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Page 5: Table Of Contents
1–3 The IBM 6400 Printer ......... . .
Page 6 Remove the Protective Film ........2–16 Release the Paper Chains .
Page 7 Configuration Menus Chapter Contents ..........4–1 Overview .
Page 8 Cancel Buffers ..........4–22 Hex Transparent Control .
Page 9 Compatibility Option 6: Form Feed Command Position ... . . 4–35 Compatibility Option 7: Automatic Form Feed at End of Print Buffer ........4–35 Compatibility Option 8: Automatic FF After Operator-Initiated Copy...
Page 10 Request to Send ..........4–47 Buffer Size in Kilobytes .
Page 11 P–Series XQ Emulation Menu ........4–64 Control Code 06 .
Page 12 RibbonMinder ..........4–83 New Ribbon .
Page 13 Cleaning Inside the Cabinet ........6–3 Printer Self-Tests .
Page 14 References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM licensed product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only IBM’s product, program, or service may be used.
Page 15 Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. 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.
Page 16 TV communication and to other electrical or electronic equipment. Such cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM cannot be responsible for any interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors.
Page 17 Remember, however, that this product operates under conditions of high electrical potentials and heat generation, both of which are functionally necessary. Trademarks and Service Marks The following terms, denoted by an asterisk (*) in this publication, are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. IPDS...
Page 18 DANGER To prevent possible injury, do not connect the AC power source before removing the shipping restraints. If the power source has already been connected, disconnect it before performing the shipping restraint removal procedures. DANGER To prevent serious personal injury from electrical shock when connecting or disconnecting the signal cable, power off the printer and unplug the power cable.
Page 19 VAARA Mahdollisen vahingon välttämiseksi vaihtovirtaa ei pidä kytkeä ennen pakkaustarvikkeiden poistamista. Jos virtalähde on jo kytkettynä, katkaise virta ennen pakkaustarvikkeiden poistamista. VAARA Sähköisku voi aiheuttaa vakavia henkilövahinkoja. Tästä syystä täytyy kirjoittimesta aina katkaista virta ja irrottaa virtakaapeli, kun signaalikaapeli liitetään tai irrotetaan. VAARA Irrota vaihtovirtajohto ennen kirjoittimen puhdistusta.
Page 20 FARA Undvik skaderisker genom att inte ansluta nätspänningskällan innan du tagit bort transportskydden. Om nätspänningskällan redan anslutits ska den kopplas loss innan du tar bort transportskydden. FARA Undvik allvarliga personskador från elektriska stötar när du ansluter eller kopplar loss signalkablen, genom att stänga av strömmen till skrivaren och koppla loss nätkabeln.
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Page 23: Introduction
1–3 The IBM 6400 Printer ......... . .
Page 24: About This Setup Guide
Danger, Caution, and Warning notices are numbered. These numbers enable you to find translated versions of these notices in the IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Safety Notices booklet. Descriptions for each type of notice follow:...
Page 25: Format Conventions
IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Maintenance Information Manual (S246–0117) — 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.
Page 26 IBM 6400 Code V User’s Manual (S246–0150) — Provides information used with the optional Code V** Printronix** emulation enhancement feature. The Code V Printronix emulation allows you to create and store forms; generate logos, bar codes, and expanded characters; create other graphics, and merge graphics with alphanumeric data as a document is printed.
Page 27: The Ibm 6400 Printer
The IBM 6400 Printer The IBM 6400 printers offer software versatility and the latest refinements in line matrix printing technology. Most line printers have specialized architectures that enable them to emulate (behave like) another printer. Your IBM printer, however, introduces an open architecture in which numerous emulations may be selected from the operator panel.
Page 28 Cabinet Models Pedestal Models Figure 1–1. The IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer 1–6...
Page 29: Standard Capabilities
Supports similar features across the entire product line to allow maximum flexibility in matching the printer to the requirements Energy Star** compliant The following sections summarize the standard capabilities of the IBM 6400 printer. Host Computer Interfaces The following host computer interface choices are available: RS–232 Serial...
Page 30 Appears as “P-Series XQ” on the operator panel. Printronix Serial Matrix Printer Emulation This printer emulation is very similar to the code system used by an IBM Graphics Printer, but it contains more features. This emulation enables a Printronix line matrix printer to print files coded for a serial matrix printer, and is sometimes referred to as the Serial Matrix emulation.
Page 31: Output Control
Graphics and Vertical Formatting Several graphics and vertical formatting features are available: Three built-in graphics generators: 1) IBM Proprinter III XL bit–image graphics 2) Epson FX dot graphics mode 3) Printronix P-Series Plot Programmable electronic vertical formatting provides rapid vertical paper movement to specified lines for printing repetitive and continuous forms.
Page 32: Built-In Diagnostic Tools
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 1–10...
Page 33: Optional Features
AS/400 or S/390. This feature also helps you to replace IBM coax/twinax printers such as the IBM 3262 Models 3 and 13 printer and IBM 5224 Models 1 and 2. This feature can be used with the Intelligent Printer Data Stream (IPDS) feature which is described below.
Page 34 The Network Print Server provides multiple network protocol support that allows you to submit print jobs from Novell Netware, IBM LAN Server, IBM AIX, and other TCP/IP networks. Dataproducts Adapter: Supplies a 50 pin AMP Amplite HDH–20 data cable connector.
Page 35: Protocols And Emulations
When the printer executes the character and control codes of a particular printer protocol, it is “emulating” that printer. If the printer uses the Proprinter III XL protocol, for example, it is emulating an IBM Proprinter III XL printer. If the printer is using the Epson FX printer protocol, for example, we can also say it is in Epson FX emulation mode.
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Page 37: Setting Up The Printer
Setting Up the Printer Chapter Contents Installation, Attachment and Configuration Overview ....2–2 Before You Begin ..........2–4 Select a Site .
Page 38: Installation, Attachment And Configuration Overview
5. Attach the printer to the host system and configure the host system to work with the printer. a. For ASCII attachments, follow the instructions in the 6400 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual. b. For Coax/Twinax attachments, follow the instructions in either the 6400 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual or the...
Page 39 7. Configure the printer to work with host systems and to match your datastream, such as IBM Proprinter III XL. Follow the instructions provided in Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer,” and review the information provided in Appendix C, “Host Attachment.”...
Page 40: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Read this chapter carefully before installing and operating the IBM 6400 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.
Page 41: 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 2–1 on page 2–6. Pedestal models: Permits complete opening of the printer cover and good access to the paper areas at the front and rear of the printer.
Page 42 Printer Cover Cabinet Rear Door 57.5 in (146.1 cm) 41.0 in (104 cm) 27.0 in. (68.6 cm) 29.0 in. (73.7 cm) 78.5 in. (199.5 cm) 27.0 in. 27.0 in. (68.6 cm) (68.6 cm) Figure 2–1. Cabinet Model Printer Dimensions 2–6...
Page 43 25 in. (63.5 cm.) 10.5 in. (26.67 cm.) 48.0 in. (122 cm.) 30 in. 24.6 in. (76.2 cm.) (62.48 cm.) Figure 2–2. Pedestal Model Printer Dimensions 2–7...
Page 44: Printer Component Locations
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. Paper Scale Lower Paper Guide Tractor Door Left Tractor Right Tractor Horizontal Adjustment Tractor Lock Knob...
Page 45 Ribbon Spool Splined Shaft Tractor Tractor Platen Hub Latch Ribbon Hub Base Casting Shuttle Cover Assembly Forms Thickness Lever Ribbon Guide (2) Hammer Bank (hidden) Ribbon Mask Figure 2–3. Cabinet Model Component Locations (Cont.) 2–9...
Page 46 Tractor Door Right Tractor Left Tractor Horizontal Adjustment Knob Tractor Lock Operator Panel Vertical Position Knob Forms Thickness Lever Base Ribbon Ribbon Mask Path Paper Scale Diagram Figure 2–4. Pedestal Model Component Locations 2–10...
Page 47 Ribbon Spool Printer Cover Adjustable paper guide Shuttle Cover Adjustable hinge Assembly Splined Shaft Forms Thickness Ribbon Hub Ribbon Guide Lever (1 of 2) Hub Latch Figure 2–4. Pedestal Model Component Locations (Cont.) 2–11...
Page 48: Removing Packing Material
Removing Packing Material Follow the instructions on the shipping package to perform these steps: 1. Remove shipping restraints from front of shipping pallet. 2. Move printer from shipping pallet. 3. Remove remaining shipping restraints from pallet. 4. Remove remaining packing material. Removing Shipping Restraints (Cabinet Models) Cardboard packing, protective foam, and tie wraps protect printer mechanisms from possible damage during shipment.
Page 49: Remove The Cardboard Packing
Remove the Cardboard Packing Cardboard Packing Cardboard Packing Figure 2–5. Removing the Cardboard Packing 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. Remove the cardboard packing. (See Figure 2–5.) 2–13...
Page 50: Remove The Hammer Bank Protective Foam
Remove the Hammer Bank Protective Foam Hammer Bank Protective Foam Paper Support Tractor Door Forms Tractor Lock Thickness Lever Tractor Door Figure 2–6. Removing the Hammer Bank Protective Foam 1. Open the tractor doors. Push the tractor locks down. Slide the tractors and paper supports outward as far as they will go.
Page 51: Remove The Platen Protective Foam
Remove the Platen Protective Foam Platen Protective Foam Support Shaft Forms Thickness Lever Figure 2–7. Removing the Platen Protective Foam 1. Rotate the forms thickness lever downward (to position “A”). (See Figure 2–7.) 2. Rotate the platen protective foam toward the front of the printer and out from under the support shaft.
Page 52: Remove The Protective Film
Remove the Protective Film Plastic Bag Protective Film Paper Support Figure 2–8. Removing the 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.
Page 53: Release The Paper Chains
Release the Paper Chains Tie Wrap Paper Chains Tie Wrap Plastic Bags Figure 2–9. Releasing the Paper Chains 1. Open the rear cabinet door. 2. Cut the tie wraps and release the paper chains from the bags at the top rear of the printer frame.
Page 54: Removing Shipping Restraints (Pedestal Models)
Removing Shipping Restraints (Pedestal Models) 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.
Page 55: Remove The Protective Film
Remove the Protective Film Plastic Bag Protective Film Figure 2–10. Removing the Protective Film 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. Remove the cardboard packing. 3. Carefully remove the protective plastic bag from the operator panel. (See Figure 2–10.) 4. Carefully peel off the tape and lift the protective film off the operator panel message display.
Page 56: Remove The Hammer Bank Protective Foam
Remove the Hammer Bank Protective Foam Hammer Bank Protective Foam Paper Support Tractor Door Tractor Lock Figure 2–11. Removing the Hammer Bank Protective Foam 1. Open the tractor doors. Push the tractor locks down. Slide the tractors and paper supports outward as far as they will go. (See Figure 2–11.) The forms thickness lever should be raised (in the fully open position).
Page 57: Remove The Platen Protective Foam
Remove the Platen Protective Foam Platen Protective Foam Support Shaft Forms Thickness Lever Figure 2–12. Removing the Platen Protective Foam 1. Rotate the forms thickness lever downward (to position “A”). (See Figure 2–12.) 2. Rotate the platen protective foam toward the front of the printer and out from under the support shaft.
Page 58: Attach The Input Paper Shelf And Output Basket
Attach the Input Paper Shelf and Output Basket Output Basket Paper Supports Optional Input Paper Shelf Figure 2–13. 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 approximately equal segments.
Page 59: Connect The Interface And Power Cables (Cabinet Models)
Connect the Interface and Power Cables (Cabinet Models) 1. Verify that the voltage source at the printer site conforms to the requirements specified on page 2–5. Make sure that the printer power switch is set to Off. (See Figure 2–14.) 2.
Page 60 Power Switch Coax Interface Connector Twinax Interface Connector PC Parallel Interface Connector Connector Cover Host Interface Cable RS–232/ RS–422 Serial Connector AC Power Connector Cable–Routing Notches AC Power Notes: Cable The Dataproducts adapter feature attaches to the PC Parallel interface connector. Twinax and Coax Interfaces appear only if these features are installed.
Page 61: Connect The Interface And Power Cables (Pedestal Models)
Connect the Interface and Power Cables (Pedestal Models) 1. Verify that the voltage source at the printer site conforms to the requirements specified on page 2–5. Make sure that the printer power switch is set to Off. (See Figure 2–15.) 2.
Page 62 PC Parallel Interface Connector Coax Interface Connector Twinax Interface Connector RS-232/RS-422 Serial Connector Power Switch NOTES: The Dataproducts adapter feature attaches to the PC Parallel interface connector. Twinax and Coax Interfaces appear only if these features are installed. The Multi–Platform Interface Coax/Twinax feature is not shown in this illustration.
Page 63: Attach The Operator Panel Overlay Label
Attach the Operator Panel Overlay Label Attach the operator panel overlay label by adhering it to your operator panel. (See Figure 2–16.) Power Ready Processing Micro Line Form Start Cancel Menu Scroll Enter Feed Feed Micro View Set Top Stop Eject/ Printer Con–...
Page 64: Install The Ribbon
Install the Ribbon This section explains how to install the ribbon for the first time. Figure 2–17. Ribbon Path Diagram Location 1. Refer to the ribbon path diagram molded onto the shuttle cover for the following steps. (See Figure 2–17.) 2–28...
Page 65 Figure 2–18. Opening the Printer Cover 2. Open the printer cover. (See Figure 2–18.) 3. On pedestal models, swing the operator panel out of the way. The operator panel can be pulled toward you to provide clearance. (See Figure 2–18.) 2–29...
Page 66 Tractor Door Forms Thickness Lever Figure 2–19. Forms Thickness Lever 4. Raise the forms thickness lever as far as it will go. (See Figure 2–19.) 5. Swing open the tractor doors. (See Figure 2–19.) 6. Remove the ribbon spools from the package. 2–30...
Page 67 Hammer Bank Cover Hub Latch Ribbon Mask Right Ribbon Ribbon Guide Figure 2–20. Right Ribbon Hub 7. With the ribbon to the outside, squeeze the right hub latch and place one spool on the right ribbon hub. Press the spool down until the hub latch snaps into place.
Page 68 Paper Ribbon Mask Hammer Bank Cover Platen Ribbon Front Printer Hammer Hammer Bank Cover Ribbon Mask Ribbon Guide Figure 2–21. Ribbon Path 8. Referring to Figure 2–21 and the ribbon path diagram on the shuttle cover, thread the ribbon as follows: 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...
Page 69 9. Referring to Figure 2–22, squeeze the left hub latch and place the remaining spool on the left ribbon hub. Press the spool down until the hub latch snaps into place. Turn the right spool by hand and check to ensure that the ribbon tracks correctly in the ribbon path and around the ribbon guides.
Page 70 Cabinet Models Left Ribbon Hub Left Ribbon Hub NOTE: Raise the Operator Panel when replacing ribbon on Pedestal models. Pedestal Models Figure 2–22. Left Ribbon Hub 2–34...
Page 71: Load The Paper
Load the Paper This section explains how to load paper for the first time. Figure 2–23. Opening the Printer Cover 1. Open the printer cover. (See Figure 2–23.) 2–35...
Page 72 Tractor Door Forms Thickness Lever Figure 2–24. Forms Thickness Lever 2. Raise the forms thickness lever as far as it will go. (See Figure 2–24.) 3. Swing open the tractor doors. (See Figure 2–24.) 2–36...
Page 73 EDGE OF PAPER Figure 2–25. 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.
Page 74 Paper Slot is 8” below printer base Paper Slot Figure 2–26. 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.
Page 75 Tractor Door Paper Ribbon Path Diagram Figure 2–27. 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.
Page 76 Tractor Door Tractor Lock Figure 2–28. 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 2–28.) 2–40...
Page 77 Horizontal Adjustment Knob Paper Scale Figure 2–29. Aligning the Paper 8. Align the paper according to the paper scale on the shuttle cover by turning the horizontal adjustment knob. Turn the horizontal adjustment knob until the left tractor is aligned with the number “1” on the paper scale.
Page 78 Vertical Position Knob Thin Paper Medium Paper Thick Paper NOTE: Thin Paper = single sheet Medium Paper = two–part form Thick Paper = six–part form Figure 2–30. The Forms Thickness Scale 9. Turn the vertical position knob to feed the paper up into the paper guide assembly.
Page 79: Power On The Printer
Power On the Printer Following are instructions for powering on the printer after you have installed the ribbon and loaded paper. 1. Set the power switch to the ON position. (See Figure 2–31.) The printer loads the power up configuration. A “READY” status message appears on the operator panel message display when initialization is complete.
Page 80 Paper Guide Assembly Figure 2–32. Checking the Paper Feed (Cabinet Models) 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.
Page 81 Rear Paper Exit Top Paper Exit Paper Guide Paper Guide Assembly Assembly Figure 2–33. 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. NOTE: When using the top exit paper path, paper can not be stacked. Paper is intended to be removed after each print job is completed.
Page 82 4. Cabinet models: Close the front and rear cabinet doors, if the length of the form allows. 5. Cabinet and pedestal models: Continue with the next procedure to set the top-of-form. 2–46...
Page 83: Set The Top-Of-Form
Set the Top-of-Form Forms Thickness Lever Figure 2–34. 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 2–34.) 2–47...
Page 84 Left Tractor Door Indicator Paper Perforation Vertical Position Knob Figure 2–35. TOF Indicator 2. Locate the TOF indicator. It is the small tab located on the left tractor door. (See Figure 2–35.) 3. Turn the vertical position knob up or down to align the top of the first print line with the TOF indicator.
Page 85 Thin Paper Medium Paper Thick Paper Figure 2–36. The Forms Thickness Scale 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 note on shuttle cover).
Page 86: Test The Printer
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 service representative.
Page 87: Configuring The Printer
Configuring the Printer Chapter Contents Overview ........... . . 3–2 The Configurations .
Page 88: Overview
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 6400 Operator’s Guide. Your programmer’s reference manuals provide information about control codes.
Page 89: Active Versus Saved Configurations
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.
Page 90: The Configuration Main Menu
The Configuration Main Menu Figure 3–1 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 descriptions, refer to Chapter 4, “Configuration Menus.”...
Page 91 Buffer Size in Kilobytes Poll Character One Char Enquiry Notes: To view options, press: The Twinax and Coax interface menus only appear in the menus if the IBM Scroll Scroll Enter Return Coax/Twinax feature is installed. If the Multi–Platform Interface Coax/Twinax...
Page 92: Using The Operator Panel
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 6400 Operator’s Guide. 3–6...
Page 93: Program Mode
Program Mode 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.
Page 94: Printing The Current Configuration
Printing the Current Configuration Before you begin changing parameter values for the printer, you may wish to print out a record of the current configuration, including any active values that you have recently modified. If you have not changed any parameter settings, the current configuration is the same as the factory default configuration.
Page 95 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT Protect Print Custom Recall Save Current Delete Change Custom Sets Set Values Custom Set Values Custom Set Power On Set Current Custom Set* Factory Default Power On Custom Set * = Factory Default All Custom Sets Custom Set 1 Custom Set 2 Custom Set 3 Custom Set 4...
Page 96 Custom/Preloaded Set 7 contains default settings for a Twinax printer without IPDS. This could be useful when this printer contains the IPDS feature, but is occasionally used as a non–IPDS printer. Refer to the 6400 IPDS Programmer’s Reference Manual or the 6400 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual for more information.
Page 97: Factory Default Configuration Values
Below is a representative factory default configuration based on the twinax interface. Your factory default configuration will depend on the features installed in your printer. CURRENT CONFIGURATION IBM Printer Configuration Base Coax/Twinax Version 2.01C IGP – Printronix Emulation Version 2.01B Base Line Printer+ Version 2.01C V2.01B 28–Oct–96 #158100...
Page 98 Alternate Print Language English US Print Character Table Active Print Language Standard Print Language Printer Emulation 4234–2 Printer Address Address 1 World Trade Standard Character Set Cancel Buffers Enable Early Print Complete Disable Hex Transparent Control Set 1 <%> Undefined Character Reporting Enable Undefined Character Substitution Load Alternate Character Option...
Page 99 Data Polarity Standard Strobe Polarity Standard Response Polarity Standard Busy on Strobe Enable Latch Data On Leading Edge Prime Signal Enable TOF Action at Prime Signal Form Feed at Reset Buffer Size in Kilobytes Dataproducts Data Bit 8 Enable PI Ignored Enable Data Polarity Standard...
Page 100 Width Limit Disable Expanded Font Scalable IGP110 Compatibility Disable Error Handling Error Messages Enable Error Markers Enable Off Page Errors Disable Bar Code Errors Enable Character Filtering Ignore Characters Disable Select Character 1 Select Character 2 Data Bit 8 Enable Font Set PI Control Printer PI...
Page 101 Enable Define LF Code LF = LF Printer Select Disable 20 CPI Condensed Enable P–Series Emulation Character Sets IBM PC Print Language IBM PC Select Subset Primary ASCII (USA) Select Subset Extended 0437 PC Character Set Multinational ASCII (USA) ECMA Latin 1...
Page 102 Define LF Code LF = LF Printer Select Disable Alternate Set 80–9F Control Code Print Format Characters Per Inch 10.0 Characters Per Inch Lines Per Inch 6.0 Lines Per Inch Forms Width Forms Width in inches 13.6 inches 13.2 inches Forms Width in MM 345.4 MM 335.3 MM...
Page 103 P–Series Emulation should be selected as the ASCII Printer Emulation when Code V and IGP emulation features are installed. Default forms width values when P–Series, Coax/Twinax, IGP or Code V are installed. Cabinet and Pedestal Models. IPDS only. For Coax/Twinax, forms width is measured in characters and forms length is measured in lines.
Page 104: Changing Parameters
Changing Parameters PRINTER CONTROL Display Alarm Hex Print Interface Print Direction . . . Language Control Mode Selection 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.
Page 105 Step Result Notes Moves into the PRINTER PRINTER CONTROL Enter CONTROL menu. INTERFACE SELECTION Moves to the PRINT PRINTER CONTROL Scroll UNTIL DIRECTION parameter. PRINT DIRECTION Moves into the PRINT PRINT DIRECTION Enter DIRECTION menu. The BIDIRECTIONAL* asterisk (*) shows that this is the active value.
Page 106: Saving Your Configuration In A Custom Set
Saving Your Configuration in a Custom Set CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT Protect Print Custom Recall Save Current Delete Change Custom Sets Set Values Custom Set Values Custom Set Power On Set * = Factory Default 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.
Page 107 Step Result Notes Press: Places the printer in NOT READY Stop NOT READY mode. Unlocks the Operator OPERATOR MENU Scroll Scroll Menu, which allows UNLOCKED you to save configuration changes. Displays the OPERATOR MENU Menu PRINTER CONTROL PRINTER CONTROL option on the Configuration Main Menu.
Page 108 Step Result Notes Selects the SAVE SAVING CONFIGURATION Enter CURRENT VALUES option. The message “SAVING CONFIGURATION” appears briefly. Returns the printer to NOT READY Stop the NOT READY mode. Relocks Program mode OPERATOR MENU Scroll Scroll LOCKED and the Operator Menu. Places the printer in READY Start...
Page 109: Loading Custom Sets Or Factory Default Values
Loading Custom Sets or Factory Default Values CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT Change Recall Delete Protect Print Custom Save Current Power On Set Custom Set Values Custom Set Custom Sets Set Values Factory Default* Custom Set 1 Custom Set 2 Custom Set 3 Custom Set 4 Custom/Preloaded Set 5 Custom/Preloaded Set 6...
Page 110 Step Result Notes Moves from the OPERATOR MENU Scroll Configuration Main UNTIL CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT Menu option to the CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT menu. Moves to the RECALL CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT Enter CUSTOM SET option. RECALL CUSTOM SET Moves forward to the RECALL CUSTOM SET Enter FACTORY DEFAULT FACTORY DEFAULT...
Page 111: Changing The Power On Configuration
Changing the Power On Configuration CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT Delete Protect Recall Save Current Change Power Print Custom Custom Set Custom Sets Custom Set Values On Set Set 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...
Page 112 Step Result Notes Press: Places the printer in NOT READY Stop NOT READY mode before changing the configuration. Unlocks Program mode OPERATOR MENU Scroll Scroll UNLOCKED and the Operator Menu, which allows you to load a configuration. Displays the first OPERATOR MENU Menu Configuration Main...
Page 113 Step Result Notes An * appears after the CHANGE POWER ON SET Enter change is complete. CUSTOM SET 1* Returns the printer to NOT READY Stop NOT READY mode. Locks Program mode OPERATOR MENU Scroll Scroll LOCKED and the Operator Menu. Places the printer in READY Start...
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Page 115: Configuration Menus
Configuration Menus Chapter Contents Overview ........... . . 4–7 How to Read Configuration Menus .
Page 116 Active Print Language ........4–21 Printer Emulation .
Page 117 Compatibility Option 2: New Line at MPP+1 ..... 4–34 Compatibility Option 3: Position After Form Feed (4234 only) ..4–34 Compatibility Option 4: Form Feed at End of Print Buffer .
Page 118 Data Bits ..........4–46 Stop Bits .
Page 119 Define LF Code ..........4–62 Select SFCC .
Page 120 Operator Print Tests Menu ........4–81 Printer Information Menu .
Page 121: Overview
Chapter 4, “Configuration Menus,” because many customers order this feature at the factory. The Coax/Twinax interface for the Multi–Platform Interface Coax/Twinax feature is documented in the 6400 Coax/Twinax Multi–Platform Interface Option Installation and Operation Guide. The menus for the IPDS, Code V, and IGP are documented in Appendix D: Code V, IGP, and IPDS Menus.
Page 122 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. The Return key moves you back up the menu structure. The Scroll key moves forward through the options at a particular menu level.
Page 123: The Configuration Main Menu
To exit the configuration menus Start To exit the configuration menus The Twinax and Coax interface menus only appear in the menus if the IBM and return to READY, press: Coax/Twinax feature is installed. If the Multi–Platform Interface Coax/Twinax feature is installed the Twinax and Coax Interface menus are not displayed * = Factory Default because the Multi–Platform Interface feature does not use these menus.
Page 124: Printer Control Menu
The Twinax and Coax interface menus only appear in the menus if Scroll Scroll Enter Return the IBM Coax/Twinax feature is installed. If the Multi–Platform Interface Coax/Twinax feature is installed the Twinax and Coax Interface menus are not displayed because the feature does not use Enter these menus.
Page 125: Interface Selection
Interface Selection 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. When coax or twinax are selected, a POR status is sent to the host. NOTE: Only one interface can be enabled at a time.
Page 126: Hex Print Mode
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.
Page 127: Set Platen At Bottom Of Form
Set Platen at Bottom of Form 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.
Page 128: Ocr B Font Density
OCR Font Density OCR FONT DENSITY determines the print quality for OCR A and OCR B character sets. The following options are available: 120 (the default). Vertical is 144; horizontal is 120. 180. Vertical is 144; horizontal is 180. NOTE: The higher the resolution selected, the slower the print speed. When selecting a resolution, try to balance the resolution quality your application requires with how fast you want the print job to print.
Page 129 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.
Page 130: Configuration Management Menu
Configuration Management Menu CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT (From page 4–9) Recall Delete Change Save Current Custom Set Custom Set Power On Set Values Factory Default* Factory Default* Custom Set 1 Custom Set 1 Custom Set 2 Custom Set 2 Custom Set 3 Custom Set 3 Custom Set 4 Custom Set 4...
Page 131: Recall Custom Set
Epson and Proprinter default values. This could be useful when the printer has the Coax/Twinax feature, but is sometimes run as an ASCII printer. Refer to the 6400 Coax/Twinax Programmer‘s Reference Manual for more information.
Page 132: Save Current Values
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.
Page 133: Twinax Interface Menu
Refer to Appendix D, Optional Features , for more information. Enter To select an option, press: The Twinax and Coax interface menus only appear in the menus if the IBM To exit the configuration menus To exit the configuration menus Start Coax/Twinax feature is installed.
Page 134 PRINT LANGUAGE (From page 4–19) Standard Print Alternate Print Language Language 0037 English (USA/Canada)* English US* 0037 English (Netherlands) Austrian/German 0500 Swiss Bilingual Belgian 0500 Belgian New Brazilian 0273 Austrian/German Canadian French 0274 Belgian Old Danish/Norwegian 0275 Brazilian Finnish/Swedish 0260 Canadian French French 0277 Danish/Norwegian Italian...
Page 135: Print Language
Print Character Table PRINT CHARACTER TABLE prints out a table of the twinax interface’s current character set. Character sets are shown in the 6400 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual. Active Print Language ACTIVE PRINT LANGUAGE specifies which print language set will be the active set.
Page 136: Printer Address
6400 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual. You can configure the printer as STANDARD CHARACTER SET so the printer contains the IBM World Trade character set, such as the Austria/Germany character set. Or, you can select EXTENDED CHARACTER SET and use the multinational character set as a base with the selected world trade character set overlaid.
Page 137: Hex Transparent Control
Hex Transparent Control You can enable additional features that are not available in standard IBM emulations. To access these features, send text commands in the data stream. The commands must have a start and end code. Set 1 is the factory default.
Page 138: Load Alternate Character Option
Load Alternate Character Option The LOAD ALTERNATE CHARACTER (LAC) OPTION allows the host system to load alternate character images into the printer. This may be used for designing graphics, bar codes, and charts, or for printing in foreign languages. ENABLE (the default) prints the LAC character as defined. DISABLE ignores the LAC definition from the host and prints from the currently selected character set.
Page 139: Format Control
Format Control FORMAT CONTROL enables the printer to reflect the same spacing as 6408/6412 Model CT0 printers after absolute and relative move commands are executed. The following options are available: DISABLE (the default) reflects distance, generated by the Code V feature, IGP feature, and Hex Transparent control code sequence, in the new position (after absolute and relative move commands are executed).
Page 140: Coax Interface Menu
Scroll Enter Return The Twinax and Coax interface menus only appear in the menus if the IBM Coax/Twinax feature is installed. If the Multi–Platform Interface Coax/Twinax feature is installed Enter the Twinax and Coax Interface menus are not displayed To select an option, press: because the feature does not use these menus.
Page 141 PRINT LANGUAGE (From page 4–26) Standard Print Alternate Print Language Language 0037 English (USA/Canada)* English US* 0037 English (Netherlands) English UK/Ireland 0285 English (UK/Ireland) Austrian/German 0273 Austrian/German Austrian/German (Alternate) 0274 Belgian Old Belgian 0275 Brazilian Brazilian 0260 Canadian French Canadian French 0277 Danish/Norwegian Danish/Norwegian 0287 Danish/Norwegian (alternate)
Page 142: Print Language
Print Character Table PRINT CHARACTER TABLE prints out a table of the coax interface’s current character set. All coax character sets are shown in the 6400 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual. Active Print Language ACTIVE PRINT LANGUAGE specifies which print language set will be the active set.
Page 143: Pa2
PA2 is only valid when the printer is in the NOT READY state and the coax SCS data stream is active. This function displays the “PA2 ENABLED” message when the Enter key is pressed and sends a special operator request to the host when the printer is made READY.
Page 144: Cancel Buffers
Hex Transparent Control You can enable additional printer features that are not available in standard IBM emulations. To access these features, send text commands in the data stream. The commands must have a start and end code. Set 1 is the factory default.
Page 145: Print Text Direction
Print Text Direction PRINT TEXT DIRECTION specifies the direction in which characters are printed on the page. This allows the printer to print languages which are printed right to left instead of left to right. CONTROL BY HOST (the default) LEFT TO RIGHT RIGHT TO LEFT The “CONTROL BY HOST”...
Page 146: Override Host
Override Host OVERRIDE HOST determines whether the printer ignores certain commands sent by the host, or continues to use the current settings. The following host commands are ignored when OVERRIDE HOST is enabled: line length, forms length, lines per inch (LPI), characters per inch (CPI), print quality, and text orientation (i.e.
Page 147: Compatibility Options Menu (Coax Only)
Compatibility Options Menu (Coax Only) The Compatibility Options menu allows you to select special printer functions in the non-SCS mode, based on the capabilities of the printer emulated. COMPATIBILITY OPTIONS (From page 4–26) (4234 only) Compatibility Compatibility Compatibility Compatibility Compatibility Option 1 Option 3 Option 4...
Page 148: Compatibility Option 1: Carriage Return At Mpp+1
Compatibility Option 1: Carriage Return at MPP+1 MPP is Maximum Print Position, which is also known as line length. OPTION 1 controls a carriage return at the end of a print line and at MPP+1. ON (the default) produces a carriage return to the first print position of the next line.
Page 149: Compatibility Option 5: Null Supression
Compatibility Option 5: Null Suppression NULL SUPPRESSION will either treat nulls as blank spaces or ignore them. If nulls are ignored, the print position does not move. OFF (the default) ignores nulls. ON treats nulls as blank spaces. Compatibility Option 6: Form Feed Command Position FORM FEED COMMAND POSITION determines if the position of a form feed command affects its execution.
Page 150: Compatibility Option 8: Automatic Ff After Operator-Initiated Copy
Compatibility Option 8: Automatic FF After Operator-Initiated Copy This option determines the print position after an operator-initiated local copy (print screen function). OFF (the default) performs an automatic new line command after completing a print buffer (unless a new line, form feed or carriage return command was the last one executed).
Page 151: Parallel Interface Menu
Parallel Interface Menu More information about these interfaces is in Chapter 5, “Printer Interfaces.” PARALLEL INTERFACE (From page 4–9) Interface PC Parallel Dataproducts Type See page 4–38. PC Parallel* See page 4–41. Dataproducts IEEE 1284 To view options, press: Scroll Enter Scroll Return...
Page 152: Pc Parallel Menu
PC Parallel Menu The PC PARALLEL menu configures the electrical signals to operate as a PC Parallel printer. PC PARALLEL (From page 4–37) Strobe Response Busy On Data Polarity Data Bit 8 Polarity Polarity Strobe Enable* Standard* Standard* Standard* Enable* Disable Inverted Inverted...
Page 153: Data Bit 8
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. The extended ASCII character set is shown in the 6400 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual. Data Polarity The DATA POLARITY parameter must be set to match the data polarity of your host computer.
Page 154: Latch Data On
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 Prime Signal ENABLE (the default). When set and the host asserts the PRIME SIGNAL, the parallel port will perform a warm start.
Page 155: Dataproducts Menu
Dataproducts Menu The Dataproducts parallel interface is configured using the following configuration options. DATAPRODUCTS (From page 4–37) Strobe Data Request PI Ignored Data Polarity Data Bit 8 Polarity Polarity Enable* Enable* Standard* Standard* Standard* Disable Disable Inverted Inverted Inverted To view options, press: Scroll Scroll Enter...
Page 156: Data Bit 8
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.
Page 157: Ieee 1284
IEEE 1284 The IEEE 1284 interface has no parameters that are adjustable via the operator panel. For more information, see Chapter 5, “Printer Interfaces.” 4–43...
Page 158: Serial Interface Menu
Serial Interface Menu IMPORTANT The serial 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”...
Page 159: 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.
Page 160: Data Bits
2400 BAUD 4800 BAUD 9600 BAUD (the default) 19200 BAUD 38400 BAUD 57600 BAUD 115200 BAUD 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.
Page 161: Request To Send
FALSE never asserts the DTR signal. TRUE continuously asserts the DTR signal. 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. READY AND BUFFER NOT FULL (the default) asserts the RTS signal when the printer is READY and the internal serial buffer is not full.
Page 162 One Char Enquiry When enabled, and the PGL feature is available, 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.
Page 163: Emulation Configuration Menu
Emulation Configuration Menu EMULATION CONFIGURATION (From page 4–9) ASCII Code V IPDS Printer Emulation Emulation Emulation Proprinter III XL Emulation* Epson Emulation P–Series Emulation P–Series XQ Emulation Serial Matrix Emulation Printer Emulation Print Format Configuration Proprinter III XL Characters Per Inch Emulation Lines Per Inch (see page 4–52)
Page 164: Ascii Printer Emulation
(These features may have been installed at the factory if the features were ordered with the printer.) For the IPDS emulation, the IBM Coax/Twinax feature must be installed. All the emulations contain the same configuration submenus shown on page 4–9.
Page 165: Printer Emulation Configuration
Printer Emulation Configuration This parameter configures the ASCII printer emulation and page formatting. The submenus (further described on pages 4–52 through 4–80) are as follows: PROPRINTER III XL EMULATION EPSON EMULATION P–SERIES EMULATION P–SERIES XQ EMULATION SERIAL MATRIX EMULATION Print Format This parameter configures page formatting.
Page 166: Proprinter Iii Xl Emulation Menu
Proprinter III XL Emulation Menu PROPRINTER III XL EMULATION (From page 4–49) Print Alternate Define CR Auto LF Language Character Set Code 0437 PC Character Set* PC Character Set 1 CR = CR* Enable* 0813 Greek PC Character Set 2* CR = CR + LF Disable 0819 ISO/ANSI Multilingual...
Page 167: Print Language
Note that when 0876 OCR A or 0877 OCR B is selected as the print language, the print quality is changed to OCR A or OCR B, respectively. See the 6400 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual for more information on character sets.
Page 168: Define Lf Code
Define LF Code The DEFINE LF CODE (Define Line Feed Code) option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Line Feed code (ØA hex) from the host computer. If this feature is enabled, each time the printer receives a Line Feed, it inserts an additional Carriage Return code (ØD hex) into the data stream.
Page 169: Epson Emulation Menu
Epson Emulation Menu EPSON EMULATION (From page 4–49) Character Define CR Epson Print Define LF Auto LF Sets Code Language Code Epson Set* ASCII (USA)* CR = CR* Enable* LF = LF* OCR A French CR = CR + LF Disable LF = CR + LF OCR B...
Page 170: Character Sets
This parameter selects a character set for the Epson emulation. Note that when 0876 OCR A or 0877 OCR B is selected as the print language, the print quality is changed to OCR A or OCR B, respectively. See the 6400 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual for more information on character sets.
Page 171: Define Lf Code
Define LF Code The DEFINE LF CODE (Define Line Feed Code) option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Line Feed code (ØA hex) from the host computer. If this feature is enabled, each time the printer receives a Line Feed, it inserts an additional Carriage Return code (ØD hex) into the data stream.
Page 172: P-Series Emulation Menu
(From page 4–49) Print Control Character Control Define CR Language Code 08 Sets Code 06 Code IBM PC* See page 4–59. 8.0 LPI* Elongated* CR = CR* Multinational 10.3 LPI Backspace CR = CR + LF ECMA Latin 1 6.0 LPI...
Page 173 (Continued from the P–Series Emulation Menu) PRINT LANGUAGE (From page 4–58) ECMA Latin 1 IBM PC Multinational Multinational ASCII (USA)* ASCII (USA)* French EBCDIC German English (UK) Norwegian/Danish Swedish Italian Spanish Japanese Select Subset Select Subset Select Subset Select Subset...
Page 174: Character Sets
ECMA LATIN 1 DEC MULTINATIONAL OCR A OCR B NOTE: See the 6400 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual for information on character sets. Print Language If you selected one of the character sets other than OCR A/OCR B (which have only one available print language), you must also select a print language for that character set.
Page 175: Control Code 06
Control Code 06 This option will select alternate line spacing. When the printer receives a hex 06 command, the line spacing will change to spacing specified in this option for the current line only. 8.0 LPI (the default) 10.3 LPI 6.0 LPI Control Code 08 This option determines the action to take when a hex 08 command is...
Page 176: Overstrike
The option SFCC can range from 0 through 7F. The factory default value is 1. See the 6400 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual for more information. EVFU Select The EVFU SELECT (Electronic Vertical Format Unit Select) option determines if EVFU skips can be defined.
Page 177: Alternate Set 80-9F
Alternate Set 80–9F This option determines if data in the range of hex 80 through hex 9F should be interpreted as a control code or as a printable character. CONTROL CODE (the default) interprets data in the range of hex 80 through hex 9F as a control code.
Page 178 P–Series XQ Emulation Menu P–SERIES XQ EMULATION (From page 4–49) Control Define CR Compressed Define LF Auto LF Code 06 Code Print Code 8.0 LPI* CR = CR* Disable* LF = CR + LF Char 01 SOH* 10.3 LPI CR = CR + LF Enable LF = LF* Char 03 ETX...
Page 179: Define Cr Code
Control Code 06 This option will select alternate line spacing. When the printer receives a hex 06 command, the line spacing will change to spacing specified in this option for the current line only. 8.0 LPI (the default) 10.3 LPI 6.0 LPI Define CR Code The DEFINE CR CODE (Define Carriage Return Code) option controls the...
Page 180 EVFU skips can be defined. An EVFU skip is an instruction to move the paper to a specific location on a form. See the 6400 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual for more information. ENABLE (the default) defines EVFU skips.
Page 181 EVFU Slew Relative command is received. For further information, refer to the EVFU information in the 6400 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual. 1–16 LINES (the default) 1–15 LINES...
Page 182 (From page 4–49) Control Define CR Character Print Auto LF Code 06 Code Sets Language IBM PC* See page 4–69. 8.0 LPI* CR = CR* Enable* Multinational 10.3 LPI CR = CR + LF Disable ECMA Latin 1 6.0 LPI...
Page 183 (Continued from the Serial Matrix Emulation Menu) PRINT LANGUAGE (From page 4–68) ECMA Latin 1 IBM PC Multinational Multinational ASCII (USA)* ASCII (USA)* French EBCDIC German English (UK) Norwegian/Danish Swedish Italian Spanish Japanese Select Subset Select Subset Select Subset Select Subset...
Page 184: Character Sets
ECMA LATIN 1 DEC MULTINATIONAL OCR A OCR B NOTE: See the 6400 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual for more information on character sets. Print Language If you selected one of the character sets other than OCR A/OCR B (which have only one available print language), you must also select a print language for that character set.
Page 185: Define Cr Code
Control Code 06 This option will select alternate line spacing. When the printer receives a hex 06 command, the line spacing will change to spacing specified in this option for the current line only. 8.0 LPI (the default) 10.3 LPI 6.0 LPI Define CR Code The DEFINE CR CODE (Define Carriage Return Code) option controls the...
Page 186: Define Lf Code
Define LF Code The DEFINE LF CODE (Define Line Feed Code) option determines whether an automatic carriage return should occur whenever a line feed command is received. LF = LF (the default) does not perform an automatic carriage return. The next print position will be the current print position of the next line.
Page 187: Print Format Menu
Print Format Menu PRINT FORMAT (From page 4–9) Forms Characters Lines Per Forms Length Per Inch Inch Width 10.0 Characters Per Inch* 6.0 Lines Per Inch* Forms Width in Inches Forms Length in Inches 12.0 Characters Per Inch 8.0 Lines Per Inch 00.1–13.6 Inches 00.1–24 Inches 13.3 Characters Per Inch...
Page 188: 15.0 Characters Per Inch
Characters Per Inch CHARACTERS PER INCH (CPI) specifies the number of characters that will print per horizontal inch. 10.0 CHARACTERS PER INCH (the default) 12.0 CHARACTERS PER INCH 13.3 CHARACTERS PER INCH 15.0 CHARACTERS PER INCH 16.7 CHARACTERS PER INCH 17.1 CHARACTERS PER INCH 18.0 CHARACTERS PER INCH 20.0 CHARACTERS PER INCH...
Page 189: Forms Width
Forms Width FORMS WIDTH specifies the forms width in inches, millimeters or characters. All three measurements will update the same configuration parameter. The default values for forms width are 13.6 inches, 345.4 mm and 136 characters. NOTE: The default values for forms width are 13.2 inches, 335.5 mm and 132 characters when P–Series, Coax/Twinax, IGP or Code V are installed.
Page 190 The following table lists the maximum number of characters that can be printed for a given Characters Per Inch (CPI) setting. CPI Setting Maximum Forms Width (in Characters) 10.0 * 136 12.0 13.3 15.0 16.7 17.1 18.0 20.0 * = Default IMPORTANT If the forms width is set in characters and the CPI is changed, the effective page width is changed to be equal to the forms width in...
Page 191: Forms Length
Forms Length FORMS LENGTH specifies the forms length in inches, millimeters or lines. All three measurements will update the same configuration parameter. The default values for forms length are 11 inches, 279.4 millimeters, or 66 lines per page. Descriptions follow for the three ways of specifying the forms length: NOTE: The actual value displayed for forms length set in inches and mm can be greater than the maximum values listed on the operator panel because the number of lines can exceed actual inches and mm values.
Page 192: Print Quality
NOTE: Receipt of a data stream control code which changes the forms length overrides the forms length previously specified via the operator panel. Print Quality NOTE: When using bold or emphasized printing, the printer prints two dots instead of one to produce the desired effect. This does not affect characters per inch.
Page 193: Print Attributes
Print Attributes The PRINT ATTRIBUTES parameter is used to determine character and page formatting. PROPORTIONAL SPACING uses proportional spacing for text data when enabled. DISABLE is the default. ENABLE uses proportional spacing for text data. NOTE: Proportional spacing is only supported in 10 CPI. Therefore, you must select 10 CPI, or proportional spacing will be ignored.
Page 194: Perforation Skip
RIGHT MARGIN defines where the last print position is located. The right margin is specified as the number of characters from the right edge of the forms. Valid values range from 0 to 369 characters. The default is 0 characters. BOTTOM MARGIN defines the location of the last print line on the page.
Page 195: Operator Print Tests Menu
Underlines — An underline pattern useful for identifying hammer bank misalignment. NOTE: Your IBM Customer Service Representative will typically run these tests. 4–81...
Page 196: Printer Information Menu
Printer Information Menu PRINTER INFORMATION (From page 4–9 ) Installed Power On Time Printing Time Memory To view options, press: Scroll Scroll Enter Return Enter Print Strokes 11 Inch Pages To select an option, press: To exit the configuration menus Start To exit the configuration menus and return to READY, press:...
Page 197: Ribbonminder
RIBBONMINDER Menu RibbonMinder monitors ink consumption to ensure quality printing. The “RibbonMinder” chapter explains how to use this feature and its options in more detail. RIBBONMINDER New Ribbon XXX% Ribbon Action Ribbon Size Ribbon Adjust Press the ENTER key to reset 100 Yards* Disable* ribbon life to 100%.
Page 198: Ribbon Action
Ribbon Action This option allows you to perform 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 displays an error message, which is Ribbon Ink Out, Change Ribbon, when the RibbonMinder consumption percentage falls below zero.
Page 199: Printer Interfaces
Printer Interfaces Chapter Contents Overview ........... . . 5–2 RS–232 and RS–422 Serial Interfaces .
Page 200: Overview
(PCBA) and a cable connector for the data line. Communication signals and data may be sent over parallel or serial lines. Each IBM 6400 printer is equipped with three parallel interface protocols and two serial interface protocols. Coax and twinax interface protocols are available as features.
Page 201: Rs-232 And Rs-422 Serial Interfaces
RS–232 and RS–422 Serial Interfaces NOTE: The RS–232 and RS–422 serial interface circuit characteristics are compatible with the Electronic Industry Association Specifications EIA–232–E and EIA–422–A. 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.
Page 202: Rs-232 And Rs-422 Serial Interface Signals
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) —...
Page 203: 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.
Page 204: Rs-232 And Rs-422 Serial Interface Configuration
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, and the IGP feature is available, 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).
Page 205: 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 feet is recommended.
Page 206: Pc Parallel Interface Signals
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.
Page 207: Pc Parallel Interface Configuration
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 configuration you have selected, contact an IBM service representative. 5–9...
Page 208: Dataproducts Parallel Interface
The Dataproducts parallel interface allows the printer to operate with a 50-pin Amplimite (AMP) HDH-20 data cable connector. This adapter can be obtained as a feature on the 6400. The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer must not exceed 40 feet (12 meters).
Page 209: Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals Dataproducts-compatible 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 a control code. Data Line 8 allows access to the extended ASCII character set.
Page 210: Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration
Data Polarity (standard or inverted) Data Request Polarity (standard or inverted) Strobe Polarity (standard or inverted) Some application programs require a unique configuration. If the printer is not working properly in the configuration you have selected, contact an IBM service representative. 5–12...
Page 211: 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. Versatility. If a device cannot send data along particular lines, the 1284 can circumvent this and send data via other operating modes, such as Nibble Mode which is discussed later.
Page 212: The Negotiation Phase
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. The Negotiation Phase The negotiation phase determines which operating mode will be used.
Page 213 Host Busy / Host Acknowledge / NDStrobe – Driven by the host. Activates auto–line feed mode. Peripheral Logic High – Driven by the printer. When pulsed high, the printer indicates all of its signals are in a valid state. When pulsed low, the printer indicates its power is off or its signals are in an invalid state.
Page 214 Table 5–5. 1284 Signals (continued) Type of Mode Source of Data Compatible Nibble Byte Host nAutoFd Host Busy HostAck Not Defined Logic Gnd Chassis Gnd Printer Peripheral Logic High Signal Ground (nStrobe) Signal Ground (Data 1) Signal Ground (Data 2) Signal Ground (Data 3) Signal Ground (Data 4) Signal Ground (Data 5)
Page 215: Terminating Resistor Configurations
Possible terminating resistor combinations are shown in the table below. See the 6400 Line Matrix Printer Maintenance Information Manual for installation procedures.
Page 216 (Pull-Up) Default: 470 ohm Alt 1: 220 ohm Alt 2: 1K ohm Controller Board (Pull-Down) Default: 1K ohm Alt 1: 330 ohm Alt 2: none Figure 5–1. Terminating Resistor Locations 5–18...
Page 217: Routine Service And Diagnostics
Routine Service and Diagnostics Chapter Contents Overview ........... . . 6–2 Cleaning Requirements .
Page 218: Overview
Periodically remove excess paper chaff and dust from the ribbon and paper paths. 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.
Page 219: Cleaning Inside The Cabinet
Cleaning Inside the Cabinet 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 6–1 (cabinet models) or Figure 6–2 (pedestal models) and perform the following steps: 1.
Page 220 10. 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. 11. Cabinet and Pedestal models: Install the ribbon (page 2–28), load the paper (page 2–35), and set the top-of-form (page 2–47).
Page 221 Ribbon Spool Splined Shaft Tractor (1 of 2) Hub Latch Ribbon Hub Ribbon Path Forms Thickness Diagram Lever Ribbon Guide Shuttle Cover (1 of 2) Assembly Base pan Figure 6–1. Cleaning the Printer, Cabinet Models 6–5...
Page 222 Ribbon Spool Left Tractor Right Tractor Shuttle Cover Assembly Splined Shaft Operator Panel Forms Base Pan Thickness Lever Ribbon Ribbon Path Mask Diagram Ribbon Hub Hub Latch Ribbon Guide (1 of 2) Figure 6–2. Cleaning the Printer, Pedestal Models 6–6...
Page 223: Printer Self-Tests
Printer Self–Tests With the 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’s built-in diagnostic tests to check many of the functions of your printer, including print quality and overall operation.
Page 224: Running The Printer Self-Tests
Running the Printer Self–Tests Step Result Notes Make sure that the ribbon is installed and the printer is powered on and loaded with paper. Press: Places the printer in Not NOT READY Stop READY mode. Press both keys at the same OPERATOR MENU Scroll Scroll...
Page 225 Examine the print quality of the characters. They should be fully formed and of uniform density. If the test does not run or if text characters do not appear correctly formed, contact your IBM service representative. Returns the printer to the...
Page 226: Hex Code Printout
To convert an ASCII/EBCDIC character to its corresponding hex code (or vice-versa), refer to the ASCII code chart in the 6400 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual, or the EBCDIC code chart in the 6400 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual.
Page 227 Step Result Notes Moves forward to the Press: OPERATOR MENU Scroll COAX INTERFACE or COAX INTERFACE TWINAX INTERFACE option. OPERATOR MENU TWINAX INTERFACE Press: Moves forward to the PRINTER CONTROL Enter INTERFACE INTERFACE SELECTION SELECTION option. Moves forward to the COAX INTERFACE PRINT LANGUAGE PRINT LANGUAGE...
Page 228 Step Result Notes Press: Press both keys at the same OPERATOR MENU Scroll Scroll time to relock the Operator LOCKED Menu. The message HEX DUMP HEX DUMP ACTIVE ACTIVE flashes briefly. Press: Returns the printer to READY Start READY mode. A hex code printout results when data is sent to the printer with HEX PRINT MODE enabled.
Page 229 Figure 6–4. Sample Coax Hex Code Printout Figure 6–5. Sample Twinax Hex Code Printout 6–13...
Page 230: Fault Messages
6. Run your print job again. If the fault message reappears, turn off power to the printer, then call your IBM service representative. Otherwise, no further attention is required. The following table explains each fault message and offers suggestions for correcting the fault condition.
Page 231 Table 6–1. Fault Messages Fault Operator Message Correct- Explanation Solution able? 001 END OF FORMS Printer is out of paper. Load paper according to instructions on page 2–35. LOAD FORMS 002 FORMS JAMMED No paper motion. Clear paper jam and reload paper.
Page 232 CALL SYSTEM OPERATOR one minute. (Coax interface) 029 8344 DIAGNOSTIC TEST FAILED Link–level code test detects Contact your IBM service hardware failure. representative. 031 END OF FORMS TIMEOUT A timeout message is sent to Load paper. See Operator’s the host if paper is not Guide for procedure.
Page 233 Refer to page 4–18 DELETE EXISTING SET FIRST ”Delete Custom Set.” 044 EC FIRMWARE/HARDWARE ERROR Fatal firmware error on the Contact your IBM service controller board. representative. 046 EC STOPPED AT STATE Controller self–test and Contact your IBM service initialization sequence was representative.
Page 234 062 EXHAUST FAN FAULT Sensors cannot detect Power off the printer and remove current in fan circuit. paper guide assembly (for instructions, refer to your 6400 Maintenance Information Manual). Check that the fan cable is connected. Check for obstruction of vents and fan airway;...
Page 235 No action necessary. cleared out of printer after Cancel key has been pressed. 080 POWER SUPPLY HOT Circuits are overheating on Contact your IBM service the power supply board. representative. 082 POWER SUPPLY 8.5V FAILED Internal power failure. Contact your IBM service representative.
Page 236 One or more hammer coils Stop printing and allow the are overheating. printer to cool for five minutes. If the fault reoccurs, contact your IBM service representative. 110 STACK OVERFLOW Fatal firmware error on the Contact your IBM service controller board.
Page 237 Message Correct- Explanation Solution able? 122 PAPER NOT SCHEDULED Fatal firmware error on the Contact your IBM service controller board. representative. SEE USER’S GUIDE 123 PAPER BUSY TOO LONG Fatal firmware error on the Contact your IBM service controller board.
Page 238 Operator Message Correct- Explanation Solution able? 135 PLATEN INVALID STATE Fatal firmware error on the Contact your IBM service controller board. representative. SEE USER’S GUIDE 136 PLATEN INVALID PARAMETER Fatal firmware error on the Contact your IBM service controller board.
Page 239 No action necessary. P05 DIAGNOSTIC TEST PASSED Non–error status message. No action necessary. P17 SECURITY VIOLATION Security code of PAL on Contact your IBM service controller board does not representative. match code of firmware on the controller board. PLEASE WAIT...
Page 240 6–24...
Page 241: Ribbonminder
RibbonMinder Chapter Contents Overview ......... . . 7–2 Configuring the RibbonMinder .
Page 242: Overview
Overview 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.
Page 243: Configuring 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.
Page 244: Ribbon Size
Step Result Notes Press: Places the printer in NOT NOT READY Stop READY mode. Press: Press both keys at the same OPERATOR MENU Scroll Scroll time. Unlocking the UNLOCKED Operator Menu allows you to test your printer. OPERATOR MENU Menu PRINTER CONTROL OPERATOR MENU Scroll...
Page 245: Running A Job
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 100%. The ribbon life decreases as the ink is consumed. New Ribbon The New Ribbon option provides information concerning the percentage of ribbon used and allows you to reset the ribbon life when you replace a worn...
Page 246: Ribbon Size
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 the Ribbon Fault is set to New Ribbon, the ribbon percentage automatically resets back to 100% when the ribbon is changed.
Page 247: Fault Action
Fault Action FAULT ACTION selects the way the fault message will be reset. New Ribbon, the default, 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%. Do Nothing, the ribbon life may only be reset using the new ribbon menu option.
Page 248 7–8...
Page 249 Printer Specifications Contents Ribbon Specifications ......... . . A–2 Paper Specifications .
Page 250: Ribbon 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’s quality criteria, printer condition, machine settings, paper quality, and bar code requirements. Label yield depends on label format, bar code symbology, and other parameters.
Page 251: Paper Specifications
Paper Specifications NOTE: The following paper specifications are general guidelines. Paper stock should be tested with applications to determine print quality. Paper Type: 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...
Page 252: Printer Dimensions And Weight
Printer Dimensions and Weight Cabinet Models Height: 42.5 inches (108 cm) Width: 27 inches (68.6 cm) Depth: 29 inches (73.7 cm) Weight: 225 lbs. (102.1 kg) unpackaged 285 lbs. (129.3 kg) packaged Pedestal Models Height: 35.5 inches (90.2 cm) Width: 24.6 inches (62.5 cm) Depth: 30 inches (76.2 cm)
Page 253: Environmental Characteristics
Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating: 50 to 104 F (10 to 40 C) Storage: –40 to 158 F (– 40 to 70 C) Relative Humidity Operating: 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage: 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Acoustic Noise Level Cabinet Models Pedestal Models Acoustic Noise Levels per ISO 9296 Printing...
Page 254: Electrical Characteristics
6A @ 100 V 6A @ 100 V 176–270 V RMS 47–63 Hz 3A @ 200 V 3A @ 200 V 3A @ 200 V Power Consumption 6400–004 6400–04P Operating DP Mode Standby 120 VAC Not Energy All H’s Max Typical...
Page 255 6400–008 6400–08P Operating DP Mode Standby 120 VAC Not Energy All H’s Max Typical 60 Hz Star Energy Star Watts BTU/Hour Operating DP Mode Standby 220 VAC Not Energy All H’s Max Typical 50 Hz Star Energy Star Watts BTU/Hour 6400–012...
Page 256: Interfaces
Interfaces Type: Three resident parallel, two resident serial, two optional coax, two optional twinax Logic Levels: TTL/EIA–232–E, EIA–422–A Data Format: ASCII Compatibility: EIA–232–E, EIA–422–A, PC Parallel, Dataproducts, IEEE 1284, Twinax, Coax Transfer Rates: Up to 200K bytes/sec on parallel interfaces Up to 115,200 baud on serial interfaces Buffer: 16 kilobytes on serial interfaces...
Page 257: Cables
Contact your IBM service representative to order the following: EIA–232–E Cable PC–Parallel Cable Dataproducts Adapter Feature AS/400: The 6400 is connected to the AS/400 ASCII Workstation Controller via the following IBM cables, available through your IBM service representative: 20 ft. RS–232 40 ft.
Page 258 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. (Due to paper path restrictions, pedestal models have only limited reverse paper capability.) 6400 Nominal Print Rates A–10...
Page 259 A Quick Look at Line Matrix Printing Contents Character Formation ..........B–2 Printing Speed .
Page 260 Character Formation The IBM 6400 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.
Page 261 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 B–2, unless unidirectional printing is chosen.
Page 262 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.
Page 263 Host Attachment Contents Host Attachment ..........C–2 Compatibility and Limitations .
Page 264 AS/400 ASCII Workstation Controller port 9402 (except Model Y10), 9404, and 9406 3174 Controller–Asynchronous Emulation Adapter IBM Personal Computer and PS/2 Systems–ASCII Serial or Parallel port IBM Personal Computer compatible systems–ASCII Serial or Parallel port IBM RISC System/6000–ASCII Serial or Parallel port Extended System/9370 ASCII Subsystem Micro Channel 370–ASCII Serial or Parallel port...
Page 265 Extended Services Version 2.1, and OS/2 Communications Manager Version 1.0. Existing non–graphics printing applications for the IBM 4234 (Model 001) and IBM 3262 (Models 3, 13) are System 370 and 390 supported and can be used with this (MVS, VM and VSE Environments) printer.
Page 266 When attaching this printer to a Digital Equipment Corporation** VAX machine, the preferred attachment is through EIA–232–E serial interface. NOTE: For more specific information, refer to either the 6400 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual, or the 6400 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual. C–4...
Page 267 IBM 6400 and Printronix printers. Downloaded character overlays and downloaded character sets are not supported. Detailed information on supported fonts and control codes can be found in the 6400 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual. For Printronix P–Series XQ Variant, the IBM 6400 only prints condensed print at 15 CPI, like the Printronix P600, but unlike the P300, which printed condensed print at either 13.3 or 16.7 CPI.
Page 268 The IBM 6400 does not support compatibility with the Printronix P1013 or the P4160. Printronix printers with the following interfaces are not supported: S/370 Channel Attachment (Printronix P9012), QMS** 2780 or 3780 Bisync–to–ASCII attachment, RS–232 as Current Loop, and Dataproducts Long Lines.
Page 269 (NLQ) mode printing, whereas 4234 NLQ mode was Gothic for 13.3, 16.7 and 18 CPI. The dot sizes are different. Also, the 6400 has a single dot size vs three with the 4234. For bar code applications, some combinations of unit module width, wide–to–narrow ratio, and element height may...
Page 270 IBM 6400 vs. 4234 IPDS Comparisons — Differences: The 6400 will report Loaded Font command set (LF2) in the Sense Type Module (STM), but will not support Load Symbol Set (LSS). The 6400 will support Page Continuation Actions (PCA) without highlighting.
Page 271 Code V, IGP, and IPDS Menus Contents Code V Feature (IGP/VGL) ........D–4 Configuration .
Page 272 Lines Per Inch ......... . D–17 Mono/Dual Case .
Page 273 For detailed information on these menu selections, refer to the documentation that was shipped with the feature. Code V and IGP with twinax require that the IBM Twinax emulation be set to 4234–2 or 5225. D–3...
Page 274: Code V Feature (Igp/Vgl
You can select Code V parameters directly from the operator panel as explained in this chapter, or by control codes as explained in the 6400 Code V User’s Manual. Code V Parameters The Code V parameters are described on the following pages. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) indicate the default value.
Page 275: Code V Configuration Menu
Code V Configuration Menu Emulation Configuration Code V Emulation SFCC and Lines Per Graphics Error Character Power On Inch Options Handling Filtering Slashed Zero Error Messages Ignore Characters Select SFCC Select Character 1 Ignore Dots Value Error Markers Power On ^X Select Character 2 Append Rotated Off Page Errors...
Page 276: Select Sfcc
(cc)PY as the power–up default. All characters are ignored until a (cc)A command is received. Refer to the 6400 Code V User’s Manual for more information. Power On ^F Enable Free format causes the Code V to ignore carriage returns, line feeds and all characters below 20 hex sent from the host.
Page 277: Lines Per Inch
Lines Per Inch Defines the number of lines per inch for the Code V to use. Can also be set by using the ^@L command. The following number of lines per inch may be selected: 6 (the default) Graphics Option Slashed Zero Disable.
Page 278 True Vertical 1/10 Determines if a vertical 1/10 of an inch parameter is used as 1/10 of an inch (Enabled) or as 7/72 of an inch (Disabled). When used as 1/10 of an inch, rounding will occur to the nearest 1/72 of an inch. This can cause vertical moves that have the same value to differ by 1/72 of an inch.
Page 279 Ignore Spaces Disable. The default. Trailing spaces are NOT deleted from alphanumeric elements in a graphics pass. Enable. Trailing spaces are deleted from alphanumeric elements in a graphics pass. Midline PY Enable. Allows printable characters to precede the ^PY command. Disable.
Page 280: Error Handling
Error Handling Error Messages Disable. Suppresses error checking and error messages. Enable. The default. Checks command syntax and error messages printed when command parameters are incorrect. Error Markers Enable. The default. Prints the following error markers for those elements that print beyond the page boundaries: >>...
Page 281 Disable. The default. Does not ignore the characters selected with the select character options. Character 1. The character selected using the Select Character 1 option will be ignored in the data string. Character 2. The character selected using the Select Character 2 option will be ignored in the data string.
Page 282: Font Set
Font Set This parameter allows you to select a font for the Code V feature. The default is 0, which is U.S. ASCII. The following values are valid choices: U.S. ASCII German Swedish Danish Norwegian Finnish English Dutch French Spanish Italian Turkish PI Control...
Page 283: Igp Feature (Igp/Pgl
You can select IGP default parameters directly from the operator panel as explained in this chapter, or by control codes as explained in the 6400 IGP User’s Manual. IGP Parameters The IGP parameters are described on page D–14 and the following pages.
Page 284: Igp Configuration Menu
IGP Configuration Menu Emulation Configuration Emulation Define CR Define LF Select PI Slew Auto LF Code SFCC Range Code Edit CR = CR* LF = LF* Disable* 1–FF Disable* CR = CR + LF LF = CR + LF Enable Enable Select Lines Per...
Page 285: Define Cr Code (Carriage Return
Define CR Code (Carriage Return) This parameter forces the printer to insert an automatic Line Feed code into the data stream whenever a Carriage Return code occurs. This is to be used only if the host computer does not send Line Feeds to the printer. CR = CR.
Page 286: Pi Slew Range
PI Slew Range You can specify how many lines the paper will feed. 15. A paper slew of 1–15 will move 1–15 lines. A paper slew of 0 will move 1 line. 16. The default. A paper slew of 0–15 will move 1–16 lines. CR Edit This parameter determines if a carriage return will be followed by a line feed.
Page 287: Lines Per Inch
Lines Per Inch This is the number of lines to be printed per inch. For example, at 6 lpi there is 1/6–inch from the top of one print line to the top of the next print line. The following number of lines per inch may be selected: 6 (the default) Mono/Dual Case This parameter enables the printer to print text in all uppercase when using...
Page 288: Extended Execute Copy
Extended Execute Copy Disable. The default. Dynamic data, overlay data, etc. are not allowed if the optional Form Count parameter (number of forms to print) is specified as part of the Execute command. (This setting is IGP–100/200/400 compatible.) Enable. Dynamic data, overlay data, etc. are allowed within a form in which the Form Count parameter is specified in the Execute command.
Page 289: Igp100 Compatibility
Select Character This instructs the IGP which character to ignore from the host. Valid selections are from 0–255. The default is 0. IGP100 Compatibility This option instructs the IGP to behave similarly to the 100 version of the IGP with respect to certain commands. All new users with new applications should select the “Disable”...
Page 290: Ipds Feature
You can select IPDS default parameters directly from the operator panel as explained in this chapter, or by control codes as explained in the 6400 IPDS Programmer’s Reference Manual. NOTE: The IPDS feature is not available with the Multi–Platform Interface Coax/Twinax feature.
Page 291: Ipds Configuration Menu
IPDS Configuration Menu NOT READY Printer Configuration Twinax Coax Parallel Serial Control Management Interface Interface Interface Interface Early Print Complete Disable* Enable Emulation Operator Printer Configuration Print Tests Information IPDS Emulation Override Graphics Bar Code Image IPDS Host Quality Quality Quality Emulation Mode Disable*...
Page 292: Early Print Complete
Early Print Complete Early Print Complete is accessed under the Twinax Interface menu selection. The value described below only applies to IPDS and Twinax; this does not apply to Early Print Complete under Coax Interface, which is a separate function. Early Print Complete is used to determine when the next print job can be sent to the printer.
Page 293 Graphics Quality Determines the quality for graphics printing. Override Host must be enabled to use these settings. Here are the supported resolutions in pels: High. Vertical is 144; horizontal is 180. Medium. The default. Vertical is 144; horizontal is 120. Low.
Page 294: Ipds Emulation Mode
NOTE: There is one bit of image data per pel. If your print job contains an image created to print 144 by 144, which is very common for IBM 4234 printers, some bits of data will be dropped out to support the best fit resolution, which is 120 by 144.
Page 295 Glossary A to D Analog to Digital. active column The horizontal location on the paper where the next character will print. After printing a character, the printer advances the active column. active line The vertical location on the paper where the next character will print.
Page 296 bold A print attribute specifying text of a heavy line thickness. This sentence is bold. See also character weight. buffer A reserved area in memory where data is written and read during data transfers. A circuit for the transfer of data or electrical signals between two devices.
Page 297 Characters per second: a measurement of the print speed of a serial (character) printer. Central Processing Unit. Carriage Return. CTØ Abbrev. for Coax/Twinax only: a model available in a previous generation of the IBM Line Matrix Printer. Abbrev. for Coax/Twinax/ASCII. Glossary–3...
Page 298 Clear To Send. CVFU Abbrev. for Centronics direct access Vertical Format Unit. DAVFU Abbrev. for Direct Access Vertical Format Unit. Also known as NVFU. See also NVFU. Data Controller. Data Carrier Detect. decipoint One tenth of a point. A unit of length equal to 1/720 inch. See also point.
Page 299 EBCDIC Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code. Engine Controller. ECMA European Computer Manufacturers Association. Electronic Industries Association. Elite A name indicating a monospaced font with a pitch of 12 cpi (and usually 10 points in height). A unit of measure in typesetting: the width of a piece of type about as wide as it is tall.
Page 300 FIFO First In, First Out. fixed–pitch fonts Same as FONT, MONOSPACED. FM Header Format Header. Command strings used to switch between SCS and IPDS. font The complete set of a given size of type, including characters, symbols, figures, punctuation marks, ligatures, signs, and accents. To fully describe a font, you must specify seven characteristics: 1) typeface (Courier, Helvetica, Swiss, etc.) 2) spacing (proportional or monospaced)
Page 301 hammer tip The small, round point, located near the end of the hammer spring, which strikes the ribbon and leaves a dot on the paper. hex codes Based on a numeral system with a radix of 16. host (computer) The computer that stores, processes, and sends data to be printed, which communicates directly with the printer.
Page 302 Not available or not applicable. New Line (3287 only). Abbrev. for near letter quality font. This is the highest resolution mode supported on the 6400. Not Ready mode Offline. The printer is not ready to receive and process commands and data.
Page 303 Nanosecond. NVFU Direct Access Vertical Format Unit. See also DAVFU. NVRAM Abbrev. for non–volatile random access memory. This storage is permanent, in the sense that information is not lost when the printer is powered off. Abbrev. for Optical Character Recognition. A process by which a machine can “read”...
Page 304 pitch The number of text characters printed per horizontal inch. Specified in characters per inch or cpi. pixel Derived from picture (PIX) ELement. The smallest displayable picture element on a video monitor or printable unit. In printing, a pixel is a dot. PMPP Physical Maximum Print Position.
Page 305 read To retrieve data from memory or from mass storage (hard disk, floppy diskette, etc.). Ready mode Online. The printer is ready to receive and process commands and data. reset To turn off, deactivate, disable, or return to a previously determined state.
Page 306 SFCC sequence Special Function Control Character sequence. Two or more bytes that describe a specific printer control function. The first byte is always the SFCC. This also applies to IGP options. shuttle The subassembly in a line matrix printer that includes the hammer bank assembly, plus some or all of the drive mechanism.
Page 307 Transistor-Transistor Logic. type family See typeface. type size See point. type style Refers to either the upright or italic character style in a specific font family. Roman is upright, italic is slanted. typeface A descriptive name or brand name that identifies a particular design of type.
Page 308 Glossary–14...
Page 309 Index Numbers 042 CUSTOM SET DOES NOT EXIST, 6–17 001 END OF FORMS, 6–15 043 CUSTOM SET ALREADY EXISTS, 002 FORMS JAMMED, 6–15 6–17 003 FORMS EJECTED, 6–15 044 EC FIRMWARE/HARDWARE ERROR, 004 VIEW FORMS, 6–15 6–17 046 EC STOPPED AT STATE, 6–17 006 HOST SYSTEM REQUEST ATTENTION, 6–15 057 CLOSE PLATEN, 6–17...
Page 310 114 ILLEGAL OPERAND ACCESS, 6–20 139 SHUTTLE OVERSPEED, 6–22 11 inch pages, 4–82 115 ILLEGAL INSTRUCTION ACCESS, 6–20 20 CPI condensed parameter Epson emulation, 4–57 116 ILLEGAL EXTERNAL BUS ACCESS, 6–20 Proprinter III XL emulation, 4–54 990 MACHINE CHECK, 6–22 117 A TO D OVERRUN, 6–20 998 NON-VOLATILE MEMORY FAILED, 118 UNDEFINED INTERRUPT, 6–20...
Page 311 Serial Matrix emulation, 4–72 ASCII, definition, Glossary–1 Cable connections cabinet models, 2–23 ASCII printer emulation parameter, 4–50 pedestal models, 2–25 Attaching operator panel overlay label, 2–27 Cable requirements, A–9 Attachment switching, 4–11 Cable verify signal, Dataproducts parallel interface, 5–11 Attributes, print, definition, Glossary–1 Cancel buffers parameter Auto LF parameter coax interface, 4–30...
Page 312 cancel buffers, 4–30 rotate character size, D–8 early print complete, 4–29 select character 1, D–11 format control, 4–32 select character 2, D–11 hex print mode, 4–32 select SFCC, D–6 slashed zero, D–7 hex transparent control, 4–30 image buffer size, 4–31 true vert 1/10, D–8 intervention required, 4–31 truncate off page alpha, D–7...
Page 313 Compressed print parameter, P-Series XQ overview, 4–7 emulation, 4–66 P-Series emulation, 4–58 P-Series print language, 4–59 Configuration parallel interface, 4–37 active versus saved configurations, 3–3 PC parallel, 4–38 changing parameters, 3–18 print format, 4–73 changing power-on configuration, 3–25 printer control, 4–10 custom/preloaded sets, 3–9, 4–17 printer information, 4–82 Dataproducts parallel interface, 5–12...
Page 314 CT0, definition, Glossary–3 Dataproducts menu, 4–41 data bit 8, 4–42 CTA, definition, Glossary–3 data polarity, 4–42 CTS, definition, Glossary–4 data request polarity, 4–42 Custom sets, 4–16 PI ignored, 4–42 Custom sets or factory default values, strobe polarity, 4–42 loading, 3–23 Dataproducts parallel interface, 5–10 Custom/preloaded sets, 3–9, 4–17 configuration, 5–12...
Page 315 Dimensions, 6400 printer, A–4 EM, definition, Glossary–5 cabinet models, 2–6 Em, definition, Glossary–5 pedestal models, 2–7 Emulation, definition, Glossary–5 Direction, printing, 4–11 Emulation configuration menu, 4–49 Disable, definition, Glossary–4 ASCII printer emulation, 4–50 Display language parameter, 4–11 print format, 4–51 printer emulation configuration, 4–51...
Page 316 Graphics and vertical formatting features, 1–9 Fault correction procedure, 6–14 Graphics features Fault messages, 6–14, 6–15 Epson dot graphics mode, 1–9 RibbonMinder, 7–5 IBM bit-image graphics, 1–9 IBM, Epson and P-Series graphics Features generators, 1–9 optional, 1–11 P-Series plot, 1–9 standard, 1–7 Graphics Options, D–7 FF, definition, Glossary–5...
Page 317 High speed print mode parameter, P-Series mono/dual case, D–17 XQ emulation, 4–66 optimized ratio, D–19 PI slew range, D–16 Horizontal adjustment knob, 2–41 power on IGP, D–17 Host (computer), definition, Glossary–7 select font, D–16 Host attachment, C–2 select SFCC, D–15 compatibility, C–5 skip command prefix, D–17 limitations, C–6...
Page 318 LPM, definition, Glossary–8 image quality, D–23 IPDS emulation mode, D–24 override host, D–22 Maintenance, 6–2 IPDS feature, D–20 Manuals, related to 6400, 1–3 configuration, D–20 Margins parameter, 4–79 IPM, definition, Glossary–7 Matrix printing, line matrix vs. serial matrix, Italic, definition, Glossary–7 B–1...
Page 319 007 FM HEADER ERROR, 6–15 063 INTAKE FAN FAULT, 6–18 065 HAMMER BANK FAN FAILURE, 008 HOLD PRINT TIMEOUT, 6–15 6–18 009 INVALID KEYPRESS, 6–15 069 DATA CLEARED, 6–19 010 PARAMETER ERROR, 6–15 080 POWER SUPPLY HOT, 6–19 011 SCS COMMAND ERROR, 6–15 082 POWER SUPPLY 8.5V FAILED, 012 STRUCTURED FIELD ERROR, 6–19...
Page 320 SERVICE MENU, 6–23 128 PAPER FEED INVALID COMMAND, 6–21 TESTING HARDWARE / PLEASE WAIT, 6–23 129 PAPER FEED INVALID PARAMETER, 6–21 TOP OF FORM SET, 6–23 130 PAPER FEED PARTLY Messages, fault, 6–14 ENERGIZED, 6–21 MM, definition, Glossary–8 131 PAPER FEED INTERRUPT, 6–21 Mono/dual case parameter, 4–30 132 RIBBON INVALID COMMAND, Monospaced, definition, Glossary–8...
Page 321 One char enquiry, serial interface, 4–48 super and subscript printing, 1–9 Overlay label, operator panel, attaching, 2–27 Online signal, Dataproducts parallel interface, 5–11 Override host parameter coax interface, 4–32 Online/select signal, PC parallel interface, 5–8 twinax interface, 4–24 Overrun error handling, 5–6 Operating state at power on, configuring, 4–12 Overstrike parameter...
Page 322 setting top-of-form, 2–47 data bit 8, 4–39 data polarity, 4–39 Paper scale, 2–41 latch data on, 4–40 Paper slot location, 2–38 prime signal, 4–40 Paper supply, placement in printer cabinet, response polarity, 4–39 2–38 strobe polarity, 4–39 Parallel interface TOF action at prime signal, 4–40 Dataproducts, 5–10 PCBA, definition, Glossary–9 PC parallel, 5–7...
Page 323 Power P-Series emulation, 4–60 input voltage, A–6 Proprinter III XL emulation, 4–53 power consumption, A–6 Serial Matrix emulation, 4–70 twinax interface, 4–21 Power on state parameter, 4–12 Print mode, definition, Glossary–10 Power switch, location, 2–43 Print quality parameter, 4–78 Power-on configuration, changing, 3–25 Print rates chart, A–10 Power-on time, 4–82 Print strokes, 4–82...
Page 324 Emulation, 1–8 P-Series XQ emulation, 4–51 Printronix Serial Matrix Printer Emulation, Serial Matrix emulation, 4–51 1–8 Printer emulation parameter Product overview, the 6400 printer, 1–5 coax interface, 4–29 Program mode twinax interface, 4–21 defined, 3–7 Printer emulations, 1–7 entering, 3–7 Printer information menu, 4–82...
Page 325 define CR code, 4–61 Reset, definition, Glossary–11 define LF code, 4–62 Reset command parameter, 4–80 EVFU select, 4–62 Resetting RibbonMinder, 4–83 overstrike, 4–62 Resistors, configuration, 5–17 print language, 4–59 Resolution, definition, Glossary–11 select SFCC, 4–62 Response polarity parameter, 4–39 P-Series XQ emulation menu, 4–64 Ribbon auto LF, 4–65 configuration menu, 4–83...
Page 326 DTR protocol, 5–5 Saving a configuration, 3–20 error handling, 5–5 Scale, paper, 2–41 ETX/ACK protocol, 5–5 SCS, definition, Glossary–11 framing error handling, 5–5 Select SFCC parameter, P-Series emulation, overrun error handling, 5–6 4–62 parity error handling, 5–5 Serial communications, definition, pin assignments, 5–3 Glossary–11 protocol, 5–5...
Page 327 SERVICE MENU, 6–23 environmental, A–5 humidity, relative, A–5 Service, routine, 6–1 interfaces, A–8 Set, definition, Glossary–11 labels, A–3 Set platen at bottom of form parameter, 4–13 paper, A–3 Set Ribbon Size parameter, 7–6 printer, A–1 ribbon, A–2 Setting up the printer, 2–1 temperature, A–5 Setup, shipping restraints removal weight, printer, A–4...
Page 328 Type style, definition, Glossary–13 Time power-on, 4–82 Typeface, definition, Glossary–13 printing, 4–82 Typographic font, definition, Glossary–13 TOF, definition, Glossary–12 TOF action at prime signal parameter, 4–40 Undefined character reporting parameter, TOF indicator, location, 2–48 4–23 Undefined character substitution parameter, TOP OF FORM SET, 6–23 4–23 Top-of-form, setting, 2–47 Underlines test, 4–81, 6–7...

IBM 6400 Setup Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Setting up the Printer

Configuring the Printer

Configuration Menus

Printer Interfaces

Routine Service and Diagnostics

Ribbonminder

Printer Specifications

Code V, Igp, and Ipds Menus

Quick Links

Chapters

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