Page 2
This User Guide contains proprietary information of IIS, Ltd. and may not be reproduced in any form without prior written consent from IIS Ltd. The manufacturer reserves the right to change specification without prior notice, in line with policy of constant product improvement. Edition April 1998...
Page 3
Preface The IS-488 is a plug-compatible workstation, interchangeable with the IBM 3488 terminal. This workstation is directly attached using Twinax cable, to IBM SYS/3X, AS/400 or 5294/5394 Communication Controllers. This manual provides detailed instructions for installing, configuring and operating the IS-488 Monochrome and LM-488C color workstation.
Page 4
Warranty/Copyright/Trademarks Copyright May 1998. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced without permission. The material contained in this document is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. No responsibility is assumed for errors or omission which may appear in this document.
2. GETTING STARTED...................2-1 2.1 Selecting A Location..................... 2-1 2.2 Unpacking Instructions ..................2-1 2.3 Assembling the IS-488 Monochrome Workstation ..........2-2 2.4 Assembling the LM-488C Color Workstation ............2-4 2.5 What to do Next ?....................2-5 2.6 Connecting the Workstation to the Twinax Line ........... 2-5 2.7 Workstation Maintenance..................
Page 6
3.2.3.2 Country ..................3-7 3.2.4 ASCII Printer Type ..................3-8 3.2.4.1 ASCII Printer Type..............3-8 3.2.4.2 Paste Start Position..............3-8 3.2.5 Alternate Addresses for Display Sessions ..........3-9 3.2.5.1 Alternate addresses ..............3-9 3.2.6 Model ID and Alternate Addresses for the Printer Session ...... 3-10 3.2.6.1 Model Id...................
Page 8
4.4.4.2 Local Form Feed ..............4-14 4.4.4.3 Local Condensed ..............4-14 4.4.4.4 Buffer Print ................4-14 4.4.4.5 Hex Print.................. 4-15 4.4.5 Screen Print Setup ................... 4-15 4.4.5.1 Lines Per Inch ................. 4-15 4.4.5.2 Characters Per Inch ..............4-15 4.4.5.3 Print Quality ................4-15 4.4.5.4 6.12.4 Source Drawer ............
Page 9
5. ENTERING SESSIONS..................5-1 5.1 Split Screen Description ..................5-1 5.1.1 Status Line Description ................5-2 5.1.2 Scrolling and the Divider Bar..............5-2 5.1.3 Mouse Functions ..................5-3 6. RECORD AND PLAY OPERATION ..............6-1 6.1 Record Play Operation ..................6-1 6.1.1 Recording a Sequence................6-1 6.1.2 Displaying a Recorded Sequence ..............
Page 10
9. ALICE’S PAPERLESS DESK................9-1 9.1 Alice Main Menu....................9-1 9.2 Telephone Directory ..................... 9-2 9.3 Alarm Calendar ....................9-3 9.4 Character Set Screen..................9-4 9.5 Alarm Clock ......................9-5 9.5.1 Play Command................... 9-6 9.6 Alice’s Setup ......................9-6 9.7 Calculator ......................9-8 9.7.1 Calculator Help screen ................
Page 12
IBM Personal Printer Series II 2380 and 2381 ............C-22 IBM Personal Printer Series II 2390 and 2391 ............C-22 IBM ExecJet 4072 ....................C-22 Pinwriter P9300, P6200/P6300 and P3200/P3300 ..........C-23 NEC Pinwriter P5, P6 and P7...................C-23 Okidata Microline 383C+ and 393+, ML 390+ and 391+, ML 380......C-23 Okidata Microline 320 and 321.................C-23 Panasonic KX-P1624 and KX-P1124...............C-24 Panasonic KX-P1695 ....................C-24...
1. INTRODUCTION The Model IS-488/LM-488C workstation is plug compatible and interchangeable with the IBM 3487 and IBM 3488 terminals. The logic box can be connected to any standard color SVGA monitor. The workstation can enable various terminal and printer emulation modes.
Page 15
Introduction Enhanced user interface with special symbols that can be Enhanced User manipulated. Interface Mouse Copy and Paste editing functions PS2 Mouse Support Hot Spots highlighting, setup and various local functions like Zoom and Jump. Power Saver When the display is not in use, its power consumption is automatically reduced.
Page 16
Introduction and characters per inch. Printer ASCII Table Editor Allows you to change the printer EBCDIC to ASCII translation table and print some special characters. Printer Bypass Table Allows the host application to transparently send controls commands to the attached ASCII printer, and enables special printer features such as bar-code.
GETTING STARTED The IS-488 installation is designed to be simple and fast. Follow the instructions given below for selecting a location, unpacking and installing the workstation. Selecting A Location The area should be clean, free from shock and vibrations, extreme temperatures and high humidity.
Getting Started Assembling the IS-488 Monochrome Workstation To setup for the 14-inch monochrome monitor, DSM 1426, perform the following series of steps: 1. Place the monitor upside down on a flat surface. 2. Align the base with the slots in the underside of the and insert the Tilt/Swivel Base into the slots.
Page 19
Getting Started 4. Turn the assembled unit rightside up and connect the cables according to the following illustration: Set the power switch on the monitor to OFF. Face the back of the workstation. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard port. If a printer is to be installed, connect the printer cable to the printer port.
Getting Started Assembling the LM-488C Color Workstation An LM-488C workstation includes an SVGA color monitor which is assembled according to the manufacturer’s instructions. NOTE: On an LM-488C workstation, the monitor power switch turns on the workstation. Set the power switch to OFF. Face the back of the workstation.
Getting Started What to do Next ? 1. Power-ON the workstation. 2. Perform the OFFLINE setup (chapter-3). 3. Power-OFF the workstation and connect the Twinax cable (section 2.6). Connecting the Workstation to the Twinax Line The following steps show how to connect the workstation to the Twinax line: CAUTION!!! To avoid electrical shock, turn off the workstation and unplug it from the wall socket before you connect it to the Twinaxial line.
Getting Started Workstation Maintenance Regular cleaning and maintenance procedures are required to keep your workstation in good operating condition. It is recommended to clean the workstation regularly and make use of the screen saving options. 2.7.1 Cleaning the Workstation Clean the screen surface with a soft, lint-free cloth, dampened with an ammonia or alcohol- based glass cleaner.
OFFLINE SETUP Offline setup allows you to configure the following: number of sessions and their addresses, display character set, printer address and emulation, type of ASCII printer, printer symbol code page and workstation language. In addition, the offline setup defines the display sessions model ID and alternate addresses.
Offline Setup 3.1.2 OFFLINE Setup Function Keys and Indicators Key or indicator Description Page backward Page forward Save changes and exit to the Offline Main setup screen. Additional configuration screens for that option. More+ indicator on the top right corner. Last configuration screen for that option.
Offline Setup This screen allows you to define the number of sessions, session addresses and character sets. In addition, the printer session is enabled and defined in this screen. Enabling the printer sessions option, displays the printer related parameters such as emulation type and address. The various options are described in the following sub-sections.
Offline Setup The unique host connection address for each defined 3.2.1.4 Display Address 1 to 4 display station 1 to 4 (depending on the number of enabled sessions). The address is defined as ‘occupied’ by an ‘asterisk’ to all other sessions addresses including that of the printer.
Offline Setup 3.2.2 ASCII Printer Model Type This screen enables you to define the printer emulation mode and character code. To enter the screen From the Offline Setup menu, select Customize Workstation and page forward until the following screen is displayed. Customization Move cursor to desired choice, then press SPACE BAR to select.
Offline Setup Defines the printer character set as follows: 3.2.2.2 Symbol Code Page ASCII 7-bit character set. Also referred to as IBM Character Set 2. ECMA-94 European Standard. IBM Standard providing the complete range of accented alpha characters required for international language support.
Offline Setup 3.2.3 Keyboard And Country This screen enables you to define the type of keyboard and language used on the workstation. To enter the screen Select Customize Workstation from the Offline Setup menu and page forward until the following screen is displayed. Type of keyboard installed on the workstation.
Offline Setup 3.2.4 ASCII Printer Type This screen allows you to define either a standard ASCII printer type or a user defined printer. In addition this screen defines the start position corresponding to the Paste command. To enter the screen Select Customize Workstation from the Offline Setup menu and page forward until the following screen is displayed.
Offline Setup 3.2.5 Alternate Addresses for Display Sessions This screen enables you to define the alternate addresses for each session. To enter this screen Select Customize Workstation from the Offline setup menu, and page forward until the following screen is displayed. CUSTOMIZATION More+ Move cursor to desired selection and press SPACEBAR to select.
Offline Setup 3.2.6 Model ID and Alternate Addresses for the Printer Session This screen enables you to define the Model ID and alternate address for the printer session and for display session-4. To enter this screen Select Customize Workstation from the Offline setup menu, and page forward until the following screen is displayed.
Offline Setup Serial Number This screen allows you to enter the number used for network control, workstation manufacturing plant and the machine serial number printed on the label located at the underside of the Logic Box. To enter this screen Select Update Serial Number from the Offline setup menu, press enter.
Offline Setup Test Menu This menu is used for testing various options and resetting to factory defined values. To enter this screen Select Test Workstation from the Offline setup menu and press enter. The following screen will be displayed. Select and enter each option to be tested. NOTE: You may set the Factory Defaults and the Record/Play options.
Offline Setup 3.4.2 Record/Play Options The Record/Play Options panel with the following three options will be displayed: R0 - The full record/Play function is available. R1 - Non display input is prohibited. R2* - The Record/Play function is disabled. *IMPORTANT!! If you select R2, the Record/Play option can only be re-enabled by a company representative.
Offline Setup To display the character set 1. Select Display Char Set from the Test menu. 2. Press Enter to display the first character set, and the Spacebar to view other sets. 3. Press F3 to exit to the Test menu. 3.4.5 Display Version This screen displays the workstation version.
Offline Setup The test is being continuously performed, that is to say, if the status of any device on the line, or the status of the line itself changes, after a few seconds the status message on the screen will change accordingly. The addresses of the devices are the addresses set in the SETUP as the address of the workstation/printer, with no relation to the logic address defined on the computer, such as P1, W12, etc.
Offline Setup 3.4.9 Monitor Test Enables the Monitor Test screen. Select Monitor Test from the Test menu. Press Enter to display the Monitor test screen. MONITOR TEST to start testing, then press one of the following keys: Press ENTER for next test to Exit Reverse Video toggle test Power Saver Toggle Test...
Offline Setup 3.4.10 Scroll Test Enables the Scroll Test screen. Select Scroll Test from the Test menu. Press Enter to enter the test which displays a continually rolling screen. 3. Press F3 to exit to the Test menu. 3.4.11 Mouse Test (for PS/2 mouse) Enables the Mouse Test screen.
Page 40
Offline Setup To Clear All Mapped Keys: 1. Enter Offline Setup. (turn the workstation ON while depressing the Space bar.) 2. Select Test Workstation. Press Enter. 3. Select Keyboard Mapper and press Enter. Press Alt + F1 to clear all mapped keys and return the keyboard to the factory preset conditions.
ONLINE SETUP MENU Online setup enables you to set or reset some of the Workstation’s features at any time during operation. It also enables you to view what values have been selected in Offline Setup. Online Setup can be accessed at any time during a work session. This chapter will provide a brief description of the options available in the online setup menu.
Online setup menu Parameter Description Setup calculator Defines the calculator decimal point as either a period or a comma. Lock Sessions Enables you to define a security password for the workstation. Setup color Enables you to select the 16 color palette and define session and screen border colors, mouse pointer and ruler colors.
Online setup menu Setup Display This menu group customizes the appearance of the screen (i.e. cursor style, split screen format, etc. ) and some responses (auto dim, password, etc.). The options are located on four consecutive screens which will be described in this section in the order in which they appear. NOTE: Press F8 to access consecutive screens and F7 to return to previous screens.
Online setup menu 4.2.1.3 Row/Column Indicator If ON is selected, the line and column number on which the cursor is currently located are indicated at the bottom right corner of the screen. A horizontal and/or vertical line displayed on the screen, 4.2.1.4 Rule Line which enables easy editing of large columns/rows.
Online setup menu 4.2.2 Setup Display Screen-2 This screen defines the display format, buzzer time and column separators. To access this screen Select Setup Display Information from the Online Setup menu and page forward. Setup Display More+ Move cursor to desired selection and press SPACEBAR to select. Extended Dislay ..........
Online setup menu 4.2.3 Setup Display Screen-3 This screen defines the editing functions such as tabs, type ahead and cut-and-paste. To access this screen Select Setup Display Information from the Online Setup menu and page forward. Setup Display More+ Move cursor to desired selection and press SPACEBAR to select. Local Tabs Type Ahead .............
Online setup menu 4.2.4 Setup Display Screen-4 This screen defines the password used when the screen is locked (by selecting Lock Sessions from the Online Setup menu). To access this screen Select Setup Display Information from the Online Setup menu and page forward. Online Setup More+ Specify pasword twice and press ENTER...
Online setup menu Browse Display Information Provides a summary of the sessions, addresses, emulation mode, character sets and keyboard definitions set in the offline setup (chapter 3). In addition, this screen displays the software version. NOTE: The information in this screen cannot be modified. To Enter this screen Select Browse Display Information from the Online Setup menu.
Online setup menu Setup Printer The Setup Printer menu consists of up to five screens that allow you to define all printer related options. 4.4.1 Setup Printer Screen-1 This screen enables you to define the print density on the page. To access this screen Select Setup Printer from the Online Setup menu.
Online setup menu 4.4.1.4 Printer Key Function Press Resets the parallel port Printer. F1=Reset Sends a Form Feed to the parallel F2=Form Feed port printer. Sends a Line Feed to the Parallel F4=Line Feed port printer. Sends a Cancel request to the Host. F5=Cancel 4.4.2 Setup Printer Screen-2 (5219 &...
Online setup menu Pause: Temporarily suspends operation until the appropriate action is taken according to system message. Operation is then resumed. Local: Controlled locally. Specifies the location of the paper in the printer. 4.4.2.4 Source Drawer System: Paper location is determined by the host. Pause: Temporarily suspends operation until the appropriate action is taken according to system message.
Online setup menu 4.4.3 Setup Printer Screen-3 (for 3812 Emulation only) These additional parameters are optional and are displayed only if 3812 printer emulation was selected in the Offline Setup Customization panel. It enables the selection and orientation of paper in each of the three ‘Drawers’. To enter this screen Select Setup Printer from the Online Setup menu and page forward.
Online setup menu 4.4.4 Setup Printer Screen-4 This screen will display for any printer emulation selected in Offline setup. To enter this screen Select Setup Printer from the Online Setup menu and page forward. Setup Printer Move cursor to desired choice, then press SPACE BAR to select. Print Key........
Online setup menu printer. Yes: Enables Hex print. Disables Hex print. 4.4.5 Screen Print Setup The necessary parameters for a screen print are set here. To enter this screen Select Setup Printer from the Online Setup menu and page forward to the last screen. Defines the line density for a local screen print job.
Online setup menu 1. Press the Spacebar to enter Edit mode. 2. To exit Edit mode press the Up or Down arrow keys. NOTE: Automatically changes the Form Length In Millimeters parameter to the corresponding value. Maximum form length value = 609.60 millimeters. 4.4.5.6 Form Length In Millimeters To change a form length:...
Online setup menu Browse Printer Information Provides a summary of the printer information and customization options. An example is given following the explanations on the screen. To enter this screen Select Browse Printer Information from the Online Setup menu and page forward to the last screen.
Online setup menu 4.5.1.1 Example Assuming that a host system requests a type style change from 011 Courier 10 specified in the Printer Information screen, to 087 Letter Gothic, and the other items are unchanged, the type style on the Printer Information screen will automatically change to 087 Letter Gothic, and the change request will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Online setup menu Setup Input Devices Enables keyboard and mouse related such as sound and response speed. 4.6.1 Setup Input Devices Screen-1 To enter this screen Select Setup Input Devices from the Online Setup menu. Setup Input Devices More:+ Move Cursor to desired choice, then press SPACE BAR to select. Clicker Click............Yes Volume ..........Off...
Online setup menu attached to the workstation. 4.6.1.4 Mouse Interval: Sets the Double Click Interval within 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0 or 2.0 sec. Double Click 4.6.2 Setup Input Devices Screen-2 Defines the mouse Primary button. This option can be used by left handed people to define the primary button as Left.
Online setup menu Calculator Setup Defines the calculator decimal point as either a period or a comma. To enter this screen Select Setup Calculator from the Online Setup menu. 4.7.1.1 Decimal Point Period: Sets the decimal point as a period .. Comma: Sets the decimal point as a comma Lock Sessions This screen enables you to lock a session if a password has been assigned, or assign a...
Online setup menu Setup Color This screen enables you to uniquely identify each defined session with a background color and define the color of the screen border. To access the screen Select the Setup Color from the Online Setup Menu: SETUP COLOR PALETTS More+ Move cursor to desired selection and press SPACEBAR to select.
Online setup menu • Background Session 1 to 4 Sets the background color of each session in its active state. It is recommended to select a dull color (i.e.olive). • Background Inactive Sets the background color for the inactive session. ‘black’ is the default setting.
ENTERING SESSIONS The workstation can operate up to four sessions with either unique or shared addresses. Two sessions may be displayed simultaneously in Split Screen mode; however, only one session can be active at a time and the cursor will appear in that session. Sessions may also be displayed in Full Screen mode where one session occupies the full screen.
Entering Sessions 5.1.1 Status Line Description The status line indicates existing sessions and active session number (either 1, 2, 3 or 4) on the left and various indicators like system available, keyboard shift, input inhibited, etc. This line is common to all sessions. The active session number is displayed in reverse video and is highlighted.
Entering Sessions On the keyboard press: • Move the divider bar. Press Alt + Setup and move the Separator line using the arrow keys on the keyboard, or • press Alt + F2 or Alt + F3 or • drag the divider bar with the mose To return to normal Press Alt + Setup operation...
RECORD AND PLAY OPERATION Record Play Operation The Record/Play option enables you to record frequently used text or keystrokes and assign them any of the 24 available function keys. The recorded sequences can be “played-back” by pressing the corresponding function key. Approximately 4000 keystrokes can be recorded including Shift and Alt keys.
Record and Play Operation 6.1.2 Displaying a Recorded Sequence Press Shift + Play (for 122-key keyboard) Alt + F6 (for 102/103-key keyboard). The prompt Fkey No.? is displayed. Press the appropriate key. The sequence is displayed on the screen message line. To view additional key sequences, press another function (Fx) key.
Record and Play Operation Play Mode Procedure To “Play” the key sequence: 1. Move the cursor to the desired input position. 2. Press Play (122-key keyboard) or press Alt + F5 (102/103-key keyboard). The “Play” indicator appears in the status line together with a representation of function keys (record ID keys).
MOUSE AND EDITING FUNCTIONS Copy and Paste Copy and Paste enables you to copy a selected or ‘marked’ section and insert it elsewhere either in the same or different session. This feature can be activated by keyboard or mouse. However, the keyboard limits the function to a character string mode only.
Mouse and Editing Functions 3. To paste the string, press Shift and click the right mouse button. 4. The data will be pasted. The same data can be pasted an unlimited number of times or until the workstation is switched OFF or until another string or block is copied.
Mouse and Editing Functions To perform the operations assigned to the F1 to F24 keys and the “+” or “-“ characters, position the pointer on them and click. 7.2.3 Automatic Cursor Position To move the text cursor to the mouse pointer position, click the primary mouse button.
PRINTING This chapter describes printer related options such as the Bypass and Gate features, that enable implementing special features (barcode printing, portrait/landscape mode, etc.) of the attached printer, on the host application. In addition, this chapter describes the local print options. Bypass Feature The Bypass Feature is used to transparently send controls from a host application to the ASCII printer enabling special printer features such as, bar code printing,...
Printing 8.3.1 Example - 1: Using the Bypass Feature To send the commands Start Italics and Stop Italics on an HP LaserJet Plus laser printer: 1. Display the Bypass Table by entering the Offline setup and pressing ‘B’. 2. Use the arrow keys to position the cursor on the Bypass Number Field. 3.
Page 75
Printing Press Display a pop-up Help panel Help Quit Help Load HP Laserjet, Epson and ProPrinter H - HP Laserjet Escape Sequences Escape Sequences L - Epson Escape Sequences P - ProPrinter Escape Sequences Clear these Escape Sequences.
Printing Printer EBCDIC to ASCII Translation Table IBM 3X/AS 400 computers perform printing in EBCDIC code. Parallel printers work with ASCII codes. The workstation’s printer emulation performs EBCDIC to ASCII translation according to the Translation Table stored in memory. When you get a new workstation, it’s EBCDIC to ASCII translation table is preset to the Standard Table matching your country’s EBCDIC and ASCII codes.
Printing LOCAL PRINT FEATURE The Local Print feature allows printing the contents of the currently active session displayed on screen to an attached parallel printer without host intervention. 8.6.1 To Perform a Local Print 1. Select LOCAL for Print Key in Online Setup. 2.
Printing Printer Status Symbols on Status Line The following symbols indicate the current status of the printer. They are displayed on the status line during a local print function. Printer OK. Error with Printer. Printer busy. Previous print job not complete.
ALICE’S PAPERLESS DESK Alice’s Paperless Desk offers convenient on-line office services that save time and space. Among the features provided are: Telephone Directory, Alarm Calendar, Character Set Table, Alarm Clock, Calculator and Note Pad. Alice Main Menu The Alice Main Menu lists the available features and shows the key sequences used to display a specific feature.
Alice’s Paperless Desk Telephone Directory The computerized Telephone Directory can automatically store and alphabetically sort up to forty entries. To enter the Telephone Directory Press the Alice hot key and from the Alice Main menu press Alt+1 (on the numeric keypad). A sample screen is illustrated below.
Alice’s Paperless Desk Alarm Calendar The Alarm Calendar Screen (shown below) is used to automatically display a pre-entered message at the set time and date. The messages are automatically sorted according to time and date. To enter the Alarm Calendar Press the Alice hot key and from the Alice Main menu press Alt+2 (on the numeric keypad).
Alice’s Paperless Desk 2. Use the Arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired field, and type in the date and time the message should appear and then the message. Press Enter. Press: Switch between Insert and Overwrite modes Insert Delete a character Delete...
Alice’s Paperless Desk Alarm Clock The Alarm Clock can be set to ring at a specific time. To enter the Alarm Clock Screen Press the Alice hot key and from the Alice Main menu press Alt+4 (on the numeric keypad). 488 - Alarm Clock Use Arrow keys to move cursor to the desired field.
Alice’s Paperless Desk 9.5.1 Play Command The ‘Alarm Clock’ can automatically trigger the playback of a pre-recorded key sequence at the preset alarm time. This feature can be used, for example, to perform a large print job late at night when there is less demand on the computer’s time. To enter a Play Command: 1.
Page 85
Alice’s Paperless Desk Parameter Definitions This information is the time base for all clock-based activities. Date and Time NO: Time request will not appear and clock based activities will be disabled. Yes: Date and time request appears on the screen right after power Displays the time on the status line.
Alice’s Paperless Desk Calculator The built-in calculator can be used to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate percentages and use memories. Numbers on the screen can be used to perform calculations and answers can be pasted on the screen. The calculator functions can be enabled from a session (Alt + F1)and calculations performed and viewed on the status line, without affecting the screen or communication.
Alice’s Paperless Desk 9.7.2 Calculator Operation Do the following: Enter calculator mode Press Alt + F1 (from any session). The status line will be available for calculations. Exit calculation mode Press Alt + F1 Perform calculations Use the numeric keypad according to the Help screen (note that some key functions have changed) Clear an entry Press CE...
Alice’s Paperless Desk 9.7.2.1 Editing Keys In addition to the keys on the numeric keypad and the keys displayed on the Help screen, the following keys can be used to edit an expression: Press: Backspace Delete the character entered last. Erlnp Delete all characters from the cursor position.
Alice’s Paperless Desk Note Pad The Note Pad is a simple text-editor that can be used to write, edit and print notes that are no longer than a page. To enter the Note Pad screen Press the Alice hot key and from the Alice Main menu press Alt + 7 (on the numeric keypad). The following screen is displayed.
Alice’s Paperless Desk 9.8.2 Word Wrap and Justification Feature Note Pad has automatic word wrap. In addition, if the cursor is moved to a point other than the left margin and then you begin typing, each of the following lines will begin from the same point (text is always justified left).
Alice’s Paperless Desk 9.8.4 Editing Blocks The Note Pad allows you to delete, copy and paste sections (blocks) of text. To delete a block 1. Mark the block by positioning the cursor on the beginning of the block, pressing Alt + M, moving the cursor to the end of the region to be defined as a block and pressing Alt + M again.
Troubleshooting 10. TROUBLESHOOTING The following table will help you in case you have trouble operating the workstation or connecting it to the computer. 10.1 Blank Display Picture does not appear on the screen, Turn the Contrast and Brightness control knobs to maximum. If the picture does not the indicator light is ON.
Troubleshooting 10.2 Unstable Display The picture “swims” to the right or Move any other electrical devices such as printers, calculators, etc. away from the to the left in waves. workstation. If this does not work, call a Service Representative. Set the alarm volume to the maximum The alarm does not work.
Troubleshooting 10.3 Communication Failure 1. Make sure the workstation is connected to the Twinax line. 2. Check that the unit is physically connected to the cable before the workstation actually works; if it has a termination switch, make sure it is in position 2. 3.
Troubleshooting 10.4 Communications Problems: 10.4.1 General Troubleshooting: Disturbances, Communication Failure Check that there are two units on the same line with the same address. The workstation identifies itself also as a printer that occupies an address, even if there is no printer physically connected to the workstation.
Troubleshooting 10.5 Printer Problems Some of the characters are not printed correctly, or extra characters are inserted in the printout. Check that Bypass Table is cleared and EBCDIC to ASCII table is correct. Load default EBCDIC to ASCII table. Refer to Section 9.7. If the problem is not solved, Reset Factory Defaults.
APPENDIX.A DEFAULT SETUP VALUES Setup Panels are provided for setting up the display station characteristics. The values entered are stored in non-volatile memory allowing parameter retention when the display is powered off. There are two types of setups: Offline and Online. Offline setup defines the number of sessions and their addresses, as well as printer session and emulation mode.
Page 102
Printer Emulation Modes Attached Printer Emulations (see Character Set note) Hewlett-Packard Laserjet Series II 3812, 4212, 5256 ECMA-94, Roman-8, 437, ASCII Hewlett-Packard Laserjet Series II, 3812, 4212, 5256 ECMA-94, Roman-8, Offset Positioning 437, ASCII Hewlett-Packard Laserjet Series III 3812 850, ECMA-94, Roman-8, 437, ASCII IBM PC Graphics Printer 5150 4212, 5256...
Page 103
Printer Emulation Modes Attached Printer Emulations (see Character Set note) Okidata Microline 320, 321, Microline 5219, 4212, 5256 437, ASCII Standard Okidata Microline 393C+, 393+, ML 5219, 4212, 5256 437, ASCII 390+, 391+, ML 380, (Epson LQ) Panasonic KX-P1624, KX-P1124, 5219, 4212, 5256 Proprinter XL24 Mode Panasonic KX-P1695 (Epson FX-...
Printer Emulation Modes Printer Character Sets This section lists all characters printable by the system printer emulations. The Multinational set contains all characters that appear in the national language character sets. Code Page 500, Multinational Hex Code Character Printer Character Name Variable Space Required Space â...
Page 105
Printer Emulation Modes Hex Code Character Printer Character Name & Ampersand é Lowercase e Acure Accent ê Lowercase e Circumflex Accent ë Lowercase e Dieresis Accent è Lowercase e Grave Accent í Lowercase i Acute Accent î Lowercase i Circumflex Accent ï...
Page 106
Printer Emulation Modes Hex Code Character Printer Character Name É Uppercase E Acute Accent Ê Uppercase E Circumflex Accent Ë Uppercase E Dieresis Accent È Uppercase E Grave Accent Í Uppercase I Acute Accent Î Uppercase I Circumflex Accent Ï Uppercase I Dieresis Accent Ì...
Page 107
Printer Emulation Modes Hex Code Character Printer Character Name Lowercase l Lowercase m Lowercase n Lowercase o Lowercase p Lowercase q Lowercase r Ordinal a Ordinal o æ Lowercase ae Diphthong ¸ Cedilla Accent Æ Uppercase AE Diphthong ¤ International Currency Symbol µ...
Page 108
Printer Emulation Modes Hex Code Character Printer Character Name § Section Symbol ¶ Paragraph Symbol ¼ Fraction, One-Fourth ½ Fraction, One-Half ¾ Fraction, Three-Fourths ¬ Math Logical NOT Sign Solid Vertical Bar (Logical OR) ¯ Overscore ¨ Dieresis Accent ´ Acute Accent Double Underscore Open Brace...
Page 109
Printer Emulation Modes Hex Code Character Printer Character Name Uppercase P Uppercase Q Uppercase R Lowercase Dotless i û Lowercase u Circumflex Accent ü Lowercase u Dieresis Accent ù Lowercase u Grave Accent ú Lowercase u Acute Accent ÿ Lowercase y Dieresis Accent Oblique Back Slash Numeric Space Uppercase S...
Page 110
Printer Emulation Modes Hex Code Character Printer Character Name Number 5 Number 6 Number 7 Number 8 Number 9 Superior 3 (Cube) Û Uppercase U Circumflex Accent Ü Uppercase U Dieresis Accent Ù Uppercase U Grave Accent Ú Uppercase U Acute Accent Undefined B-10...
Printer Emulation Modes Printable Characters This section lists the printable characters for each of the attached printer character sets. The Multinational character set contains all characters contained in the national language character sets. B-11...
Page 113
Printer Emulation Modes Double Underscore Lowercase dotless i Superior Three (Cube) These accented characters are replaced by their unaccented counterparts. Uppercase A Acute Accent Uppercase A Circumflex Accent Uppercase A Grave Accent Uppercase A Tilde Accent Lowercase a Tilde Accent Uppercase E Circumflex Accent Uppercase E Dieresis Accent Uppercase E Grave Accent...
Page 114
Printer Emulation Modes Lowercase Icelandic Eth is replaced by Lowercase d Uppercase Icelandic Eth is replaced by Uppercase D. Acute Accent is replaced by Single Quote. Cedilla Accent is replaced by Comma. Dieresis Accent is replaced by Double Quote. Paragraph Symbol is replaced by Greek Lowercase Pi. Broken Vertical Bar is replaced by Solid vertical Bar (on most attached printers).
Page 116
Printer Emulation Modes Ordinal o Lowercase ae Diphthong Uppercase AE Diphthong International Currency Symbol Greek Lowercase Mu Spanish Open Exclamation Point Spanish Open Question Mark Uppercase Icelandic Eth Uppercase Icelandic Thorn Registered Trademark Symbol Cent Sign Pound Sterling, Lira Solid Bullet Florin, Guilder Section symbol Paragraph Symbol...
Printer Emulation Modes 20 DIFFERENCES FROM IBM SYSTEM PRINTERS This section describes the differences between the workstation’s system addressable printer and the actual IBM system printers which are emulated. Differences Which Apply to All Emulations All workstation system addressable printer emulations support the ASCII Transparent (ATN) SCS command.
Printer Emulation Modes Differences From IBM 5256 Operation The 5256 emulation provided by the workstation uses the same character sets as the IBM 4214 system printer. Several characters are missing from the IBM 5256 system printer’s character sets. These characters are replaced with the 4214 characters. The characters affected are as follows: The “Less Than or Equal Sign”...
Page 121
Printer Emulation Modes Appendix B. PRINTER EMULATION MODES ..................B-1 Printer Emulation Table ....................B-1 Printer Character Sets ..................... B-4 Code Page 500, Multinational..................B-4 Printable Characters...................... B-11 Differences Which Apply to All Emulations..............B-19 Differences From IBM 5256 Operation................B-20 Differences From IBM 4214 Operation................
APPENDIX C. 5219 & 3812 FONT SUPPORT This section lists all IBM Global Font IDs (GFIDs) supported by the 486 print drivers and includes special application notes. NOTE: Some printers do not have font substitution lists; only general guidelines are given for these printers.
Page 123
5219 & 3812 Font Support The following scalable typographic fonts are supported at a point height 80% of the single line spacing. PostScript Font IBM GFIDs Times Roman 5687 Times Bold 5707 Times Italic 5815 Times Bold Italic 5835 Helvetica Light 34083 Helvetica 34103...
Page 124
5219 & 3812 Font Support Helvetica Narrow Bold Oblique 34249 Century Schoolbook Roman 16951 Century Schoolbook Bold 16971 Century Schoolbook Italic 17079 Century Schoolbook Bold Italic 17099 ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book 33837 ITC Avant Garde Gothic Demi 33857 ITC Avant Garde Book Oblique 33965 ITC Avant Garde Demi Oblique 33985...
5219 & 3812 Font Support Canon LBP-4, LBP-8 and CaPSL GFIDs are not mapped to specific fonts for these printers. Instead, a “character attribute” method is used to determine which printer font will represent specific GFIDs. The driver will examine the characteristics of the GFID font and will compare these characteristics to the fonts available to your printer.
Page 126
5219 & 3812 Font Support The following scalable typographic fonts are supported at a point height 80% of the single line spacing. GFIDs in parentheses denote other additional fonts which are mapped to the Canon LBP typeface. Canon LBP Font IBM GFID Dutch Roman 5687...
5219 & 3812 Font Support Canon Bubble Jet BJ-300 and BJ-330 This driver supports the GFIDs in their original form. All characteristics are passed through. Epson LQ-850, LQ-1050, LQ-2550, LQ Series Changes of typeface only occur when letter quality printing is specified. Typographic Fonts are not supported by the Epson LQ Series driver.
Page 128
5219 & 3812 Font Support Font Name Epson LQ Font Italic Enhanced GFID Name (ID) Serif Text 12 Roman (0) Serif Italic 12 Roman (0) Italic Serif Bold 12 Roman (0) Enhanced Courier 12 Courier (2) Script 12 Script (4) Courier 12 Courier (2) Prestige Elite...
Page 129
5219 & 3812 Font Support Font Name Epson LQ Font Italic Enhanced GFID Name (ID) Orator 20 Orator (7) Presentor 12 Orator-S (8) Presentor 15 Orator-S (8) Presentor 17.1 Orator-S (8) Presentor 20 Orator-S (8) Script 10 Script (4) Script 12 Script (4) Script 15 Script (4)
5219 & 3812 Font Support Epson LQ-870, LQ-1170, LQ-570, LQ-1070, LQ ESC/P2 In addition to the font support already described for other Epson LQ Series printers, the following GFID to Epson LQ font mappings are supported. Prestige PS 164 Courier PS 171 Courier Italic PS 172 Courier Bold Italic PS 185 Script C PS 200...
5219 & 3812 Font Support Epson FX-286e, FX-86e These printers only have one typeface which is used for all GFIDs. However, this one typeface supports bold and italic attributes for GFIDs that use them. (In some cases, your printer may actually have two faces available: a serif face and a sans-serif face.
5219 & 3812 Font Support HP Deskjet 500 and 500C GFIDs are not mapped to specific fonts for these printers. Instead, a character attribute method is used to determine which printer font will represent specific GFIDs. The driver will examine the characteristics of the GFID font and will compare these characteristics to the fonts available to your printer.
Page 138
5219 & 3812 Font Support GFIDs that are mapped to Helvetica (4) for the LaserJet II are mapped to Univers (52) for the LaserJet III. Other than that one exception, all of the fonts in the preceding list apply to both the LaserJet II and the LaserJet Series III.
Page 139
5219 & 3812 Font Support HP LaserJet 4 Fonts IBM GFIDs Century Schoolbook Bold Italic 17099 Optima (17) 33335 Optima Bold 33355 Optima Italic 33463 Optima Bold Italic 33483 Futura (14) 33591 Futura Bold 33601 Futura Italic 33719 Futura Bold Italic 33729 Helvetica (4) 34103...
5219 & 3812 Font Support HP RuggedWriter 480, PCL All draft quality printing will be in the Line Printer font. The RuggedWriter prints 15, 17.1 and 16.7 cpi fonts in draft quality only. IBM GFID HP RuggedWriter Font Name (ID) DP (all) Line Printer (0) LQ (default)
Page 141
5219 & 3812 Font Support IBM GFID HP RuggedWriter Font Name (ID) Helvetica Bold Times Roman (5) Times Roman Italic Times Roman Bold Helvetica (4) Courier (3) Courier (3) Prestige (8) Letter Gothic (6) Prestige Italic Courier Italic Courier Bold Letter Gothic Italic Letter Gothic Bold Prestige Bold...
5219 & 3812 Font Support IBM GFID HP RuggedWriter Font Name (ID) Helvetica (4) Helvetica (4) Times Roman (5) Courier Bold Italic Prestige (8) Letter Gothic (6) Courier (3) Times Roman (5) Helvetica (4) Helvetica (4) Courier (3) Courier (3) Courier Bold Courier (3) Courier Bold...
5219 & 3812 Font Support IBM 5204 Quickwriter, 5202 Quitewriter III See IBM Personal Printer Data Stream for more information. IBM 4019 LaserPRinter, LaserPrinter E, PPDS See IBM Personal Printer Data Stream for more information. IBM Personal Printer Series II 2380 and 2381 See IBM Personal Printer Data Stream for more information.
5219 & 3812 Font Support Pinwriter P9300, P6200/P6300 and P3200/P3300 These printers only support 5219 emulation font changes when they are operating in Epson LQ emulation mode. The driver for this printer contains the optimal host GFID-to-printer font mapping available. For specific GFID information, refer to the font listings for Epson LQ Series.
5219 & 3812 Font Support Panasonic KX-P1624 and KX-P1124 These printers only support 5219 emulation font changes when they are operating IBM Proprinter XL24 emulation mode. The driver for this printer ontains the optimal host GFID-to- printer font mapping available. For specific GFID information, refer to the font listings for the Epson LQ Series printers.
APPENDIX D. OPERATOR MESSAGES AND ERROR CODES Operator Messages This section describes the meaning of the various operator symbols that appear on the status line during operation. These messages indicate: • Display station operational status. • Functions selected. • Operational errors or machine failures detected by the display station or the host system. Symbol Symbol Name Message...
Page 147
Operator Messages Symbol Symbol Name Message Keylock Locked The security key lock on the display station is locked. Nothing can be displayed until it is unlocked. Type Ahead Continue keying while the keyboard is locked. Extended Graphics Extended keyboard layout has been selected.
Operator Messages Symbol Symbol Name Message Play Mode Indicates that the display station is in Play Mode. Cursor Locator Indicates the position (row and column) RR/CC of the cursor. Error Codes Error Code Cause Corrective Action 0000 You keyed Help but, Key Reset.a Either enter more data or find meaning of previously displayed error 1.
Page 149
Operator Messages Error Code Cause Corrective Action 0010 You attempted to enter data into a field Key Reset. Enter valid characters 0-9 which accepts only the assigned only. numeric characters 0-9. 0011 You tried to enter data into the last Key Reset.
Page 150
Operator Messages Error Code Cause Corrective Action 0019 You keyed Dup in a field where it is not Key Reset. permitted. 0020 A non-permitted key was pressed in Key Reset. The cursor is in the same this field. You must leave this right- position as when an invalid key was adjust or signed numeric field before pressed.
Page 151
Operator Messages Error Code Cause Corrective Action 0040 You need to activate the ‘data set You can only recover from this error at the ready’ line. 5294 Control Unit. 0042 The receive clock signal failed during a You can only recover from this error at the receive operation.
Page 152
Operator Messages Error Code Cause Corrective Action An error occurred after sign-on. The Key Reset. Attempt to run a different job program utility didn’t recognize the key type or procedure. If error occurs, consult you pressed. system operator to find out if problem exists with the system.
Page 153
Operator Messages Error Code Cause Corrective Action 9015 You keyed Reset together with Alt or Key Reset without pressing Alt at the same time. keyed Pause in normal communication mode. 9016 Several keys were pressed Press one key at a time. If the problem simultaneously.
Page 154
Operator Messages Error Code Cause Corrective Action 9061 While in Calculator mode, an incorrect Press any correct key. key was used. 9062 While in Calculator mode - the A complete expression or a part of it expression field contains the maximum should be deleted.
APPENDIX E. PIN ASSIGNMENTS DB-9 Connector PIN # DESCRIPTION + 5 Volts Twinax A No Connection Twinax B No Connection Twinax A Ground Ground Twinax B...
Pin Assignments Parallel Interface To ensure proper operation. Use a fully-loaded 25 conductor cable with shield. Signal Name PIN # Source Description _______ Host Clock signal controlling data transmission. Active low STROBE signal. Data Bit 1 Host Represents the code of a character to be printed or a control to be executed.
Pin Assignments DB-15 Connector PIN # LM-488C IS-488 Red Video Green Video Video Blue Video Horizontal Sync Ret. + 5 Volts Red Video Ret. + 12 Volts Green Video Ret. Blue Video Ret. - 12 Volts Vertical Sync Ret. Horizontal Sync...
APPENDIX G . SPECIFICATIONS Connectors: Printer Parallel Port DB 25 Mouse Port PS/2 Display Port 15 Pin D-SUB Keyboard Port Twinax Port DB 9 Cabling: Twinax Cable Twisted Pair Display Parameters: Vertical Refresh Rate (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 37.5 Screen Modes 24x80, 27x132, 32x80, 43x80, 49x80 Emulations IBM3488/IBM3487...
Page 162
Specifications Physical LM-488C IS-488 Weight 7.5 kg 16.5 Lb. 1 Kg 2.2 Lb. Dimensions Height 25 cm 10 in. 36 cm 14 in Width 6 cm 2.4 in 32 cm 13 in Depth 18 cm 7 in 32 cm 13 in...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the IS-488 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers