IBM 6500 User Manual

Hex Transparent Control
This option allows you to enable (the default) or disable additional features that
are not available in standard IBM emulations. To access these features, send lead-in
character text commands in the data stream. You can also use ASCII codes X'80'
through X'9F' as control codes if configured to do so.
Lead-In Characters
The Lead-In Character commands must have a start and end code. Set 1 is the
factory default. Three sets (each containing a start and end code) are available:
v Set 1: start code = <% (default)
end
code = >
v Set 2: start code = ¬¬
end
code = $
v Set 3: start code = _%
end code = _
v User Defined
User Defined Codes
v Start Code 2: X'5F' (the default)
v Start Code 1: X'5F'
v Stop code: X'5B'
The codes can be set to X'40' - X'FF' range
Alternate Set 80 - 9F
This selection determines if ASCII codes X'80' through X'9F' will be used as control
codes or printed as standard printable characters.
v Printable (the default). Prints the alternate set as standard characters
v Control Code. Selects the alternate set to be used as printer control codes.
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IBM 6500 Specifications

General

Print Speed	Up to 600 cps
Print Width	Up to 13.6 inches
Paper Handling	tractor feed
Interfaces	Parallel
Noise Level	65 dB
Print Technology	Impact dot matrix
Type	Line matrix printer

Summary

Chapter 1. Printer Overview

Chapter 2. Installation

Installation, Attachment, And Configuration Overview

Provides an overview of the steps required for printer installation and setup.

Before You Begin

Contains important information and safety precautions before starting the installation process.

Chapter 3. Configuring the Printer

Overview

Explains the importance of printer configuration and parameter settings.

Unlocking The Program Mode

Explains the procedure to unlock the operator panel for changing settings.

Saving Your Configuration in a Custom Set

Guides on how to save current printer settings as a custom configuration.

Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus

Configuration Overview

Introduces the printer configuration menus and parameter options.

Quick Setup Menu

Details frequently changed settings for initial printer setup.

Chapter 5. Printer Interfaces

RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces

PC Parallel Interface

IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface

Chapter 6. Routine Service and Diagnostics

Cleaning Requirements

Printer Self-Tests

Lists and describes the built-in diagnostic tests for checking printer functions.

Fault Messages

Explains fault messages and their corresponding correction procedures.

Appendix A. Printer Specifications

Appendix C. Host Attachment

Host Attachment

Appendix D. Attaching Host Systems to a Coax/Twinax Printer

Attaching Printer to an iSeries or zSeries Host System

Attaching Printer to an iSeries with Twinax Interface