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Chapter 3 Overview
Modifying A Saved Configuration
You can change a saved configuration by rewriting over it. For example, you
can modify Config. 1, shown below. Suppose you want to keep all the settings
but you want to select the parallel Centronics interface instead of the IEEE
1284 interface.
1. Load the configuration to be changed (for example, Config. 1).
a. Press the key until the following message displays:
b. Press the ↓ key until the following message displays:
c. Press the
+ or − key to cycle through the options: Factory 1-8.
d. When the desired number displays, press the ↵ key to select it. The
following message displays:
Then, the following message displays when it is loaded:
2. Move through the menu and change all the desired values. (In this
example, press the key until PARALLEL PORT displays. Press the ↓
key until Port Type/IEEE 1284 displays. Press the - key until Centronics
displays.)
3. Press the ↵ key to select each new value. An asterisk (*) displays.
4. Before saving the modified configuration, you must delete the original
configuration if the Protect Configs. option is enabled.
a. Press the ↑ or ↓
key until the following message displays:
b. Press the
+ or − key to cycle through the options (1-8). When the
desired number displays, press the ↵ key to select it. The following
message displays:
.
.
.
MENU MODE
CONFIG. CONTROL
Load Config.
Factory
Loading Saved
Configuration
Load Config.
X *
.
.
.
Delete Config.
1*
Deleting
Configuration

IBM InfoPrint 6700 Series Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	InfoPrint 6700 Series
Category	Printer
Language	English

Summary

1 Introduction

Requesting IBM Service

How to request service for the printer, including contact information and procedures.

Warnings And Special Information

Safety precautions and important information for using the printer and protecting equipment.

Setting Up The Printer

Provides step-by-step instructions for unpacking and installing the printer.

2 Operation

Controls And Indicators

Identifies and explains the printer's controls, indicators, and the LCD display.

Powering On The Printer

Steps and expected behavior when powering on the printer for the first time.

Media Handling Modes

Describes the various modes for handling media, such as Continuous, Tear-Off Strip, and Peel-Off.

Loading Media And Ribbon

Instructions for loading different types of media and ribbons into the printer.

3 Configuring The Printer

Setting Printer Configuration Parameters

Explains how to set printer parameters via the control panel or memory.

Changing Printer Settings

Steps for modifying various printer settings like print speed and media handling.

Saving A Configuration

Instructions on how to save printer configurations for future use or as power-up defaults.

Modifying A Saved Configuration

Procedures for changing existing saved printer configurations.

Loading A Saved Configuration

Steps to load a previously saved printer configuration.

4 Interfaces

Auto Switching

Explains the Auto Switching feature for handling multiple data streams sequentially.

Centronics Parallel Interface

Details the Centronics parallel interface, including pin assignments and signals.

IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface

Explains the IEEE 1284 interface, its modes, and signals.

RS-232 And Optional RS-422 Serial Interfaces

Describes the RS-232 and RS-422 serial interfaces and their characteristics.

5 Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

Printer Tests

Guides on using printer tests to check operation and print quality.

Troubleshooting Common Situations

Lists common printer problems and their potential solutions.

Controlling Print Quality

Factors affecting print quality and how to adjust them.

Determining Printhead Wear

Methods to identify and diagnose printhead wear.

Replacing The Printhead

Step-by-step instructions for safely replacing the printhead assembly.

Restore The Printer To Operation

Fault Messages

Explains different fault messages and how to correct them.

Appendix D Heavy-Duty Media Cutter Installation

Prepare The Printer

Installing The Heavy-Duty Cutter

Detailed instructions for physically installing the heavy-duty media cutter.

Removing The Media Cutter