Override Host; Format Control; C/T Hotport - IBM 6500 User Manual

Override Host

Determines whether the printer executes certain commands sent by the host, or
continues to use the current settings. The following host commands are ignored
when OVERRIDE HOST is enabled: line length, forms length, lines per inch (LPI),
characters per inch (CPI), print quality, and text orientation (that is, left to right).
When OVERRIDE HOST is enabled, these settings retain their operator panel
settings.
v Disable (the default). Allows certain hose commands (line length, forms length,
v Enable. Permits operator panel settings to override host data stream commands.

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,
v Enable. Reflects 6408/6412 Model CT0 distance, generated by the Code V

C/T Hotport

Gives the printer the ability to handle multiple data streams simultaneously. It
allows the printer to serve hosts attached to the serial, parallel, and either coax or
twinax ports as if they were the only interface connected.
Port Type
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
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LPI, CPI, print quality, and text orientation) to override operator settings. 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.
IGP feature, and Hex Transparent control code sequence, in the new position
(after absolute and relative move commands are executed.)
feature, IGP feature, and Hex Transparent control code sequence, in the new
position (after absolute and relative move commands are executed.)
setting in the Coax Interface Menu.