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IBM Infoprint 6500-v15 Maintenance Manual (544 pages)

Maintenance Manual

Brand: IBM | Category: Printer | Size: 27 MB

Table of Contents

3
- Energy Star
  10
- Notices
  10
- Safety Inspection
  21
  - Preparation
    21
  - Prepare the Printer for Inspection
    21
  - Inspect Mechanical Parts
    22
  - Inspect Electrical Parts
    23
- Preface
  26
  - About this Manual
    26
  - Printing Conventions in this Manual
    27
  - Related Documents
    28
- About the Printer
  29
- The IBM Infoprint 6500 Printer Family
  29
  - How to Identify the Printer
    30
  - Printer Configuration Code
    31
  - Forms Handling
    32
  - Important Maintenance Notes
    33
- Controls and Indicators
  34
- Electrical Controls: Figure 5
  34
- Mechanical Controls: Figure 6
  37
1 Diagnosing Problems

39
- Introduction
  39
- Troubleshooting at a Glance
  39
- Start of Call
  40
- How to Troubleshoot
  41
- Troubleshooting Display Messages
  42
  - Display Messages
    42
- Communications Failures
  48
- Operator Panel Message 301 - 305
  138
- Troubleshooting Other Symptoms
  170
  - Communication Problems
    171
- Device Handshaking
  174
- The Printer Interface
  174
  - General Symptom List
    176
    
    Operator Panel
    180
    
    Power Stacker
    187
    
    Print Quality
    193
    
    Printer Operation
    200
2 Diagnostics

212
- Contents
  212
- Operator Print Tests
  213
  - Selecting and Running Tests
    215
- Customer Engineer (CE) Tests
  216
- Selecting and Running CE Tests
  220
- Activating the Boot Diagnostic Menu
  221
- Boot Diagnostics Menu
  221
- Exiting the Boot Diagnostic Menu
  221
- Hex Code Printout
  224
- Printer Information Menu
  226
- Displaying Printer Information
  227
- Soft Vs. Hard Reset
  228
  - Soft Reset
    228
  - Hard Reset ("Cycle Power")
    228
- Controller Board Status Leds at Power up
  229
- Troubleshooting a New Installation
  230
  - Printer Configuration
    230
  - Documentation
    230
- Ribbonminder
  231
  - Ribbonminder Operation
    231
  - Ribbon Action
    233
  - The Ribbon Log
    235
- Downloading Microcode from IBM First
  236
- Clear NVRAM
  237
- Loading Flash Memory
  238
  - Loading through the Serial or Parallel Port
    239
  - Loading through the Network Interface Card (NIC)
    248
- Reprogramming the Security Key
  250
- Shuttle Electrical Shorts Test
  252
- Hammer Bank Power Cable Shorts Test
  253
- Cable Shorts Test
  254
- Main Wire Harness Test Diagnostic
  256
- Power Supply Operational Check
  258
- Locations
  262
  - Locations of Components and Assemblies
    262
4 Circuit Diagrams, Circuit Boards, Cables, and Switches

264
- Contents
  264
- Interconnection Diagram
  266
- Power Distribution Diagram
  267
- Main Wire Harness Test Tables, PSA3 Controller Board
  268
- PSA3 Controller
  269
- Power Supply: 6500-V05, -V5P, -V10, and I1P
  277
- Power Supply: 6500-V15
  278
- Power Supply: 6500-V20
  279
- IBM Coax/Twinax Expansion Board for PSA3 Controllers
  280
- Surestak Power Stacker PCBA
  281
- Cable Routing, Cabinet Model
  282
- Cable Routing, Pedestal Model
  283
- Cable Assembly, Centronics I/O
  284
- Cable Assembly, Centronics/Dataproducts Adapter
  285
- Cable Assembly, +5V Remote Power
  286
- Cable Assembly, Twinax Auto-Termination
  287
- Cable Extension, Smart-T
  288
- Cable Assembly, PS I/O, 2000
  289
- Cable Assembly, AC In, Power Supply
  290
- Cable Assembly, AC Power Input
  291
- Cable Assembly, Card Cage Fan
  292
- Chapter 4 Contents
  292
- Cable Assembly, Operator Panel
  293
- Cable Assembly, Exhaust Fan
  294
- Cable Assembly, Hammer Bank Logic
  295
- Cable Assembly, Hammer Bank Power
  296
- Cable Assembly, Dual Hammer Bank Power
  297
- Cable Assembly, MPU
  298
- Cable Assembly, Ribbon Guide
  299
- Cable Assembly, Ribbon Motor, Extension
  300
- Cable Assembly, Shuttle Motor Drive
  301
- Frame Cable, Power Stacker
  302
- Logic Cable, Power Stacker
  303
- Power Cable, Power Stacker
  304
- Vertical Rail Cable, Power Stacker
  305
- Elevator I/O Cable, Power Stacker
  306
- Fan Assembly, Hammer Bank
  307
- Magnetic Pickup (MPU) Assembly
  308
- Switch Assembly, Paper Detector
  309
- Switch Assembly, Platen Interlock
  310
- Removals and Adjustments
  311
  - About this Chapter
    311
    
    Tools and Materials
    311
    
    Preparing the Printer for Maintenance
    313
    
    Restoring the Printer to Operation
    314
Removal and Replacement Procedures

315
- List of Procedures
  315
- Belt, Paper Feed Timing
  317
- Belt, Platen Open
  318
- Circuit Board: PSA3 Controller
  319
- Circuit Board: Power Supply
  321
- Circuit Breaker
  322
- Connector Shells
  323
- Cover Assembly, Hammer Bank / Ribbon Mask
  325
- Cover Assembly, Shuttle
  326
- Cover Assembly, Top, Pedestal Model
  327
- Dashpot
  328
- Ethernet Interface Assembly
  329
- Fan Assembly, Cabinet Exhaust
  330
- Fan Assembly, Card Cage
  331
- Fan Assembly, Hammer Bank
  332
- Hammer Spring Assembly
  333
- IBM Coax/Twinax Expansion Board
  337
- Magnetic Pick-Up (MPU) Assembly
  338
- Memory Modules and Security Key
  339
- Security Key
  339
- Motor Assembly, Paper Feed
  342
- Chapter 5 Removal and Replacement Procedures
  344
- Motor Assembly, Platen Open
  344
- Motor Assembly, Ribbon Drive
  346
- Operator Panel Assembly
  347
- Paper Guide Assembly
  348
- Paper Ironer
  349
- Platen
  350
- Platen Stop Assembly (and Forms Thickness Lever)
  354
- Resistors, Terminating
  355
- Controller Board
  356
- Ribbon Guide Assembly (L/R)
  357
- Ribbonminder Sensor
  358
- Shaft, Splined
  359
- Shaft, Support
  361
- Shuttle Frame Assembly
  362
- Spring, Extension, Hammer Bank
  364
- Switch Assembly, Paper Detector
  365
- Switch Assembly, Platen Interlock
  366
- Tractor (L/R)
  367
Adjustment Procedures

368
- List of Adjustments
  368
- Belt, Paper Feed Timing, Adjustment
  369
- Belt, Platen Open, Adjustment
  371
- Paper Scale Alignment
  373
- Platen Gap Adjustment
  374
- Ribbon Guide Alignment
  376
- Adjusting the End of Forms Distance
  378
- Hammer Phasing Adjustment
  381
- Coil Temperature Adjustment
  383
- Dynamic Paper Tension Adjustment
  384
- Tractor Belt Tension Adjustment
  387
- Ethernet Initialization
  389
- Parts Catalog
  390
  - Organization of this Chapter
    390
  - Illustrated Parts Breakdown
    390
7 Preventive Maintenance

431
- Contents
  431
- Cleaning the Exterior
  432
- Cleaning the Printer
  432
- Cleaning the Interior
  433
- Cleaning the Shuttle Frame Assembly
  434
- Cleaning the Card Cage Fan Assembly
  436
- A Installing and Relocating the Printer
  437
  - Installing and Configuring the Infoprint 6500 Printer
    437
  - Relocating the Infoprint 6500 Printer
    437
- B Communication Adapters
  438
  - Contents
    438
  - Ethernet Troubleshooting Tips
    439
    
    Ethernet Interface Assembly
    439
    
    IBM Coax/Twinax Expansion Board
    444
- C Power Cords and Adapters
  445
- D ASCII Codes
  447
Surestak Power Stacker **

451
- E Surestak** Power Stacker
  451
  - Contents
    451
- Introduction
  452
- How to Operate the Power Stacker
  453
- Stacker Operator Panel
  454
- Using the Power Stacker
  455
- Loading and Starting the Power Stacker
  457
- Stacker First Inspection
  459
- Stacker Motor Check
  459
- Stacker Problems
  459
- Stacker Confidence Check
  460
- Removing the Power Stacker
  461
  - Removing the Power Stacker
    465
- Installing the Power Stacker
  473
- Replacing the Constant Force Spring
  485
- Replacing the Timing Belts
  487
- Replacing the Roller Drive Shaft
  491
- Illustrated Parts Breakdown
  494
- List of Illustrations
  494
- F Printer Specifications
  504
  - Contents
    504
  - Ribbon Specifications
    505
  - Ordering Ribbons
    505
    
    V Models
    505
    
    Warranty Information
    506
  - Paper Specifications
    507
    
    Labels
    508
  - Printer Dimensions and Weight
    508
  - Environmental Characteristics
    509
    
    Temperature
    509
    
    Relative Humidity
    509
    
    Noise Levels
    509
  - Electrical Characteristics
    510
  - Interfaces
    511
  - Cables
    511
  - Printing Rates
    512
- G Metric Conversion Tables
  515
  - Length
    515
  - Torque and Force
    516
  - Mass and Density
    516
  - Temperature
    517
  - Power
    517
- H Torque Table
  518
- I Abbreviations
  520

IBM Infoprint 6500-v15 User Manual (334 pages)

Infoprint 6500 Line matrix printers Cabinet and Pedestal Models

Brand: IBM | Category: Printer | Size: 17 MB

Table of Contents

7
- Cabinet and Pedestal Models
  1
- Safety Notices
  5
  - Table of Contents
    7
- About this User's Manual
  13
- Conventions in this User's Manual
  13
- Introduction
  13
- Notes and Notices
  13
- Related Documents
  14
- Chapter 1. Printer Overview
  
  15
  - The IBM Infoprint 6500 Printer Family
    15
  - How to Identify the Printer
    16
  - Standard Capabilities
    17
  - Host Computer Interfaces
    17
  - Printer Emulations
    17
  - Output Control
    19
  - Optional Features
    20
  - Built-In Diagnostic Tools
    20
  - Protocols and Emulations
    22
  - Graphics Enhancements
    22
  - Taking Care of Your Printer
    22
- Chapter 2. Installation
  
  25
  - Installation, Attachment, and Configuration Overview
    25
  - Before You Begin
    27
  - Power Requirements
    27
  - Select a Site
    28
  - Printer Dimensions
    29
  - Printer Component Locations
    31
- Chapter 3. Configuring the Printer
  
  33
  - Overview
    33
  - The Configurations
    33
  - Active Versus Saved Configurations
    34
  - The Configuration Main Menu
    34
  - Using the Operator Panel
    37
  - Program Mode
    37
  - Unlocking the Program Mode
    37
  - Locking the Program Mode
    38
  - Entering Program Mode
    38
  - Printing the Current Configuration
    38
  - Factory Default Configuration Values
    40
  - Changing Parameters
    52
  - Saving Your Configuration in a Custom Set
    54
  - Loading Custom Sets or Factory Default Values
    57
  - Changing the Power on Configuration
    59
  - Reprogramming the Security Key
    61
  - How to Reprogram the Security Key
    62
- Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus
  
  63
  - Configuration Overview
    63
  - Main Menu
    64
  - Quick Setup Menu
    66
  - Printer Control Menu
    69
  - Interface Selection
    71
  - Display Language
    71
  - Print Direction
    71
  - Hex Print Mode
    72
  - Power on State
    72
  - Paper Jam Detection
    72
  - Forms Speed
    72
  - Set Platen at BOF
    73
  - Shuttle Timeout
    73
  - Energy Saver Timer
    73
  - OCR Font Density
    74
  - Eject/Restore
    74
  - PTR Setup Option
    75
  - File System
    75
  - Power Stacker
    76
  - Auto Elevator
    76
  - Printer Management Port
    76
  - Top Exit Tear Distance
    76
  - Ribbon End Point
    77
  - Ribbon Action
    77
  - Configuration Management Menu
    78
  - Recall Custom Set
    79
  - Save Current Values
    80
  - Delete Custom Set
    80
  - Change Power on Set
    80
  - Protect Custom Sets
    80
  - Print Custom Set Values
    80
  - Config Key Default
    81
  - Name Custom Sets
    81
  - Reset Custom Set Names
    81
  - Twinax Interface Menu
    82
  - Print Language
    84
  - Print Character Table
    84
  - Active Print Language
    84
  - Twinax Printer Emulation
    84
  - Printer Address
    84
  - World Trade
    85
  - Cancel Buffers
    85
  - Early Print Complete
    85
  - Hex Transparent Control
    86
  - Undefined Char Report
    87
  - Undefined Char Sub
    87
  - Load Alt Char Option
    87
  - LAC Approximation
    87
  - Print Text Direction
    88
  - Override Host
    88
  - Format Control
    88
  - Maximum Printable Width
    89
  - Hex Print Mode
    89
  - C/T Hotport
    89
  - Report Status
    90
  - Coax Interface Menu
    91
  - Print Language
    93
  - Print Character Table
    93
  - Active Print Language
    93
  - Pa1
    93
  - Pa2
    94
  - Buffer Reprint
    94
  - Early Print Complete
    94
  - SCS Buffer Control
    95
  - Cancel Buffers
    95
  - Hex Transparent Control
    95
  - Mono/Dual Case
    96
  - Undefined Char Sub
    96
  - Print Text Direction
    96
  - Image Buffer Size
    97
  - Intervention Required
    97
  - Compatibility Options
    97
  - Translate Table
    97
  - Override Host
    97
  - Format Control
    98
  - C/T Hotport
    98
  - Maximum Printable Width
    99
  - Hex Print Mode
    99
  - Compatibility Options Menu
    100
  - 5250 Interface Menu
    104
  - Print Language
    106
  - Print Character Table
    106
  - Active Print Language
    106
  - Hex Transparent Control
    106
  - Undefined Char Reporting
    107
  - Undefined Char Sub
    108
  - Print Text Direction
    108
  - Override Host
    108
  - Format Control
    109
  - Maximum Printable Width
    109
  - C/T Hotport
    109
  - 3270 Interface Menu
    111
  - Print Language
    113
  - Print Character Table
    113
  - Active Print Language
    113
  - Early Print Complete
    113
  - Hex Transparent Control
    113
  - Mono/Dual Case
    114
  - Undefined Char Substitution
    115
  - Print Text Direction
    115
  - Intervention Required
    115
  - Override Host
    116
  - Format Control
    116
  - C/T Hotport
    116
  - Maximum Printable Width
    117
  - Compatibility Options Menu
    118
  - Network Setup Menu
    122
  - Adapter Address Submenu
    123
  - Adapter Parameters Submenu
    124
  - Ascii Data Port
    126
  - Ethernet Hotport
    127
  - Ethernet Address Submenu
    128
  - Ethernet Parameters Submenu
    129
  - Ascii Data Port Number
    130
  - Ethernet Speed
    131
  - Job Control
    131
  - Wireless Address Menu
    132
  - Wireless Parameters Menu
    133
  - Signal Strength
    134
  - SSID Name
    134
  - Reset SSID Name
    134
  - Operation Mode
    134
  - Minimum Transfer Rate
    134
  - Channel
    134
  - Antenna Diversity
    135
  - Preamble
    135
  - Power Management
    135
  - Transmit Power
    135
  - International Mode
    135
  - Authentication Method
    135
  - Default WEP Key
    136
  - WEP Key Format
    136
  - WEP Key Width
    136
  - WEP Key BYTE1 through BYTE 13
    136
  - Reset WEP Keys
    136
  - Wireless Kerberos
    137
  - Kerberos Enable
    137
  - Kerberos Password
    138
  - Reset Kerberos Password
    138
  - KDC Port Number
    138
  - Clock Skew
    138
  - Ticket Lifetime
    138
  - Renew Lifetime
    138
  - Wireless LEAP
    139
  - Authentication Method
    139
  - LEAP Username
    140
  - Reset LEAP User
    140
  - LEAP Password
    140
  - Reset LEAP Password
    140
  - Parallel Interface Menu
    141
  - Interface Type
    141
  - PC Parallel
    141
  - Dataproducts
    141
  - Ieee 1284
    141
  - Parallel Hotport
    142
  - PC Parallel Menu
    143
  - Dataproducts Menu
    146
  - Trickle Time
    148
  - Ieee 1284
    149
  - Buffer Size in Kbytes
    149
  - Auto Trickle
    149
  - Trickle Time
    150
  - Serial Interface Menu
    151
  - Interface Type
    152
  - Data Protocol
    152
  - Baud Rate
    152
  - Data Bits
    153
  - Stop Bits
    153
  - Parity
    153
  - Data Terminal Ready
    153
  - Request to Send
    154
  - Buffer Size in Kbytes
    154
  - Poll Character
    154
  - One Char Enquiry
    154
  - Serial Hotport
    155
  - Framing Errors
    156
  - Emulation Configuration Menu
    157
  - Active Emulation
    158
  - ASCII Printer Emulation
    158
  - Printer Emulation Configuration
    158
  - Print Format
    158
  - IPDS Feature
    159
  - Configuration
    159
  - IPDS Parameters
    160
  - IPDS Configuration Menu
    160
    
    Image Quality
    164
    
    Ipds Emulation Mode
    164
  - Ansi
    167
  - CPI/LPI Select
    169
  - Font Attributes
    169
  - Page Format
    171
  - Form Length
    171
  - Form Width
    171
  - Define Cr Code
    172
  - Character Set
    173
  - Reset Command
    173
  - Received del
    174
  - Private Mode
    174
  - Pos. on Bc/Ovrsz
    174
  - Bc Check Digit
    174
  - Barcode Darkmode
    174
  - Pum Default
    174
  - Truncate Pi Slew
    174
  - IGP Feature
    175
  - Configuration
    175
  - IGP Parameters
    175
  - IGP Emulation Menu
    176
  - Skip Command Prefix
    179
  - Upc Descenders
    179
  - Code V Feature (VGL)
    181
  - Configuration
    181
  - Code V Parameters
    181
  - Code V Emulation Menu
    182
  - Sfcc and Power on
    183
    
    Lines Per Inch
    184
  - Graphics Option
    185
  - Printer Emul Config Menu
    191
  - Proprinter III XL Emulation Menu
    192
  - Alternate Character Set
    193
  - Epson Emulation Menu
    194
  - Character Sets
    195
  - P-Series Emulation Menu
    196
  - P-Series XQ Emulation Menu
    200
  - Upper Case Select
    202
  - Slew Relative
    202
  - Serial Matrix Emulation Menu
    203
  - Print Format Menu
    206
    
    Forms Width
    208
    
    Forms Length
    209
    
    Print Quality
    211
  - Print Attributes
    211
  - Operator Print Tests Menu
    214
  - Printer Demonstration
    214
  - Print Error Log
    214
  - Print Ribbon Log
    214
  - Ripple Print
    215
  - All E's
    215
  - All H's
    215
  - All E's + FF
    215
  - Underlines
    215
  - Adapter Test Page
    215
  - Ethernet Test Page
    215
  - Clear Error Log
    215
  - Printer Information Menu
    216
  - Installed Memory
    216
  - Power on Time
    216
  - Printing Time
    216
  - Print Strokes
    217
  - Inch
    217
- Chapter 5. Printer Interfaces
  
  219
  - Overview
    219
  - RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces
    220
  - RS-232 Serial Interface Protocols
    221
  - Rs-422
    221
  - RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Protocols
    222
  - RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Error Handling
    222
  - RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Configuration
    223
  - PC Parallel Interface
    224
  - PC Parallel Interface Signals
    225
  - PC Parallel Interface Configuration
    225
  - Dataproducts Parallel Interface
    226
  - Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals
    227
  - Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration
    227
  - IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface
    228
  - Operating Modes
    228
  - The Negotiation Phase
    229
  - Signals
    229
  - Terminating Resistor Configurations
    232
    
    Removal and Installation
    233
- Chapter 6. Routine Service and Diagnostics
  
  235
  - Overview
    235
  - Cleaning Requirements
    235
  - Exterior Cleaning
    235
  - Interior Cleaning
    236
  - Printer Self-Tests
    239
  - Running the Printer Self-Tests
    240
  - Hex Code Printout
    241
  - Fault Messages
    244
  - Fault Correction Procedure
    244
- Appendix A. Printer Specifications
  
  263
  - Ribbon Specifications
    263
  - Ordering Ribbons
    263
  - 6500-VXX Models
    263
    
    Warranty Information
    264
  - Paper Specifications
    265
  - Paper
    265
  - Labels
    266
  - Printer Dimensions and Weight
    266
  - Cabinet Models
    266
  - Pedestal Models
    266
  - Environmental Characteristics
    267
  - Temperature
    267
  - Relative Humidity
    267
  - Acoustic Noise Level
    267
  - Electrical Characteristics
    268
  - Input Voltage
    268
  - Power Consumption
    268
  - Interfaces
    271
  - Cables
    271
  - Printing Rates
    272
- Appendix B. a Quick Look at Line Matrix Printing
  
  275
  - Character Formation
    275
  - Printing Speed
    277
- Appendix C. Host Attachment
  
  279
  - Host Attachment
    279
  - Compatibility and Limitations
    280
  - Compatibility
    280
  - Limitations
    282
- Appendix D. Attaching Host Systems to a Coax/Twinax Printer
  
  285
  - Attaching Printer to an Iseries or Zseries Host System
    285
  - Attaching Printer to an Iseries Host System
    285
  - Attaching Printer to an Iseries with Twinax Interface
    285
  - Changing Your Iseries Printer Configuration
    286
  - Attaching Printer to Remote Control Unit with Twinax Interface
    288
  - Attaching Printer to Zseries Systems
    289
  - Types of Installation Covered for MVS/JES2
    289
  - 6500-LU1-SCS-Local SNA 3174 Control Unit
    289
  - 6500-LU1-SCS-Remote SNA 3174 Control Unit
    291
  - 6500-LU3-DSE-Local SNA 3174 Control Unit
    293
  - 6500-LU3-DSE-Remote SNA 3174 Control Unit
    294
  - 6500-LU0-DSC-Local Non-SNA 3174 Control Unit
    296
  - Attaching Printer to VM Host System
    297
  - SNA Attachment
    297
  - Non-SNA Attachment
    298
  - Physical and Logical Unit Types
    298
  - Physical Unit (PU) Types and Examples
    298
  - Summary of LU Types and Representative IBM Products
    299
  - Glossary
    301
  - References
    301
  - Terms
    301
  - Notices
    307
  - Trademarks
    309
  - Product Recycling and Disposal
    310
  - Communication Statements
    310
  - Index
    315
Alternate Character Set/Ascii Data Port Number

316
- Product Registration Information
  329

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