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IBM 4247 Model 003 User Manual (392 pages)

4247 Printer

Brand: IBM | Category: Printer | Size: 4.65 MB

Table of Contents

5
- How to Use this Guide
  9
- Preface
  9
- Related Publications
  10
Chapter 1. Getting Started

11
- Locations
  12
- Unpacking the Printer
  14
- Handling Attachment Card
  16
- Installing Optional Attachment Card
  17
- Additional Installation Information for LAN Attachment Card
  19
- Installing Operator Panel Overlay
  19
- Installing Wire Forms Guide
  20
- Installing Ribbon Cartridge
  21
- Installing Forms Tractor
  24
- Printing Your First Document
  32
- Attaching the 4247 Printer to Your Computer
  33
  - Twinax Attachment
    33
  - Coax Attachment
    37
  - Parallel Attachment
    38
  - Serial Attachment
    39
  - LAN Attachment
    40
- About ASCII Printer Drivers
  42
- Installing ASCII Printer Drivers
  43
- Completing Printer Setup
  45
  - OS/2 and Windows Drivers
    45
Chapter 2. Understanding the Operator Panel

47
- Status Indicators
  48
  - Power
    48
  - Ready
    48
  - Attention
    49
  - Format/Online (Coax)
    49
  - Format/Online (Parallel, Serial, or LAN)
    49
  - Online (Twinax)
    49
  - Processing
    49
  - Unit Check
    49
- Display Panel
  49
- Audible Alarm
  50
- Custom Set In-Use Indicator
  50
- Function Keys
  50
  - Menu
    51
  - Adjusting Forms
    52
  - Micro /Scroll or Micro /Scroll
    52
  - Quiet
    52
  - Display Address Function
    53
  - Display Address/Return (Twinax)
    53
  - Enter (Twinax)
    53
  - Scrolling through Categories, Parameters, Values, and Tests
    53
  - Enter Function
    54
  - PA1 Function (Coax Only)
    54
  - Pa1/Enter (Parallel, Serial, Coax, or LAN)
    54
  - Pa2/Return (Parallel, Serial, Coax, or LAN)
    54
  - Return Function
    54
  - Hex Print
    55
  - PA2 Function (Coax Only)
    55
  - Return Function
    55
  - Line Feed
    56
  - Park Function
    56
  - Park/Path
    56
  - Path Function
    56
  - Front Push and Rear Push
    57
  - Load/Eject
    57
  - Manual Sheet Feed
    58
  - Push-Pull
    58
  - Rear Pull
    58
  - Auto Sheet Feed
    59
  - Form Feed
    59
  - Set Top of Form
    59
  - Start
    60
  - Stop
    60
  - Cancel Print
    61
  - Test
    61
- Chapter 3. Checking and Changing Configuration Parameter Values
  
  63
  - Printing Configuration Defaults
    63
  - Printing Configuration Defaults Checking and Changing Parameter Values
    63
  - Exiting the Configuration Menu
    65
    
    Exiting Using Return
    65
    
    Exiting Using Start
    65
  - Locking Printer Configuration Menu
    66
  - Configuration Categories
    66
    
    Configuration Storage
    66
    
    Attachment Selection
    67
    
    Rear Tractor Use
    67
    
    Twinaxial Configuration
    68
    
    Coaxial Configuration
    69
    
    Parallel and Serial Configuration
    70
    
    Printer Setup
    73
    
    Printer Adjustment
    74
    
    Display Language
    75
    
    Power on Reset
    75
    
    Quit from Menu
    76
    
    Send Buffer Reprint Code (Coax Attachment)
    76
    
    Vital Product Data
    76
- Chapter 4. Configuration Storage
  
  77
  - Custom Sets
    77
  - Non-Custom Set
    77
  - Save Current Values in Custom Sets
    78
  - Recall Custom Set Values
    79
  - Power-On Custom Set
    80
  - Power-On Paper Source
    80
  - Recall Factory Defaults
    81
  - Printing Custom Sets
    82
- Chapter 5. Changing Attachment Selection
  
  83
- Chapter 6. Rear Tractor Use
  
  85
- Chapter 7. Twinaxial Configuration
  
  87
  - Characters Per Inch (CPI)
    87
  - Lines Per Inch (LPI)
    88
  - Maximum Print Position (MPP)
    88
  - Maximum Page Length (MPL)
    89
  - Print Quality
    90
  - Print Language
    91
  - Printer Address
    92
  - Data Stream
    93
  - Emulation Mode
    94
  - Media Size Priority
    95
  - Bar Code Mode
    95
  - Graphics Mode
    96
  - Alarm Control
    97
  - Override Host / Paper Source
    97
- Chapter 8. Coax Configuration
  
  99
  - Characters Per Inch (CPI)
    99
    
    Lines Per Inch (LPI)
    100
  - Single/Double Space
    100
  - Maximum Print Position (MPP)
    101
  - Maximum Page Length (MPL)
    102
  - Emulation Mode
    103
  - Print Quality
    104
  - Print Language
    104
  - Mono/Dual Case
    106
  - Print Text Direction
    107
  - Media Size Priority
    107
  - Screen Buffer Size
    108
  - Printer Compatibility
    110
  - Printer Compatibility 2 (New Line at MPP + 1)
    110
  - Printer Compatibility 3 (Form Feed Followed by Data)
    111
  - Printer Compatibility 4 (Form Feed Is Last Character in Print Order)
    111
  - Printer Compatibility 5 (Null Suppression)
    112
  - Printer Compatibility 6 (Form Feed Command Position)
    113
  - Printer Compatibility 7 (Automatic Function after End of Print Buffer)
    114
  - Printer Compatibility 8 (Automatic Function after End of OILC Job)
    115
  - Printer Compatibility 9 (Suppress Timeout on no Data Loss Intervention Required)
    116
  - Early Print Complete
    117
  - Printer Compatibility 12 (Automatic Function before Start of OILC Job)
    117
  - Form Feed Suppression
    118
  - Programmed Symbols
    119
  - Translate Table
    120
  - Bar Code Mode
    120
  - Graphics Mode
    121
  - Alarm Control
    122
  - Override Host
    122
  - Using Programmed Symbols (PS) Parameters
    123
    
    Plane Selection
    123
    
    Full Page on Skip Suppress
    124
    
    PS Print Direction
    125
- Chapter 9. Parallel and Serial Configuration
  
  127
  - Characters Per Inch (CPI)
    127
  - Lines Per Inch (LPI)
    128
  - Maximum Print Position (MPP)
    128
  - Maximum Page Length (MPL)
    129
  - Perforation Skipping
    130
  - Emulation Mode
    131
  - Print Language
    132
  - Print Quality
    134
  - NLQ Typeface
    134
  - Character Set
    135
  - Printer Compatibility 3 (Automatic Line Feed on Carriage Return)
    136
  - Printer Compatibility 4 (Automatic Carriage Return on Line Feed)
    136
  - Printer Compatibility 5 (Form Feed Suppression)
    137
  - Printer Compatibility 6 (Init)
    138
  - Printer Compatibility 7 (Condensed Print)
    139
  - Printer Compatibility 8 (Slashed Zero)
    139
  - Printer Compatibility 9 (20 CPI)
    140
  - Alarm Control
    141
  - Override Host Parameters
    141
    
    Paper Source
    141
    
    Characters Per Inch (CPI)
    142
  - Lines Per Inch (LPI)
    143
    
    Maximum Page Length
    144
  - Parallel Interface
    145
    
    Input Buffer Size
    145
    
    Interface Type
    145
    
    Autofeed XT
    146
    
    Select-In Signal
    146
  - Serial Interface
    147
    
    Interface Type
    147
    
    Data Bits
    148
    
    Input Buffer Size
    148
    
    Baud Rate
    149
    
    Pacing Protocol
    150
    
    Parity
    150
    
    Connection Type
    151
- Chapter 10. Printer Setup
  
  153
  - Paper Source ASF Default bin ASF bin 1 Media
    153
  - ASF bin Linking
    155
  - Front Forms Backup
    156
  - Rear Forms Backup
    157
  - Continuous Forms Linking
    157
  - Form Feed Mode
    158
  - Controlling Tear off Operations
    159
    
    Using Automatic Eject to Control Forms Eject
    159
    
    Using Automatic Restore to Control Restoring of Forms
    159
    
    Automatic Eject
    160
    
    Automatic Restore
    161
  - Continuous Forms Eject Mode
    162
  - Manual Paper Overlay
    162
  - Automatic Manual Load
    163
  - Manual Feed Eject Mode
    164
  - Bar Code Print Direction
    164
  - Graphics Print Direction
    165
  - Perforation Safety
    165
  - Jam Sensors
    166
Chapter 11. Printer Adjustments

169
- Paper-Load-Position to Tear-Position Relationship
  169
- Front Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA)
  170
- Front Tear Position
  170
- Front Left Margin Alignment
  171
- Front Paper Load Position
  172
- Rear Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA)
  172
- Rear Left Margin Alignment
  173
- Rear Tear Position
  173
- ASF bin 1 Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA)
  174
- Rear Paper Load Position
  174
- ASF bin 1 Left Margin Alignment
  175
- ASF bin 1 Paper Load Position
  176
- ASF bin 2 Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA)
  176
- ASF bin 2 Left Margin Alignment
  177
- ASF bin 2 Paper Load Position
  178
- ASF bin 3 Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA)
  178
- ASF bin 3 Left Margin Alignment
  179
- ASF bin 3 Paper Load Position
  179
- Manual Feed Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA)
  180
- Manual Feed Left Margin Alignment
  181
- Manual Feed Paper Load Position
  181
- Bidirectional Adjustment
  182
- Sensor Tune
  182
- Quit from Menu
  183
- Chapter 12. Power-On Reset (POR)
  
  185
- Chapter 13. Display Language
  
  187
- Chapter 14. Send Buffer Reprint Code (Coax)
  
  189
- Chapter 15. Vital Product Data
  
  191
  - Serial Number
    191
  - Device Specific Information
    191
- Chapter 16. Quit from Menu
  
  193
Chapter 17. Setting up Forms Paths

195
- Guidelines for Paper Path Selection
  196
- Front Push Forms Path
  199
- Rear Push Forms Path
  209
  - Installing Forms Tractor in Rear Push Position
    209
  - Installation Procedure
    210
  - Configuring Printer for Rear Push Forms Path
    217
  - Loading Forms for Rear Push
    218
  - Procedure
    219
- Dual Push (Front Push and Rear Push) Forms Paths
  223
  - Setting up Printer
    223
  - Using Different Forms on Two Paths
    223
  - Using Path Switching
    224
  - Setting up Printer
    225
  - Using same Forms on both Paths
    225
  - How Automatic Switching Works
    226
  - Installing Forms Tractors in Dual Push Position
    226
  - Installation Procedure (Front Push)
    227
  - Installation Procedure (Rear Push)
    229
  - Configuring Printer for Dual Push Forms Path
    235
  - Loading Forms (Front Push)
    236
  - Loading Forms for Dual Push
    236
  - Loading Forms (Rear Push)
    239
  - Parking One Continuous Form and Loading Another
    244
- Rear Pull Forms Path
  244
  - Changing the Forms Path
    244
  - Parking a Continuous Form
    244
  - Installation Procedure
    245
  - Installing Forms Tractor in Rear Pull Position
    245
  - Configuring Printer for Rear Pull Forms Path
    253
  - Loading Forms for Rear Pull
    254
- Push-Pull Forms Path
  261
- Manual Sheet Feed Paper Path
  279
  - Procedure
    280
- Chapter 18. Using the Operator Print Tests
  
  283
  - General Test Instructions
    283
  - General Test Instructions Quick Reference Printer Demonstration
    283
  - Printer Configuration
    288
  - Print Custom Sets
    290
  - Firmware Information
    291
  - Printer Adjustments
    292
- Chapter 19. Supplies, Optional Features, and Maintenance
  
  293
  - Supplies
    293
    
    Continuous and Cut-Sheet Forms Specifications
    293
    
    Rear Push Forms Path Recommendations
    295
  - Forms Stacking Recommendations
    296
  - Forms Stack Input and Output Locations
    296
    
    Front Push Forms Path
    297
    
    Rear Push Forms Path
    297
    
    Automatic Sheet Feeder Paper Path
    298
    
    Dual Push Forms Path
    298
    
    Rear Pull or Push-Pull Forms Path
    298
  - Optional Features
    299
  - Maintenance
    299
    
    Removing the Ribbon Cartridge
    299
    
    Installing Ribbon Cartridge
    301
    
    Cleaning Printer
    304
- Chapter 20. Problem Solving
  
  305
  - Using Status Code and Problem Listings
    305
  - Status Codes and Messages
    305
  - Problem List Index
    323
    
    Forms Problems
    324
    
    Print Quality and Ribbon Problems
    326
    
    Configuration Problems
    329
    
    Miscellaneous Problems
    329
  - Clearing Forms Jams
    329
Appendix A. Printer Specifications

333
- General Information
  333
  - Operating and Service Clearance
    334
  - Physical Dimensions and Clearances
    335
  - Airflow
    336
  - Declaration of IBM Product Noise Emission Values
    336
  - Heat Output
    336
  - Power Consumption
    336
  - Weight
    336
- Ordering Signal Cables
  337
- Twinax Cables
  337
- Coax Cables
  340
  - Coax Signal Cables and Connectors
    340
  - IBM Cabling System
    341
  - Ordering Attachment Cables and Connectors from IBM
    341
  - Telephone Twisted-Pair
    342
- IBM Parallel Attachment
  342
  - IBM Parallel Connector Pin Assignments
    342
- Serial Cables
  343
- Cable Configurations
  344
  - Local Simplex - DTR Pacing
    344
  - Rs-232C
    344
  - Rs-422A
    344
  - Local Duplex - DTR or XON/XOFF Pacing
    345
  - Local Duplex - XON/XOFF Pacing
    345
- Environmental Requirements
  346
  - Local Duplex - XON/XOFF Pacing
    346
  - Operating Environment
    346
  - Rs-422A
    346
  - Nonoperating Environment
    347
  - Shipping Environment
    347
  - Storage Environment
    347
- Electrical Requirements
  348
  - Branch Circuits and Grounding
    348
  - Power Cord
    348
  - Safety
    348
  - Plugs and Receptacles
    349
- Appendix B. Cable Specifications and Assembly of Cables
  
  353
- Appendix C. Network Print Servers
  
  363
  - Ethernet 10Baset or 10Base2
    363
  - Token-Ring Media Type 1 and Token-Ring Media Type 3
    366
- Appendix D. Additional Information
  
  369
  - Support for Euro Currency Symbol
    369
    
    Euro Code Pages Definitions
    369
    
    Euro Operator Panel Support
    370
    
    Euro Data Stream Support
    371
  - Application-Controlled Paper-Source Selection
    372
    
    PSF Usage - S/390 and AS/400
    372
    
    AS/400 Media Selection (Other than FORMDEF)
    373
    
    Formdef)
    373
    
    GDDM Usage - S/390
    374
    
    S/36 or Advanced System 36 Usage
    375
    
    Use of 'FORMS' Parameters - S/390 and AS/400
    375
    
    Using 4247 with AS/400 Host Print Transform
    376
  - Notices
    377
  - Trademarks
    378
  - Product Recycling and Disposal
    379
  - Communication Statements
    379
    
    Energy Star
    381
    
    Index
    383

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Chapter 2. Understanding the Operator Panel

Chapter 3. Checking and Changing Configuration Parameter Values

Chapter 4. Configuration Storage

Chapter 5. Changing Attachment Selection

Chapter 6. Rear Tractor Use

Chapter 7. Twinaxial Configuration

Chapter 8. Coax Configuration

Chapter 9. Parallel and Serial Configuration

Chapter 10. Printer Setup

Chapter 11. Printer Adjustments

Chapter 12. Power-On Reset (POR)

Chapter 13. Display Language

Chapter 14. Send Buffer Reprint Code (Coax)

Chapter 15. Vital Product Data

Chapter 16. Quit from Menu

Chapter 17. Setting up Forms Paths

Chapter 18. Using the Operator Print Tests

Chapter 19. Supplies, Optional Features, and Maintenance

Chapter 20. Problem Solving

Appendix A. Printer Specifications

Appendix B. Cable Specifications and Assembly of Cables

Appendix C. Network Print Servers

Appendix D. Additional Information

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