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Page 4 289. Second edition (January 2010) This edition applies to the InfoPrint 6500-V 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-V Line Matrix Printers: User's Manual Cabinet and Pedestal Models, S550-1002-00.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
. 70 Interface Selection . . 47 Buffer Reprint . 70 Display Language . . 47 Early Print Complete . . 70 Print Direction . . 47 SCS Buffer Control . . 71 © Copyright InfoPrint Solutions Company 2005, 2010...
Page 6 . 111 IGP Parameters. . 150 Transmit Power. . 111 IGP Emulation Menu . . 151 International Mode . 111 Code V Feature (VGL) . . 156 Authentication Method . . 111 Configuration . . 156 InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 7 Code V Parameters . . 156 Interior Cleaning . . 212 Code V Emulation Menu . 157 Printer Self–Tests . . 215 Printer Emul Config Menu . . 166 Running the Printer Self-Tests . . 216 Proprinter III XL Emulation Menu . .
Page 8 Terms . . 301 Software License Agreement..297 Index ....307 Limited Software Product Warranty . . 298 InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 9: Figures
. 88 Sample Twinax Hex Code Printout . . 221 Compatibility Options Menu . . 94 Typical Character Formation . 263 Network Setup Menu . . 98 Line Matrix Printing . . 264 © Copyright InfoPrint Solutions Company 2005, 2010...
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Page 11: Tables
6500 Nominal Print Rates (1 of 2) . . 261 Assignments . . 195 6500 Nominal Print Rates (2 of 2) . . 261 Printer PC Parallel Interface Connector Pin Operating System Report . 268 Assignments . . 198 © Copyright InfoPrint Solutions Company 2005, 2010...
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Page 13: Safety And Environmental 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 InfoPrint Solutions Company 2005, 2010...
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Page 15: About This User's Manual
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 InfoPrint 6500 Line Matrix Printer: Safety Information.
Page 16: Conventions In This User's Manual
English and translated versions of the InfoPrint 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 17: Chapter 1. Printer Overview
The InfoPrint 6500 Printer Family The InfoPrint Solutions Company's 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 18: How To Identify The Printer
Table 1. The 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...
Page 19: Ribbonminder
RibbonMinder The InfoPrint 6500 has a new feature that automatically monitors and communicates ribbon life. Using a specially barcoded spool, the printer can automatically detect when a new or used ribbon is loaded, and all ribbon properties. With a sophisticated algorithm, the system monitors all jobs printed and automatically updates the remaining ribbon life on the front panel display.
Page 20: Standard Capabilities
Support of similar features across the entire product line to allow maximum flexibility in matching the printer to the requirements v Energy Star compliant The following sections summarize the standard capabilities of the InfoPrint 6500 printers. Host Computer Interfaces...
Page 21 IMPORTANT: This emulation appears as “pSeries XQ” on the operator panel. Serial Matrix Printer Emulation: This printer emulation is very similar to the code systems used by an InfoPrint 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 22 An InfoPrint line matrix printer also forms characters with dots in matrix patterns, but it feeds print data in parallel to many hammers mounted on a rapidly oscillating shuttle.
Page 23: Optional Features
IBM 5224 Models 1 and 2. This feature can be used with the Intelligent Printer Data Stream (IPDS) feature which is described below. v InfoPrint Solutions Company Intelligent Printer Data Stream: Provides the ability to create forms, overlays, and graphics. IPDS also provides compatibility when replacing printers such as the IBM 4234 Models 12 and 11.
Page 24 Ethernet Interface: Enables you to attach your printer to Local Area Networks using Ethernet protocols. The Ethernet Interface functions as a workstation server on your network, enabling your users to submit print jobs to your printer. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 25: Protocols And Emulations
v Power Paper Stacker: Mechanically directs the paper from the printer to the paper stacking area. This feature provides consistent paper handling with fewer paper jam errors. v Input Paper Shelf: Pedestal model only. Provides a shelf to hold a box of paper or forms. This is a convenient feature if you need to move the printer often.
Page 26: Taking Care Of Your Printer
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. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 27: Chapter 2. Installation, Attachment, And Configuration Overview
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 InfoPrint 6500 Line Matrix Printers: Quick Start Guide. 3. Perform an initial print test by printing the current configuration page as described on page 28.
Page 28 5. Attach the printer to the host system and configure the host system to work with the printer. a. For ASCII attachments, follow the instructions in the InfoPrint 6500 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual. b. For Coax/Twinax attachments, follow the instructions in theInfoPrint 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual.
Page 29: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Read this section 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 section in the order presented. IMPORTANT: Make sure you have a way to move the printer and shipping pallet.
Page 30: Printer Dimensions
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) Printer Dimensions Figure 2. Exploded View of Cabinet Model Printer Dimensions InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 31: Exploded View Of Cabinet Model With Power Paper Stacker Printer Dimensions
Figure 3. Exploded View of Cabinet Model with Power Paper Stacker Printer Dimensions Chapter 2. Installation, Attachment, and Configuration Overview...
Page 32: Printer Component Locations
Figure 4. Exploded View of Pedestal Model Printer Dimensions 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. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 33: Printer Component Locations With The Ribbon Spools Exploded Above
Barcode Ribbon Ribbon Spool Date Code Label Splined Shaft 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 5. 6500 Printer Component Locations with the Ribbon Spools Exploded Above Chapter 2.
Page 34: Pedestal Model Printer Component Locations With Open Access Cover And Ribbon Spools Exploded Above
Blue Tractor Door (2) Hub Latch (2) Blue Tractor Lock (2) Splined Shaft Platen Lever Platen Stop Ribbon Guide (2) Figure 6. Pedestal Model Printer Component Locations with Open Access Cover and Ribbon Spools Exploded Above InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 35: Chapter 3. Configuring The Printer
The factory default configuration. It can be loaded, but it cannot be altered. v Four configurations that you can customize for unique print job requirements. The process of creating customized configurations is explained in “Changing Parameters” on page 30. © Copyright InfoPrint Solutions Company 2005, 2010...
Page 36: 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 xiv. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 37 Figure 7. Configuration Main Menu Notes: 1. The Twinax and Coax interface menus only appear in the menus if the Coax/Twinax feature is installed. 2. The Early Print Complete option appears in the Twinax menu only if the IPDS feature is installed. 3.
Page 38 Figure 8. Configuration Main Menu (continued) InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 39: Using The Operator Panel
Using the Operator Panel This section provides numerous examples of how to use the operator panel keys and indicator message display to configure the printer. Figure 9. The Operator Panel The operator panel is shown above. A physically common (but electrically different) operator control panel is used for both cabinet and pedestal models.
Page 40 In the Program state it moves the display to a lower level in the menu structure. v In the unlocked Program state it selects a configuration option value. v In the Program state it starts and stops a Print Test selected from the Operator Print Tests menu. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 41 v In the NOT READY state pressing STOP and ENTER performs a soft reset of the printer which resets the printer to the Power On configuration. Pressing the ENTER and STOP keys at the same time while the printer is in the NOT READY state causes a soft reset. Pressing the RETURN and ENTER keys at the same time unlocks the ENTER key when in the Program state.
Page 42 For pedestal models (without zero tear option), in the Top Exit Tear mode (selectable at the operator panel), this key moves the paper to the top of the next form. In the NOT READY state, pressing the InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 43: Program Mode
EJECT key moves the paper forward to the tear–off position. In the NOT READY state, pressing the EJECT key moves the paper forward to the tear–off position. Pressing one of the following keys has the function described below: EJECT Moves the paper to its next available position. The printer returns to the mode it was in before EJECT was pressed.
Page 44: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 45: Configuration Management Menu - Print Custom Set Values
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. Figure 10. Configuration Management Menu - Print Custom Set Values The Print Custom Set Values selection on the Configuration Management menu allows you to print any or all of the configurations shown above.
Page 46: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 47 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 48: Saving Your Configuration In A Custom Set
“Loading Custom Sets or Factory Default Values” on page 35 for details on loading configurations. You may want to print records of your configurations (see “Printing the Current Configuration” on page 28) and store them in a safe place, such as inside the printer cabinet. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 49 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 50 OPERATOR MENU Locks Program mode and the Operator LOCKED 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 28. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 51: Loading Custom Sets Or Factory Default Values
Loading Custom Sets or Factory Default Values Figure 13. Configuration Management Menu - Recall Custom Sets You can load any of the custom set configurations or the factory default configuration. 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 52 CONFIGURATION” appears briefly. STOP NOT READY Returns the printer to the NOT READY mode. OPERATOR MENU Locks Program mode and the Operator LOCKED Menu. STOP READY Places the printer in READY mode, prepared for normal operation. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 53: Changing The Power On Configuration
Changing the Power On Configuration Figure 14. Configuration Management Menu - Change Power On Set 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).
Page 54 CUSTOM SET 1* STOP NOT READY Returns the printer to the NOT READY mode. OPERATOR MENU Locks Program mode and the Operator LOCKED Menu. STOP READY Places the printer in READY mode, prepared for normal operation. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 55: Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus
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 InfoPrint Solutions Company 2005, 2010...
Page 56: Main Menu
8. Only if Autoswitching is enabled. 9. Only if Coax Emulation is enabled. 10. The 5250 and 3270 Interface menu only appear in the menus if the TN5250/3270 feature is installed. 11. Only if ANSI is selected. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 57: Series Main Menu Configuration
Figure 16. 6500 Series Main Menu Configuration (continued) Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 58: Quick Setup Menu
Quick Setup Menu Figure 17. Quick Setup Menu InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 59: Quick Setup Menu (Continued)
Figure 18. Quick Setup Menu (continued) Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 60 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 61: Printer Control Menu
Printer Control Menu Figure 19. Printer Control Menu Notes: 1. The Twinax and Coax Interface menus only appear in the menus if the Coax/Twinax feature is installed. 2. Top exit tear path can only be selected on pedestal models. 3. If the Power Paper Stacker is installed. 4.
Page 62 2. Top exit tear path can only be selected on pedestal models. 3. If the Power Paper Stacker is installed. 4. Either the Network Setup menu or the Parallel Interface menu will display. They cannot be displayed at the same time. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 63: 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 64: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 65: 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 66: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 67: 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 68: Power Stacker
Printer Management Port Printer Management Port is the port used to connect the printer to the InfoPrint Solutions Company Printer Management Unit (PMU). This menu option is a printer management tool that runs on Host Computers. The options include:...
Page 69: Ribbon End Point
Ribbon End Point This parameter adjusts the point at which the system will declare the ribbon as being expended. The life count will always be from 100% to 0%, but if a darker setting is selected 0% will be reached more quickly. If a lighter setting is selected, the system will extend the time it takes to reach 0%.
Page 70: 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. Figure 21. Configuration Management Menu InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 71: Recall Custom Set
XQ or Serial Matrix in some applications. This operation is defined only in CT or CT/IPDS builds. For more information, refer to the Configuration Utility Diskette shipped with this printer, or the InfoPrint 6500 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual.
Page 72: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 73: 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 74: Twinax Interface Menu
Twinax Interface Menu Figure 22. Twinax Interface Menu InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 75: Twinax Interface Menu - Print Language
Figure 23. Twinax Interface Menu - Print Language Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 76: Print Language
Print Character Table PRINT CHARACTER TABLE prints out a table of the Twinax interface current character set. Character sets are shown in the InfoPrint 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual. Active Print Language ACTIVE PRINT LANGUAGE specifies which print language set will be the active set.
Page 77: 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 InfoPrint 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual. You can configure the printer to use the Standard Character Set so the printer contains the World Trade character set, such as the Austria/Germany character set.
Page 78: Hex Transparent Control
This selection determines if ASCII codes X'80' through X'9F' will be used as control codes or printed as standard printable characters. v Printable (the default). Prints the alternate set as standard characters v Control Code. Selects the alternate set to be used as printer control codes. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 79: 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 InfoPrint 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 80: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 81: 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 82 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 83: Coax Interface Menu
Coax Interface Menu Figure 24. Coax Interface Menu Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 84: Coax Interface Menu - Print Language
Figure 25. Coax Interface Menu - Print Language InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 85: 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 InfoPrint 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual. Active Print Language ACTIVE PRINT LANGUAGE specifies which print language set will be the active set.
Page 86: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 87: Scs Buffer Control
SCS Buffer Control This option is used in Coax LU1/SCS mode only. v Don’t Wait (the default). The printer does not wait for the job to be printed before sending the print completion to the host. v Wait Until Done. The printer waits for the job to print before sending the print completion to the host.
Page 88: 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 InfoPrint 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 89: 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 90: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 91: 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 92: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 93 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 94 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 95 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 96: 5250 Interface Menu
5250 Interface Menu Notes: 1. This menu only appears if the TN5250/3270 option is installed. Figure 27. 5250 Interface Menu InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 97: Interface Menu - Print Language
Figure 28. 5250 Interface Menu - Print Language Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 98: Print Language
Print Character Table PRINT CHARACTER TABLE prints out a table of the 5250 interface current character set. Character sets are shown in the InfoPrint 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual. Active Print Language Selects which group of print language sets (Standard or Alternate) will be active.
Page 99: 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 InfoPrint 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 100: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 101: 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 102 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 103: 3270 Interface Menu
3270 Interface Menu Notes: 1. This menu appears only if the TN5250/3270 option is installed. Figure 29. 3270 Interface Menu Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 104: Interface Menu - Print Language
Figure 30. 3270 Interface Menu - Print Language InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 105: Print Language
Print Character Table PRINT CHARACTER TABLE prints out a table of the 3270 interface current character set. Character sets are shown in the InfoPrint 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual Active Print Language Selects which group of print language sets (standard or alternate) will be active.
Page 106: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 107: 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 108: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 109: 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 110: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 111 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 112 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 113 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 114: Network Setup Menu
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. Figure 32. Network Setup Menu InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 115: Adapter Address Submenu
Adapter Address Submenu Figure 33. 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 116: 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 Figure 34. Adapter Parameters Submenu InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 117 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 118 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 119 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 120: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 121: 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 Figure 36. 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 122 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 123: 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 124: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 125: Wireless Parameters Menu
Wireless Parameters Menu Figure 38. Wireless Parameters Menu Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 126: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 127: 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 128: Default Wep Key
The default is 128 Bits. WEP Key BYTE1 through BYTE13 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 129: Wireless Kerberos
Wireless Kerberos Figure 39. Wireless Kerberos Menu 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 130: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 131: Wireless Leap
Wireless LEAP Figure 40. Wireless LEAP Menu Authentication Method This feature allows the user to select the authentication method used for the wireless network interface. v Open (the default). Selects open authentication. v Shared. Selects shared key authentication. v Kerberos. Selects Kerberos authentication (for use when a Symbol RF card is installed).
Page 132: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 133: Parallel Interface Menu
Parallel Interface Menu Refer to Chapter 5 for more information about printer interfaces. Figure 41. Parallel Interface Menu 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...
Page 134: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 135: 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 InfoPrint 6500 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual. v Enable (the default) v Disable Chapter 4.
Page 136 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 137 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 138: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 139 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 140 ¼ Sec (the default) v ½ Sec v 1 Sec v 2 Sec v 4 Sec v 8 Sec v 16 Sec v OFF InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 141: Ieee 1284
IEEE 1284 The IEEE 1284 interface is configured using the following configuration options. Figure 44. IEEE 1284 Menu 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...
Page 142 ¼ Sec (the default) v ½ Sec v 1 Sec v 2 Sec v 4 Sec v 8 Sec v 16 Sec v OFF InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 143: 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 144: Interface Type
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. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 145: Parity
v 1 (the default) Parity The PARITY parameter setting can be set for the following: v None (the default) v Odd v Even v Mark v Sense The setting must match the corresponding parity setting in the host computer. Data Terminal Ready This configuration is part of hardware flow control and determines when the DATA TERMINAL READY (DTR) signal is generated.
Page 146: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 147: 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 148: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 149: Emulation Configuration Menu
Emulation Configuration Menu Notes: 1. if installed Figure 46. Emulation Configuration Menu Your printer can support many emulations: Proprinter III XL, Epson, pSeries, pSeries XQ, and Serial Matrix. These emulations are included with your printer. Your printer can support other emulations: IPDS, Code V, and IGP. These emulations are features that must be ordered separately.
Page 150: Active Emulation
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 InfoPrint 6500 IPDS Programmer’s Reference Manual. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 151: Ipds Parameters
IPDS Parameters The IPDS parameters are described on the following pages. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) indicate the default value. The printer must be offline to enter the configuration structure. Enter and exit the IPDS configuration menu according to the configuration procedures in Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer,”...
Page 152: Ipds Configuration Menu - Print Language
Figure 48. IPDS Configuration Menu - Print Language InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 153 Print Language (TCP/IP IPDS) PRINT LANGUAGE specifies the set of print languages used by the printer. Refer to the previous page for print language menus. Specifying a print quality of OCR A or OCR B will change the print language to OCR A or OCR B.
Page 154 Low. Vertical is 72; horizontal is 60. Note: The higher the resolution you select, the slower the print speed. When selecting a resolution, try to balance the resolution quality your application requires with how fast you want the print job to print. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 155: Image Quality
If you are using IPDS with PSF applications, except PSF/MVS, make sure you select 4234. Please review Chapter 3, “IPDS Commands Reference” in your InfoPrint 6500 IPDS Programmer’s Reference Manual for information on using IPDS commands when you select 4234 from the IPDS Emulation Mode menu.
Page 156 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 InfoPrint 6500 IPDS Programmer’s Reference Manual for more information about IPDS bar code application commands.
Page 157 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 InfoPrint 6500 IPDS Programmer’s Reference Manual for more information about selecting these fonts with application commands. Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 158: Ansi
ANSI Figure 49. ANSI Emulation Menu InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 159: Ansi Emulation Menu - Font Attributes
Figure 50. ANSI Emulation Menu - Font Attributes, Character Set, and Page Format Menus Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 160: Cpi/Lpi Select
The width of the font varies with the cpi. v Italics NQL. v Courier NQL. v OCR-A / OCR-B. Optical character recognition fonts printing at 120 dpi horizontally and 144 dpi vertically. Both fonts print only at 10 cpi. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 161 Prop. Spacing (Proportional Spacing) Each printed character is contained inside a character cell. The width of the character cell includes the character and the space around the character. v Disable (the default). Each character cell is printed with the same width. Each column in the printed text will line up.
Page 162: Page Format
Only valid form width values will be accepted. If a width is selected that is larger than the maximum width for the current CPI, then the maximum width will be used. If a larger width value is desired, then the CPI value must be changed first. The default is 136 lines. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 163: Define Cr Code
Table 3 lists the maximum number of characters that can be printed for a given Characters Per Inch (CPI) setting. IMPORTANT: If the form width is set in characters and the CPI is changed, the effective page width is changed to be equal to the form width in characters divided by the new CPI.
Page 164: Define Lf Code
Factory Config. The factory installed configuration is loaded when the reset command is executed. Received CR Observe (the default). A CR code received from the host is handled as a carriage return. Ignore. A CR code received from the host is ignored. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 165 Received DEL v Observe (the default). A DEL code received from the host is handled as a Delete command. Ignore. A DEL code received from the host is ignored. Private Mode Determines the default type of character set (Set 1 or Set 2). This can also be set by ESC sequences ESC [>5h and ESC [>5l.
Page 166: 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 InfoPrint 6500 IGP User’s Manual. IGP Parameters The IGP parameters are described in the following pages.
Page 167: Igp Emulation Menu
IGP Emulation Menu Figure 51. IGP Emulation Menu Define CR Code (Carriage Return) This parameter forces the printer to insert an automatic Line Feed code into the data stream whenever a Carriage Return code occurs. This is to be used only if the host computer does not send Line Feeds to the printer.
Page 168 Enable. The printer processes all carriage returns, even for those that are not followed by line feeds. Select Set v Disable (the default). Uses the character set selected in the Select Font menu. v UTF-8. Selects the UTF-8 character set (Unicode encoded font). InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 169 Select Font This parameter allows you to select a font for the IGP feature. Valid selections are 0 to 33. The following predefined values are available: U.S. ASCII (the default) German Swedish Danish Norwegian Finnish English Dutch French Spanish Italian Turkish Japanese 13—23...
Page 170 This parameter allows you to choose a compressed character for CPI instead of the normal height character. v Disable (the default). The IGP does not use the compressed CPI font. v Enable. The IGP uses the compressed CPI font. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 171 Ignore Character Ignore Mode: This parameter instructs the IGP to ignore the character selected under the Select Character menu. v Disable (the default). The IGP does not ignore any characters. v Enable. The IGP ignores the characters selected under the Selected Character menu.
Page 172: 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 InfoPrint 6500 Code V Programmer’s Reference Manual.
Page 173: Code V Emulation Menu
Code V Emulation Menu Figure 52. Code V Emulation Menu Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 174: Code V Emulation Menu - Graphic Options
Code 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. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 175: Lines Per Inch
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 InfoPrint 6500 Code V User’s Manual for more information on Free Format.
Page 176: Graphics Option
Absorb All. When absorb all is selected, the system ignores all the data and terminator until a host generated terminator is detected. v Disable. When disabled, system terminators following a graphics command are sent to the printer and result in paper motion. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 177 UPC Descenders: This parameter determines if a gap is left for human readable data in UPC/EAN bar codes, even if there is no human readable data. There will be no change if there is human readable data. v Enable (the default). Leaves a gap even if there is no human readable data. v Disable.
Page 178 Enable. Suppresses error checking and error messages. Error Handling Error Messages: v Enable (the default). Checks command syntax and prints error messages when command parameters are incorrect. v Disable. Suppresses error checking and error messages. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 179 Error Markers: v Enable (the default). Prints the following error markers for those elements that print beyond the page boundaries: >> for elements that begin off the right side of the page; << for elements that begin at the indicated position but end off the page for elements where the starting position of the command contains an error other than an off-page error.
Page 180 PI function, and you cannot access characters in the X'80' - X'FF' range. Therefore, to access characters in the X'80' - X'FF' range, data bit 8 must be enabled. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 181 Font Set This parameter allows you to select a font for the Code V feature. Valid selections are 0 to 32. The following predefined values are available: U.S. ASCII (the default) German Swedish Danish Norwegian Finnish English Dutch French Spanish Italian Turkish Japanese...
Page 182: Printer Emul Config Menu
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. Printer Emul Config Menu Figure 54. Printer Emulation Configuration Menu InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 183: Proprinter Iii Xl Emulation Menu
Proprinter III XL Emulation Menu Figure 55. Proprinter III XL Emulation Menu Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 184 Enable (the default). Performs a form feed when the host sends a For Feed command and the printer is at the top of form. v Disable. Will not perform a form feed when the host sends a Form Feed command and the printer is at the top of form. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 185: Epson Emulation Menu
20 CPI Condensed Compressed print characters are narrower than the normal character set. This is helpful for applications where you need to print the maximum amount of information on a page. v Enable (the default). Prints characters about 60 percent the width of normal characters when compressed print is chosen by the host computer.
Page 186: Character Sets
Printer Select v Disable (the default). Ignores the ASCII DC1 and DC3 control codes. v Enable. Disables the printer when a DC1 control code is received, and enables the printer when a DC3 control code is received. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 187: Pseries Emulation Menu
20 CPI Condensed Compressed print characters are narrower than the normal character set. This is helpful for applications where you need to print the maximum amount of information on a page. v Enable (the default). Prints about 60 percent of the width of normal characters when compressed print is chosen by the host computer.
Page 188: Pseries Emulation Menu - Print Language
Figure 58. pSeries Emulation Menu - Print Language InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 189 Character Sets Specifies a character set as shown in the “pSeries Emulation Menu” on page 171. To use one of these sets, choose the desired group heading (such as 0862 Hebrew) and press ENTER. Print Language Print language specifies the set of print languages used by the printer. Refer to the previous page for print language menus.
Page 190 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 InfoPrint 6500 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual for more information.
Page 191: Pseries Xq Emulation Menu
pSeries XQ Emulation Menu Figure 59. pSeries 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 Chapter 4.
Page 192 Elng=BS Font=SO (the default) v Elng=SO Font=BS High Speed Print Mode Controls which host command sets high speed printing. v Char 02 STX (the default) v Char 03 ETX v Char 09 HT InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 193 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 InfoPrint 6500 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual for more information.
Page 194: Serial Matrix Emulation Menu
Serial Matrix Emulation Menu Figure 60. Serial Matrix Emulation Menu InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 195 Character Sets 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. v IBM PC (the default) v Multinational v EMCA Latin 1 v DEC Multinational v OCR A v OCR B v 0858 PC Euro Multilingual...
Page 196 DC3 control code is received. Alternate Set 80-9F v Control Code (the default). Interprets data in the range of X'80' through X'9F' as a control code. v Printable. Prints data in the range of X'80' through X'9F'. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 197: Print Format Menu
Print Format Menu Figure 61. Print Format Menu Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus...
Page 198 In this case, the printer automatically changes the page length to the highest valid value for the new LPI. Note: Receipt of a data stream control that specifies the LPI value overrides the value entered via the operator panel. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 199: Forms Width
Forms Width FORMS WIDTH specifies the forms width in inches, millimeters or characters. All three measurements will update the same configuration parameter. The default values for forms width are 13.6 inches, 345.4 mm and 136 characters. Note: The default values for forms width are 13.2 inches, 335.5 mm and 132 characters when pSeries, Coax/Twinax, IGP, Code V, or IPDS are installed.
Page 200: Cpi Settings
FORMS LENGTH IN INCHES and FORMS LENGTH IN MM selections are not available with the Coax/Twinax or IPDS emulations. The only variable available with the Coax/Twinax and IPDS emulations is FORMS LENGTH IN LINES. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 201 Forms Length In Inches: Allows you to input the forms length in inches. Valid values range from 00.1 through 24 inches, in increments of 0.1 inch. (This option not available for the Coax interface.) Forms Length In MM: Allows you to input the forms length in millimeters. Valid values range from 000.1 through 609.6 millimeters, in increments of tenths of a millimeter (0.1 mm).
Page 202: Print Quality
Italic Print: Prints text in italics, when enabled. Both a forward and backwards slanting italic are available. Disable (the default) Forward Slant. Uses italic print that slants forward. Backward Slant. Uses italic print that slants backward. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 203: Top Of Line And Bottom Of Line Text Positions
Slashed Zero: Prints zeros with a slash, when enabled, to distinguish zeros from the alphabetic capital “O”. v Disable (the default) v Enable. Prints zeros with a slash. Text Position: Specifies where the text will be positioned in the line space. When set to Top of Line, text will be positioned at the top of the line space.
Page 204 Load Factory (the default). Loads the factory default configuration for printer use. This is the default selection. v Load Power On. Loads the selected power on configuration for printer use. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 205: Operator Print Tests Menu
Operator Print Tests Menu Notes: 1. The Adapter Test Page is only available with the Ethernet Adapter feature installed. 2. The Ethernet Test Page is only available with the Integrated Ethernet feature installed. Figure 63. Operator Print Tests Menu The print tests are used to check the print quality and operation of your printer. The procedure to run these tests is shown on page 216.
Page 206: Ripple Print
Note: This page contains important system and Ethernet adapter information and should be maintained with your system configuration printout. Your InfoPrint Solutions Company Customer Service Representative will typically run these tests. Ethernet Test Page Prints an Ethernet configuration page.
Page 207: Printer Information Menu
Printer Information Menu Figure 64. Printer Information Menu You can view various printer statistics, such as hours of usage, and refer to these figures for preventive maintenance purposes. Printer statistics accumulate continuously; they do not reset when you power off the printer. All of the printer statistics are set to zero at the factory after burn-in testing.
Page 208: 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. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 209: 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 InfoPrint 6500 printer is equipped with three parallel interface protocols and two serial interface protocols. Coax and Twinax interface protocols are available as optional features.
Page 210: Rs-232 And Rs-422 Serial Interfaces
Output Signals Miscellaneous Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Receive Data (RXD) Transmit Data (TXD) Chassis/Signal Ground Clear to Send (CTS) Request to Send (RTS) Data Set Ready (DSR) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Data Carrier Detect (DCD) InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 211: Rs-232 Serial Interface Protocols
Receive Data (RXD). Serial data stream to the printer. Clear To Send (CTS). Status signal to the printer indicating the host is ready to receive data/status signals from the printer. Data Set Ready (DSR). Status signal to the printer indicating the host is in a ready condition.
Page 212: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 213: 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 InfoPrint Solutions Company 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 214: 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 INSTRUCTION N SELECT Return InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 215: 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 InfoPrint Solutions Company service representative. Chapter 5. Printer Interfaces...
Page 216: 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 InfoPrint 6500. The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer must not exceed 40 feet (12 meters).
Page 217: 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 “Dataproducts Menu”...
Page 218: 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 InfoPrint Solutions Company service representative. IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface The IEEE 1284 is a parallel interface with bidirectional capabilities. Features include the following: Faster data transmission.
Page 219: 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 220 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 221 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 222: Terminating Resistor Configurations
Note: Must be installed by an InfoPrint Solutions Company service representative. Figure 65. Resistor Locations The shipping kit for this printer includes 220 ohm pull-up and 330 ohm pull-down alternate terminating resistors.
Page 223: Removal And Installation
Removal And Installation The procedure for removing and installing terminating resistors is provided in the 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...
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Page 225: Chapter 6. Reprogramming The Security Key
5. When the printer detects a valid SPX, the control panel displays: "NEW SPX DETECTED PRESS ENTER" Note: If an error message displays, find the message in the “Fault Messages” on page 221 and follow the troubleshooting instructions. © Copyright InfoPrint Solutions Company 2005, 2010...
Page 226 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, “The Configuration Menus,” on page 39.) InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 227: Chapter 7. Routine Service And Diagnostics
If print quality or paper motion deteriorates seriously even after cleaning, contact your InfoPrint Solutions Company 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 228: 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, load the paper, and set the top–of–form. Refer to the InfoPrint 6500 Line Matrix Printer: Quick Start Guide. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 229: Interior Components Of The Cabinet Models
Barcode Ribbon Ribbon Spool Date Code Label Splined Shaft 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 67. Interior Components of the Cabinet Models Chapter 7.
Page 230: Interior Components Of The Pedestal Models
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 68. Interior Components of the Pedestal Models with Ribbon Spool Above InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 231: 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 232: 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 InfoPrint Solutions Company service representative.
Page 233: 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 InfoPrint 6500 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual, or the EBCDIC code chart in the InfoPrint 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual.
Page 234 HEX PRINT MODE Asterisk (*) indicates this choice ENABLE* is now active. STOP NOT READY Returns the printer to the NOT READY mode. OPERATOR MENU Press both keys at the same time LOCKED to relock the Operator Menu. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 235: Sample Ascii Hex Code Printout
Step Result Notes 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 236: Sample Coax Hex Code Printout
130 = E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 - E8 E9 EA EB EC ED EE EF \÷STUVWXYZ²ôöòóõ 140 = F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 - F8 F9 FA FB FC FD FE FF 0123456789³ûüùú Figure 70. Sample Coax Hex Code Printout InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 237: Fault Messages
Table 11 on page 222 explains each fault message and describes how to correct the fault condition. Displayed faults fall into one of two categories: v Operator correctable. v InfoPrint Solutions Company 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 238 5. Run your print job again. If the fault message reappears, turn off power to the printer, then call your InfoPrint Solutions Company service representative. Otherwise, no further attention is required. The following table explains each fault message and offers suggestions for correcting the fault condition.
Page 239 019 STACKER FAULT Stacker is not functioning Check for obstructions in the correctly stacker area. If fault persists, CHECK STACKER contact your InfoPrint Solutions Company service representative. 021 PRINT BUFFER OVERRUN The print buffer has Check printer serial port overflowed in the CT Twinax configuration setup.
Page 240 10 set to match thickness of media minutes after CLEAR was being used. If fault reoccurs, pressed to clear the transport contact your InfoPrint Solutions drive fault. Company service representative. 035 RIBBON OUT OF INK Ribbon out of ink set by Install new ribbon.
Page 241 Make sure the ribbon is not shuttle is moving at the twisted and the platen lever is SEE USER’S MANUAL wrong speed. set correctly. If the fault reoccurs, contact your InfoPrint Solutions Company service representative. 059 CANCEL PRINT ACTIVE Non-error status message. No action required.
Page 242 Power supply temperature is Contact your InfoPrint elevated beyond normal Solutions Company service threshold. representative. 081 POWER VOLT CHECK* Power supply voltage failure. Contact your InfoPrint Solutions Company service SEE USER’S MANUAL representative. 082 POWER 8.5V CHECK* Internal power failure. Contact your InfoPrint Solutions Company service SEE USER’S MANUAL...
Page 243 104 ERROR:DP FIFO BUSY There is a timing problem in Cycle power. If problem does the Engine Controller (EC) not clear, contact your InfoPrint firmware. Solutions Company service representative. 105 HAMMER <#> CHECK Hammer coil is open. (You can continue to print with degraded print quality.)
Page 244 Solutions Company service SEE USER’S MANUAL controller board. representative. 127 ILLEGAL STATE Paper illegal state. Fatal Contact your InfoPrint firmware error on the Solutions Company service SEE USER’S MANUAL controller board. representative. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 245 Table 11. Fault Messages (continued) Operator Fault Message Correctable? Explanation Solution 128 INVALID COMMAND Paper invalid command. Contact your InfoPrint Fatal firmware error on the Solutions Company service SEE USER’S MANUAL controller board. representative. 129 INVALID PARAMETER Paper invalid parameter.
Page 246 SEE USER’S MANUAL representative. 146 RIBBON INK OUT RibbonMinder software has Change the ribbon or reset the INSTALL NEW INFOPRINT RIBBON determined that the ribbon is RibbonMinder to a lighter out of ink. setting. See “Ribbon End Point” on page 53.
Page 247 Table 11. Fault Messages (continued) Operator Fault Message Correctable? Explanation Solution 165 ERROR: NO DRAM The printer could not find Contact your InfoPrint DETECTED any DRAM. Solutions Company service representative. 166 ERROR: NVRAM FAILURE The nonvolatile SRAM on Contact your InfoPrint...
Page 248 301 RIBBON INK LOW Message is displayed when Install a new InfoPrint ribbon. INSTALL NEW INFOPRINT RIBBON RibbonMinder feature is installed and ribbon ink reaches 2% level. 302 EXCESSIVE RIBBON WEAR Displayed when ribbon Install a new InfoPrint ribbon.
Page 249 3. Power on the printer. If the message appears again, InfoPrint service representative. 733 DP FIFO BUSY* There is a timing problem in Contact your InfoPrint the Engine Controller Solutions Company service firmware. representative. 990 MACHINE CHECK Host status message.
Page 250 Printer boot initialization Contact your InfoPrint HAS MIXED SIZES* tests detect incorrect Solutions Company service SDRAM. representative. B47 ERROR: SDRAM Printer boot initialization Contact your InfoPrint LARGER THAN 256M* tests detect incorrect Solutions Company service SDRAM. representative. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 251 Table 11. Fault Messages (continued) Operator Fault Message Correctable? Explanation Solution B49 ERROR: SDRAM Printer boot initialization Contact your InfoPrint # LOGICAL BANKS* tests detect incorrect Solutions Company service SDRAM. representative. B50 ERROR: SDRAM Printer boot initialization Contact your InfoPrint...
Page 252 SEE USER’S MANUAL the application program. appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, record the display message and send it to your next higher support facility. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 253 Table 11. Fault Messages (continued) Operator Fault Message Correctable? Explanation Solution E03C DSI BAT PL An illegal or unsupported 1. Cycle Power. Run the print instruction was attempted in job again. If the message SEE USER’S MANUAL the application program. appears, load the latest emulation software.
Page 254 SEE USER’S MANUAL the application program. appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, record the display message and send it to your next higher support facility. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 255 Table 11. Fault Messages (continued) Operator Fault Message Correctable? Explanation Solution E07 ILLEGAL INS An illegal or unsupported 1. Cycle Power. Run the print instruction was attempted in job again. If the message SEE USER’S MANUAL the application program. appears, load the latest emulation software.
Page 256 SEE USER’S MANUAL the application program. appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, record the display message and send it to your next higher support facility. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 257 Table 11. Fault Messages (continued) Operator Fault Message Correctable? Explanation Solution E31A EVENT O BP An illegal or unsupported 1. Cycle Power. Run the print instruction was attempted in job again. If the message SEE USER’S MANUAL the application program. appears, load the latest emulation software.
Page 258 SEE USER’S MANUAL the application program. appears, load the latest emulation software. 2. Cycle power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, record the display message and send it to your next higher support facility. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 259 Table 11. Fault Messages (continued) Operator Fault Message Correctable? Explanation Solution E32C CND 2 BP An illegal or unsupported 1. Cycle Power. Run the print instruction was attempted in job again. If the message SEE USER’S MANUAL the application program. appears, load the latest emulation software.
Page 260 NOT READY state when the off, only +5Vdc logic circuits energy saver mode was are active. activated, it will remain in the NOT READY state until the START key is pressed. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 261 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 InfoPrint corrupt. Solutions Company service representative. ERROR: EC STOPPED AT XXXX is the number from...
Page 262 Cycle power. Run the print job firmware error on the again. If the message appears, controller board. download the emulation software again. If the message appears, contact your InfoPrint Solutions Company service representative. INCOMPAT E-NET Incompatible Ethernet Install a compatible Ethernet interface card is installed.
Page 263 Table 11. Fault Messages (continued) Operator Fault Message Correctable? Explanation Solution ONLINE Controller unit timed out. Contact your InfoPrint CU TIMED OUT Solutions Company service representative. OPERATOR MENU Non-error status message. No action necessary. <first menu item> OPERATOR MENU LOCKED Non-error status message.
Page 264 Indicates that the software Power off the printer. DOWNLOAD AGAIN update has failed and should Download the program again be reloaded. from the beginning. If the message appears again, contact your InfoPrint Solutions Company service representative. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 265 Table 11. Fault Messages (continued) Operator Fault Message Correctable? Explanation Solution TCP PORT BUSY Error message reported by Refer to the 6500 Maintenance the Printer Manager when Information Manual. the Ethernet card is installed. The network address given in the printer properties was reached, but the printer port was “busy”.
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Page 267: Appendix A. Printer Specifications
Appendix A. Printer Specifications Ribbon Specifications Note: The ribbon life is based on InfoPrint Solutions Company tests conducted in accordance with ANSI Standard X3A.182. Actual ribbon life may vary depending upon the user quality criteria, printer condition, machine settings, paper quality, and bar code requirements. Label yield depends on label format, bar code symbology, and other parameters.
Page 268: Latin America
800 15534 Finland 08001-13112 France 0800-905871 Germany 0800 18 18 005 Ireland 900-983131 Italy 800 878349 Norway 800-11389 Sweden 0207 94270 0800 968679 Priority Fulfillment Service (PFS) 500 North Central Expressway Plano, TX 75074 Fax: (972) 881-9201 InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 269 Warranty Information The approximate average yields are not a warranty or guarantee of minimum life and are provided to assist in initial supplies planning. Actual usage should be used to establish the supply’s life in the end user’s application. Many factors such as print coverage per page, machine settings, paper type and size, and environmental conditions can affect supply life.
Page 270: Paper Specifications
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 6500-v20 w/Stacker 36 ips 18 ips 6500-v20 36 ips 18 ips InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 271: Labels
Labels On Backing: One-part continuous perforated fan-fold back form. Labels must be placed at least 1/6 inch (0.42 cm) from the fan-fold perforation. Backing adhesive must not be squeezed out during printing. Sheet Size: 3 to 17 inches (7.62 to 43.18 cm) wide*, including the two standard perforated tractor feed strips.
Page 272: Environmental Characteristics
Note: Cabinet model noise levels listed are with the cabinet doors closed. Levels will be higher if the doors are open. Pedestal model noise levels listed are for rear paper exit. Levels will be higher for top paper exit. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 273: Electrical Characteristics
9A @ 100V 178-270 V RMS 47-63 Hz 3A @ 200 V 3A @ 200 V 5A @ 200 V 9A @ 100V Power Consumption 6500-v05 6500-v5P 120 VAC 60 Hz Operating DP Mode Standby All H’s ECMA132* Not Energy Star...
Page 274 All H’s ECMA132* Not Energy Star Energy Star Watts BTU/Hour 6500-v15 120 VAC 60 Hz Operating DP Mode Standby All H’s ECMA132* Not Energy Star Energy Star Watts BTU/Hour 1502 *ECMA132 Standard Spread Sheet Pattern (ISO 10561) InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 275 220 VAC 60 Hz Operating DP Mode Standby All H’s ECMA132* Not Energy Star Energy Star Watts BTU/Hour 1434 6500-v20 120 VAC 60 Hz Operating DP Mode Standby All H’s ECMA132* Not Energy Star Energy Star Watts BTU/Hour 2175 95.6 30.7 220 VAC 60 Hz Operating DP Mode...
Page 276: Interfaces
ASCII Serial/Parallel: The 6500 printer is connected to personal computers and controllers via industry standard EIA-232-E and PC-parallel printer cables. For Dataproducts interfaces, you will need to obtain a Dataproducts cable. Contact your InfoPrint Solutions Company service representative to order the following: v EIA-232-E Cable v PC-Parallel Cable...
Page 277: Printing Rates
Async cable EIA-232/V.24 v Printer/terminal interposer EIA-232 v Serial Cable Kit (PN 12H1204) Coax/Twinax Interface Feature: Contact your InfoPrint Solutions Company service representative for attachment requirements. Printing Rates The printing speed of text is measured in lines per minute (lpm), and is a function of the selected font and the vertical dot density.
Page 278 D (E) x F + G, where: D is maximum number of dots that may be placed on E horizontal positions F is number of vertical dots for uppercase symbols G is number of dots available for descenders InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 279: Appendix B. A Quick Look At Line Matrix Printing
Appendix B. A Quick Look at Line Matrix Printing Character Formation The InfoPrint 6500 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 280: Line Matrix Printing
Paper Start Advances Paper Feed Character Line Paper Space Advances 1 Hammer 1 Hammer Print Span Print Span * Used for lowercase descender only ** Used for underline and lowercase descender Figure 73. Line Matrix Printing InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 281: 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 283: Appendix C. Host Attachment
Ethernet and Token Ring LANs via the Network Print Server features v Ethernet LANs via the 6500 Ethernet feature Note: When a Coax/Twinax feature is installed, it attaches to host devices and workstations that support Coax/Twinax. © Copyright InfoPrint Solutions Company 2005, 2010...
Page 284: 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 InfoPrint 6500 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual or the InfoPrint 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference Manual.
Page 285 InfoPrint 6500 ASCII Programmer’s Reference Manual. v For pSeries XQ Variant, the InfoPrint 6500 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 286: Limitations
End-of-Forms (EOF) signals. Request For Price Quote (RPQ) S02392 (factory-installed) or S02394 (field-installed) may be ordered to provide a modified EOF switch to handle these types of forms. Contact your InfoPrint Solutions Company Sales Representative or InfoPrint Solutions Company Authorized Remarketer.
Page 287 The 6500 cannot detect Human Readable Information (HRI) outside of the Bar Code Presentation space under all circumstances. v For InfoPrint 6500 printers running IPDS, the host and printer can encounter communication problems when the host session is ended while the printer is offline due to being in a NOT READY state (for example, the STOP key is pressed) or an error condition (for example, a paper jam).
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Page 289: Appendix D. Attaching Host Systems To A Coax/Twinax Printer
®1 System i 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. Attaching Printer to an IBM System i Host System This chapter provides specific instructions on attaching the printer to your computer.
Page 290: Changing Your Ibm System I 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 291 Changing Printer Configuration Settings on IBM System i If you want to change the settings created by IBM System i 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...
Page 292: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 293: Attaching Printer To Zseries Systems
POWER, PSF, VPS, JES328X Print Facility, NCP, VM, VSE, MVS, and/or other software depending upon your operating environment and printing requirements. 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.
Page 294 Refer to the vendor documentation for defining an SCS printer to the program for its use. If there is no specific information on the InfoPrint 6500 you may use the IBM 4234 for reference. Step 4 - Printer Settings...
Page 295: 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 296 Refer to the vendor documentation for defining an SCS printer to the program for its use. If there is no specific information on the InfoPrint 6500 you may use the IBM 4234 for reference. Step 5 - Printer Settings...
Page 297: 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 298: 6500-Lu3-Dse-Remote Sna 3174 Control Unit
Select the options on the printer that are appropriate for the environment. Step 1 - NCP Definition GROUP TYPE=NCP,... LINK ADRESS=(032),... ADDR=C1,... &luname LU LOCADDR=#, (# replaced by port on control unit) DLOGMOD=6500DSEL,(Default LOGMODE ENTRY NAME) MODETAB=MYTABLE (Table name containing MODEENT)* InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 299 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 300: 6500-Lu0-Dsc-Local Non-Sna 3174 Control Unit
The following entry should be placed in the VTAM MODE TABLE specified above or another of your choice. 6500DSCL MODEENT LOGMODE=6500DSCL, FMPROF=X'02',TSPROF=X'02',PRIPROT=X'60', SECPROT=X'40',COMPROT=X'0000',RUSIZES=X'C7C7', PSERVIC=X'000000000000185018507F00' PSNDPAC=X'80',SRCVPAC=X'00',SSNDPAC=X'00' Step 2 - JES2 Definition (SYS1.PARMLIB) RMT1 LUTYPE0,BUFSIZE=3840,LINE=1,NUMRD=0,NUMPR=1,NOCOMP,NOCMPCT, SETUPHDR,CONSOLE R1.PR1 CLASS=A,NOSEP,PRWIDTH=132,NOFCBLOD,WS=(W,R,Q,PMD,LIM,F,T/C,P), CKTPAGE=30 DESTID NAME=LOC6500,DEST=R1 InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 301: 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 302: 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 303: Summary Of Lu Types And Representative Ibm Products
The data stream conforms to the SNA Character String (SCS) or Document Content Architecture (DCA). Examples of printers that are able to communicate via LU1 are 4230, 4234, 3930, InfoPrint 6500 and others. LU type 1 is the basic logical unit type for SCS, IPDS, and AFPDS (PSF) printing.
Page 304 An LU type 7 is for an application program and a single display workstation in an interactive environment. An example of an LU type 7 is an application program in an System i communicating with a 5250-type terminal. The data stream is the 5250 data stream. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 305: Notices
Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this InfoPrint Solutions Company product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.
Page 306 InfoPrint Solutions Company encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. InfoPrint Solutions Company offers a variety of product return programs and services in several countries to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products.
Page 307: Product Recycling And Disposal
Recycling facilities may not be available in your area. In the United States, InfoPrint Solutions Company has established a collection process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used batteries and battery packs from InfoPrint Solutions Company equipment.
Page 308 Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries. Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 309: Communication Statements
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. InfoPrint Solutions Company 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 310 Klasse A ein. Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der InfoPrint Solutions empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. InfoPrint Solutions übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der InfoPrint Solutions verändert bzw.
Page 311 Richtlinie 2004/108/EG) für Geräte der Klasse A Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung des EMVG ist die InfoPrint Solutions. Generelle Informationen: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse...
Page 312 Korea: DANGER 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. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 313: Software License Agreement
Red Hat eCos Public License v.1.1 or any express warranty that may be made by Printronix, Inc. 5. Limitation of Liability UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), CONTRACT OR © Copyright InfoPrint Solutions Company 2005, 2010...
Page 314: Limited Software Product Warranty
Printronix, Inc. warrants that for ninety (90) days after delivery, the Software will perform in accordance with specifications published by Printronix, Inc. Printronix, Inc. does not warrant that the Software is free from all bugs, errors and omissions. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 315: Remedy
Remedy Your exclusive remedy and the sole liability of Printronix, Inc. in connection with the Software is replacement of defective software with a copy of the same version and revision level. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Remedies 1. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE EXCLUDED.
Page 316 THIS AGREEMENT IS EFFECTIVE UNLESS WRITTEN AND SIGNED BY PROPERLY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF EACH PARTY. BY USING THIS PRINTER, YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 317: Glossary
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 InfoPrint Solutions Company 2005, 2010...
Page 318 (Derived from CTA. Abbreviation for Coax/Twinax/ASCII. uppercase M, usually the widest character in a set.) CTS. Clear To Send. EM. End of Message (3287 only). CVFU. Abbreviation for Centronics direct access Vertical Format Unit. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 319 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 320 A name indicating a monospaced font with a length. See also PMPP. pitch of 10 cpi (and usually 12 points in height). Pica is also used in typography as a unit of measurement equal to 1/6 inch. InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 321 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 322 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-V User’s Manual...
Page 323: Index
069 DATA CLEARED 226 160 ERROR: DC PROGRAM NOT Compatibility Option 1:Carriage 080 POWER SUPPLY HOT 226 VALID 230 Return at MPP+1 94 081 POWER VOLT CHECK* 226 082 POWER 8.5V CHECK* 226 © Copyright InfoPrint Solutions Company 2005, 2010...
Page 324 279 Epson Emulation menu 170 Proprinter III XL Emulation 6500-LU3-DSE-Local SNA 3174 control IGP Emulation menu 152 menu 168 unit 281 Proprinter III XL Emulation Alternate Set 80 - 9F menu 168 3270 Interface menu 90 InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 325 Auto LF (continued) Buffer Clear characteristics pSeries Emulation menu 173 Dataproducts Parallel Interface electrical 257 pSeries XQ Emulation menu 176 Signals 201 environmental 256 Serial Matrix Emulation menu 180 Buffer Reprint Characters per inch Auto Trickle Coax Interface menu 70 Print Format menu 182 Dataproducts menu Buffer Size in Kbytes...
Page 326 6500-LU1-SCS-Local SNA-3174 277 3270 Interface menu 95 Coax Interface menu 76 6500-LU3-DSE-Local SNA 3174 281 Coax Interface menu 77 Compatibility Option 1:Carriage CPI/LPI Select Return at MPP+1 76 ANSI menu 144 CR Edit IGP Emulation menu 152 InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 327 Current configuration, print 28 Default WEP Key E07 ILLEGAL INS 239 Custom sets, load 35 Wireless Parameters menu 111, 112 E08 FLOATINGPNT 239 Define CR Code E12 SYSTEM CALL 239 ANSI menu E13 TRACE INT 239 Page Format 147 E16 ITRANS MISS 239 Define CR Code (Carriage Return) E17 DLOAD MISS 240 Dark Barcode...
Page 328 Host computer interfaces 4 Framing Errors Ext Execute Copy Host PI Serial Interface menu 132 IGP Emulation menu 154 Code V Configuration menu FREEFORM OFF 245 PI Control 165 FREEFORM ON:OFF HOLD KEY @ humidity requirements 256 PWRUP 245 InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 329 IGP100 Compatibility IPDS Emulation Mode IGP Emulation menu 155 IPDS Configuration menu 139 IBM System i IGP110 Compatibility iSeries attach system 273 Code V Configuration menu change printer configuration change printer configuration 274 Graphics Option 162 settings 275 with auto configuration 274 ILL INST ACCSS* 246 Italic Print Twinax interface, attach printer 273...
Page 330 Network Setup menu 98 035 RIBBON OUT OF INK 224 COMMAND 229 Adapter Address Submenu 99 037 STACKER JAM TIMEOUT 224 133 PAPER NOT SCHEDULED* 229 Adapter Parameters 038 STACKER FULL TIMEOUT 224 134 INVALID COMMAND 229 Submenu 100 InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 331 E03G DSI ECXIWX 237 146 RIBBON INK OUT INSTALL 990 NV-RAM CHECK 233 E03H DSI ECXOWX 238 NEW INFOPRINT RIBBON 230 A97 GRAPHIC CHECK ERROR 233 E04A ISI NO TRA 238 147 H/B CONTROL MODE 230 B10 ERROR: NO DRAM...
Page 332 Coax Interface menu 69 MVS/JES2, installation types 277 Novell Protocol PA1 SELECTED 247 Adapter Parameters Submenu Network Setup menu 101 Coax Interface menu 70 PA2 SELECTED 247 Page Format Name Custom Sets 57 ANSI menu Auto LF 147 InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 333 Page Format (continued) PC Parallel Pos. on BC/OvrSz ANSI menu (continued) Parallel Interface menu 117 ANSI menu Barcode Darkmode 149 PC Parallel Interface 198 Page Format 149 BC Check Digit 149 PC Parallel Interface Configuration 199 Postnet Barcode Width Character Set 148 PC Parallel Interface Signals 199 IPDS Configuration menu 140 Define CR Code 147...
Page 334: Dimensions 14
13 Printing Time program mode 27 Printer Information menu 191 protocols 9 Printout, Hex code 217 self-tests, running 216 Private Mode site requirements 13 ANSI menu rates, printing 261 standard capabilities 4 Page Format 149 InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 335 Ready Ripple Print test 215 self-tests, printer (continued) Dataproducts Parallel Interface Rotate Character Size Print Error Log 215 Signals 201 Code V Configuration menu Printer Demonstration 215 READY 247 Graphics Option 161 Ripple Print 215 Recall custom set, Configuration routine service Underlines 215 Management menu 55 cleaning requirements 211...
Page 336 Subnet Mask 108 Undefined character substitution 63 Print Format menu Wireless Kerberos menu 113 Typeface Print Attributes 187 Clock Skew 114 ANSI menu theory, line matrix printing 263 KDC Port Number 114 Font Attributes 144 Kerberos Enable 113 InfoPrint 6500-V User’s Manual...
Page 337 Wireless Kerberos menu (continued) Kerberos Password 114 Renew Lifetime 114 Reset Kerberos Password 114 Ticket Lifetime 114 Wireless LEAP menu 115 Authentication Method 115 LEAP Password 116 LEAP Username 116 Reset LEAP Password 116 Reset LEAP User 116 Wireless Parameters menu 109 Antenna Diversity 111 Channel 110 Default WEP Key 111, 112...
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