Introduction - Epson Twinax C82315 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

The Epson C82315* Twinax Interface Card allows you to connect your Epson
printer to an IBM 34/38/38 or IBM AS400 computer system or to a remote
controller connected to these systems.
This interface card provides your Epson printer with the following features:
Emulation of the IBM 5219 or 3812 letter-quality printers as well as the
IBM 4214 or 5224 matrix printers
Conformance to IBM 5250 product-attachment specifications
The ability to receive data through a multi-tap, twin-axial connected
system at a maximum burst rate of 2 million bits per second
The ability to receive data through either the twin-axial connector or
through a parallel connector, allowing you to print from both the twin-
axial system and a PC system
Automatic switching between the twin-axial connector and parallel port
based on selectable time-out periods
The ability to bypass IBM emulation and send commands directly to the
printer, allowing you to take advantage of unique Epson printer capabili-
ties
A special setup mode for changing various interface settings that allows
you to make yes or no answers to printed questions
A Display Station setup mode that displays setup information on an IBM
system display station; you can then change the settings on the screen
as necessary.
You can use the Epson C82315* Twinax Interface Card in the following Epson
printers:
DLQ-2000
SQ-870/1 170
Action Printer 5000/5500
You may be able to use this interface on other Epson printers as well. For a list
of optional interfaces that can be used with your printer, see your printer's user's
manual.
LQ570/1070
EPL-4000/4100
ActionLaser II
1
LQ-870/1170
EPL-8000/8100