerte ERR CEPR 118 T4 Inch Pages notant ois 118 Ribbonminder y o e u s a nnns 119 New E flo 70 aee 119 RIDD ACON 5 5 ee eine te dee a etae erates 120 Ribbon Ao 120 Ribbon End Points zu eet eem iacit 120 New Ribbon 44 44 11 120 5 Printer Interfaces 121 UNI HERE 121 RS 232 And RS 422 Serial 121 RS 232 And RS 422 Serial Interface Signals 122 RS 232 Serial Interface Protocols 123 RS 232 And RS 422 Serial Interface Protocols 123 RS 232 And RS 422 Serial Interface Error Handling 123 RS 232 And RS 422 Seria
130. pping restraints whenever the printer is moved or shipped To reinstall the shipping restraints simply reverse the steps in this section 25 Chapter 2 Removing Shipping Restraints Cabinet Models Remove The Cardboard Packing And Envelope Envelope Cardboard Packing a c Figure 7 Removing the Cardboard Packing and Envelope 1 Raise the printer cover 2 Remove the cardboard packing 3 Open the tractor doors Push the tractor locks down Slide the tractors outward as far as they will go The forms thickness lever should be in the fully open raised position 4 Remove the envelope that contains the sample configuration printout Store this in the pouch that is attached to the left interior side of the cabinet 26 Remove The Hammer Bank Protective Foam Remove The Hammer Bank Protective Foam Hammer Bank Protective Foam Tractor Door UIoJUIUMg Forms Thickness Lever Figure 8 Removing the Hammer Bank Protective Foam 1 Slide the paper supports outward as far as they will go Lift the hammer bank protective foam and remove it from between the ribbon mask and the platen 2 Rotate the forms thickness lever downward to position A 27 Chapter 2 Removing Shipping Restraints Cabinet Models Remove The Platen Protective Foam Platen Protective Foam Forms Thickness Lever Figure 9 Removing the Platen Protective Foam Rotate the platen
131. protective foam toward the front of the printer and out from under the support shaft 2 Remove the platen protective foam 1 28 Remove Wood Blocks Remove Wood Blocks Wood Blocks 6 Figure 10 Removing the Foam Strips and Protective Film 1 Slide the two paper supports toward the center of the support shaft Position them so that they divide the space between the tractors into three approximately equal segments See Figure 10 Remove the foam strips and the tape securing the foam strips Carefully peel off the tape and lift the protective film off the operator panel message display 29 Chapter 2 Removing Shipping Restraints Cabinet Models Adjust The Paper Supports Paper Supports 2 Tractor Doors 2 Figure 11 Paper Supports with Directional Arrows Showing the Adjustment Capabilities Slide the paper supports inward until they are approximately four inches from the tractor doors 30 Release The Paper Chains Release The Paper Chains 5wchains Tie Wraps 2 Bags 2 Figure 12 Releasing the Paper Chains 1 Open the cabinet rear door 2 Cut the tie wraps and release the paper chains from the bags at the top rear of the printer frame Remove the tie wraps and bags See Figure 12 3 Make sure each chain hangs freely with no kinks or
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133. ready to receive data e READY AND BUFFER NOT FULL the default asserts the DTR signal when the printer is READY and the internal serial buffer is not full NOT READY OR BUFFER FULL asserts the DTR signal when the printer is NOT READY or the internal serial buffer is full e FALSE never asserts the DTR signal TRUE continuously asserts the DTR signal NOTE When the printer is attached to an AS 400 or RISC 6000 the DTR should be set to TRUE Request to Send Request to Send This configuration is part of hardware flow control and determines when the REQUEST TO SEND RTS signal is generated This signal indicates whether or not the printer is ready to receive data e READY AND BUFFER NOT FULL asserts the RTS signal when the printer is READY and the internal serial buffer is not full NOT READY OR BUFFER FULL asserts the RTS signal when the printer is NOT READY or the internal serial buffer is full FALSE never asserts the RTS signal TRUE the default continuously asserts the RTS signal NOTE XON XOFF is always on See page 123 for more information Buffer Size in Kbytes This parameter determines the size of the input buffer The maximum input buffer is up to 256K 64K is the default Poll Character This option is used when One Char Enquiry is enabled Whenever the printer receives this character it sends a response to the host indicating the current state of the printer It may be configured f
134. rinter and shipping pallet You will need a pallet jack Make sure you have adequate room to maneuver the shipping pallet and printer to the location where you plan to install the printer CAUTION gt 55 kg 121 pounds 1 Two people are required to unload the printer from the shipping pallet The shipping weight of the cabinet model is 129 3 kilograms 285 pounds The shipping weight of the pedestal model printer is 72 6 kilograms 160 pounds 2 Requires special equipment for specially trained personnel such as riggers or movers 18 Select A Site Select A Site Select a printer site that meets the following requirements Cabinet models Permits complete opening of the printer cover and both doors of the floor cabinet See dimension requirements in Figure 2 Pedestal models Permits complete opening of the printer cover and good access to the paper areas at the front and rear of the printer See dimension requirements in Figure 2 In addition the location for the pedestal models must be able to handle the acoustics level of the printer Has a power outlet that supplies 100 to 120 Volts AC or 200 to 240 Volts AC at 47 to 63 Hz The printer automatically senses and adjusts itself to conform to the correct voltage range For more information see the input voltage characteristics in Appendix A Printer Specifications Is relatively dust free Has a temperature range of 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F
135. rmation concerning the percentage of ribbon used and allows you to reset the ribbon life when you replace a worn ribbon To reset the ribbon life from the operator panel press Enter while this option is displayed It may be necessary to replace ribbons before the ink has been depleted e g when the ribbon has been snagged folded or otherwise damaged Ribbon Action A fault message displays when the ink consumption reaches 0 The Ribbon Action option allows you to perform any of the three following functions DISABLE does not display the RibbonMinder ink consumption percentage The percentage is calculated but not displayed DISPLAY allows you to view the RibbonMinder ink consumption display A fault message displays when the ink consumption reaches 0 FAULT IMMEDIATE displays an error message which is Ribbon Ink Out Change Ribbon when the RibbonMinder consumption percentage falls to zero The error message can be cleared and printing can continue for approximately another two minutes After the two minute period has elapsed the fault will reoccur if the Ribbon Action remains set on FAULT If the Ribbon Action is changed to DISABLE or DISPLAY within the two minute period the fault will not reoccur e FAULT PAPER OUT allows you to continue printing despite ribbon life reaching 5 until the printer runs out of paper When the End Of Forms Load Forms condition is cleared paper is loaded then the Ribbon Ink Low Ch
136. rning subject matter hereof If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable such provision shall be reformed only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable This Agreement shall be governed by California law provisions except to the extent applicable law if any provides otherwise excluding its conflict of law provisions 8 Red Hat Statement with regards to eCos Software Part of the software embedded in this product is eCos Embedded Configurable Operating System a trademark of Red Hat Portions created by Red Hat are Copyright C 1998 1999 2000 Red Hat Inc http www redhat com All Rights Reserved THE SOFTWARE IN THIS PRODUCT WAS IN PART PROVIDED BY RED HAT AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE 169 Software License Agreement 170 Index A Acknowledge signal PC parallel interface 126 ACK
137. rom 00 through FF Hex The default value is 00 One Char Enquiry When enabled a status byte is sent back to the host when the poll character or the command SFCC enquiry is sent to the printer serial interface only The poll character is received and the status byte is sent whether the printer is online or offline The SFCC enquiry will only be processed when the printer is online The status byte sent to the host is defined as follows BIT USE 7 6 0 5 1 4 0 3 1 printer fault 2 1 IGP busy 1 0 offline 1 online 0 1 serial input buffer exceeds xoff on 113 Chapter 114 4 Serial Interface Menu Serial Hotport This option gives the printer the ability to handle multiple data streams simultaneously It allows the printer to service hosts attached to the serial or parallel ports as if they were the only interface connected Trickle Time This functionality prevents an attached host from timing out In order to support this feature the port has to be able to accept data from the host and store it for future use The selected value is the time that the printer waits before getting the next byte of data from the host Set the value to be less than the host time out value If the value is too much shorter the printer fills up its buffer too fast Values are 1 4 Sec the default 1 2 Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 4 Sec 8 Sec 16 Sec and Off Timeout This is the value used by the printer to time out from the c
138. s at a particular menu level 91 Chapter 4 The Configuration Main Menu The Configuration Main Menu Configuration Recall Custom Set Save Current Values Change Power On Set DBCS to ASCII Print Quality High Density Characters Per Inch DBCS CPI Lines Per Inch DBCS ASCII Style Graphics Spd Up Reset Command QUICK Printer SETUP Control see page 93 see page 96 Interface Selection Display Language Alarm Control Print Direction Hex Print Mode Power On State Paper Jam Detection Forms Speed Set Platen at BOF Shuttle Timeout Energy Saver Timer Eject Restore Management see page 102 Recall Custom Set Save Current Values Delete Custom Set Change Power On Set Protect Custom Sets Print Custom Set Values Name Custom Sets Reset Custom Set Names PTR Setup Option Print DBCS Font File Log File System Parallel Serial Emulation Operator Interface Interface Configuration Print Tests see page 105 see page 110 Interface Type PC Parallel Dataproducts IEEE 1284 Parallel Hotport Interface Type Data Protocol Baud Rate Data Bits Stop Bits Parity Data Terminal Ready Request to Send Buffer Size in Kbytes Poll Character One Char Enquiry Serial Hotport Framing Error see page 115 see page 116 ASCII Printer Emulation Printer Emul Config Print Format Printer Demonstration Print
139. s chapter In order to print data the printer must respond correctly to signals and commands received from the host computer Configuration is the process of matching the printer operating characteristics to those of the host computer and to specific tasks such as printing labels or printing on different sizes of paper The characteristics that define the printer response to signals and commands received from the host computer are called configuration parameters You can configure the printer by pressing operator panel keys or by sending control codes from the host computer This chapter explains how to use the operator panel to change individual parameters and save them as a custom configuration Operator panel keys are described in the BM 6400 D Series Operator s Guide Your programmer s reference manuals provide information about control codes The Configurations A configuration consists of a group of parameters such as line spacing and forms length Your printer contains the following configurations Four preloaded configurations that have been customized for printer setup e factory default configuration It can be loaded but it cannot be altered A list of all the parameters and their values begins on page 71 Four configurations that you can customize for unique print job requirements The process of creating customized configurations is explained starting on page 82 65 Chapter 3 The Configuration
140. sh the cable through the opening in the grommet seated in the notch 40 Connect The Interface And Power Cables I O Plate I O Connector 6wcblcon Cable Connector Figure 23 Cable Connector Attachment 6 Pull the cable up through the notch until it reaches the I O plate Attach the cable connector to the printer interface connector previously selected in step 3 of this section 7 Secure the cable to the printer using the two cable standoffs See Figure 18 Z xoquujsg Strap Figure 24 Open Cabinet Front Door Showing the Printer Accessories Package 8 Open the cabinet front door and cut the strap that secures the box which contains the power cord control panel overlay labels and documentation 9 Open the box and remove the power cord overlays and documentation 41 Chapter 2 Connect The Interface And Power Cables Power Cord Figure 25 Routing the Power Cord 10 Guide the power cord up through the hole in the lower right back corner of the cabinet Thread the power cord inside the bracket where the gas spring is attached AC Power Power 77 Connector Cord Figure 26 Attaching the Power Cord 11 Plug the power cord into the printer AC power connector then into the AC power outlet 42 Connect The Interface And Power Cables Pedestal Models DANGER 1 Before powering on the printer ensure the printer is plugged into an appropriate power s
141. stall Basic Components Tractor Door Forms Thickness Lever Figure 33 Forms Thickness Lever and Tractor Doors 4 Raise the forms thickness lever as far as it will go See Figure 33 5 Open the tractor doors See Figure 33 6 Remove the ribbon spools from the package Spool Right Ribbon Hub Hub Latch Figure 34 Placing the Ribbon Spool on the Right Ribbon Hub 7 With the ribbon supply to the outside squeeze the right hub latch and place the full spool on the right ribbon hub Press the spool down until the hub latch snaps into place See Figure 34 48 Install The Ribbon Cabinet Models Left Ribbon Spool Forms Thickness Left Ribbon Spool Pedestal Models Forms Thickness Lever Figure 35 Cabinet and Pedestal Models Interior View of Ribbon Installation 8 Starting from the right ribbon spool thread the ribbon around the right ribbon guide under the right tractor door between the hammer bank cover and ribbon mask and along the ribbon path to the left ribbon guide 9 Place the empty spool on the left hub 10 Press the spool down until the hub latch snaps into place 11 Turn the left spool by hand and check to ensure that the ribbon tracks correctly in the ribbon path and around the ribbon guides 12 Close the forms thickness lever 13 Continue with the next procedure to load paper in the printer 49 Chapter 2 Install Basic Components Load The Paper Figure 3
142. subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation European Union EU Conformity Statement Hereby IBM declares that this product is in complicance with the essential requirements and other relevent provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non recommended modification of the product including the fitting of non IBM option cards This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to European standard EN 55022 The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication devices Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to reduce the potential for causing interference to radio and TV communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment IBM cannot accept responsibility for any interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors Industry Canada Compliance Statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A conform la norme NMB 003 du Canada 163 Communicatio
143. te Fault Paper Out changed Ribbon End Point New Ribbon Detect Normal Enable Reduce 5 Disable by 5 Reduce 10096 Extend 10096 by 596 Extend 596 Figure 65 Ribbon Life Menu New Ribbon Whenever you install a new ribbon and are using the RibbonMinder feature the ribbon life must be reset to 100 You can reset the ribbon life to 100 from the operator panel using the New Ribbon option by pressing the Enter key 119 Chapter 120 4 Ribbonminder Menu Ribbon Action This option allows you to select the following three functions DISABLE does not display the RibbonMinder ink consumption percentage The percentage is calculated but not displayed DISPLAY allows you to view the RibbonMinder ink consumption display FAULT IMMEDIATE displays an error message which is Ribbon Ink Out Change Ribbon when the RibbonMinder consumption percentage falls to zero The error message can be cleared and printing can continue for approximately another two minutes If either the RibbonMinder is not reset or a new ribbon is not installed an error message will be displayed again e FAULT PAPER OUT allows you to continue printing despite ribbon life reaching 5 until the printer runs out of paper When the End Of Forms Load Forms condition is cleared paper is loaded then the Ribbon Ink Low Change Ribbon message appears Ribbon Type You can use the Ribbon
144. ted to the AS 400 ASCII Workstation Controller via the following IBM cables available through your IBM service representative e 20 RS 232 40 ft RS 232 RISC System 6000 For RS 232 attachment to the IBM RISC System 6000 the following are required Async cable EIA 232 V 24 Printer terminal interposer EIA 232 Serial Cable Kit PN 12H1204 Printing Rates The printing speed of text is measured in lines per minute Ipm and is a function of the selected font and the vertical dot density Printing speed is independent of the number of characters configured in the character set repertoire Print rates for lines containing attributes such as bold or emphasized printing superscripts subscripts or elongated attributes will decrease to not less than half the rates of the font without such attributes The exact print rate of lines containing these attributes depends on the specific print job but software maximizes the throughput by dynamically determining which dot rows contain adjacent dots and must be printed in two strokes Table 6 and Table 7 list typical printing rates The reverse paper feed capability allows the printing of multiple densities on a single line This is useful in printing forms and text together or in mixing different fonts on a print line Use of multiple densities and reverse paper feed also affects throughput 153 Appendix A 154 Printing Rates Table 6 DBCS Printing Rates
145. ter will send a high signal if the buffer is full the printer will send a low signal DTR tells the host if it is safe to send more data If the host sends data during an unsafe condition data will be lost Baud Rate This parameter sets the baud rate of the serial interface in the printer Baud rate is the speed at which serial data is transferred between the host computer and the printer 600 BAUD e 1200 BAUD 2400 BAUD 4800 BAUD 9600 BAUD the default 19200 BAUD e 38400 BAUD 57600 BAUD 115200 BAUD 111 Chapter 112 4 Serial Interface Menu Data Bits The DATA BITS parameter sets the length of the serial data word The length of the data word must match the corresponding data bits setting in the host computer 8BITS the default 7BITS Stop Bits The STOP BITS parameter sets the number of stop bits in the serial data word The setting must match the corresponding stop bit setting in the host computer One 1 the default or two 2 stop bits can be selected Parity The PARITY parameter setting can be set for the following NONE the default ODD EVEN MARK SENSE The setting must match the corresponding parity setting in the host computer Data Terminal Ready This configuration is part of hardware flow control and determines when the DATA TERMINAL READY DTR signal is generated This signal indicates whether or not the printer is
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147. tom Set 1 remains the Power On Custom Set 88 Changing The Power On Configuration Step Key LCD Results Notes 1 10 Press Stop Scroll Scroll Menu Scroll UNTIL Enter Scroll OR Scroll Enter Scroll Enter Stop NOT READY OPERATOR MENU UNLOCKED OPERATOR MENU QUICK SETUP OPERATOR MENU CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT RECALL CUSTOM SET CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT CHANGE POWER ON SET CHANGE POWER ON SET FACTORY DEFAULT CHANGE POWER ON SET CUSTOM SET 1 CHANGE POWER ON SET CUSTOM SET 1 NOT READY Places the printer in NOT READY mode Unlocks the Operator Menu which allows you to make configuration changes Displays the first Configuration Main Menu option QUICK SETUP Moves to the Configuration Management menu option Selects the CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT menu The RECALL CUSTOM SET option appears Moves to the CHANGE POWER SET ON parameter Displays the first POWER ON SET option FACTORY DEFAULT Displays CUSTOM SET 1 as the POWER ON SET option value An asterisk appears after the change is complete Returns the printer to the NOT READY mode 89 Chapter 3 Changing The Power On Configuration Step
148. tor s Guide 51 Chapter 2 Install Basic Components Tractor Door Tractor Lock pudomg Figure 40 The Left Tractor 6 Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask which is a silver colored metal strip Refer to the ribbon path diagram on the shuttle cover Load the paper onto the left tractor sprockets and close the left tractor door See Figure 40 e Tractor Door zpudowg Tractor Lock Figure 41 The Right Tractor 7 Load the paper onto the right tractor and close the right tractor door Slide the right tractor horizontally to remove any paper slack then lock it in place See Figure 41 52 8 Load The Paper ATTENTION To avoid damage to the printer caused by printing on the platen always align the edge of the left tractor door with the number 1 on the paper scale NOTE Thin Paper Medium Paper Thick Paper single sheet two part form six part form Tractor Splined Shaft Paper Tractor pureppup pna IU 10 20 50 40 50 EN 8 p2scale2 Paper Scale Figure 42 Aligning the Paper If adjustment is necessary a Unlock the left tractor b Slide the tractor until it is directly to the left of the number 1 on the paper scale and lock it You can also use the paper scale to count columns 53 Chapter 54 2 Install Basic Components Right Tractor Door Lpuddzd Figure 43 Paper
149. ues appear on the operator panel message display sometimes referred to as LCD or Liquid Crystal Display This chapter provides numerous examples of how to use the operator panel keys and indicator message display to configure the printer The operator panel key functions are described in detail in your BM 6400 D Series Operator s Guide Program Mode 68 The printer is in Program mode whenever the configuration menus and option values are displayed on the operator panel message display Program mode is either locked or unlocked In order to select new configuration values you must unlock Program mode In order to prevent accidental changing of the configuration settings you may lock Program mode Unlocking The Program Mode Program mode must be unlocked in order to use the operator panel to change the configuration settings When Program mode is unlocked pressing the Enter key selects configuration values as the active values that is places them into printer NVRAM An asterisk after a displayed setting shows it is entered into memory Locking The Program Mode Press the ScrollT Scroll keys at the same time to unlock Program mode The following message will appear briefly OPERATOR MENU UNLOCKED Locking The Program Mode When Program mode is locked you cannot use the operator panel to change the configuration settings However you can still select the configuration menus and view the current
150. unction to tear off forms you might want to press Form Feed before using the Eject Restore function This will avoid unloading the paper as it is restored to its original position 99 Chapter 100 4 Printer Control Menu When TOP EXIT TEAR mode is selected the Eject Restore key operates as follows Pressing Eject Restore causes the paper to advance the bottom of the last printed form to the tear position ready for the operator to tear off the printed forms Pressing Eject Restore a second time causes the paper to move into position such that the top of the first possible form available for printing is positioned ready for printing The direction and amount of paper movement will depend on the length of the forms one or more blank forms will be skipped NOTE The TOP EXIT TEAR setting is meaningful only on pedestal model printers TOP EXIT TEAR cannot be selected on cabinet model printers Forms length must be set correctly for the TOP EXIT TEAR mode to function properly PTR Setup Option This option selects the Special Function Control Code SFCC for the PTR_SETUP command and functions The selections for this process are given below Setup Parse This selection is used to enable or disable the PTR Setup Option The default is disable Setup SFCC Sets the legal hex values from 01 through FF These represent the ASCII code in hexadecimal of the character used as the SFCC The default hex value is 21
151. uring The RibbonMinder Configuring The RibbonMinder This section explains how to unlock the PROGRAM MODE find the RibbonMinder options make changes exit the configuration menu and lock the PROGRAM MODE Following this section is a procedure for changing the Ribbon Size option of RibbonMinder NOTE All RibbonMinder options are automatically saved in NVRAM when selected As you perform the following steps refer to the RibbonMinder menu diagram shown in Figure 69 RIBBONMINDER from page 92 New Ribbon XXX Press the ENTER key to reset ribbon life to 100 Note If New Ribbon Detect is set to Enable the Ribbon Life will automatically display 100 when the ribbon is changed Ribbon Action Ribbon Type Disable PREMIUM 30 Display PREMIUM 2000 Fault Immediate PREMIUM 20 Fault Paper Out Ribbon End Point New Ribbon Detect 146 Normal Enable Reduce 596 Disable by 596 Reduce 10096 Extend 10096 by 596 Extend 596 Figure 69 RibbonMinder Menu Diagram Running A Job Once you have set up options for RibbonMinder it works without attention When you begin printing with RibbonMinder enabled and Ribbon Action set to DISPLAY the message display shows a ribbon life value of 10096 The ribbon life decreases as the ink is consumed New Ribbon New Ribbon The New Ribbon option provides info
152. urrent port and check the other ports for data to print When the printer has not received data from the host after a certain period of time it needs to Timeout in order to service the other ports Values are from 1 through 60 seconds with 10 seconds as the default Report Status When this option is enabled faults are reported even if the fault is not on the current active port If the option is disabled the default a fault on the printer is reported only if it occurs on the active port Framing Error ENABLE the default DISABLE allows framing error to be ignored Emulation Configuration Menu Emulation Configuration Menu EMULATION CONFIGURATION see page 92 ASCII Printer Printer Emul Print Format Emulation Config LQ1600K Emulation LQ1600K or or KS KSSM KS KSSM Figure 62 Emulation Configuration Menu Your printer supports the LQ 1600K or KS KSSM emulations These emulations are included with your printer These emulations are features that must be ordered separately These features may have been installed at the factory if the features were ordered with the printer All the emulations contain the same configuration submenus shown on page 92 The EMULATION CONFIGURATION submenu however is unique for each emulation For more information on these features refer to the documentation shipped with the feature or to the Related Documents sectio
153. used to check the print quality and operation of your printer The self tests include the following Printer Demonstration Demonstrates some of the functions and features available on the printer Print Error Log Prints a log of errors that have occurred in the printer Ripple Print A sliding alphanumeric pattern used to identify missing or malformed characters improper vertical alignment or vertical compression All E s A pattern of all uppercase E s that identifies missing characters misplaced dots smeared characters improper phasing problems or light dark character variations All H s All H s A pattern of all uppercase H s used to detect missing characters misplaced dots smeared characters or improper phasing All E s FF A pattern of all E s repeated for ten lines and followed by a form feed to the next page top of form used to identify paper motion or feeding problems such as paper path obstruction or improper forms Underlines An underline pattern useful for identifying hammer bank misalignment Printer Information Menu Printer Information from page 92 Installed Memory Power On Time Printing Time Print Strokes 11 Inch Pages Figure 64 Printer Information Menu You can view various printer statistics such as hours of usage and refer to these figures for preventive mai
154. ves a host data stream reset command ESC in addition to resetting printer variables the selected configuration will be loaded Load Power On The power up configuration is loaded when the reset command is executed Load Factory default The factory installed configuration is loaded when the reset command is executed 95 Chapter 4 Printer Control Menu Printer Control Menu Printer Control from page 92 Interface Display Alarm Print Selection Language Control Direction Parallel English Alarm Enabled Bidirectional Serial Alarm Disabled Unidirectional Auto Switching Hex Print Power On Paper Jam Forms Mode State Detection Speed Disable Ready Enable Normal Speed Enable Not Ready Disable Slow Speed Set Platen at Shuttle Energy Saver Eject Restore BOF Timeout Timer Disable 1 60 Seconds 15 60 Minutes Standard Open 5 Seconds 15 Minutes Top Exit Tear PTR Setup Print DBCS Font File System Option File Log Setup Parse Disable Enable Ignore Setup SFCC 1h FFh 21h Overwrite Files Enable Disable View File List Delete Files Optimize amp Reboot Print File List Figure 57 Printer Control Menu Interface Selection Interface Sele
155. ze in Kbytes Poll Character One Char Enquiry Serial Hotport Framing Error ASCII Printer Emulation Printer Emul Config Print Format File System Serial Emulation Operator Printer Interface Configuration Print Tests Information see page 116 see page 117 Printer Demonstration Print Error Log Ripple Print All E s All H s All E s FF Underlines Installed Memory Power On Time Printing Time Print Strokes 11 Inch Pages RibbonMinder see page 119 New Ribbon Ribbon Action Ribbon Type Ribbon End Point New Ribbon Detect Available for Hanzi LP Printer Only Figure 54 Configuration Main Menu 67 Chapter Using The Operator Panel 3 Using The Operator Panel Power Ready Processing Attention Micro Line Form Start Cancel Menu Scroll 1 Enter Feed Feed Printer Con Micro 4 View Set Top Stop Eject figuration Scroll J Return of Form Restore Figure 55 The Operator Panel The operator panel is shown above During the configuration process you will use the ScrollT Scroll Enter and Return keys on the operator panel to access configuration settings and diagnostic tests via the configuration menus As you access menus and options menu names and option val
156. zu installieren und zu betreiben Software License Agreement Your printer contains among other software Printronix operating software including but not limited to the Embedded Configurable Operating System the eCos Software as embedded software The terms of this Agreement apply only to the eCos Software and all other embedded software supplied with the printer You accept the terms of this Agreement by your initial use of your printer 1 Object Code License Printronix grants you a nonexclusive license to use the Printronix Software the eCos Software and all other embedded software collectively the Embedded Software or the Software only in conjunction with the printer As the rightful possessor of the printer you may make a reasonable number of copies of the Software as necessary for backup configuration and restoration of the printer You must reproduce the copyright notice and any other legend of ownership on each copy of the Software you make You may transfer possession of the Software and its media to another party only with the transfer of the printer on which the Software is used If you do SO you must give the other party a copy of these terms and provide all user documentation to that party When you do so you must destroy any copies of Software not resident in the printer Your license for the Software terminates when you no longer rightfully possess the printer No other rights under this license are g

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