Page 1: Cabinet And Pedestal Models
Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers User’s Manual Cabinet and Pedestal Models S544-5957-00...
Page 3 Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers User’s Manual Cabinet and Pedestal Models S544-5957-00...
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Page 5: Safety Notices
CAUTION: This product is equipped with a 3-wire power cord and plug for the user’s safety. Use this power cord in conjunction with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1. Printer Overview ......1 The IBM Infoprint 6500 Printer Family . How To Identify The Printer .
Page 8 Cancel Buffers . 81 Hex Transparent Control . . 81 Mono/Dual Case . 82 Undefined Char Sub . . 82 Print Text Direction . . 82 Image Buffer Size . . 83 Intervention Required . . 83 Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 9 Compatibility Options . . 83 Translate Table . . 83 Override Host . 83 Format Control . . 84 C/T Hotport . . 84 Maximum Printable Width . . 85 Hex Print Mode . . 85 Compatibility Options Menu . 86 5250 Interface Menu .
Page 10 Code V Feature (VGL) . . 167 Configuration . . 167 Code V Parameters . . 167 Code V Emulation Menu . 168 Printer Emul Config Menu . . 177 Proprinter III XL Emulation Menu . . 178 viii Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 11 Appendix A. Printer Specifications ..... . . 249 Ribbon Specifications . . 249 Ordering Ribbons . . 249 6500-vxx Models . . 249 Contents...
Page 12 Physical Unit (PU) types and examples . . 284 Summary of LU Types and Representative IBM Products . . 285 Glossary ........287 References .
Page 13: Introduction
The word Danger next to the lightning slash indicates the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. Danger and Caution notices are numbered to help you find the translated versions in the IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printer: Safety Information.
Page 14: Related Documents
English and translated versions of the IBM 6500 Printer Safety Notices. Warning, Caution, and Danger notices are included. v Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers: Quick Start Guide - Explains how to unpack and set up the printer. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 15: Chapter 1. Printer Overview
The IBM Infoprint 6500 Printer Family The IBM Infoprint 6500 series consist of 500, 1000, 1500, and 2000 lines per minute (lpm) models and are packaged in various configurations. All of the models offer software versatility and the latest refinements in line matrix printing technology.
Page 16: How To Identify The Printer
Table 1. Infoprint 6500 Printer Family Model Number Print Speed Enclosure Hammer Bank 6500-v05 500 LPM* Floor Cabinet 28 Hammers 6500-v5P 500 LPM Pedestal, 28 Hammers Quick Access 6500-v10 1000 LPM Floor Cabinet, 60 Hammers Power Stacker optional 6500-v1P 1000 LPM...
Page 17: Standard Capabilities
Standard Capabilities The 6500-v printer family has the following general characteristics: v A broad range of print speeds in both cabinet and pedestal models v Support of similar features across the entire product line to allow maximum flexibility in matching the printer to the requirements v Energy Star compliant ®...
Page 18 IMPORTANT: This emulation appears as “P-Series XQ” on the operator panel. Serial Matrix Printer Emulation This printer emulation is very similar to the code systems used by an IBM Graphics Printer, but incorporates several systems into one emulation. This emulation enables a line matrix printer to print files coded for a serial matrix printer, and is sometimes referred to as the Serial Matrix collection.
Page 19: Output Control
Graphics and Vertical Formatting Several graphics and vertical formatting features are available: v Three built-in graphics generators: – IBM Proprinter III XL bit-image graphics – Epson FX dot graphics mode – P-Series Plot v Programmable electronic vertical formatting provides rapid vertical paper movement to specified lines for printing repetitive and continuous forms.
Page 20: Optional Features
Host System. This feature also helps you to replace IBM Coax/Twinax printers such as the IBM 3262 Models 3 and 13, IBM 4234 Models 1, 2, and 9, and IBM 5224 Models 1 and 2. This feature can be used with the Intelligent ™...
Page 21 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.
Page 22: Protocols And Emulations
“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.
Page 23 Whenever it is necessary to service the printer, remember this important maintenance concept. v Incorrect closure of the forms thickness lever can lead to smearing, degraded print quality, paper jams, and damage to the platen and shuttle assembly. Never close the forms thickness lever too tightly. Chapter 1.
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Page 25: Chapter 2. Installation
2. Set up the printer, which includes; removing shipping materials, installing the ink transport assembly, ink transport media, ink cartridge, and loading paper. Follow the instructions in IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers: Quick Start Guide. 3. Perform an initial print test by printing the current configuration page as described on page 24.
Page 26 6. If you have not already ordered a communications cable, see page 257. 7. Configure the printer to work with host systems and to match your emulation, such as IBM Proprinter III XL. Follow the instructions provided in Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer,” on page 19 and review the information provided in Appendix C, “Host Attachment,”...
Page 27: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Read this chapter carefully before installing and operating the printer. The printer is easy to install. However, for your safety and to protect valuable equipment, perform all the procedures in this chapter in the order presented. IMPORTANT: Make sure you have a way to move the printer and shipping pallet.
Page 28: Select A Site
Twisted Pair / Type 3 300 meters (492 feet) Dataproducts Long Line 150 meters (492 feet) Coax 1500 meters (4920 feet) Twisted Pair / Type 3 300 meters (985 feet) Ethernet 10/100Base-T 100 meters (328 feet) Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 29: Printer Dimensions
Printer Dimensions 57.5 in (146.1 cm) 41.0 in 27.0 in (104 cm) (68.84 cm) 29.0 in (73.7 cm) 83.0 in 27.0 in (210.8 cm) (68.6 cm) 27.0 in (68.6 cm) Figure 2. Exploded View of Cabinet Model Printer Dimensions 59.0 in (149.9 cm) 42.5 in (107.8 cm)
Page 30 Figure 4. Exploded View of Pedestal Model Printer Dimensions Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 31: Printer Component Locations
Familiarize yourself with the names and locations of the printer components, shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6 before continuing with the rest of the installation procedures. Figure 5. 6500-v Printer Component Locations with the Ribbon Spools Exploded Above Chapter 2. Installation...
Page 32 Figure 6. Pedestal Model Printer Component Locations with Open Access Cover and Ribbon Spools Exploded Above Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 33: Chapter 3. Configuring The Printer
26. v Four configurations that you can customize for unique print job requirements. The process of creating customized configurations is explained on page 38. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...
Page 34: Active Versus Saved Configurations
Note: The menus that are displayed from the operator panel are determined by the installed features. Each feature is shipped with a document that describes the feature in detail. For more information about these documents, see the “Related Documents” section on page xii. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 35 Figure 7. Configuration Main Menu Notes: 1. The Twinax and Coax interface menus only appear in the menus if the IBM Coax/Twinax feature is installed. 2. The Early Print Complete option appears in the Twinax menu only if the IPDS feature is installed.
Page 36 Figure 8. Configuration Main Menu (cont) Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 37: Using The Operator Panel
Using the Operator Panel Figure 9. The Operator Panel The operator panel is shown above. During the configuration process, you will use the ↑SCROLL/MICRO , ↓SCROLL/MICRO , ENTER, and RETURN keys on the operator panel to access configuration settings and diagnostic tests via the configuration menus.
Page 38: Locking The Program Mode
Indicates that the configuration has printed. Date and store the printout in a safe place. You may also want to label the printout (for example, “Configuration for 2-up Labels”). START READY The printer is READY for normal operation. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 39 The second method for printing the current configuration, as well as several other configurations, is to use the Print Custom Set Values menu option, shown on the following page. The Print Custom Set Values selection on the Configuration Management menu allows you to print any or all of the configurations shown above.
Page 40: Factory Default Configuration Values
66 Lines Print Quality DP Quality Margins Left Margin Form Length Funct. of Lines Form Width 136 Characters Active Graphic Emulation IGP SFCC Save Current Values Custom Set 1 Change Power On Set Custom Set 1 Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 41 PRINTER CONTROL Interface Selection Parallel Display Language English Print Direction Bidirectional Hex Print Mode Disable Power On State Ready Paper Jam Detection Enable Forms Speed Normal Speed Set Platen at BOF Disable Shuttle Timeout 5 Seconds Energy Saver Timer 15 Seconds OCR Font Density 120 Dots Per Inch Eject/Restore...
Page 42 Load Alt Char Option Enable LAC Approximation Print Text Direction Control By Host Override Host Disable Format Control Disable Maximum Printable Width 13.2 Inches Hex Print Mode Disable C/T Hotport Port Type Twinax Timeout 15 Sec Report Status Disable Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 43 COAX INTERFACE Print Language Standard Language 0037 English (USA/CAN) Alternate Language English US Print Character Table Active Print Language Standard Print Language Disable Disable Buffer Reprint Disable Early Print Complete Disable SCS Buffer Control Don’t Wait Cancel Buffer Enable Hex Transparent Control Lead-In Characters Set 1 <%>...
Page 44 Not Sent to Host Compatibility Options Compatibility Options 1 Compatibility Options 2 Compatibility Options 3 Compatibility Options 4 Compatibility Options 5 Compatibility Options 6 Compatibility Options 7 Compatibility Options 8 Compatibility Options 9 Compatibility Options 10 Override Host Disable Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 45 Format Control Disable C/T Hotport Twinax 15 Sec. Disable Maximum Printable Width 13.2 Inches NETWORK SETUP Adapter Address IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address MAC Address DHCP Adapter Parameters Buffer Size in Kbytes NetBIOS Protocol Enable ASCII Data Port Number 9100 IPDS Data Port Number 5001...
Page 46 Byte 1: - Byte5 Byte 1: - Byte13 Reset WEP Keys Wireless LEAP Authentication Method Open LEAP Username LEAP Username (01 - 15) Reset LEAP Username LEAP Password LEAP Password (01 - 15) Reset LEAP Password Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 47 PARALLEL INTERFACE Interface Type IEEE 1284 PC Parallel Data Bit 8 Enable 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 Auto Trickle Disable...
Page 48 Latin 1 8859-1 Printer Select On = DC1/OFF = DC3 ESC c Sequence Enable Reset Command Disable Received CR Observe Received DEL Observe Private Mode Set 2* Pos. on BC/OVRSZ Set to top BC Check Digit By Host Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 49 Barcode Darkmode Enable PUM Default Decipoints Truncate PI Slew Truncate at TOF ETX/ACK Disable IGP Emulation Define CR Code CR=CR Define LF Code LF=LF Auto LF Disable Select SFCC PI Slew Range CR Edit Disable Select Font Select Set Disable Slash 0 Disable Lines Per Inch...
Page 50 Proportional Spacing Disable Italic Print Disable Slashed Zero Disable Text Position Bottom of Line UTF-8 Disable Margins Left Margin 0 Characters Right Margin 0 Characters Bottom Margin 0 Lines Perforation Skip Disable Reset Command Load Factory Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 51 OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Demonstration Print Error Log Ripple Print All E’s All H’s All E’s + FF Underlines Adapter Test Page Ethernet Test Page Clear Error Log PRINTER INFORMATION Installed Memory Power On Time: XXX.X Hours Printing Time: XX Hours Print Strokes XXXXXX 11 Inch Pages...
Page 52: Changing Parameters
Moves into the PRINTER INTERFACE SELECTION CONTROL menu. PRINTER CONTROL Moves to the PRINT PRINT DIRECTION DIRECTION parameter. UNTIL ENTER PRINT DIRECTION Move into the PRINT BIDIRECTIONAL* DIRECTION menu. The asterisk (*) shows that this is the active value. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 53 Step LCD Results Notes PRINT DIRECTION Moves to the next available UNIDIRECTIONAL option, the UNIDIRECTIONAL option. ENTER PRINT DIRECTION Selects the displayed value. An UNIDIRECTIONAL* asterisk (*) appears indicating that this choice is now the active value. 10. Continue this pattern to make all of the changes, using the information in this chapter. 11.
Page 54: Saving Your Configuration In A Custom Set
CPI and LPI, for each new job. See page 43 for details on loading configurations. You may want to print records of your configurations (see page 24) and store them in a safe place, such as inside the printer cabinet. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 55 If you do not save your configuration before you power off the printer, all of the new parameter values that have not been saved to NVRAM will be erased. When you power the printer on again, the power-on configuration will load. If no configuration has been designated as the power-on configuration, the factory configuration will load.
Page 56 OPERATOR MENU LOCKED Locks Program mode and the Operator Menu. STOP READY Places the printer in READY mode, prepared for normal operation. 13. It is recommended you print your current configuration, as described on page 24. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 57: Loading Custom Sets Or Factory Default Values
Loading Custom Sets or Factory Default Values You can load any of the custom set configurations or the factory default configuration. Factory default parameters are shown starting on page 26. The loaded configuration remains active as long as the printer is on. The following procedure shows how to load factory defaults to the printer.
Page 58 CONFIGURATION” appears briefly. STOP NOT READY Returns the printer to the NOT READY mode. OPERATOR MENU LOCKED Locks Program mode and the Operator Menu. STOP READY Places the printer in READY mode, prepared for normal operation. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 59: Changing The Power On Configuration
Changing the Power On Configuration When you power on the printer for the first time, it loads the factory default configuration. If you power the printer off and then back on, the printer will load the designated power-on configuration (which is set to Factory Default by default). It will not load the last saved configuration.
Page 60 CUSTOM SET 1* is complete. STOP NOT READY Returns the printer to the NOT READY mode. OPERATOR MENU LOCKED Locks Program mode and the Operator Menu. STOP READY Places the printer in READY mode, prepared for normal operation. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 61: Reprogramming The Security Key
Reprogramming the Security Key The security key on the PSA3 controller board can be reprogrammed with a Software Program Exchange (SPX) module. The SPX is an intelligent module that plugs into the debug port on the back of printers equipped with the PSA3 “Hurricane” controller board. The SPX is used only once;...
Page 62: How To Reprogram The Security Key
9. Press the ENTER key. The printer will reboot itself and you may resume normal printing. 10. You may need to download the emulation again. 11. You may need to set additional menu parameters for any new features that have been added or enabled. (Refer to Chapter 4.) Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 63: Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus
The ↑Scroll/Micro key moves forward through the options at a particular menu level. v The ↓Scroll/Micro key moves backward through the options at a particular menu level. These keys are summarized in a legend box at the lower right corner of each configuration menu diagram. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...
Page 64: Main Menu
Figure 11. 6500–v Series Main Menu Configuration Notes: 1. The Twinax and Coax interface menus only appear in the menus if the IBM Coax/Twinax feature is installed. 2. The Early Print Complete option appears in the Twinax menu only if the IPDS feature is installed.
Page 65 Figure 12. 6500–v Series Main Menu Configuration (cont.) Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 66: Quick Setup Menu
Quick Setup Menu Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 67 The purpose of the Quick Setup menu is to have the items that are most frequently changed or entered during the installation of the printer in one location. This is not a “quick access” menu, in that the items found here will generally only be needed during the initial setup rather than on an ongoing basis.
Page 68 If ANSI is installed, then the menu will provide the user with the choice between ANSI or ASCII Printer. If either TN3270 or TN5250 are installed, this emulation becomes the default, with all default values accepted. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 69: Printer Control Menu
Printer Control Menu Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
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Page 71: 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 is selected, a POR status is sent to the host. Selecting Autoswitching provides automatic interface switching among parallel, serial, and either coax or twinax communication.
Page 72: Hex Print Mode
Normal Speed (the default) will slew and stack paper, such as single-sheet data processing paper, at maximum speed. v Slow Speed will slew and stack at a slower pace. This ensures that forms, such as multiple-sheet (that is, invoice), will stack more neatly. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 73: Set Platen At Bof
Set Platen at BOF 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 74: Ocr Font Density
Note: The TOP EXIT TEAR setting is meaningful only on pedestal model printers. TOP EXIT TEAR cannot be selected on cabinet model printers. Forms length must be set correctly for the TOP EXIT TEAR mode to function properly. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 75: Ptr Setup Option
PTR Setup Option This option selects the Special Function Control Code (SFCC) for the PTR_SETUP command and functions. The selections for this process are given below. Setup Parse This selection is used to enable or disable the PTR Setup Option. v Disable (the default) v Enable v Ignore...
Page 76: Power Stacker
Printer Management Port Printer Management Port is the port used to connect the printer to the IBM Printer Management Unit (PMU). This menu option is a printer management tool that runs on Host Computers. The options include:...
Page 77: Ribbon End Point
Ribbon End Point v Normal (the default). The character life expectancy of the detected 6500 ribbon type installed with an end point print contrast density of 0.5 for black inked ribbons, or a similar representative value for colored or specialty ribbons.
Page 78: Configuration Management Menu
Configuration Management Menu The CONFIG. CONTROL menu allows you to control your printer’s configurations according to the specifications necessary for your print jobs. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 79: 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. This option is defined only in IGP, CD, and CT/IPDS builds. Refer to the 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer‘s Reference Manual for more information.
Page 80: Save Current Values
Print Custom Set Values This option is used to print a listing of various stored printer custom sets. It is recommended that you store the printout of the custom sets in a safe place for quick referral. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 81: Config Key Default
Config Key Default This option configures the config key to print either the Quick Setup menu or the full config. v Quick Setup Config (the default). Prints the Quick Setup configuration. v Complete Config. Prints the full configuration. Name Custom Sets You may specify a 39-character name which can be used to refer to a custom set.
Page 82: Twinax Interface Menu
Twinax Interface Menu Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 83 Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 84: Print Language
PRINT CHARACTER TABLE prints out a table of the twinax interface current character set. Character sets are shown in the 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual. Active Print Language ACTIVE PRINT LANGUAGE specifies which print language set will be the active set.
Page 85: World Trade
World Trade The 5225 emulation has a multinational character set that serves as a base for 14 world trade character set assortments. They are shown in the 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual. You can configure the printer to use the Standard Character Set so the printer contains the IBM World Trade character set, such as the Austria/Germany character set.
Page 86: Hex Transparent Control
This option allows you to enable (the default) or disable additional features that are not available in standard IBM emulations. To access these features, send lead-in character text commands in the data stream. You can also use ASCII codes X'80' through X'9F' as control codes if configured to do so.
Page 87: Undefined Char Report
UNDEFINED CHARACTER REPORTING allows overriding of the host setting of the SGEA (Set Graphic Error Action) command. For more information about the SGEA command, refer to the 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual. v Enable (the default). The host setting for the SGEA and is used by the printer. If the SGEA command is requested to stop on graphic errors, the printer will stop when a graphic error is detected.
Page 88: Print Text Direction
(after absolute and relative move commands are executed). v Enable. reflects 6408/6412 Model CT0 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). Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 89: Maximum Printable Width
Maximum Printable Width MAXIMUM PRINTABLE WIDTH sets the maximum width of the printer when ® using a CT host interface. v 13.2 Inches (the default) v 13.6 Inches Note: The twinax interface menu and coax interface menu option for maximum printable width use the same internal variable.
Page 90: Report Status
Disable (the default). A fault on the printer is reported only if it occurs on the active port. v Enable. The faults are reported even if the fault is not on the current active port. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 91: Coax Interface Menu
Coax Interface Menu Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
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Page 93: Print Language
Print Character Table PRINT CHARACTER TABLE prints out a table of the coax interface current character set. All coax character sets are shown in the 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual. Active Print Language ACTIVE PRINT LANGUAGE specifies which print language set will be the active set.
Page 94: Pa2
Buffer option). It is recommended that local procedures be followed to recover from the error. Do not select Early Print Complete while a print job is in progress. If this is done you will need to restart the printer. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 95: Scs Buffer Control
Cancel key is pressed. Hex Transparent Control You can enable additional features that are not available in standard IBM emulations. To access these features, send lead-in character text commands in the data stream.
Page 96: Mono/Dual Case
Dual Case (the default) v Mono Case SCS (System Network Architecture Character String) Mode is controlled by the host computer. Refer to the 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual for more information about non–SCS mode. Undefined Char Sub UNDEFINED CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION specifies the replacement character to print in place of any unprintable character that is received from the host.
Page 97: Image Buffer Size
Image Buffer Size IMAGE BUFFER SIZE (screen buffer size) allows you to select the following image buffer sizes: v 4K (the default) v 2K A POR status is sent to the host when the printer is made READY. Intervention Required Select from the following: v Not Send To Host (the default) v Send To Host.
Page 98: Format Control
Disable (the default). A fault on the printer is reported on if it occurs on the active port. v Enable. The faults are reported even if the fault is not on the current active port. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 99: Maximum Printable Width
Maximum Printable Width MAXIMUM PRINTABLE WIDTH sets the maximum width of the printer when using a CT host interface. v 13.2 Inches (the default) v 13.6 Inches Note: The twinax interface menu and coax interface menu option for maximum printable width use the same internal variable. Setting this option in either menu will make it the current setting for the printer, independent of the interface used.
Page 100: Compatibility Options Menu
MPP+1. v ON (the default) Produces a carriage return to the first print position of the next line. v OFF. Produces a carriage return to the first print position of the current line. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 101 Compatibility Option 2: New Line at MPP+1 NEW LINE AT MPP+1 controls how many lines are skipped when the carriage returns to a new line. v ON (the default). Moves to the first print position two lines down from the current position.
Page 102 The printer is set to print at print position 1 of the next line. v ON. Performs an automatic form feed command unless a form feed was the last one executed. The printer is set to print at print position 1 of the first line on the next form. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 103 Compatibility Option 9: CR, EM, and NL (3287 only) CR (Carriage Return), EM (Error Message), and NL (New Line) specify that the printer treat the CR, EM, and NL control codes either as spaces or as control codes. v ON (the default). Treats the CR, EM and NL commands as control codes. v OFF.
Page 104: 5250 Interface Menu
5250 Interface Menu Notes: 1. This menu only appears if the TN5250/3270 option is installed. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 105 Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 106: Print Language
This option allows you to enable (the default) or disable additional features that are not available in standard IBM emulations. To access these features, send lead-in character text commands in the data stream. You can also use ASCII codes X'80' through X'9F' as control codes if configured to do so.
Page 107: Undefined Char Reporting
UNDEFINED CHARACTER REPORTING allows overriding of the host setting of the SGEA (Set Graphic Error Action) command. For more information about the SGEA command, refer to the 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual. v Enable (the default). The host setting for the SGEA and is used by the printer. If the SGEA command is requested to stop on graphic errors, the printer will stop when a graphic error is detected.
Page 108: Undefined Char Sub
Note that the information appearing on the message display may not match the data stream setting. No values will change upon initial selection of the disable option. v Enable. Permits operator panel settings to override host data stream commands. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 109: 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: v Disable (the default) does not reflect 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 110 Disable (the default). A fault on the printer is reported only if it occurs on the active port. v Enable. The faults are reported even if the fault is not on the current active port. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 111: 3270 Interface Menu
3270 Interface Menu Notes: 1. This menu appears only if the TN5250/3270 option is installed. Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
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Page 113: Print Language
PRINT CHARACTER TABLE prints out a table of the 3270 interface current character set. Character sets are shown in the 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual Active Print Language Selects which group of print language sets (standard or alternate) will be active.
Page 114: Mono/Dual Case
Mono Case prints the same as Dual Case if the character set is one of the following “right to left” sets: Katak., Hebrew, Old Hebrew, and Farsi. SCS (System Network Architecture Character String) mode is controlled by the host computer. v Dual Case (the default) v Mono Case Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 115: Undefined Char Substitution
Undefined Char Substitution UNDEFINED CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION specifies the replacement character to print in place of any unprintable character that is received from the host. The character becomes the printer default when: v The printer is powered off and then powered on. v An SGEA command specifies to use the operator panel default.
Page 116: Override Host
Selects the type of port to be used. The Disable selection disables the port from the hotport process. The available selections are: v Twinax (the default) v Coax v Disable Note: Changing the Port Type in this menu option also changes the Port Type setting in the Coax Interface Menu. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 117: Maximum Printable Width
Timeout This is the value used by the printer to time out from the current port and check the other ports for data to print. When the printer has not received data from the host after the specified period of time, it needs to Timeout to service the other ports.
Page 118: Compatibility Options Menu
MPP+1. v ON (the default). Produces a carriage return to the first print position of the next line. v OFF. Produces a carriage return to the first print position of the current line. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 119 Compatibility Option 2: New Line at MPP+1 NEW LINE AT MPP+1 controls how many lines are skipped when the carriage returns to a new line. v ON (the default). Moves to the first print position two lines down from the current position.
Page 120 The printer is set to print at print position 1 of the next line. v ON. Performs an automatic form feed command unless a form feed was the last one executed. The printer is set to print at print position 1 of the first line on the next form. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 121 Compatibility Option 9: CR, EM, and NL (3287 only) CR (Carriage Return), EM (Error Message), and NL (New Line) specify that the printer treat the CR, EM, and NL control codes either as spaces or as control codes. v ON (the default). Treats the CR, EM and NL commands as control codes. v OFF.
Page 122: Network Setup Menu
1. Only if the Ethernet Adapter feature is installed. 2. Only if the Integrated Ethernet feature is installed. 3. Only if the Wireless Adapter feature is installed. 4. Only if RFID is installed. 5. Only if a Cisco radio card is installed. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 123: Adapter Address Submenu
Adapter Address Submenu IP Address A numeric address such as 123.45.61.23 which identifies a printer or server in a LAN or WAN. Subnet Mask A binary value used to divide IP networks into smaller Subnetworks or Subnets. This mask is used to help determine whether IP packets need to be forwarded to the Subnets.
Page 124: Adapter Parameters Submenu
DHCP You can enable/disable the DHCP protocol using this option, but consult your administrator for the appropriate setting. The options include: v Disable (the default) v Enable Adapter Parameters Submenu Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 125 Detailed information regarding the Ethernet IP Address, Gateway Address, Subset Mask, and MAC Address capabilities can be found in the Ethernet Interface User’s Manual. Access to the parameters is through the operator panel. Buffer Size in Kbytes This parameter determines the size of the input buffer, in 1K increments. A selection of up to 16K is shown.
Page 126: Ascii Data Port
Enhanced. The NIC waits for the printer to finish receiving the current job before sending another job. The status line shows “done” when the job is fully printed. v Off. No job synchronization between the NIC and the printer. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 127: Ethernet Hotport
Ethernet Hotport Gives the printer the ability to handle multiple data streams simultaneously. It allows the printer to service hosts attached to the serial, Ethernet, and either the coax or twinax ports as if they were the only interface connected. Trickle Time: This functionality prevents an attached host from timing out.
Page 128: Ethernet Address Submenu
A gateway address is the IP address of a hardware device (gateway) that translates data between two incompatible networks, which can include protocol translation. MAC Address This menu item is the Manufacturer’s Assigned Number, and is unique for each printer. It is read-only. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 129: Ethernet Parameters Submenu
DHCP You can enable/disable the DHCP protocol using this option, but consult your administrator for the appropriate setting. The options are: v Disable (the default) v Enable Ethernet Parameters Submenu Detailed information regarding the Ethernet IP Address, Gateway Address, Subset Mask, and MAC Address capabilities can be found in the Ethernet Interface User’s Manual.
Page 130: Ascii Data Port Number
This is the time that the Keep Alive Timer will run. With the Keep Alive Timer on, the tcp connection will stay connected even after the print job has terminated. v 3 Min (the default) v 2 — 10 Min Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 131: Ethernet Speed
Ethernet Speed The Ethernet Speed allows compatibility with different systems and networks. The factory default is Auto Select. v Auto Select (the default). This setting tells the 10/100Base-T NIC to perform an auto detection scheme and configure itself to be 10 Half Duplex, 10 Full Duplex, 100 Half Duplex, or 100 Full Duplex.
Page 132: Wireless Address Menu
This menu item is the Manufacturer’s Assigned Number, and is unique for each printer. It is read-only. DHCP You can enable/disable the DHCP protocol using this option, but consult your administrator for the appropriate setting. The options include: v Disable (default) v Enable. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 133: Wireless Parameters Menu
Wireless Parameters Menu Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 134: Signal Strength
(in million bits per second). The options are: v Auto-negotiate (default) v 1Mb/sec. v 2Mb/sec. v 5.5Mb/sec v 11Mb/sec Channel Allows you to select the RF channel. The options are Default (the factory default) and 1-15. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 135: Antenna Diversity
Antenna Diversity The type of antenna used: v Diverse (default). Select when you want to use the antenna with the best reception. v Primary. Select when you want to use the Primary antenna on the server. v Auxiliary. Select when you want to use the Auxiliary antenna on the server. Preamble The length of the preamble in transmit packets.
Page 136: Default Wep Key
WEP Key BYTE1 through BYTE 13 These are the individual characters of the encryption key. Reset WEP Keys Allows you to reset all four WEP keys (WEP Key 1 through WEP Key 4) at one time. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 137: Wireless Kerberos
Wireless Kerberos Kerberos Enable v Disable (the default). Disables Kerberos authentication in the wireless network interface. v Enable. Enables Kerberos authentication in the wireless network interface. Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 138: Kerberos Password
Hours. The range is 1-168, and the default is 0. v Days. The range is 0-7, and the default is 0. v Renew Lifetime Units. Renew lifetime unit in seconds. The range is 5-604800, and the default is 0. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 139: Wireless Leap
Wireless LEAP Authentication Method This feature allows the user to select the authentication method used for the wireless network interface. v Open (the default). Selects open authorization. v Shared. Selects shared key authorization. v Kerberos. Selects Kerberos authentication (for use when a Symbol RF card is installed).
Page 140: Leap Username
32). v LEAP Password (31 - 32). Characters 31 to 32 of the LEAP password (maximum number of characters is 32). Reset LEAP Password Resets the LEAP password to an empty string. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 141: Parallel Interface Menu
Parallel Interface Menu Refer to Chapter 5 for more information about printer interfaces. Interface Type The INTERFACE TYPE parameter selects which electrical interface will drive the parallel port interface, as follows: v IEEE 1284 (the default) v PC Parallel v Dataproducts PC Parallel See page 129.
Page 142: Parallel Hotport
When this option is enabled, faults are reported even if the fault is not on the current active port. If the option is disabled, a fault on the printer is reported only if it occurs on the active port. v Disable (the default) v Enable Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 143: Pc Parallel Menu
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 6500 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual. v Enable (the default) v Disable Chapter 4.
Page 144 Enable (the default). When set and the host asserts the PRIME SIGNAL, the parallel port will perform a warm start. v Disable. The parallel port will not perform a warm start when the host asserts the PRIME SIGNAL. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 145 TOF Act at Prime Signal TOF (Top-of-Form) ACTION AT PRIME SIGNAL determines whether or not a form feed is performed before a warm start when the prime signal is asserted from the host. This setting is only used if PRIME SIGNAL parameter is enabled. v Form Feed at Reset (the default) v No Form Feed at Reset Buffer Size in Kbytes...
Page 146: Dataproducts Menu
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. v Enable (the default) v Disable Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 147 PI Ignored The PI (Paper Instruction) signal is used to control vertical paper motion. v Enable (the default). Ignores the PI signal and treats the data as characters or control codes. v Disable. Causes the printer to interpret the eight data lines as VFU commands when the PI signal is true.
Page 148: Trickle Time
¼ Sec (the default) v ½ Sec v 1 Sec v 2 Sec v 4 Sec v 8 Sec v OFF Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 149: Ieee 1284
IEEE 1284 The IEEE 1284 interface is configured using the following configuration options. Buffer Size in Kbytes This parameter determines the size of the input buffer, in 1K increments. Up to 16K are available. v 16 (the default) v 1 - 16 Auto Trickle Auto Trickle is used to prevent a host computer from timing out because the parallel interface was busy for too long.
Page 150: Trickle Time
¼ Sec (the default) v ½ Sec v 1 Sec v 2 Sec v 4 Sec v 8 Sec v OFF Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 151: 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 152: Interface Type
9600 Baud (the default) v 19200 Baud v 38400 Baud v 57600 Baud v 115200 Baud v 600 Baud v 1200 Baud v 2400 Baud v 4800 Baud Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 153: Data Bits
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. v 8 (the default) Stop Bits The STOP BITS parameter sets the number of stop bits in the serial data word. The setting must match the corresponding stop bit setting in the host computer.
Page 154: Request To Send
(serial interface only). The poll character is received and the status byte is sent whether the printer is online or offline. The SFCC enquiry will only be processed when the printer is online. v Disable (the default) v Enable Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 155: Serial Hotport
The status byte sent to the host is defined as follows: 1 = printer fault 1 = IGP busy 0 = offline, 1 = online 1 = serial input buffer exceeds xoff/on Serial Hotport Gives the printer the ability to handle multiple data streams simultaneously. It allows the printer to service hosts attached to the serial, parallel, and either coax or twinax ports as if they were the only interface connected.
Page 156: Framing Errors
Enable (the default). If a framing error occurs, a fault message will display on the control panel. v Disable. If a framing error occurs, a fault message will not display on the control panel. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 157: Emulation Configuration Menu
(These features may have been installed at the factory if the features were ordered with the printer.) For the IPDS Coax/Twinax emulation, the IBM Coax/Twinax feature must be installed. Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 158: Active Emulation
Configuration menu, described on page 143 Printer Emulation Configuration This parameter configures the ASCII printer emulation and page formatting. The submenus are described on page 177). Print Format This parameter configures page formatting. The submenus are described beginning on page 192 Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 159: Ipds Feature
Configure the IPDS in the same way you would configure the printer for other features. You can select IPDS default parameters directly from the operator panel as explained in this chapter, or by application commands as explained in the 6500 IPDS Programmer’s Reference Manual. Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 160: Ipds Parameters
BEFORE you reconfigure the IPDS, print a configuration sheet to see all of the current settings. Refer to “Printing the Current Configuration” on page 24 Configure the IPDS according to your specific requirements. The IPDS configuration menu is shown on the following page. IPDS Configuration Menu Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 161 Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 162 13.2 Inches (the default) v 13.6 Inches Note: This configuration value applies only to IPDS on the Ethernet. For Coax or Twinax IPDS, use the corresponding configuration value in the Coax or Twinax Interface menu. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 163 Override Host (Emulation Configuration) Override Host determines if the operator panel overrides specified IPDS menu values. Select one of the following two values: v Disable (the default). Does not allow operator panel settings to override IPDS application commands. v Enable. Allows operator panel settings to override IPDS application commands. The specified IPDS application commands for the IPDS menu values are: v Graphics Quality v Bar Code Quality...
Page 164: Image Quality
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 165 Data Stream Setting. The printer uses the HRI flag in the IPDS bar code application command to determine whether or not to print HRI with UPC and EAN bar codes. See the 6500 IPDS Programmer’s Reference Manual for more information about IPDS bar code application commands.
Page 166 Disable (the default). Normal size fonts are substituted whenever compressed fonts are requested. v Enable. Compressed fonts are printed when requested by IPDS application commands. See the 6500 IPDS Programmer’s Reference Manual for more information about selecting these fonts with application commands. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 167: Ansi
ANSI Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 168 Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 169: Cpi/Lpi Select
CPI/LPI Select Defines the default values for the horizontal and vertical character spacing. The number of characters per inch can range from 10.0 through 17.1. The number of lines per inch can range from 3.0 through 8.0. CPI Select v 10.0 CPI (the default) v 12.0 CPI v 13.3.
Page 170 This parameter allows you to print the numeral “0” with or without the slash. This option applies to all character sets except OCR-A and OCR-B. v Disable (the default). Zero is printed without a slash. v Enable. Zero is printed with a slash. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 171: Page Format
Page Format Margins v Left Margin. Defines where the first print column is located. The left margin is specified as the number of characters from the left edge of the form. v Right Margin. Defines where the last print column is located. The right margin is specified as the number of characters from the right edge of the form.
Page 172: Define Cr Code
Defines the printer actions when print data is received past the form width setting. v Disable (the default). Discards any data past the form width. v Enable. Performs an automatic carriage return and line feed when data is received past the form width. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 173: Character Set
Define LF Code Controls the action of the printer when it receives a Line Feed code (X'0A') from the host computer. If this feature is enabled, each time the printer receives a line feed, it inserts an additional carriage return code (X'0D') into the data stream. This feature can be used in most installations, but it is required if the host computer does not send carriage returns to the printer.
Page 174: Received Del
Truncate at TOF (the default). The slew is terminated when the next Top-of- Form is reached. (This function applies to the ANSI EVFU only). v Disable. PI slews will be completed independent of their length. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 175: Igp Feature
Configure the IGP feature in the same way you would configure the printer for other features. You can select IGP default parameters directly from the operator panel as explained in this chapter, or by control codes as explained in the 6500 IGP User’s Manual. IGP Parameters The IGP parameters are described in the following pages.
Page 176: Igp Emulation Menu
CR = CR (the default). Does NOT perform a line feed. The next print position will be print position 1 of the current line. v CR = CR + LF. Performs an automatic line feed. The next print position will be print position 1 of the next line. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 177 Define LF Code (Line Feed) This parameter forces the printer to insert an automatic Carriage Return code into the data stream whenever a Line Feed code occurs. This can be used in most installations, but it is required if the host computer does not send Carriage Returns to the printer.
Page 178 This parameter enables the printer to print text in all uppercase when using the ALPHA command. v Dual Case (the default). The printer will print text in upper- and lowercase. v Mono Case. The printer will print text in uppercase only. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 179: Skip Command Prefix
Skip Command Prefix This parameter determines if a data string before an IGP command will be ignored. v Enable (the default). The printer ignores all text before an IGP command. v Disable. The printer will print any data before an IGP command. Power On IGP You can set the IGP feature so that it is enabled or disabled when the printer is powered on.
Page 180 This option selects different bar code ratios for certain bar codes including Code 39 and interleaved 2 of 5. It is included for compatibility with IGP-X00 printers. v Disable (the default). Use standard bar code ratios. v Enable. Select the alternate bar code ratios. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 181: Code V Feature (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 6500 Code V Programmer’s Reference Manual. Code V Parameters The Code V parameters are described on the following pages.
Page 182: Code V Emulation Menu
Code V Emulation Menu Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 183: Sfcc And Power On
SFCC and Power On Select V SFCC: Selects the Special Function Control Character. Valid values are X'11' through X'FF'. The default value is X'5E'. Always use the SFCC required for your configuration wherever the circumflex, or (cc) is shown. Obtain a configuration printout to determine the currently selected SFCC.
Page 184: Lines Per Inch
(cc)A command is received. Power On ^F: Enable Free format causes the Code V to ignore carriage returns, line feeds and all characters below X'20' sent from the host. Refer to the 6500 Code V User’s Manual for more information on Free Format.
Page 185: Graphics Option
Graphics Option Slashed Zero: v Disable (the default). Prints zeros without a slash (0). v Enable. Prints zeros with a slash (Ø) to distinguish zeros from the alphabetical capital “O”. Ignore Dots Value: v Disable (the default). v Enable. Causes the Code V to expect position values to be specified in only 1/10 of an inch.
Page 186 Disable (the default). The IGP/VGL uses its default half-dot font, which is slightly different from the standard bitmap font used by LP+ at 12, 13, 15 and 17 cpi. v Enable. The IGP/VGL uses the same font as used by LP+ at all cpi. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 187 Width Limit: v Disable (the default). This does not limit the width of expanded characters. v Enable. When enabled, limits the width of expanded characters based on a fixed maximum ratio of width over height. Absorb at ^PN: v Disable (the default). When disabled, system terminators following the (cc)PN command are sent to the printer and result in paper motion.
Page 188 Character 2. The character selected using the Select Character 2 option will be ignored in the data string. v Character 1 and 2. Both characters selected using the Select Character 1 and Select Character 2 options will be ignored in the data string. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 189 Select Character 1: Selects character 1 for the character filtering option. v 0 (the default) v 0 - 255 (decimal) Select Character 2: Selects character 2 for the character filtering option. Valid values are from 0 through 255 (decimal). v 0 (the default) v 0 - 255 (decimal) Data Bit 8: v Enable (the default).
Page 190 Host PI: v Disable (the default). The Data Bit 8 configuration option must be disabled to transmit the PI line to the printer. v Enable. Informs the Code V that the host sends PI signals. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 191: Printer Emul Config Menu
PI Slew Range: You can specify how many lines the paper will feed. v Enable (the default). A paper slew of 0 - 15 will move 1 - 16 lines. v Disable. A paper slew of 1 - 15 will move 1 - 15 lines. A paper slew of 0 will move 1 line.
Page 192: Proprinter Iii Xl Emulation Menu
Proprinter III XL Emulation Menu Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 193: Alternate Character Set
Print Language Print language specifies the set of print languages used by the printer. Refer to “Proprinter III XL Emulation Menu” on page 178 for print language menus. Alternate Character Set The alternate character set code can be used to mix primary and alternate characters on a single line.
Page 194: Epson Emulation Menu
Enable (the default). Prints characters about 60 percent the width of normal characters when compressed print is chosen by the host computer. v Disable. Does not compress print widths, even if condensed print is chosen by the host. Epson Emulation Menu Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 195: Character Sets
Character Sets This parameter selects a character set for the Epson emulation, as shown in the “Epson Emulation Menu” on page 180. To use one of these sets, choose the desired group heading (such as 0862 Hebrew) and press ENTER. Character sets are shown in detail in the Character Sets Reference Manual.
Page 196: P-Series Emulation Menu
For example, a 12 CPI Draft font will compress to 20 CPI. v Disable. Does not compress print widths, even if condensed print is chosen by the host. P-Series Emulation Menu Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 197 Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 198 Disable (the default). Discards any data past the forms width. v Enable. Performs an automatic carriage return and line feed when data is received past the forms width, causing the excess text to print on the next line. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 199 The EVFU SELECT (Electronic Vertical Format Unit Select) option determines if EVFU skips can be defined. An EVFU skip is an instruction to move the paper to a specific location on a form. See the 6500 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual for more information.
Page 200: P-Series Xq Emulation Menu
P-Series XQ Emulation Menu Control Code 06 Control Code 06 defines the function of ASCII code X'06' (ACK). You can select an alternate line spacing of: v 8.0 LPI (the default). v 10.3 LPI v 6.0 LPI Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 201 Define CR Code (Carriage Return) This option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Carriage Return code (X'0D') from the host computer. If this feature is enabled, each time the printer receives a Carriage Return, it inserts an additional Line Feed code (X'0A') into the data stream.
Page 202: Upper Case Select
The EVFU SELECT (Electronic Vertical Format Unit Select) option determines if EVFU skips can be defined. An EVFU skip is an instruction to move the paper to a specific location on a form. See the 6500 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual for more information.
Page 203: Serial Matrix Emulation Menu
Serial Matrix Emulation Menu Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 204 Specifies a character set as shown above. To use one of these sets, choose the desired group heading (such as 0862 Hebrew) and press ENTER. Character sets are shown in detail in the Character Sets Reference Manual. v IBM PC (the default) v Multinational v EMCA Latin 1...
Page 205 Auto LF The Auto LF option defines the printer action when print data is received past the forms width setting. v Enable (the default). Performs an automatic carriage return and line feed when data is received past the forms width. v Disable.
Page 206: Print Format Menu
Print Format Menu Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 207 Characters Per Inch CHARACTERS PER INCH (CPI) specifies the number of characters that will print per horizontal inch. v 10.0 Characters Per In (the default) v 12.0 Characters Per In v 13.3 Characters Per In v 15.0 Characters Per In v 16.7 Characters Per In v 17.1 Characters Per In v 18.0 Characters Per In...
Page 208: Forms Width
Note: To select forms width in characters greater than 132 characters for coax/twinax, you must first change maximum printable width to 13.6 inches. Receipt of a data stream control code that changes the page width overrides the page width previously specified via the operator panel. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 209: Forms Length
The following table lists the maximum number of characters that can be printed for a given Characters Per Inch (CPI) setting. Maximum Forms Width CPI Setting (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 characters divided by the new CPI.
Page 210 LPI does not affect the effective forms length. Receipt of a data stream control code which changes the forms length overrides the forms length previously specified via the operator panel. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 211: Print Quality
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. This parameter specifies the density (quality) of printing: v DP Quality (the default) v Near Letter Quality v OCR A v OCR B...
Page 212 Note: LEFT MARGIN and RIGHT MARGIN selections are not available with the Coax/Twinax emulation. The only variable available with the Coax/Twinax emulation is BOTTOM MARGIN. The MARGINS parameter defines where the bottom, left, and right page margins are located. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 213 Left Margin: Defines where print position 1 is located. The left margin is specified as the number of characters from the left edge of the forms. Valid values range from the following: v 0 Characters (the default) v 0 - 369 Characters Right Margin: Defines where the last print position is located.
Page 214: Operator Print Tests Menu
(The default). Demonstrates some of the functions and features available on the printer. Print Error Log Prints a log of errors that have occurred in the printer. Print Ribbon Log Prints a log of errors that have occurred in the printer. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 215: Ripple Print
Note: This page contains important system and Ethernet adapter information and should be maintained with your system configuration printout. Your IBM Customer Service Representative will typically run these tests. Ethernet Test Page Prints an Ethernet configuration page. If the Integrated Ethernet is not properly installed, this page will not print.
Page 216: Printer Information Menu
The cumulative time in hours the printer has been powered on. The range is 0 through 30,000 hours. Printing Time The cumulative time in hours the printer has actually been printing. The range is 0 through 30,000 hours. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 217: Print Strokes
Print Strokes The cumulative number of back-and-forth shuttle strokes the printer has printed during normal operation. The range is 0 through 4,000,000,000 shuttle strokes. 11 Inch Pages The cumulative number of pages the printer has printed. The range is 0 through 363,000,000 pages.
Page 218 Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 219: Chapter 5. Printer Interfaces
(PCBA) and a cable connector for the data line. Communication signals and data may be sent over parallel or serial lines. Each IBM 6500-v printer is equipped with three parallel interface protocols and two serial interface protocols. Coax and twinax interface protocols are available as optional features.
Page 220: Rs-232 And Rs-422 Serial Interfaces
16 pF/foot [52.5 pF/meter] terminated in a 100 ohm resistive load must be used for the RS-422.) RS-232 6500-v20 Models Table 4. 6500-v20 RS-232 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments Input Signals Output Signals Miscellaneous...
Page 221: Rs-232 Serial Interface Protocols
Request To Send (RTS). Control signal from the printer. Subject to configuration. Data Terminal Ready (DTR). Control signal from the printer. Subject to configuration. RS-422 6500-v Models Note: The RS-422 is optional. Table 5. RS-422 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments Input Signals...
Page 222: Rs-232 And Rs-422 Serial Interface Protocols
Overrun Error Handling. Overrun error checking is always in effect for the serial interface. When a data overrun error occurs, an asterisk (*) is printed. If 20 successive errors are received, a line feed is added to force printing to occur. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 223: Rs-232 And Rs-422 Serial Interface Configuration
Data Terminal Ready logic v 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 224: Pc Parallel Interface
Return Return DATA LINE 5 BUSY Return Return DATA LINE 6 NAUTO FEED Return DATA LINE 7 NINIT (PRIME) Return DATA LINE 8 Return DATAPRODUCTS* DATA STROBE EXTERNAL 5 VOLTS Return PAPER N SELECT INSTRUCTION Return Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 225: Pc Parallel Interface Signals
TOF Action at Prime Signal (do nothing or form feed) v 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. Chapter 5. Printer Interfaces...
Page 226: 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 6500–v. The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer must not exceed 40 feet (12 meters).
Page 227: Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals Data Lines 1 through 8. Provides 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. You can enable or disable this line via the Data Bit 8 parameter on the Dataproducts submenu (see page 132).
Page 228: Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface
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. IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface The IEEE 1284 is a parallel interface with bidirectional capabilities. Features include the following: Faster data transmission.
Page 229: 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 230 NFault nDataAvail aDataAvail Not Defined Not Defined Not Defined Host nSelectIn 1284 Active 1284 Active Note: The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer should not exceed 32 feet (10 meters). Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 231 Host Clock / nWrite. Driven by host. Data transferred from host to printer. When printer sends data, two types are available. If Nibble mode, signal is set high. If Byte mode, signal is set low. Data 1 through Data 8. These pins are host-driven in Compatibility mode and bidirectional in Byte mode.
Page 232: Terminating Resistor Configurations
If the values of these terminating resistors are not compatible with the particular interface driver requirements of your host computer, you may need to install resistors with different pull-up and pull-down values. Note: Must be installed by an IBM service representative. RP1 Default: 470 ohm Alt 1: 220 ohm...
Page 233: Removal And Installation
Removal And Installation The procedure for removing and installing terminating resistors is provided in your Maintenance Information Manual. IMPORTANT: This is an involved maintenance procedure. To avoid damage to the equipment, only a trained technician should perform this procedure. Chapter 5. Printer Interfaces...
Page 234 Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 235: Chapter 6. Routine Service And Diagnostics
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 236: Interior Cleaning
Dry the lower cabinet interior by wiping it with a clean, dry, lint–free cloth. 10. Cabinet and Pedestal models: Load the ribbon (refer to the IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printer: Quick Start Guide), load the paper (refer to the Quick Start Guide), and set the top–of–form (Quick Start Guide).
Page 237 Figure 14. Interior Components of the Cabinet Models Chapter 6. Routine Service and Diagnostics...
Page 238 Figure 15. Interior Components of the Pedestal Models with Ribbon Spool Above Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 239: 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 240: Running The Printer Self-Tests
[TEST NAME] 10. 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. STOP...
Page 241: 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 6500 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual, or the EBCDIC code chart in the 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual.
Page 242 To obtain a hex code printout, perform the following steps. Note: The asterisks (*) indicate steps specific to using the coax/twinax interface menus which are only displayed when the IBM Coax/Twinax feature is installed. Step Result Notes STOP NOT READY Places the printer in NOT 1.
Page 243 Step Result Notes OPERATOR MENU Press both keys at the same time LOCKED to relock the Operator Menu. START READY Returns the printer to the READY mode. HEX DUMP ACTIVE The message HEX DUMP ACTIVE flashes briefly. 12. A hex code printout results when data is sent to the printer with HEX PRINT MODE enabled. After obtaining the printout, return to normal print mode by disabling HEX PRINT MODE.
Page 244: Fault Messages
Table 10 on page 231 explains each fault message and describes how to correct the fault condition. Displayed faults fall into one of two categories: v Operator correctable. v IBM service representative required to correct. Fault Correction Procedure Before correcting a fault, read the fault explanation, then proceed to fix the problem, taking the following steps: 1.
Page 245 5. 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 246 Poll timeout error. The host system. printer was not polled for CALL SYSTEM OPERATOR one minute. (Coax interface) 029 8344 DIAGNOSTIC Link–level code test detects Contact your IBM service hardware failure on the CT representative. FAILED board. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 247 Check for obstructions in the the host if paper is not stacker area. If fault persists, CHECK STACKER loaded 10 minutes after Stop contact your IBM service was pressed to clear the representative. stacker fault. 041 BUFFER OVERFLOW Host sends data after the Check printer serial port printer buffer is full.
Page 248 If the fault reoccurs, contact your IBM service representative. 059 CANCEL PRINT ACTIVE Non-error status message. No action necessary. 060 PRINTER HOT Printer temperature is Contact your IBM service elevated beyond normal representative. SEE USER’S MANUAL threshold. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 249 Power supply temperature is Contact your IBM service elevated beyond normal representative. threshold. 081 POWER VOLT CHECK* Power supply voltage failure. Contact your IBM service representative. SEE USER’S MANUAL 082 POWER 8.5V CHECK* Internal power failure. Contact your IBM service representative.
Page 250 104 ERROR:DP FIFO BUSY There is a timing problem in Cycle power. If problem does the Engine Controller (EC) not clear, contact your IBM firmware. service representative. 105 HAMMER <#> CHECK Hammer coil is open. (You can continue to print with degraded print quality.)
Page 251 Operator Fault Message Correctable? Explanation Solution 116 ILLEGAL BUS ACCESS Illegal External Bus Access. Contact your IBM service Fatal firmware error on the representative. SEE USER’S MANUAL controller board. 117 A TO D OVERUN* Analog to Digital Overrun. Contact your IBM service The analog-to-digital representative.
Page 252 RibbonMinder software has Change the ribbon. INSTALL NEW RIBBON determined that the ribbon is out of ink. 147 H/B CONTROL MODE One or more hammer coils is Contact your IBM service overheating. representative. SEE USER’S MANUAL Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 253 The printer cannot find the Download the program again. NOT VALID engine controller program or If the fault message appears the validation checksum is again, contact your IBM service corrupt. representative. 163 ERROR: FLASH DID NOT The printer encountered an Download the program again.
Page 254 301 RIBBON INK LOW Message is displayed when Install a new IBM ribbon. INSTALL NEW IBM RIBBON RibbonMinder feature is installed and ribbon ink reaches 2% level. 302 EXCESSIVE RIBBON WEAR Displayed when ribbon Install a new IBM ribbon.
Page 255 Barcode detected, but not Reverse the ribbon spools. REVERSE RIBBON SPOOLS complete. 305 OLD RIBBON DETECTED Ribbon was previously Install a new IBM ribbon. INSTALL NEW IBM RIBBON declared end-of-life on the installed machine. 306 UNKNOWN RIBBON Ribbon was not an IBM Install a new IBM ribbon.
Page 256 Printer boot initialization Contact your IBM service LOGIC COMB BANKS* tests detect incorrect representative. SDRAM. CALIBRATE TRANSPORT If the CDP system detects the No action required. PRESS ENTER KEY* installation of a new transporter, an autocalibration cycle initializes. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 257 The printer cannot find the Download the program again. VALID data controller program or If the fault message appears the validation checksum is again, contact your IBM service corrupt. representative. ERROR: EC STOPPED AT XXXX is the number from Contact your IBM service STATE XXXX 0000 to 0010.
Page 258 IBM service representative. LOADING PROGRAM FROM The new emulation program No action required. PORT XX% is loading into printer RAM. XX% indicates how much of the program has loaded. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 259 NOT READY Printer state message: printer No action necessary. is offline, not in communication with host. ONLINE Controller unit timed out. Contact your IBM service CU TIMED OUT representative. OPERATOR MENU Non-error status message. No action necessary. <first menu item>...
Page 260 If the message appears again, contact your IBM service representative. TCP PORT BUSY Error message reported by Refer to the 6500 Maintenance the Printer Manager when Information Manual. the Ethernet card is installed. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 261 Table 10. Fault Messages (continued) Operator Fault Message Correctable? Explanation Solution TESTING HARDWARE Status message when printer No action necessary. runs self-tests and PLEASE WAIT initialization routines. TOP OF FORM SET Non-error status message. No action necessary. TRANSPORT CALIBRATION Status message: displays No action required.
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Page 263: Appendix A. Printer Specifications
IBM Printing Supplies are distributed through Priority Fulfillment Services (PSFweb) and a worldwide network of dealers. Please contact one of the following numbers to place an order for IBM 6400-v ribbons or to locate an IBM Printing Supplies Dealer in your area:...
Page 264: Warranty Information
EMEA IBM Supplies Fulfillment Operations (ISFO) at 31-43-350 2756 (within the Netherlands call: 043-350 2756.) Toll free numbers to ISFO have been established in the following countries: Belgium 0800 71950 Germany 0800 18 18 005 Denmark 800 15534 Norway 800 11389...
Page 265: Paper Specifications
Slew Rate Fast Slow 6500-v05 12 ips 10.4 ips 6500-v5P 12 ips 10.4 ips 6500-v10 20 ips 10.4 ips 6500-v10 w/Stacker 20 ips 10.4 ips 6500-v1P 16 ips 10.4 ips 6500-v15 25 ips 10.4 ips 6500-v15 w/Stacker 25 ips 10.4 ips...
Page 266: Labels
297 lbs. (139 kg) packaged with power stacker Pedestal Models Height: 35.5 inches (90.2 cm) Width: 24.6 inches (62.5 cm) Depth: 30 inches (76.2 cm) Weight: 120 pounds. (54.4 kg) unpackaged 160 pounds. (72.6 kg) packaged Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 267: Environmental Characteristics
Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating: 50° to 104° F (10° to 40°C) up to 5000 feet (1524 meters), 50° to 90° F (10° to 32°C) up to 8000 feet (2438 meters) Storage: −40° to 158° F (− 40° to 70°C) Relative Humidity Operating: 15% to 80% (noncondensing) Storage:...
Page 268: Electrical Characteristics
Standby All H’s ECMA132* Not Energy Star Energy Star Watts BTU/Hour 220 VAC 60 Hz Operating DP Mode Standby All H’s ECMA132* Not Energy Star Energy Star Watts BTU/Hour *ECMA132 Standard Spread Sheet Pattern (ISO 10561) Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 269 6500-v10 6500-v1P 120 VAC 60 Hz Operating DP Mode Standby All H’s ECMA132*l Not Energy Star Energy Star Watts BTU/Hour 1025 220 VAC 60 Hz Operating DP Mode Standby All H’s ECMA132* Not Energy Star Energy Star Watts BTU/Hour 6500-v15...
Page 270 Not Energy Star Energy Star Watts BTU/Hour 2175 95.6 30.7 220 VAC 60 Hz Operating DP Mode Standby All H’s ECMA132* Not Energy Star Energy Star Watts BTU/Hour 2062 95.6 30.7 *ECMA132 Standard Spread Sheet Pattern (ISO 10561) Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 271: Interfaces
EIA-232-E Cable v PC-Parallel Cable v Dataproducts Adapter Feature AS/400: The 6500–v is connected to the AS/400 ASCII Workstation Controller via the following IBM cables, available through your IBM service representative: v 20 ft. RS-232 v 40 ft. RS-232...
Page 272: Printing Rates
® RISC System/6000 : For RS-232 attachment to the IBM RISC System/6000, the following are required: v IBM Async cable EIA-232/V.24 v Printer/terminal interposer EIA-232 v Serial Cable Kit (PN 12H1204) Coax/Twinax Interface Feature: Contact your IBM service representative for attachment requirements.
Page 273 Table 12. 6500–v Nominal Print Rates (2 of 2) (continued) PRINT QUALITY PERFORMANCE DOT DENSITY Plot Mode IPM (DPI) CHARACTERS DOT MATRIX Note 1 PER INCH Note 2 1000 1500 2000 DATA PROCESSING 5(9) x 7+2 60(120) x 72 4(8) x 7+2 13.3...
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Page 275: Appendix B. A Quick Look At Line Matrix Printing
Appendix B. A Quick Look at Line Matrix Printing Character Formation The IBM 6500–v 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 276 Unlike serial matrix printers, line matrix printers divide every printable line into horizontal dot rows, then print a dot row of the entire line at every lateral sweep of the shuttle. The IBM 6500–v is a line matrix printer.
Page 277: Printing Speed
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.
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Page 279: Appendix C. Host Attachment
IBM Personal Computer Systems-ASCII Serial or Parallel port v pSeries (formerly RS/6000) — ASCII Serial or Parallel port v Non-IBM systems that support ASCII attachments through the following interfaces: EIA-232-E Serial, EIA-422-B Serial, PC Parallel, Dataproducts Parallel, and IEEE 1284 Parallel v Ethernet and Token Ring LANs via the Network Print Server features v Ethernet LANs via the 6500–v Ethernet feature...
Page 280: Compatibility And Limitations
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 6500 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual or the 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual. Compatibility and Limitations The following are some compatibility and limitation considerations you should be familiar with before attaching this printer with your system.
Page 281 6500–v ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual. v For P-Series XQ Variant, the IBM 6500–v 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 282: Limitations
Compatibility differences may exist when replacing or coexisting with older printers, due to technology differences, product and application customization, and emulations. v The coaxial portion of the IBM Coax/Twinax feature of this printer is subject to the following limitations: Minimum dot matrix of 9 wide by 8 high...
Page 283 4234-NLQ mode was Gothic for 13.3, 16.7, and 18 CPI. The dot sizes are different. Also, the 6500–v has a single dot size vs. three with 4234. For bar code applications, some combinations of unit module width, wide-to-narrow ratio, and element height may affect read rates.
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Page 285: Appendix D. Attaching Host Systems To A Coax/Twinax Printer
The following information describes how to attach this printer to a zSeries iSeries System. If you are installing this printer with the IPDS feature, review the Infoprint 6500 IPDS Programmer’s Reference Manual for information on attaching a printer to host systems using IPDS.
Page 286: Changing Your Iseries Printer Configuration
Auto Configuration can be utilized when either locally or remotely attaching to the system. The printer is configured as DEVTYPE (4234). Other parameters are automatically assigned by the system. See the iSeries Device Configuration Guide for more information. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 287 Changing Printer Configuration Settings on iSeries If you want to change the settings created by iSeries’ auto configuration, you will need to use the following parameters: Parameter Description Parameter Parameter Setting Device description DEVD Workstation printer name Device class DEVCLS *LCL Device type TYPE...
Page 288: Attaching Printer To Remote Control Unit With Twinax Interface
Remote controller name Font identifier FONT yyy (Default font identifier) Form feed FORMFEED * Cont Note: AFP *Yes can be specified if the level of iSeries supports the printer as an AFP printer and PSF is installed. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 289: Attaching Printer To Zseries Systems
If you are attaching a printer with the IPDS feature installed, review the Infoprint 6500 IPDS Programmer’s Reference Manual for information on configuring IPDS. Types of Installation covered for MVS/JES2 Below is a list of configurations covered in this appendix:...
Page 290 Refer to the vendor documentation for defining an SCS printer to the program for its use. If there is no specific information on the 6500–v you may use the IBM 4234 for reference. Step 4 - Printer Settings...
Page 291: 6500-Lu1-Scs-Remote Sna 3174 Control Unit
6500-LU1-SCS-Remote SNA 3174 Control Unit LU1-SCS mode is utilized when neither IPDS nor PSF is needed to accomplish the print function desired. An existing remote 3174 SNA-connected control unit is assumed. The steps required to install a remote LU1-SCS printer for host definitions are as follows: 1.
Page 292 Refer to the vendor documentation for defining an SCS printer to the program for its use. If there is no specific information on the 6500–v you may use the IBM 4234 for reference. Step 5 - Printer Settings...
Page 293: 6500-Lu3-Dse-Local Sna 3174 Control Unit
6500-LU3-DSE-Local SNA 3174 Control Unit LU3-DSE mode is utilized when no host printing controls are required to accomplish the print function desired. The printer settings will be used and cannot be overridden by the host system. An existing local 3174 SNA-connected control unit is assumed.
Page 294: 6500-Lu3-Dse-Remote Sna 3174 Control Unit
Host controls are not supported in this mode. 6500-LU3-DSE-Remote SNA 3174 Control Unit v LU1-DSE mode is utilized when host controls are not needed to accomplish the print function desired. An existing remote 3174 SNA-connected control unit is assumed.
Page 295 Step 2 - VTAM Definition * The following entry should be placed in the VTAM MODE TABLE specified above or another of your choice. 6500DSER MODEENT LOGMODE=6500DSER FMPROF=X'03',TSPROF=X'03',PRIPROT=X'B1', SECPROT=X'90',COMPROT=X'3080',RUSIZES=X'87C6', PSERVIC=X'038000000000185018507F00'. PSNDPAC=X'01',SRCVPAC=X'01' Step 3 - JES2 Definition This definition is not required if you are using VPS and using U1 - U9999 as the printer ID.
Page 296: 6500-Lu0-Dsc-Local Non-Sna 3174 Control Unit
6500-LU0-DSC-Local Non-SNA 3174 Control Unit LU0-DSC mode is utilized when no host printing controls are required to accomplish the print function desired and the control unit is attached by a VTAM-Controlled NON-SNA Control Unit. An existing local 3174 NON-SNA-connected control unit is assumed. The steps required to install an LU0-DSC printer for host definitions are as follows: 1.
Page 297: Attaching Printer To Vm Host System
Step 3 - Define to CICS or another application program Host commands for changing printer settings are not supported in this mode. Refer to the vendor documentation for defining an DSC printer to the program for its use. Step 4 - Printer Settings It is recommended that the following printer settings be changed from factory default setting: v Printer Control =>...
Page 298: Non-Sna Attachment
The PU type 2 is the physical unit type that is required for an LU type 0, type 1, or type 3 (see LU type description following). Examples of PU type 2 are 3174 control units. Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 299: Summary Of Lu Types And Representative Ibm Products
PU type 2.1 The PU type 2.1 is the physical unit type that is required for an LU 6.2 (see LU type description following). Examples of PU type 2.1 is an IBM 3820, IBM 3935, or PSF/2. Summary of LU Types and Representative IBM Products Listed below are the LU types that SNA currently defines and the kind of configuration or application that each type represents.
Page 300 Stream Extended (DSE). This type of connection will not support the SCS data stream and may be used when no host controls are to be sent to the printer. An example of printers that may use this method of connection are 4230, 3912, 6500-v, 3930, and others.
Page 301: Glossary
Operations performed on text that Code V. An optional QMS emulation which allows alter its appearance but do not change the font. you to create and store forms, generate logos, bar Examples: underlining, superscripting, bold, and so forth. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...
Page 302 Elite. A name indicating a monospaced font with a CT0. Abbreviation for Coax/Twinax only. A model pitch of 12 cpi (and usually 10 points in height). available in a previous generation of the IBM Line em. A unit of measure in typesetting. The width of a Matrix Printer.
Page 303 emulation. The ability of a printer to emulate, or font, proportional. A font in which the width of a function like a different type of printer. See also character cell varies with the width of the character. For compatibility and protocol. example, “i”...
Page 304 123.45.61.23 which identifies a printer or server in a LAN or WAN. NLQ. Abbreviation for near letter quality font. This is the highest resolution mode supported on the 6500-v. IPDS. Intelligent Printer Data Stream. Not Ready Mode. Offline. The printer is not ready to ipm.
Page 305 pitch. The number of text characters printed per cannot be written to. Information in ROM is not lost horizontal inch. Specified in characters per inch or cpi. when power is turned off. (ROM-resident fonts are fonts permanently stored in a printer and available at pixel.
Page 306 2. All internal system variables are reset to default (host set). 3. Selected power-up configuration is loaded. weight. See character weight. write. To store data to memory (RAM) or to mass storage (hard disk, floppy diskette, and so forth). Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 307: Notices
IBM participates in this program by introducing printers that reduce power consumption when they are not being used. As an Energy Star, Partner, IBM has determined that this product meets the Energy Star, guidelines for energy efficiency.
Page 308 Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.
Page 309: Trademarks
Transfer the original unaltered copy of the documentation when you transfer the related IBM product (which may be either machines you own, or programs, if the program’s license terms permit a transfer). You must, at the same time, destroy all other copies of the documentation.
Page 310: Product Recycling And Disposal
Recycling facilities may not be available in your area. In the United States, IBM has established a collection process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used batteries and battery packs from IBM equipment. For information on proper disposal of the batteries in this product, please contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333.
Page 311 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. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 312 Australia/New Zealand Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user will be required to take adequate measures. Korea: Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 313 EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraph 5 des EMVG ist die IBM Deutschland Informationssysteme GmbH, 70548 Stuttgart. Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraph 3 Abs. (2) 2: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55022 und EN 55024 Klasse A.
Page 314 Anmerkung: Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustelle sind die Geräte wie in den IBM Handbüchern angegeben zu installieren und zu betreiben. CAUTION: This product is equipped with a 3-wire power cord and plug for the user’s safety. Use this power cord in conjunction with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.
Page 315: Index
069 DATA CLEARED 235 VALID 239 Compatibility Option 4:Form Feed 080 POWER SUPPLY HOT 235 162 ERROR: EC PROGRAM NOT at End of Print Buffer 105 081 POWER VOLT CHECK* 235 VALID 239 082 POWER 8.5V CHECK* 235 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...
Page 316 6500-LU0-DSC-Local Non-SNA 3174 All H’s Wireless LEAP menu 125 control unit 282 Operator Print Tests menu 201 Auto LF 6500-LU1-SCS-Local SNA 3174 control All H’s test 225 ANSI menu unit 275 Alternate Character Set Page Format 158 6500-LU1-SCS-Remote SNA 3174 control...
Page 317 Buffer Size in Kilobytes Coax Interface menu 77 Adapter Parameters Submenu Active Print Language 79 B10 ERROR: NO DRAM Network Setup menu 111 Alternate Set 80 - 9F 82 DETECTED* 241 Parallel Interface menu Buffer Reprint 80 B11 ERROR: RAM TEST FAILED* 241 PC Parallel menu 131 C/T Hotport 84 B12 ERROR: PROGRAM MISSING* 241...
Page 318 6500-LU0-DSC-Local Non-SNA Compatibility Options menu FF After Operator-Initiated 3174 282 3270 Interface menu 107 Copy 106 6500-LU3-DSE-Remote SNA 3174 280 Coax Interface menu 89 Compatibility Option 9:CR, EM, Control unit Compatibility Option 2:New Line at and NL (3287 only) 107...
Page 319 Data Lines 1 through 8 Define LF Code (Line Feed) Epson Emulation menu (continued) Dataproducts Parallel Interface Epson Emulation menu 181 Epson Print Language 181 Signals 213 IGP Emulation menu 163 Printer Select 181 PC Parallel Interface Signals 211 P-Series XQ Emulation menu 187 Epson Print Language Data Polarity Proprinter III XL Emulation...
Page 320 Host PI Print Format menu IGP110 Compatibility Code V Configuration menu Forms Width 194 Code V Configuration menu PI Control 176 Framing Errors Graphics Option 173 humidity requirements 253 Serial Interface menu 142 ILL INST ACCSS* 244 Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 321 Image Buffer Size iSeries, attach printer 271 LOADING PROGRAM INTO Coax Interface menu 83 Italic Print FLASH 245 Image Quality Print Format menu Locking, program mode 24 IPDS Configuration menu 150 Print Attributes 197 logical unit type 284 Inline Graphics LP+ Font Code V Configuration menu Code V Configuration menu...
Page 322 136 INVALID PARAMETER 238 61 ERROR: DRAM AT ADDRESS 042 NO CUSTOM SET AVAIL 233 137 SHUTL INVALID XXXXXXXX 239 043 CUSTOM SET ALREADY COMMAND* 238 733 DP FIFO BUSY* 241 EXISTS 233 990 MACHINE CHECK 241 Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 323 Messages (continued) Messages (continued) 990 NV-RAM CHECK 241 HMR BANK NOT INSTALLED 244 Name Custom Sets 67 A97 GRAPHIC CHECK ERROR 241 ILL INST ACCSS* 244 Nest Serv Type B10 ERROR: NO DRAM INTAKE FAN FAULT 244 Adapter Parameters Submenu DETECTED* 241 INTERRUPT UNUSED VECTOR Network Setup menu 111...
Page 324 Print Format menu 199 Define LF Code 185 Auto Trickle 131 physical unit (PU) types and EVFU Select 185 Buffer Size in Kilobytes 131 examples 284 Overstrike 185 Busy on Strobe 130 PU type 2 284 Print Language 184 Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 325 physical unit (PU) types and examples Print custom set values, Configuration Printer (continued) (continued) Management menu 67 attach to iSeries or zSeries host PU type 2.1 285 Print direction, Printer Control menu 57 system 271 physical unit type 284 Print Error Log attachment 11 PI Control Operator Print Tests menu 200...
Page 326 Print Format menu Code V Configuration menu Margins 199 SFCC and Power On 169 Ripple Print self-tests Operator Print Tests menu 201 printer 225 rates, printing 258 Ripple Print test 225 self-tests, printer All E’s 225 Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 327 self-tests, printer (continued) Signal Strength theory, line matrix printing 261 All E’s + FF (Form Feed) 225 Wireless Parameters menu 120 Ticket Lifetime All H’s 225 Signals Wireless Kerberos menu 124 Print Error Log 225 Dataproducts Parallel Interface 213 Timeout Printer Demonstration 225 IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface 215 Adapter Parameters Submenu...
Page 328 Gateway Address 118 IP Address 118 MAC Address 118 Subnet Mask 118 Wireless Kerberos menu 123 Clock Skew 124 KDC Port Number 124 Kerberos Enable 123 Kerberos Password 124 Renew Lifetime 124 Reset Kerberos Password 124 Infoprint 6500 User’s Manual...
Page 329: Product Registration Information
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IBM 6500 User Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Printer Overview

Chapter 2. Installation

Chapter 3. Configuring the Printer

Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus

Chapter 5. Printer Interfaces

Chapter 6. Routine Service and Diagnostics

Appendix A. Printer Specifications

Appendix B. a Quick Look at Line Matrix Printing

Appendix C. Host Attachment

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

Quick Links

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