Section 2. Connecting To The System - IBM 5256-1 Maintenance Information Manual

Section 2. Connecting to the System
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14. Make sure the system cable (with proper
connector) is correctly installed and ready to
use. For cable information, refer to the IBM
5250 Information Display System Installation
Manual-Physical Planning, GA21-9277.
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15. Before connecting your end of the system cable
to the printer, make sure the other end of the
cable 'is properly connected to either of the
following:
• Directly to the part (system socket)
• To socket
2
of another display station or printer
(see Cable Thru Feature on the preceding page)
If the system cable originates at socket 2 of
another display station or printer, make sure the
Terminator switch on the other station is set to
position 2.
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16. Set the Power switch to the Off position.
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17. To connect the system cable to the printer:
Note: When you connect cables, be sure to line
up the slot inside the cable connector with the key
in the socket.
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The system cable connects to a socket on the rear
access panel on the back of the printer. The" rear access
panel resembles either illustration A or illustration B.
lIIustrati'on A
Cable
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Illustration B -
Cable Sockets
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a. If the rear access- panel resembles illustration A,
plug the system cable into the socket and
tighten the retaining ring by turning it clockwise.
Proceed to step
19.
b. If the rear access panel resembles illustration B,
plug the system cable into the lower socket and
tighten the retaining ring by turning it clockwise.
Proceed with step 18.