IBM 6400 Programmer's Reference

Configuration Values
Configuration Values
This printer allows flexibility in selecting various configuration values to support
a wide range of functions. For example, the printer uses these values to format
the page and to control forms movement. The configuration values also allow
the operator to select the printer address, language, print mode, and
compatibility options, and to turn the alarm on or off.
An operator can choose to set configuration values from the operator panel or
through an IPDS application, such as PSF/MVS. However, the operator panel
cannot be used to override most configuration values set by an IPDS application.
The only exceptions are those values controlled by the Override Host function.
Any new value selection made at the operator panel becomes the new
parameter value immediately upon selection. If this configuration is saved by
the operator, this value remains as the new parameter value and the power on
set matches the “save-set,” even after the printer power switch is turned Off (O).
(See the Setup Guide for information on saving printer configuration sets.)
The operator can select the following values at the operator panel. Some values
that can be selected from the operator panel are not supported by IPDS. These
exceptions are noted below:
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Characters per inch (CPI).
- IPDS does not support 20 CPI.
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Lines per inch (LPI).
- IPDS does not support 3, 4, and 10.3 LPI.
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Forms width.
- IPDS supports forms width up to 13.2 inches. Some printer models
support forms width up to 13.6 inches. Make sure your forms width is not
greater than 13.2 inches when using IPDS.
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Maximum print position (MPP)
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Maximum page length (MPL)
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Language
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Print quality
- IPDS does not support NLQ Sans Serif, OCR A, and OCR B print
qualities.
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Graphics, bar code, and image quality
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Address
Notes:
1. The address configuration option applies only to the twinax attachment.
2. An MPL setting that results in a page length less than 762 mm (3 in.) causes
a throughput reduction. A maximum reduction of about 50 percent occurs at
an MPL setting of one line per page.
3. The application program, such as PSF/MVS, can override any of the
parameter values, except for changing the address selection. If no program
command has specified the value, the printer uses the current parameter
value.
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IBM 6400 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	6400
Category	Printer
Language	English