IBM Infoprint 6700 Series User Manual page 22

Table of Contents
DATE ................................................................................................. 291
Downloading Optional Font Files To Flash Memory ................... 291
Downloading TrueType Fonts ..................................................... 293
4 Interfaces .......................................................... 297
Overview............................................................................................ 297
Auto Switching ................................................................................... 297
Centronics Parallel Interface.............................................................. 298
Centronics Parallel Interface Signals .......................................... 299
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface.............................................................. 299
Compatibility Mode...................................................................... 299
Nibble Mode ................................................................................ 300
Byte Mode ................................................................................... 300
Signals ........................................................................................ 300
Terminating Resistor Configurations ........................................... 302
RS-232 And Optional RS-422 Serial Interfaces................................. 303
RS-232 ........................................................................................ 303
RS-422 ........................................................................................ 304
USB............................................................................................. 304
5 Diagnostics And Troubleshooting ..................... 307
Printer Tests ...................................................................................... 307
Troubleshooting Common Situations................................................. 307
Improving Processing Time......................................................... 308
Data Exchange............................................................................ 308
Controlling Print Quality .............................................................. 310
Determining Printhead Wear ....................................................... 311
Replacing The Printhead ................................................................... 312
Restore The Printer To Operation ..................................................... 314
Solving Other Printer Problems................................................... 315
Printer Alarms ............................................................................. 322
Fault Messages ........................................................................... 322
A Specifications .................................................... 337
Print Method................................................................................ 337
Media .......................................................................................... 338
Ribbon ......................................................................................... 340
Indicators And Switches .............................................................. 340
Memory ....................................................................................... 340
Media Cutter Options .................................................................. 341
Host Interfaces ............................................................................ 341
Power .......................................................................................... 342
Environmental ............................................................................. 342