Connecting the 3240 to an AS/400
To connect a 3240 printer directly to an AS/400 or midrange computer, you
need:
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If you did not have the twinax adapter card installed at the factory, an Intermec
technician can install the field-installable option (Intermec Part No. 067879) in
the optional I/O board port of your printer.
Twinax Connector and Cable
For help on cabling and communications, see the External Coax/Twinax Interface
Card User's Manual (Part No. 068453) that comes with the twinax adapter card.
Note: If you are using a midrange computer other than the AS/400, refer to your
system documentation for information on cabling and setting up communications.
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a twinax adapter card.
a twinaxial cable equivalent to IBM part number 7362267 or 7362062.
The maximum cable length for the twinax interface is 5000 feet (1525
meters).
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Connecting the Printer
Rotary
switch
LED
Adapter cable
connector
Twinax
adapter
cable
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