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Familiarize
yourself
with
the
names
and
locations
of
the
printer
components,
shown
in
Figur
e
5
and
Figure
6
before
continuing
with
the
rest
of
the
installation
procedur
es.
Figure
5.
6500-v
Printer
Component
Locations
with
the
Ribbon
Spools
Exploded
Above
Chapter
2.
Installation
17
30
32
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
Default Chapter
1
Cabinet and Pedestal Models
1
Safety Notices
5
Table of Contents
7
About this User's Manual
13
Conventions in this User's Manual
13
Introduction
13
Notes and Notices
13
Related Documents
14
Chapter 1. Printer Overview
15
The IBM Infoprint 6500 Printer Family
15
How to Identify the Printer
16
Standard Capabilities
17
Host Computer Interfaces
17
Printer Emulations
17
Output Control
19
Optional Features
20
Built-In Diagnostic Tools
20
Protocols and Emulations
22
Graphics Enhancements
22
Taking Care of Your Printer
22
Chapter 2. Installation
25
Installation, Attachment, and Configuration Overview
25
Before You Begin
27
Power Requirements
27
Select a Site
28
Printer Dimensions
29
Printer Component Locations
31
Chapter 3. Configuring the Printer
33
Overview
33
The Configurations
33
Active Versus Saved Configurations
34
The Configuration Main Menu
34
Using the Operator Panel
37
Program Mode
37
Unlocking the Program Mode
37
Locking the Program Mode
38
Entering Program Mode
38
Printing the Current Configuration
38
Factory Default Configuration Values
40
Changing Parameters
52
Saving Your Configuration in a Custom Set
54
Loading Custom Sets or Factory Default Values
57
Changing the Power on Configuration
59
Reprogramming the Security Key
61
How to Reprogram the Security Key
62
Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus
63
Configuration Overview
63
Main Menu
64
Quick Setup Menu
66
Printer Control Menu
69
Interface Selection
71
Display Language
71
Print Direction
71
Hex Print Mode
72
Power on State
72
Paper Jam Detection
72
Forms Speed
72
Set Platen at BOF
73
Shuttle Timeout
73
Energy Saver Timer
73
OCR Font Density
74
Eject/Restore
74
PTR Setup Option
75
File System
75
Power Stacker
76
Auto Elevator
76
Printer Management Port
76
Top Exit Tear Distance
76
Ribbon End Point
77
Ribbon Action
77
Configuration Management Menu
78
Recall Custom Set
79
Save Current Values
80
Delete Custom Set
80
Change Power on Set
80
Protect Custom Sets
80
Print Custom Set Values
80
Config Key Default
81
Name Custom Sets
81
Reset Custom Set Names
81
Twinax Interface Menu
82
Print Language
84
Print Character Table
84
Active Print Language
84
Twinax Printer Emulation
84
Printer Address
84
World Trade
85
Cancel Buffers
85
Early Print Complete
85
Hex Transparent Control
86
Undefined Char Report
87
Undefined Char Sub
87
Load Alt Char Option
87
LAC Approximation
87
Print Text Direction
88
Override Host
88
Format Control
88
Maximum Printable Width
89
Hex Print Mode
89
C/T Hotport
89
Report Status
90
Coax Interface Menu
91
Print Language
93
Print Character Table
93
Active Print Language
93
Pa1
93
Pa2
94
Buffer Reprint
94
Early Print Complete
94
SCS Buffer Control
95
Cancel Buffers
95
Hex Transparent Control
95
Mono/Dual Case
96
Undefined Char Sub
96
Print Text Direction
96
Image Buffer Size
97
Intervention Required
97
Compatibility Options
97
Translate Table
97
Override Host
97
Format Control
98
C/T Hotport
98
Maximum Printable Width
99
Hex Print Mode
99
Compatibility Options Menu
100
5250 Interface Menu
104
Print Language
106
Print Character Table
106
Active Print Language
106
Hex Transparent Control
106
Undefined Char Reporting
107
Undefined Char Sub
108
Print Text Direction
108
Override Host
108
Format Control
109
Maximum Printable Width
109
C/T Hotport
109
3270 Interface Menu
111
Print Language
113
Print Character Table
113
Active Print Language
113
Early Print Complete
113
Hex Transparent Control
113
Mono/Dual Case
114
Undefined Char Substitution
115
Print Text Direction
115
Intervention Required
115
Override Host
116
Format Control
116
C/T Hotport
116
Maximum Printable Width
117
Compatibility Options Menu
118
Network Setup Menu
122
Adapter Address Submenu
123
Adapter Parameters Submenu
124
Ascii Data Port
126
Ethernet Hotport
127
Ethernet Address Submenu
128
Ethernet Parameters Submenu
129
Ascii Data Port Number
130
Ethernet Speed
131
Job Control
131
Wireless Address Menu
132
Wireless Parameters Menu
133
Signal Strength
134
SSID Name
134
Reset SSID Name
134
Operation Mode
134
Minimum Transfer Rate
134
Channel
134
Antenna Diversity
135
Preamble
135
Power Management
135
Transmit Power
135
International Mode
135
Authentication Method
135
Default WEP Key
136
WEP Key Format
136
WEP Key Width
136
WEP Key BYTE1 through BYTE 13
136
Reset WEP Keys
136
Wireless Kerberos
137
Kerberos Enable
137
Kerberos Password
138
Reset Kerberos Password
138
KDC Port Number
138
Clock Skew
138
Ticket Lifetime
138
Renew Lifetime
138
Wireless LEAP
139
Authentication Method
139
LEAP Username
140
Reset LEAP User
140
LEAP Password
140
Reset LEAP Password
140
Parallel Interface Menu
141
Interface Type
141
PC Parallel
141
Dataproducts
141
Ieee 1284
141
Parallel Hotport
142
PC Parallel Menu
143
Dataproducts Menu
146
Trickle Time
148
Ieee 1284
149
Buffer Size in Kbytes
149
Auto Trickle
149
Trickle Time
150
Serial Interface Menu
151
Interface Type
152
Data Protocol
152
Baud Rate
152
Data Bits
153
Stop Bits
153
Parity
153
Data Terminal Ready
153
Request to Send
154
Buffer Size in Kbytes
154
Poll Character
154
One Char Enquiry
154
Serial Hotport
155
Framing Errors
156
Emulation Configuration Menu
157
Active Emulation
158
ASCII Printer Emulation
158
Printer Emulation Configuration
158
Print Format
158
IPDS Feature
159
Configuration
159
IPDS Parameters
160
IPDS Configuration Menu
160
Image Quality
164
Ipds Emulation Mode
164
Ansi
167
CPI/LPI Select
169
Font Attributes
169
Page Format
171
Form Length
171
Form Width
171
Define Cr Code
172
Character Set
173
Reset Command
173
Received del
174
Private Mode
174
Pos. on Bc/Ovrsz
174
Bc Check Digit
174
Barcode Darkmode
174
Pum Default
174
Truncate Pi Slew
174
IGP Feature
175
Configuration
175
IGP Parameters
175
IGP Emulation Menu
176
Skip Command Prefix
179
Upc Descenders
179
Code V Feature (VGL)
181
Configuration
181
Code V Parameters
181
Code V Emulation Menu
182
Sfcc and Power on
183
Lines Per Inch
184
Graphics Option
185
Printer Emul Config Menu
191
Proprinter III XL Emulation Menu
192
Alternate Character Set
193
Epson Emulation Menu
194
Character Sets
195
P-Series Emulation Menu
196
P-Series XQ Emulation Menu
200
Upper Case Select
202
Slew Relative
202
Serial Matrix Emulation Menu
203
Print Format Menu
206
Forms Width
208
Forms Length
209
Print Quality
211
Print Attributes
211
Operator Print Tests Menu
214
Printer Demonstration
214
Print Error Log
214
Print Ribbon Log
214
Ripple Print
215
All E's
215
All H's
215
All E's + FF
215
Underlines
215
Adapter Test Page
215
Ethernet Test Page
215
Clear Error Log
215
Printer Information Menu
216
Installed Memory
216
Power on Time
216
Printing Time
216
Print Strokes
217
Inch
217
Chapter 5. Printer Interfaces
219
Overview
219
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces
220
RS-232 Serial Interface Protocols
221
Rs-422
221
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Protocols
222
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Error Handling
222
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Configuration
223
PC Parallel Interface
224
PC Parallel Interface Signals
225
PC Parallel Interface Configuration
225
Dataproducts Parallel Interface
226
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals
227
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration
227
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface
228
Operating Modes
228
The Negotiation Phase
229
Signals
229
Terminating Resistor Configurations
232
Removal and Installation
233
Chapter 6. Routine Service and Diagnostics
235
Overview
235
Cleaning Requirements
235
Exterior Cleaning
235
Interior Cleaning
236
Printer Self-Tests
239
Running the Printer Self-Tests
240
Hex Code Printout
241
Fault Messages
244
Fault Correction Procedure
244
Appendix A. Printer Specifications
263
Ribbon Specifications
263
Ordering Ribbons
263
6500-VXX Models
263
Warranty Information
264
Paper Specifications
265
Paper
265
Labels
266
Printer Dimensions and Weight
266
Cabinet Models
266
Pedestal Models
266
Environmental Characteristics
267
Temperature
267
Relative Humidity
267
Acoustic Noise Level
267
Electrical Characteristics
268
Input Voltage
268
Power Consumption
268
Interfaces
271
Cables
271
Printing Rates
272
Appendix B. a Quick Look at Line Matrix Printing
275
Character Formation
275
Printing Speed
277
Appendix C. Host Attachment
279
Host Attachment
279
Compatibility and Limitations
280
Compatibility
280
Limitations
282
Appendix D. Attaching Host Systems to a Coax/Twinax Printer
285
Attaching Printer to an Iseries or Zseries Host System
285
Attaching Printer to an Iseries Host System
285
Attaching Printer to an Iseries with Twinax Interface
285
Changing Your Iseries Printer Configuration
286
Attaching Printer to Remote Control Unit with Twinax Interface
288
Attaching Printer to Zseries Systems
289
Types of Installation Covered for MVS/JES2
289
6500-LU1-SCS-Local SNA 3174 Control Unit
289
6500-LU1-SCS-Remote SNA 3174 Control Unit
291
6500-LU3-DSE-Local SNA 3174 Control Unit
293
6500-LU3-DSE-Remote SNA 3174 Control Unit
294
6500-LU0-DSC-Local Non-SNA 3174 Control Unit
296
Attaching Printer to VM Host System
297
SNA Attachment
297
Non-SNA Attachment
298
Physical and Logical Unit Types
298
Physical Unit (PU) Types and Examples
298
Summary of LU Types and Representative IBM Products
299
Glossary
301
References
301
Terms
301
Notices
307
Trademarks
309
Product Recycling and Disposal
310
Communication Statements
310
Index
315
Alternate Character Set/Ascii Data Port Number
316
Product Registration Information
329
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