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IBM Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Manual

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Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers

Quick Start Guide

Cabinet and Pedestal Models

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers Quick Start Guide Cabinet and Pedestal Models S544-5968-01...
  • Page 3 Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers Quick Start Guide Cabinet and Pedestal Models S544-5968-01...
  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Notices” on page 59. Second Edition (March 2006) This edition applies to the Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers and to all subsequent releases of these products until otherwise indicated in new releases or technical newsletters, and replaces the following publication: Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers: Quick Start Guide Cabinet and Pedestal Models, S544-5968-00.

  • Page 5: Conventions

    Pay attention to all dangers, cautions, and attentions. Danger and caution notices are numbered. These numbers correspond to the translated versions of the notices in the IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printer: Safety Information booklet. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005, 2006...

  • Page 6: Message Display

    Important draws your attention to Important information vital to proper operation of the printer. A Note gives you helpful tips about Note: printer operation. Message Display READY These boxes show display messages as they appear on the operator panel. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 7: Safety Notices

    Safety Notices DANGER <1> Before powering on the printer, ensure that the printer is plugged into an appropriate power source. Refer to Chapter 2 of the IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers User’s Manual for information on proper power sources. DANGER <2>...
  • Page 8 Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Twinax Printer Emulation . . 54 Ethernet Address . . 54 Ribbon End Point . . 55 Save Current Values . . 55 Change Power On Set . 55 Print a Test Page . . 55 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005, 2006...
  • Page 10 Energy Star . . 59 Notices . 60 Trademarks . . 63 Product Recycling and Disposal . . 64 Communication statements . . 65 Product Registration Information . . 71 Index . . 73 viii Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 11: Basic Operating Procedures

    How To Use The Operator Panel Detail description and instructions for using the operator panel are contained in Chapter 3 of the IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers User’s Manual. How To Use The Quick Setup Menu Detailed menu structure for using the Quick Setup menu is contained in Chapter 4 of the IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers: User’s Manual.

  • Page 12: Printer Component Locations

    Paper Support (2) Tractor (2) Hammer Bank Hub Latch Cover and Ribbon Mask Vertical Position Knob Blue Tractor Platen Lever Lock (2) Platen Stop Barcode Sensor Ribbon Guide (2) Figure 1. 6500-v Printer Component Locations Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 13: Printer Component Locations

    Barcode Ribbon Ribbon Spool Date Code Label Printer Cover Blue Tractor Door (2) Hub Latch (2) Blue Tractor Lock (2) Splined Shaft Platen Lever Platen Stop Ribbon Guide (2) Figure 2. 6500-v Pedestal Model Printer Component Locations Basic Operating Procedures...

  • Page 14: Remove Packing Materials

    Figure 3. Removing the Protective Film 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. Peel the tape off carefully and lift the protective film off the control panel message display. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 15 Remove Packing Materials Envelope Blue Tractor Door (2) Blue Tractor Lock (2) Platen Lever Figure 4. Removing Sample Configuration Printout 3. Open the blue tractor doors. 4. Push the blue tractor locks down. 5. Raise the forms thickness lever to the fully open (raised) position. 6.
  • Page 16 Remove Packing Materials Figure 5. Exploded View of the Removal of the Hammer Bank Protective Foam 9. Remove the hammer protective foam from between the ribbon mask and the platen. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 17 Remove Packing Materials Auto Platen Stop Knob Platen Protective Foam Support Shaft Platen Lever Figure 6. Exploded View of Removal of the Platen Protective Foam 10. Turn the Auto Platen Stop Knob clockwise or counterclockwise to position “A”. 11. Rotate the platen lever downward to the set position “A”. 12.
  • Page 18 Remove Packing Materials Figure 7. Cover, Front, and Back Door Cabinet Open, Showing the Removal of Six Wood Blocks 14. Remove the six wood blocks. Note: Make sure the tape securing the wood blocks is removed entirely. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 19: Adjust The Paper Supports

    Adjust The Paper Supports Adjust The Paper Supports Paper Support Tab (2) Blue Paper Support (2) Blue Tractor Door (2) Figure 8. Blue Paper Supports With Directional Arrows Showing the Adjustment Capabilities Squeeze the paper support tabs and slide the blue paper supports inward until they are approximately four inches from its corresponding blue tractor door.

  • Page 20: Release The Paper Chains - Cabinet Model

    2. Cut the tie wraps and release the paper stacking chains from the bags at the top rear of the printer frame. Remove the tie wraps and bags. 3. Make sure each chain hangs freely with no kinks or knots. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 21: Remove Tags - Cabinet Model

    Remove Tags - Cabinet Model Remove Tags - Cabinet Model Note: If you have the pedestal model, go to “Remove Tags - Pedestal Models” on page 15. If you have the power paper stacker installed, skip this procedure and go to “Remove the Shipping Restraints from the Power Paper Stacker (if Equipped)”...

  • Page 22: Remove The Shipping Restraints From The Power Paper Stacker (If Equipped)

    Save the packaging materials. You will need to reinstall them if you decide to move or ship the printer. To reinstall the packaging materials, reverse the steps in this section. IMPORTANT: To avoid shipping damage, install the shipping restraints whenever you move or ship the printer. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 23 Remove the Shipping Restraints Elevator Lift Handle Tie Wrap (5) Plastic Bag (3) Figure 11. View of the Power Paper Stacker Showing Removal of the Shipping Restraints such as Tie Wraps and Plastic Bags 1. Open the rear door panel. 2.
  • Page 24 Tape Paper Tent Pull-Out Drawer Figure 12. View of the Pull-Out Drawer Illustrating Placement of the Paper Tent 5. Remove the tape holding the paper tent. 6. Place the paper tent onto the pull-out drawer. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 25: Remove Tags - Pedestal Models

    Remove Tags - Pedestal Model Remove Tags - Pedestal Models Tie Wrap C2Q10313 Red Tag Figure 13. Removing the Tie Wrap from the Pedestal Model Remove the tie wrap. It is marked with a large, red tag. Basic Operating Procedures...

  • Page 26: Attach The Operator Panel Overlay

    1. Choose the overlay labels in the appropriate language. 2. Open the printer cover. 3. Peel the protective backing off the overlay and the blue tape from the window. 4. Press the overlay into place. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 27: Connect The Interface And Power Cables

    Interface Connections DANGER <1> Before powering on the printer, ensure that the printer is plugged into an appropriate power source. Refer to Chapter 2 of the IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers User’s Manual for information on proper power sources. <4>...
  • Page 28 1. The Dataproducts adapter feature attaches to the PC Parallel interface connector. 2. Twinax, Coax, and Ethernet interfaces appear only if these features are installed. Figure 15. Routing the I/O Cable and AC Power Cable Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 29 1. Check the product description label to verify that the voltage source at the printer site conforms to the requirements. Refer to Chapter 2 in the IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers: User’s Manual. 2. Make sure the printer switch is set to OFF.
  • Page 30 5. Hold the I/O cable below its connector, and gently push the cable through the opening in the grommet seated in the notch. Refer to the IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers: User’s Manual for recommended cables. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 31 Connect the Interface and Power Cables I/O Connector I/O Plate Cable Connector Figure 19. Upper Inside View of the Cabinet Model Showing Cable Connector Attachment 6. Pull the cable up through the notch until it reaches the I/O plate. 7. Attach the cable connector to the desired printer interface connector as shown in “Interface Connections (Cabinet and Pedestal)”...

  • Page 32: Interface Connections (Cabinet And Pedestal)

    Serial Adapter Diagnostic Network 10/100 Coax/Twinax Base-T Figure 20. Cabinet Model Interface Connections 1. Remove the cover from the I/O connector you have selected. 2. Attach the I/O cable connector to the printer interface connection. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 33: Pedestal Model

    Connect the Interface and Power Cables Pedestal Model Power Switch AC Power Connector Figure 21. Attaching the AC Power Cable 1. Make sure the printer power switch is set to O (Off). 2. Remove the cover from the I/O connector you have selected. 3.

  • Page 34: Install The Ribbon And Paper

    The following sections describe how to install ribbon and load paper. Load the Ribbon The 6500 requires ribbons that work with the RibbonMinder. Earlier 6500 and other legacy ribbons do not provide this support and will not work. Blue Tractor...
  • Page 35 Load the Ribbon Figure 23. Loading the Ribbon 4. Place the empty spool on the right hub. Be sure the ribbon feeds off the outside of the spool. 5. Press the spool down until the hub latch snaps into place. IMPORTANT: The empty spool has a barcode label on the bottom side and a date code label on the top.
  • Page 36 8. Press the spool down until the hub latch snaps into place. 9. Turn the left spool by hand to make sure the ribbon tracks correctly in the ribbon path and around the ribbon guides. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 37: Load The Paper (Standard Configuration)

    Align the paper supply with the front label on the floor of the printer. d. Ensure that the paper pulls freely from the box. e. Feed the paper up through the paper slot. Note: The 6500-v20 model has a metal paper guide. Load the paper on top of this guide. Basic Operating Procedures...
  • Page 38 2. Hold the paper in place with one hand (to prevent it from slipping down through the paper slot) while pulling it through from above with your other hand. 3. Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask, which is a silver metal strip. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 39 Load the Paper (Standard Configuration) Left Tractor Door Paper Left Tractor Lock Figure 27. Loading Paper onto the Left Tractor Sprockets 4. Load the paper onto the left tractor sprockets. 5. Close the left tractor door. Basic Operating Procedures...
  • Page 40 Slide the tractor until it is directly to the left of the number “1” on the paper scale and lock it. You can also use the paper scale to count columns. c. Lock the left tractor. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 41 Load the Paper (Standard Configuration) Figure 29. Loading the Paper onto the Right Tractor Sprockets 7. Unlock the right tractor. 8. Load the paper onto the right tractor sprockets. 9. Close the tractor door. 10. Make sure the leading edge of the first sheet of paper is parallel to the top of the tractors.
  • Page 42 16. Lower the platen lever until it stops. 17. If necessary, press STOP to remove the “LOAD PAPER” fault message from the display. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 43 Load the Paper (Standard Configuration) 18. Press the FORM FEED key several times to make sure the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors over the lower paper guide. Feed sufficient paper to ensure the paper stacks correctly. 19. Close the printer cover. 20.

  • Page 44: Set The Top-Of-Form

    Vertical Position Knob Platen Lever Figure 31. Raising the Platen Lever 2. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go. This allows you to turn the vertical position knob freely to align the top-of-form. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 45 Set the Top-Of-Form TOF Indicator Perforation C2QU0334 Vertical Position Knob Figure 32. The First Print Line Aligned with the TOF Indicator 3. Locate the TOF indicator. It is the small tab located on the left tractor door. 4. Turn the vertical position knob up or down to align the top of the first print line with the TOF indicator.
  • Page 46 6. Press STOP to remove any fault messages (such as “LOAD PAPER”) from the message display. 7. Press Set Top of Form. The top-of-form position you have set moves down to the print position. 8. Press START to place the printer in online mode. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 47: Adjust The Passive Stacker - Cabinet Model

    Adjust the Passive Stacker - Cabinet Model Adjust the Passive Stacker - Cabinet Model Figure 34. Adjusting the Passive Stacker 1. Pull the passive stacker handle up. 2. Move the passive stacker forward or back for proper paper adjustment. 3. Release the passive stacker handle. 4.

  • Page 48: Power Paper Stacker Option

    Paper Feed - Cabinet Models” on page 44. Power Paper Stacker Component Locations Familiarize yourself with the names and locations of the components shown in the following illustration before operating the power paper stacker. Figure 35. Power Paper Stacker Component Locations Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 49: Setting Up The Power Paper Stacker

    Setting up the Power Paper Stacker Setting up the Power Paper Stacker Figure 36. Cabinet Model Rear Door Open Showing Rear Operator Panel 1. Using the rear operator panel, press ONLINE to take the printer offline. 2. Grasp the elevator lift handle, press the elevator disable switch, and lift the elevator to the top of its travel.
  • Page 50 Setting up the Power Paper Stacker Figure 37. Power Stacker Components 3. Make sure the wire paper tent is fitted in the pull out paper tray in the base of the stacker. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 51 Setting up the Power Paper Stacker Figure 38. Interior Side View of the Cabinet Model Showing the Paper Length Indicator 4. Set the desired paper length (5-12 inch range), as follows: Grasping the paddle shaft, push or pull toward the front or the rear of the printer, setting the desired paper length by aligning indicator notch on the bearing bracket with the paper length indicator.

  • Page 52: Loading And Starting The Power Paper Stacker

    2. Stack the 3-5 sheets of paper on top of the wire paper tent, making sure the paper lies with the natural folds. Note: When the guides are set for narrow paper, the paper tent limits downward travel, causing motor stalls. If this occurs, remove the paper tent. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 53 Loading and Starting the Power Paper Stacker 3. Press the START key on the operator panel or the ONLINE key on the rear operator panel. “READY” displays on the LCD and the “ONLINE” on the rear operator panel is lit. The stacker frame returns to its proper position for printing.

  • Page 54: Checking The Paper Feed - Cabinet Models

    3. Ensure that the paper folds the same way in the stacking area as it does in the supply area. 4. Close the front and rear cabinet doors, if the length of the form allows. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 55: Attach The Input Paper Shelf And Output Basket - Pedestal Model

    Attach the Input Paper Shelf and Output Basket - Pedestal Model Attach the Input Paper Shelf and Output Basket - Pedestal Model Ground Wire Screw Upper Output Basket (optional) Wire Form Input Paper Back Stop Shelf (optional) Output Basket Figure 41. Pedestal Model With Output Basket Attachment Basic Operating Procedures...
  • Page 56 Note: The wire form back stop helps to hold the printed paper in place. 5. Place the input paper shelf (optional feature) in the holes in the front of the pedestal base. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 57: Quick Access Cover - Pedestal Models

    Quick Access Cover - Pedestal Models Quick Access Cover - Pedestal Models The quick access cover on the pedestal model allows the paper to exit through the top of the printer. Paper Quick Access Cover C2QU0331 Figure 42. Paper Exiting the Rear of the Printer Paper C2QU0332 Tear Bar...

  • Page 58: Top Paper Exit

    5. Rotate the blue deflector thumbwheel to angle the quick access paper deflector. 6. Load the paper and feed it through the paper exit slot on the top of the printer cover. 7. Align the perforation and tear the paper off along the tear bar. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 59: Checking The Paper Feed - Pedestal Model

    Checking the Paper Feed - Pedestal Model Checking the Paper Feed - Pedestal Model C2QU0330 Figure 45. Side View of the Pedestal Model Showing Paper Feed Routes Note: When using the top exit paper path, paper cannot be stacked. Paper is intended to be removed after each print job is completed.

  • Page 60: The Operator Panel

    Figure 46. The Operator Panel For more information on operator panel keys and functions, refer to Chapter 3 in the IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers: User’s Manual. Printer Self-Test Each time you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. The default power-up state is online.

  • Page 61: Quick Setup Menu

    Quick Setup Menu Quick Setup Menu The Quick Setup menu allows access to the most frequently changed or selected parameters during the installation of the printer. To familiarize yourself with the Quick Setup menu, navigate through the menu by doing the following: 1.
  • Page 62 To enter a menu or select menu options, press ENTER To return to a previous menu level, press RETURN: To exit the configuration menus and return to READY, press START. Figure 47. Quick Setup Menu Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 63: Interface Selection

    Quick Setup Menu QUICK SETUP (continued) Forms Print Quality Lines Forms Width Per Inch Length Form Length in Lines DP Quality* Form Width in Characters 6.0 Lines Per In* 66 Lines* Near Letter Quality 158 Characters* 8.0 Lines Per In 1 - 272 Characters OCR-A 10.3 Lines Per In...

  • Page 64: Twinax Printer Emulation

    MAC Address. This menu item is the Manufacturer's Assigned Number, and is unique for each printer. It is read-only. v DHCP. You can enable/disable the DHCP protocol using this option, but consult your administrator for the appropriate setting. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 65: Ribbon End Point

    IMPORTANT: A new custom set will overwrite an existing custom set if the PROTECT CUSTOM SETS parameter is disabled (for example, a new Custom Set 4 will overwrite an existing Custom Set 4). See the “Protect Custom Sets” in the IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers User’s Manual. Change Power On Set You can specify which of the custom sets will be the power-on custom set.
  • Page 66 Recall Custom Set CONFIGURATION Press until the desired option MANAGEMENT displays. Print Custom Set Values UNTIL ENTER Print Custom Set Values Current Custom Set* Print Custom Set Values Press until the desired option Factory Default displays. UNTIL Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 67 Quick Setup Menu Step Result Notes ENTER Print Custom Set Values The factory default Factory Default configuration prints. Note: After printing, NOT READY displays. To print additional custom sets, re-enter the CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT menu. 11. Carefully tear off the configuration printout. OPERATOR MENU Locks the ENTER key.
  • Page 68 Quick Setup Menu Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 69: Notices

    IBM Printing Systems Company participates in this program by introducing printers that reduce power consumption when they are not being used. As an ®...

  • Page 70: Notices

    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. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. For license...
  • Page 71 Information concerning non-IBM products was obtained from the suppliers of those products, their published announcements or other publicly available sources. IBM has not tested those products and cannot confirm the accuracy of performance, compatibility or any other claims related to non-IBM products.
  • Page 72 IBM encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. IBM offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. Information on these product recycling offerings can be found on IBM’s Internet site at...

  • Page 73: 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 74: 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.

  • Page 75: Communication Statements

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 76 Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to reduce the potential for causing interference to radio and TV communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors.
  • Page 77 Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraph 5 des EMVG ist die: IBM Deutschland GmbH, 70548 Stuttgart. Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraph 4 Abs. (1) Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A.
  • Page 78 Taiwanese: Warning: 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. Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 79 Korea: JEITA Statement: Notices...
  • Page 80 The following statement applies to this IBM product. The statement for other IBM products intended for use with this product will appear in their accompanying manuals. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Attention: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communications.

  • Page 81: Product Registration Information

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  • Page 82 Infoprint 6500 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 83: Index

    23 adjust 37 interface connections component locations 38 cabinet model 17 load 42 pedestal models 23 set up 39 Interface Selection, Printer Control start 42 menu 53 Power Paper Stacker remove shipping restraints 12 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005, 2006...
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