Computer Setup Sample: Ibm Mini's (System 34, 36, 38) & As400 - Bryce 9K-L User Manual

Computer setup sample:
To use the BOS 9K-L with any IBM minicomputer or mainframe, it is necessary to interface
through some kind of protocol converter. This may be one of two types of systems; either an
IBM compatible micro with an emulation card, or a stand alone protocol converter such as is
available from Black Box Corp. in Pittsburgh, PA (i.e., model PQ-6 RO). In either case the
installation is very similar.
1. The protocol conversion device must be connected to the IBM computer with the
appropriate cable.
2. After deciding on a free work station address to be used for the BOS 9K-L, the system
configuration must be altered to setup the work station address and port as an IBM 5256
printer.
3. The emulation system must be setup at the same workstation address and must be setup
for IBM Proprinter II emulation.
For a system 36 installation, with IBM advanced emulation, the following is the correct
procedure to follow on the PC:
A. Boot the PC with DOS
B. Running off the advanced emulation program disk, type "Config DP5250.dat"
C. Select 2 Emulation sessions
D. Select the appropriate keyboard
E Set workstation addresses for the two sessions, as configured on the system 36
F. Set 5256 Printer Emulation
G. Select IBM Proprinter II
H. Save profile data and exit
4. A procedure must be written and run which sets the printer port for the page length of 6
lines (BOS 9K-L with LCD SETUP MENU to set up the ADDRESS SETUP to
5. An RPG program will probably be necessary on the system 36 to produce a data format
which is "one-up" label compatible.
6. You may now print address lists on your BOS 9K-L.
Revision A
Appendix F Printing with Software
IBM Mini's (System 34, 36, 38) & AS400
9K-L USERS MANUAL
P/N 90-00860-001
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