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Appendix A. Training Guideline

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Introduction

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Guideline for Training

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Customer Responsibility

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Appendix B. Problem Solving

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Using the Status Code and Problem Listings

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Status Codes

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Problem List Index

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Forms Device Inspection

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Problem List

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Print Quality and Ribbon Problems

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Miscellaneous Problems

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Appendix C. Forms Information

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Forms Specifications

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Continuous Forms — F1 or F2

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Cut Sheet Forms — F3

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Cut Sheet Forms — F4

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Additional Forms Restrictions

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Positioning Forms

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Appendix D. Declaration of IBM Product Noise Emission

Values

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Appendix E. Cabling Information

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Serial Attachment

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RS-232C Connector Pin Assignments

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RS-422A Connector Pin Assignments

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Recommended Attachment Cables for PCs and

Compatible Serial Ports

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Recommended Attachment Cables for AS/400 Workstation

Controllers

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Cable Configurations

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RS-232C

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RS-422A

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Parallel Attachment

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Glossary

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User’s Guide Model 302

Summary of Contents for 4232 PRINTER MODEL 302

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Page 4: ...cations by calling the IBM Software Manufacturing Company at 1 800 879 2755 Outside the U S customers should contact the IBM branch office serving their locality A form for reader s comments is provid...

Page 5: ...ms in the F1 Forms Device 1 23 Using the Printer Verification Test for the F1 Forms Device 1 30 Adjusting the Print Quality 1 35 Adjusting the Tractor Tension 1 37 Adjusting the Forms Thickness Settin...

Page 6: ...ting the Forms Thickness Setting 1 99 Adjusting the Left Margin 1 101 Adjusting the Top of Form Position 1 104 Adjusting the Print Alignment 1 106 Unloading Forms 1 110 Removing the Document Insertion...

Page 7: ...Document Insertion Device F3 2 18 Auto Sheet Feeder Device F4 2 19 Ribbons 2 20 Print Head 2 20 Problem Determination 2 20 Relocation Instructions 2 20 Caring for Your Printer 2 21 Starting a Print Jo...

Page 8: ...ions C 1 Continuous Forms F1 or F2 C 2 Cut Sheet Forms F3 C 3 Cut Sheet Forms F4 C 4 Additional Forms Restrictions C 6 Positioning Forms C 8 Appendix D Declaration of IBM Product Noise Emission Values...

Page 9: ...Index X 7 Contents vii...

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Page 11: ...f Licensing IBM Corporation 500 Columbus Avenue Thornwood NY 10594 USA Electronic Emission Notices Federal Communication Commission FCC Statement Note This equipment has been tested and found to compl...

Page 12: ...rea may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception requiring the owner or operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference Avis de conformit aux normes du minis...

Page 13: ...Zealand Compliance Statement This is a Class A computing device and shall not be located at a distance closer than 20 meters from the boundary of a residential property Japanese VCCI Korean EMI Notice...

Page 14: ...United States or other countries or both AS 400 IBM and the IBM logo Personal System 2 Proprinter RISC System 6000 The following terms denoted by a double asterisk in this publication are trademarks o...

Page 15: ...isk of electric shock and personal injury Connect the machine only to a properly grounded outlet of the correct voltage The voltage your machine will accept is indicated on the machine Make sure the m...

Page 16: ...efore replacement parts must have the identical or equivalent characteristics as the original parts The maintenance information for this machine has been written for the professional service person an...

Page 17: ...nter Model 302 operator a guideline for teaching others how to use the printer How to Use This Guide The following list describes the contents of each chapter and the appendixes in more detail Chapter...

Page 18: ...ide with the IBM 4232 Printer Model 302 Operator Panel Instructions Topics in the IBM 4232 Printer Model 302 Operator Panel Instructions include The operator panel Configuration options See Publicatio...

Page 19: ...ues and the process for setting them IBM 4232 Printer Model 302 Planning and Site Preparation Guide GA24 4390 This guide contains detailed information to help you plan for and prepare the site for ins...

Page 20: ...4232 Printers IBM 4230 and 4232 Printers Maintenance Information Manual SA40 0572 This manual provides detailed maintenance procedures for the 4230 and 4232 Printers IBM 4230 and 4232 Printers Illust...

Page 21: ...s are made that could affect your printer The printer can use one of four different forms devices to move paper through the printer Each device does a different type of print job depending on the type...

Page 22: ...ber of lines to be printed per vertical inch 6 8 For more information see Using Print Format and Quality Parameters in IBM 4232 Printer Model 302 Operator Panel Instructions or Introducing the 4232 Pr...

Page 23: ...a symptoms list IBM 4232 Printer Model 302 Operator Panel Instructions Use this manual to learn how to have the printer perform each function available through the operator panel IBM 4232 Printer Mode...

Page 24: ...User s Guide Operator Panel Instructions Power Cord Forms Device Notes a Contact your place of purchase if any of the items shown above are missing b The Document Insertion Device F3 is shipped with a...

Page 25: ...m the access cover window and discard it 4 Remove the packaging material if present from under the acoustic door 5 Open the access cover Then open the front paper door as follows a Pull the door up un...

Page 26: ...6 Find the orange tie on the right side of the printer to the left of the print head Carefully cut the orange tie and remove it from the printer Orange Tie 1 4 User s Guide Model 302...

Page 27: ...and orange shipping brace in the center of the printer Unscrew the knob and remove the knob and shipping brace from the printer S h i p p i n g B r a c e Note Save the shipping brace in case you reloc...

Page 28: ...steps 1 Slide the print head to the center of the printer 2 Remove the ribbon cartridge from the package 3 Remove the yellow clip from the ribbon 4 Turn the blue ribbon advance knob clockwise to take...

Page 29: ...align the slots Lower the ribbon cartridge onto the metal post Be sure that the plastic tab on the bottom of the ribbon cartridge aligns with the hole in the printer casting B l u e S l o t t e d O p...

Page 30: ...uide with the ribbon guide posts on the print head carrier Press the guide all the way down on the posts until the tops of the posts are even with the top of the ribbon guide Ribbon Guide Ribbon Guide...

Page 31: ...ts over the ribbon drive post but does not latch down b There are no twists or folds in the ribbon c The ribbon is not catching on the print head d The ribbon moves when you turn the blue ribbon advan...

Page 32: ...ssary It is the responsibility of the customer or the person installing the machine to connect it to a properly grounded outlet Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord s...

Page 33: ...x x x x x x x To change the language shown on the operator panel display see Using Printer Setup Parameters in IBM 4232 Printer Model 302 Operator Panel Instructions 3 Use the following figure to lear...

Page 34: ...arm beeps Then the printer displays The printer then displays b The print head and ribbon move c The printer displays and then followed by The Attention indicator also blinks and the alarm beeps This...

Page 35: ...wer on messages do not appear in your language see Using Printer Setup Parameters in IBM 4232 Printer Model 302 Operator Panel Instructions to change the Display Language a Did the printer come on aft...

Page 36: ...ollow the instructions If No go to Step 5c c Did the indicators or display not respond or did you have an alarm problem If Yes then call for service If No go to Step 6 6 The shipping box for the forms...

Page 37: ...to save this change to the power on custom set Custom Set A so the printer will have the correct device setting the next time it is turned on a Press Return twice to get back to the category level of...

Page 38: ...lays 15 Turn the power Off O 16 Slide the print head to the center of the printer 17 You are now ready to install the forms device Go to Selecting the Forms Device Installation Procedure on page 1 17...

Page 39: ...Go to Installing and Using the Dual Purpose Forms Device F2 on page 1 53 to install the F2 forms device Go to Installing and Using the Document Insertion Device F3 on page 1 85 to install the F3 forms...

Page 40: ...rms Device F1 To install the F1 forms device follow these steps 1 Hold the forms device so that the device number F1 is in the upper left corner facing you Note the bottom metal bar and the clips they...

Page 41: ...n d o f D e v i c e E n d o f D e v i c e S l o t i n F r a m e S l o t i n F r a m e T o p o f F o r m s D e v i c e P l a t e n R o d 4 Look through the front bottom opening in the printer and find...

Page 42: ...the following figure and compare it to your printer Check both the left and right sides Are the clips around the platen rod as shown If so you installed the forms device correctly If not repeat Steps...

Page 43: ...kwise and then move the blue forms tension knob towards the bottom of the printer until you see the below the number 1 B l u e F o r m s T e n s i o n K n o b Note Moving the blue forms tension knob t...

Page 44: ...4 Open both of the blue tractor doors Blue Tractor Doors 5 Get continuous forms paper that is at least 203 2 mm 8 in wide 1 22 User s Guide Model 302...

Page 45: ...nto the bottom front of the printer Be sure that the form goes under the blue forms guide forms sensor and between the tensioning plates See the figure on page 1 18 for help in locating the tensioning...

Page 46: ...2 Align and put the left paper holes of the form over the left tractor pins Close the left blue tractor door Blue Tractor Door 1 24 User s Guide Model 302...

Page 47: ...c t o r P i n s 4 Close the right blue tractor door Hold the tractor in place and lock the blue locking lever Note If necessary unlock the tractor and adjust it so that the forms are not buckled or s...

Page 48: ...ollow these steps a Turn the power On and wait for the power on sequence to complete see Power On Test on page 2 3 b Press Stop The printer displays and then may display Ignore this message until you...

Page 49: ...i n e d If you pressed Micro you might have slack in the forms Pull lightly downward on the forms at the bottom of the printer to remove the slack e Press Set Top of Form to establish the first print...

Page 50: ...ion knob upward to the number of form copies you are using Make sure you do not unlatch the forms device For example if you are using single part forms set the lever to 1 If you are using two part for...

Page 51: ...displays and then may display Ignore this message until you have attached the printer to your computer Press Stop to turn off the alarm if necessary READY A 29 LINK ERROR Chapter 1 Setting Up the 423...

Page 52: ...on 2 Wait until the printer displays 3 Press Stop The printer displays and then may display Ignore this message until you have attached the printer to your computer Press Stop to turn off the alarm i...

Page 53: ...printer to stop printing and the Ready indicator to go off 8 Press Form Feed until you can remove the printout The lines numbered 1 through 9 should print as shown on the sample printout on page 1 31...

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Page 55: ...inter verification printout Forms device Ribbon cartridge Forms Repeat the Setup Instructions from page 1 6 if you suspect a ribbon forms or forms device installation problem b Be sure that enough for...

Page 56: ...om set Custom Set A factory defaults and save this printout for future reference You are ready to attach the printer to your computer Go to Attaching the 4232 Printer Model 302 to Your Computer on pag...

Page 57: ...lightness of output The printer will normally sense the forms thickness and adjust itself automatically However if this setting is not correct it can be adjusted To adjust the forms thickness see Adj...

Page 58: ...racter see Adjusting the Left Margin on page 1 42 To adjust the position of the first print line see Adjusting the Top of Form Position on page 1 44 Print Alignment This adjustment can affect the char...

Page 59: ...ight paper holes of the forms If the paper holes are stretched or torn on the outside edges the tractor tension is too tight not enough buckle in the forms If the forms twist or wrinkle as they move t...

Page 60: ...s setting with the F1 forms device follow these steps 1 The forms thickness setting must be adjusted when the printer is printing or has printed and is ready Press Start if needed to have the printer...

Page 61: ...ched The printer displays either or As you adjust the gap you may also see the printer display This message tells you that the forms thickness setting is at the automatically set value See Understandi...

Page 62: ...n on the form Settings 2 through 6 vary the amount of tension on the form and approximately relate to the number of sheets in the form you use Set the tension lever to the number of sheets in the form...

Page 63: ...too little tension on the forms If the tension is satisfactory continue to print Increasing Forms Tension To increase tension on the forms follow these steps 1 Loosen the blue forms tension knob by ro...

Page 64: ...the center of the tractor pins for continuous forms and from the left edge of a cut form To align the left margin position follow these steps 1 If the printer is ready press Stop The printer displays...

Page 65: ...Feed or Form Feed to move the forms between printing the rows of H s 8 Press Stop or Cancel Print to exit the test Note If you want the new left margin position saved when you turn off the printer you...

Page 66: ...the door up until it will not go any higher 2 Push the door back slightly to lock it in the open position Access Cover Paper Doo r Next load forms if necessary see Loading Forms in the F1 Forms Devic...

Page 67: ...rm Alignment Test see Top of Form Alignment on page 4 4 to print a line of characters to determine more accurately where you have set the top of form position 3 When the form is in the correct positio...

Page 68: ...Press Test The printer displays 3 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 4 Press Enter or Start to print this test The Ready indicator goes on and printing begins The test prints samples u...

Page 69: ...The printer displays Bidirectional Adjustment Chapter 1 Setting Up the 4232 Printer Model 302 1 47...

Page 70: ...fault value The printer then prints another line to demonstrate the new default value and the test is complete or Press Stop to end the test without changing anything and return to the Operator Print...

Page 71: ...ress Stop The printer displays 2 Open the acoustic cover 3 Grasp the form below the printer and tear along the perforation 4 Press Form Feed as many times as needed to advance and remove the remaining...

Page 72: ...5 Remove the form or forms from the top of the printer Warning Do not remove forms by pulling them out from the bottom Damage to the forms device can result 1 50 User s Guide Model 302...

Page 73: ...w these steps 1 If forms are in the printer unload them see Unloading Forms on page 1 49 then continue with Step 2 of this procedure 2 Turn the power Off O 3 Open the access cover Then open the front...

Page 74: ...bottom of the device toward the rear of the printer until the forms device unlocks Bottom of Forms Device Metal Bar 5 Grasp the top of the forms device and lift it out Top of Forms Device Platen Rod...

Page 75: ...se Forms Device F2 To install the F2 forms device follow these steps 1 Hold the forms device so that the device number F2 is in the upper left corner facing you Note the bottom metal bar and the clips...

Page 76: ...the printer behind the platen rod Be sure that F2 is in the upper left corner facing you and the blue tractor doors at the bottom of the device enter the printer first Align the ends of the device wi...

Page 77: ...F o r m s D e v i c e M e t a l B a r 6 To be sure that you have installed the forms device correctly look at the following figure and compare it to your printer Check both the left and right sides A...

Page 78: ...n the F2 forms device follow these steps 1 Slide the print head to the far left side of the printer 2 Open both of the blue tractor doors Blue Tractor Doors 3 Get continuous forms paper that is at lea...

Page 79: ...st on page 2 3 2 Wait until the printer displays 3 Press Stop The printer displays and then may display Ignore this message until you have attached the printer to your computer Press Stop to turn off...

Page 80: ...two tractor pins on each side Be sure that the form goes under the blue forms guide forms sensor Blue Form s G uide Forms Sensor 5 Put the left paper holes over the left tractor pins Close the left b...

Page 81: ...c t o r A s s e m b l y 7 Hold the right tractor in place and lock the blue locking lever B l u e L o c k i n g L e v e r R i g h t T r a c t o r B l u e L o c k i n g L e v e r Note If necessary unl...

Page 82: ...position For more information see Adjusting the Load Position on page 1 78 Note You can adjust the load position by using the Micro Micro or Line Feed keys If you plan to use the Document on Demand f...

Page 83: ...tart on each form The alarm beeps each time you press the Set Top of Form key and the printer displays 11 Close the access cover Then close the paper door by pulling it out and pushing it down until i...

Page 84: ...on 2 Wait until the printer displays 3 Press Stop The printer displays and then may display Ignore this message until you have attached the printer to your computer Press Stop to turn off the alarm i...

Page 85: ...printer to stop printing and the Ready indicator to go off 8 Press Form Feed until you can remove the printout The lines numbered 1 through 9 should print as shown on the sample printout on page 1 64...

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Page 87: ...ter verification printout Forms device Ribbon cartridge Forms Repeat the Setup Instructions on page 1 6 if you suspect a ribbon forms or forms device installation problem b Be sure that enough forms a...

Page 88: ...om set Custom Set A factory defaults and save this printout for future reference You are ready to attach the printer to your computer Go to Attaching the 4232 Printer Model 302 to Your Computer on pag...

Page 89: ...adjust itself automatically However if this setting is not correct it can be adjusted To adjust the forms thickness see Adjusting the Forms Thickness Setting on page 1 70 Note The Automatic Forms Thic...

Page 90: ...ctor Tension The tractor tension adjustment controls the amount of buckle that the forms have after they are loaded in the printer Since the left tractor does not move you make this adjustment by movi...

Page 91: ...the tension on the forms Unlock and move the tractor toward the right side of the printer to tighten the tension on the forms L e f t M a r g i n L e f t M a r g i n R i g h t M a r g i n R i g h t M...

Page 92: ...s setting with the F2 forms device follow these steps 1 The forms thickness setting must be adjusted when the printer is printing or has printed and is ready Press Start if needed to have the printer...

Page 93: ...ched The printer displays either or As you adjust the gap you may also see the printer display This message tells you that the forms thickness setting is at the automatically set value See Understandi...

Page 94: ...the center of the tractor pins for continuous forms and from the left edge of a cut form To align the left margin position follow these steps 1 If the printer is ready press Stop The printer displays...

Page 95: ...Feed or Form Feed to move the forms between printing the rows of H s 8 Press Stop or Cancel Print to exit the test Note If you want the new left margin position saved when you turn off the printer you...

Page 96: ...s cover Then open the front paper door as follows 1 Pull the door up until it will not go any higher 2 Push the door back slightly to lock it in the open position Access Cover Paper Doo r Next load fo...

Page 97: ...u have set the top of form position 3 When the form is in the correct position press Set Top of Form The alarm beeps and the printer displays 4 Advance the form by pressing Form Feed and decide if the...

Page 98: ...ff The paper quickly advances to the tear off position You can also use the Automatic Eject or Automatic Restore options to change the tear off position of a form See IBM 4232 Printer Model 302 Operat...

Page 99: ...To remove the form follow these steps 1 Tear off the paper toward the front of the printer 2 Press Load Eject to position the next form back to the top of form position The Ready indicator comes on a...

Page 100: ...keep the load position consistent with the top of form position Pressing Set Top of Form establishes the first print line at which printing is to start on each form The alarm beeps and the printer di...

Page 101: ...begins The test prints samples using alignment values higher and lower than the default value The print sample using the default value is indicated with an asterisk The alignment printout is complete...

Page 102: ...ult value The printer then prints another line to demonstrate the new default value and the test is complete or Press Stop to end the test without changing anything and return to the Operator Print Te...

Page 103: ...r See Adjusting the Tear off Position on page 1 76 for the procedure 3 Press Stop The printer displays 4 Open the front paper door as follows a Pull the door up until it will not go any higher b Push...

Page 104: ...5 Open both of the blue tractor doors Blue Tractor Doors 6 Lift the form off the tractor pins and pull the form out from the bottom of the printer 1 82 User s Guide Model 302...

Page 105: ...ow these steps 1 If forms are in the printer unload them see Unloading Forms on page 1 81 then continue with Step 2 of this procedure 2 Turn the power Off O 3 Open the access cover Then open the front...

Page 106: ...the metal bar at the bottom of the device toward the rear of the printer until the forms device unlocks Bottom of Forms Device Metal Bar 6 Grasp the top of the forms device and lift it out Top of For...

Page 107: ...or the exact steps Installing the Document Insertion Device F3 To install the F3 forms device follow these steps 1 Hold the forms device so that the device number F3 is in the upper left corner facing...

Page 108: ...left corner facing you The finger grips should be at the bottom and should enter the printer first Lower the device into the printer behind the platen rod and align the ends of the device with the sl...

Page 109: ...ace F i n g e r G r i p s 6 To be sure that you have installed the forms device correctly look at the following figure and compare it to your printer Check both the left and right sides Are the clips...

Page 110: ...d the F3 forms device your shipment includes an F3 forms device paper door To change paper doors follow these steps 1 Open the standard paper door to the position shown Press the two tabs to release t...

Page 111: ...th the hinge pins on each side of the printer Be sure that you align the door at the angle shown Then slowly push the door in place F 3 P a p e r D o o r T a b S l o t H i n g e P i n The F3 paper doo...

Page 112: ...ady installed a Place the lower forms guide in front of the forms chute so that the tab is under the chute Tab Chute b Align the lower forms guide beside the blue forms guide forms sensor Then slide t...

Page 113: ...g lever and move the right roller assembly so that the pointer lines up with the right edge of the form B l u e L o c k i n g L e v e r L e f t S t o p L e f t S t o p U p p e r F o r m s G u i d e P...

Page 114: ...ue Locking Lever 3 Center the blue sliding guide between the roller assemblies Blue Sliding Guide 4 Close the access cover Then close the paper door by pulling it out and pushing it down until it latc...

Page 115: ...til the printer displays 3 Press Stop The printer displays and then may display Ignore this message until you have attached the printer to your computer Press Stop to turn off the alarm if necessary 4...

Page 116: ...o help feed the form in straight Feed the form until the top edge touches both the left and right feed rollers Continue to hold the form Lower Forms Guide The printer displays 8 Press Load Eject As th...

Page 117: ...nting and the Ready indicator to go off 10 The lines numbered 1 through 9 should print as shown on the sample printout and the remainder of the printout should be clear and readable Chapter 1 Setting...

Page 118: ...an incorrect printer verification printout Forms device Ribbon cartridge Forms Repeat the Setup Instructions from page 1 6 if you suspect a ribbon forms or forms device installation problem b Press E...

Page 119: ...Set A factory defaults and save this printout for future reference You are ready to attach the printer to your computer Go to Attaching the 4232 Printer Model 302 to Your Computer on page 1 116 Note...

Page 120: ...tment AFTA mechanism automatically measures the forms thickness and adjusts the gap from the print head to the platen rod based on the measured value See Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment AFTA on p...

Page 121: ...th the F3 forms device follow these steps 1 The forms thickness setting must be adjusted when the printer is printing or has printed and is ready Press Start if needed to have the printer display 2 To...

Page 122: ...he gap is reached The printer displays either or As you adjust the gap you may also see the printer display This message tells you that the forms thickness setting is at the automatically set value Se...

Page 123: ...m 0 05 in from the center of the tractor pins for continuous forms and from the left edge of a cut form To align the left margin position follow these steps 1 If the printer is ready press Stop The pr...

Page 124: ...straight Feed the form until the top edge touches both the left and right feed rollers Continue to hold the form Lower Forms Guide The printer displays 6 Press Load Eject The printer then displays whe...

Page 125: ...eed or Load Eject to move the forms between printing the rows of H s 10 Press Stop or Cancel Print to exit the test Note If you want the new left margin position saved when you turn off the printer yo...

Page 126: ...both the left and right feed rollers Continue to hold the form Lower Forms Guide 2 Press Load Eject As the printer begins to pull in the form release the form The form loads to the top of form positi...

Page 127: ...nt from the default position is 101 6 and 8 47 mm 4 and 0 34 in 5 Press Load Eject to eject the form 6 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on page 1 104 and decide if the form is loading to the desired position If n...

Page 128: ...change the bidirectional alignment follow these steps 1 If the printer is ready press Stop The printer displays 2 Press Test The printer displays 3 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 4...

Page 129: ...s G u i d e The printer displays 6 Press Load Eject As the printer begins to pull in the form release the form The Ready indicator goes on and printing begins The test prints samples using alignment v...

Page 130: ...The printer displays Bidirectional Adjustment 1 108 User s Guide Model 302...

Page 131: ...n prints another line to demonstrate the new default you will need to load another form and the test is complete or Press Stop to end the test without changing anything and return to the Operator Prin...

Page 132: ...Unloading Forms To unload forms from the F3 forms device 1 Press Load Eject 2 Open the acoustic cover 3 Remove the form from the top of the printer 1 110 User s Guide Model 302...

Page 133: ...w these steps 1 If forms are in the printer unload them see Unloading Forms on page 1 110 then continue with Step 2 of this procedure 2 Turn the power Off O 3 Open the access cover Then open the front...

Page 134: ...Push the bottom of the device toward the rear of the printer until it unlocks Finger Grips 5 Grasp the top of the forms device and lift it out Platen Rod Top of Forms Device 1 112 User s Guide Model 3...

Page 135: ...ms guide forms sensor Be sure that the tab clears the bottom of the chute before pulling the lower forms guide away from the printer Store the lower forms guide with your F3 forms device 7 If you are...

Page 136: ...c cover open until it is vertical 2 Locate the latch release tabs on both brackets 3 Depress the latch tabs while lifting the acoustic cover Reinstalling the Acoustic Cover To reinstall the acoustic c...

Page 137: ...tch securely P a p e r E x i t A r e a L a t c h e d P o s i t i o n L a t c h e d P o s i t i o n L a t c h L a t c h B r a c k e t B r a c k e t R e a r V i e w 3 Pivot the acoustic cover until it i...

Page 138: ...ing representative The following table provides the information you need to purchase the correct cable Interface Part Name Part Number Cable Length Parallel Parallel Cable 1525612 1 8 m 6 ft Serial RS...

Page 139: ...onnector into the notches on the adapter cable 3 Then attach the parallel interface cable to the end of the adapter cable 4 Push the clips at each end of the connector into the notches on the parallel...

Page 140: ...display sequence go to the status code section of Appendix B Problem Solving 7 You no longer need to have access to the rear of the printer Position the printer so that the front edge aligns with the...

Page 141: ...cord you must connect them before you plug the power cord into an outlet You must first unplug the power cord from the outlet when you remove the other cables To attach a serial cable 1 Attach the se...

Page 142: ...display sequence go to the status code section of Appendix B Problem Solving 5 You no longer need to have access to the rear of the printer Position the printer so that the front edge aligns with the...

Page 143: ...32 Printer Model 302 It describes the various parts of your printer and shows you their locations This chapter also includes general information about the different forms devices that are available an...

Page 144: ...u n de r p a p er d o o r Model Identification Figure 2 1 is an enlargement of a plate on the bottom front area of the printer Serial Number S N XX XXXXX Model Number TYPE 4232 XXX Figure 2 1 4232 Pri...

Page 145: ...ould verify the top of form position before running a job See Chapter 1 Setting Up the 4232 Printer Model 302 for adjusting the top of form position for your forms device Warning If you turn the power...

Page 146: ...ower on test stops at any point or the printer displays a three digit code and error message before the test is complete a power on error has occurred If you have not loaded any forms or the printer i...

Page 147: ...the top of the printer for Cleaning Changing ribbon cartridges Loading or changing forms devices Causes printing and forms movement to slow down Note The printer may also display status code 090 See...

Page 148: ...pose Forms Device F2 installed the sensor works as A forms guide for aligning the left edge of the form A forms sensor for detecting the last form fed past it The printer stops printing after it print...

Page 149: ...guide that fits over the sensor L o w e r F o r m s G u i d e The lower forms guide works as A guide for aligning the cut sheet form The sensor works as A sensor for detecting the presence of a form...

Page 150: ...and then Start For the Auto Sheet Feeder Device F4 AFTA measures the first sheet of each bin after you turn the printer On and after you press Stop and then Start The operator may adjust the AFTA by p...

Page 151: ...r o l l S c r o l l E n t e r R e t u r n P o w e r R e a d y P r o c e s s i n g O n l i n e A t t e n t i o n U n i t C h e c k D i s p l a y I n t e r f a c e Figure 2 2 4232 Printer Model 302 Oper...

Page 152: ...of different types of messages status codes and information error codes and messages and Configuration and Operator Print Tests Menus Status information helps you identify a problem or a condition tha...

Page 153: ...Blinking The printer has data buffered but it cannot currently be printed Online Indicator The Online indicator has two operating conditions On The printer is communicating with the computer Off The p...

Page 154: ...de and Problem Listings on page B 2 Operator Panel Keys The operator panel has the following keys Menu Adjustment Group Darker Enter Lighter Return Menu Micro Scroll Micro Scroll Quick Reference Opera...

Page 155: ...n other words all configuration changes are online only changes until they are saved using the Save Current Values parameter in the Configuration Menu under Configuration Storage For detailed informat...

Page 156: ...rror conditions The printer can be ready and online or offline Ready is indicated when the Ready indicator is On See Ready Indicator on page 2 11 for more information The printer displays unless an in...

Page 157: ...the box Rough box top edges can damage the forms or cause the forms to jam All multiple part cut forms must be glued at the top edge A maximum of four part forms is recommended for the best registrat...

Page 158: ...rms Device Bottom Metal Bar Clips F1 Tensioner Plates The device has an F1 surrounded by a circle in the upper left corner of the device Use this device when you are printing large volume work especia...

Page 159: ...rate the continuous forms between transactions and for most general printing requirements on continuous forms Use the tear bar to separate the printed forms Also the automatic loading feature autoload...

Page 160: ...upper left corner of the device Use this device for printing cut forms for correspondence individual invoice forms and so on See Installing and Using the Document Insertion Device F3 on page 1 85 for...

Page 161: ...ertion slot The Auto Sheet Feeder Device F4 consists of two parts 1 a forms transport device shown above that mounts inside your printer and 2 a sheet feeder that sits in front of the printer on the s...

Page 162: ...e print head The print head is bidirectional prints left to right and right to left If there is a problem with the print head contact your IBM service representative Problem Determination Appendix B P...

Page 163: ...d except when replacing the ribbon or changing the forms Do not let objects rubber bands paper clips and so on drop into the printer Do not block the air vents on the printer sides Obstructions could...

Page 164: ...r with ASF in IBM 4232 Printer Model 302 Auto Sheet Feeder General Information for information on using the Auto Sheet Feeder 3 Be sure that the parameter values agree with the application you are to...

Page 165: ...sults do not appear the way you expect Stopping or Canceling a Print Job To stop the current print job follow these steps 1 Press Stop The printer stops printing 2 To continue printing the same print...

Page 166: ...2 24 User s Guide Model 302...

Page 167: ...dge and how to make ribbon adjustments Warning Damage to the printer can occur if you do not use IBM ribbons IBM part 1040580 or 1040440 especially designed for the 4232 Printer Model 302 Call Lexmark...

Page 168: ...ibbon cartridge follow these steps 1 If the power is Off O go to Step 3 2 If the power is On press Stop The printer displays 3 Open the access cover Access Cover 4 Slide the print head to the center o...

Page 169: ...guide first and then pulling up the left side of the guide R i b b o n G u i d e 6 Pull the ribbon cartridge up until it snaps free Remove the ribbon cartridge from the printer Note You may find it ea...

Page 170: ...and remove it from the package 2 Remove the yellow clip from the ribbon 3 Turn the blue ribbon advance knob clockwise to take up slack in the ribbon If the ribbon does not move contact your place of...

Page 171: ...knob to align the slots Lower the ribbon cartridge onto the metal post Be sure that the plastic tab on the bottom of the ribbon cartridge aligns with the hole in the printer casting B l u e S l o t t...

Page 172: ...th the ribbon guide posts on the print head carrier Press the guide all the way down on the ribbon guide posts until the tops of the posts are even with the top of the ribbon guide Ribbon Guide Ribbon...

Page 173: ...ht side fits over the ribbon drive post but does not latch down b There are no twists or folds in the ribbon c The ribbon is not catching on the print head d The ribbon moves when you turn the blue ri...

Page 174: ...ess Start c Observe the printer as it prints Note If your printing results in partial characters be sure that the ribbon guide is correctly in place on the print head and no folds are in the ribbon d...

Page 175: ...perator Print Tests may cause the forms configuration settings to be adjusted If the current settings are less than a maximum print position of 72 or a maximum page length of 66 the printer will adjus...

Page 176: ...exit back to the Operator Print Tests menu automatically while other tests require you to give input using the operator panel keys to complete the test See the individual test descriptions on the fol...

Page 177: ...ests see General Test Instructions on page 4 1 The printer displays 2 Press Enter or Start to begin the test The printer displays while the demonstration data is being loaded After the data is loaded...

Page 178: ...ntil the top of form position is set where you want it To adjust top of form position follow these steps 1 Enter the Operator Print Tests see General Test Instructions on page 4 1 The printer displays...

Page 179: ...e H s at the new top of form position on the next page 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until the top of form position is where you want it 7 Press Set Top of Form to set the new top of form position The alarm...

Page 180: ...3 81 mm 0 15 in from the center of the tractor pins for continuous forms and from the left edge of a cut form To align the left margin position follow these steps 1 Enter the Operator Print Tests see...

Page 181: ...left margin is changed 0 686 mm 0 027 in 5 Press Enter An asterisk appears in front of the selected value The forms advance one line and the row of H s prints again This value is now the current left...

Page 182: ...rinter you must save it in a Custom Set See Storing Configuration Parameters in IBM 4232 Printer Model 302 Operator Panel Instructions for information on saving configurations You may also adjust the...

Page 183: ...see General Test Instructions on page 4 1 The printer displays 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter or Start to begin the test The Ready indicator goes on and printing be...

Page 184: ...Figure 4 1 Sample Printer Configuration Printout Parallel Attached 4 10 User s Guide Model 302...

Page 185: ...Figure 4 2 Sample Printer Configuration Printout Serial Attached Chapter 4 Tests 4 11...

Page 186: ...ral lines of near letter quality NLQ characters To test print quality follow these steps 1 Enter the Operator Print Tests see General Test Instructions on page 4 1 The printer displays 2 Press Scroll...

Page 187: ...The printout should look similar to Chapter 4 Tests 4 13...

Page 188: ...cartridge Forms Repeat the setup instructions in Chapter 1 Setting Up the 4232 Printer Model 302 if you suspect a ribbon forms or forms device installation problem b Be sure that enough forms are sti...

Page 189: ...he printer displays 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter or Start to begin the test The Ready indicator goes on and printing begins The test prints samples using alignment...

Page 190: ...The sample printout appears as follows 4 16 User s Guide Model 302...

Page 191: ...Press Stop to end the test without changing anything and return to the Operator Print Tests menu or Press Cancel Print to end the test exit test mode perform a partial reset and have the printer displ...

Page 192: ...4 18 User s Guide Model 302...

Page 193: ...line This appendix is a guideline for operator training Those more familiar with the IBM 4232 Printer Model 302 operations can use this guideline to help teach a new operator about the printer Copyrig...

Page 194: ...ing and unloading Ribbon changing Problem solving Model number and attachment type identification In addition some operators might be responsible for the following tasks Forms device installation and...

Page 195: ...r disconnecting the signal cable See Chapter 1 Setting Up the 4232 Printer Model 302 for the proper sequence 4 Show the operator how to install the forms device with emphasis on identifying the type o...

Page 196: ...r more information Dual Purpose Forms Device F2 a Location and function of tear bar b Location of blue tractor locking lever and adjustment for width of form c Platen rod location and use as a referen...

Page 197: ...ower forms guide if another type of forms device is to be installed See Installing and Using the Document Insertion Device F3 on page 1 85 for more information Auto Sheet Feeder F4 See IBM 4232 Printe...

Page 198: ...to use the problem solving information in Using the Status Code and Problem Listings on page B 2 Give examples of status code displays such as Describe how to call for service if you cannot solve the...

Page 199: ...ng installing and ordering the following Ribbon cartridges Paper Also the customer is responsible for following the instructions in the problem solving sections of Appendix B Problem Solving before ca...

Page 200: ...A 8 User s Guide Model 302...

Page 201: ...ed to know what action to take to recover from the displayed condition This chapter lists the status codes and recovery actions and gives a list of problems probable causes and recovery actions for pr...

Page 202: ...the code and run the job or test again If you get the same code call for service If the recommended recovery action does not fix your problem see Problem List Index on page B 23 and then go to the pa...

Page 203: ...top of form position 6 Press Start Document Insertion Device F3 and Auto Sheet Feeder Device F4 1 Press Stop 2 Press Load Eject 3 Load the correct form size or 4 Check the maximum page length setting...

Page 204: ...is lost follow your local operating procedures Note If this error occurs during the power on test 1 Turn the power Off O 2 Clear the jam 3 Wait for 10 seconds and turn the power On 4 Make sure the For...

Page 205: ...ion the form to the top of form position and enable printing 1 Press Stop The left margin automatically resets to 20 units See Chapter 1 Setting Up the 4232 Printer Model 302 2 Press Start The operato...

Page 206: ...e manual bin 3 Press Start or Enter as specified Auto Sheet Feeder F4 1 Press Stop 2 If there is paper in the bin remove it from the bin and fluff it Then place paper back in the bin If there is not a...

Page 207: ...s error occurs during the power on test 1 Turn the power Off O 2 Remove the paper 3 Wait for 10 seconds and turn the power On 4 Make sure the Forms Device parameter value is correct Document Insertion...

Page 208: ...our 4232 Printer with ASF in IBM 4232 Printer Model 302 Auto Sheet Feeder General Information Note If you do not have an F3 or F4 forms device see your programmer 3 Press Start 4 Resubmit the print jo...

Page 209: ...on 3 Hold the sensor in place by pushing it down with a finger 4 Clean the front surface opposite the wires and closest to the paper with a cotton swab or a piece of cloth 5 Replace the ribbon 6 Turn...

Page 210: ...figuration parameters are set correctly 4 Press Start 5 If the status code occurs again call for service 19 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER S GUIDE 66 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER S GUIDE 21 RECEIVE...

Page 211: ...heck that the serial configuration parameters are set correctly 5 Press Start If the printer displays this status code again try sending a print job 6 If the status code still displays call for servic...

Page 212: ...r On c Run the Printer Verification Test see Printer Verification on page 4 12 d If the printer displays this status code again call for service 5 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER S GUIDE 51 MACHINE CHECK SEE U...

Page 213: ...rn the power Off O 2 Wait 10 seconds then turn the power On 3 If the printer displays this status code again or if the printer displays call for service 64 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER S GUIDE 65 NO ATTACHM...

Page 214: ...ribbon does not advance correctly replace the ribbon cartridge 5 If the ribbon cartridge advances correctly a Turn the power On without the ribbon cartridge b If the printer displays this status code...

Page 215: ...ety reasons This is an informational message The printer displays this message after you press Load Eject to eject the forms when F2 Eject Mode is set to Delayed Eject See Selecting Performance Parame...

Page 216: ...wever left at 10 CPI and NLQ and require reconfiguring if these settings are not suitable This message is displayed when either the access cover or the paper door is opened and the printer is in the n...

Page 217: ...The printer displays this message only while Darker or Lighter is held down These key functions are valid only after the printer is ready and the automatic forms thickness adjustment AFTA measurement...

Page 218: ...ervice 3 PANEL DIAGNOSTICS FAILURE SEE USER S GUIDE 31 PANEL COMMUNICATION FAILURE SEE USER S GUIDE 312 PANEL COMMUNICATION FAILURE SEE USER S GUIDE 314 PANEL COMMUNICATION FAILURE SEE USER S GUIDE 31...

Page 219: ...ice 7C PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER S GUIDE 7C1 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER S GUIDE 7D PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER S GUIDE 7D1 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER S GUIDE 7E PRINTER BOARD FAILURE S...

Page 220: ...arameters in IBM 4232 Printer Model 302 Operator Panel Instructions 1 Turn the power Off O 2 Wait 10 seconds then turn the power On 3 If the printer displays this status code again call for service 1...

Page 221: ...SEE USER S GUIDE FE6 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER S GUIDE FE7 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER S GUIDE FF8 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER S GUIDE FF9 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER S GUIDE FFB NO ATTA...

Page 222: ...power on but they should not remain on If they remain on more than 30 seconds 1 Turn the power Off O 2 Wait 10 seconds then turn the power On 3 If the printer displays the same message for more than...

Page 223: ...blem Page Incomplete characters print B 33 Missing dots B 33 No print B 33 Partial print characters B 33 B 33 Partial print lines B 34 Printing too light B 34 Printing too dark B 34 Smudging B 34 Ribb...

Page 224: ...the way the forms are loaded Be sure that they are loaded correctly If necessary review the forms loading procedures for the type of forms device you are using If forms are loaded correctly and they...

Page 225: ...rs or rollers does not fix the problem go to the next step 4 If you see damage to the device if the gears or rollers continue to bind or if the device still does not operate properly call for service...

Page 226: ...Left Roller Assembly Right Roller Assembly Feed Rolls Roller Assemblies Document Insertion Device F3 Gears Auto Sheet Feeder F4 Figure B 2 F3 and F4 Forms Devices B 26 User s Guide Model 302...

Page 227: ...B 24 2 The forms device is not snapped in Solution Check the installation of the forms device 3 The ribbon is getting caught on a form Solution Check the ribbon for twists or folds 4 The printer is fa...

Page 228: ...ion Check the forms tension adjustment See Chapter 1 Setting Up the 4232 Printer Model 302 for help on adjusting the forms tension 5 The forms supply is not aligned with the printer Solution Repositio...

Page 229: ...ng forms device code is entered Solution See Chapter 1 Setting Up the 4232 Printer Model 302 for the correct forms device code and check the entry 4 Continuous Forms Device F1 only the forms tension s...

Page 230: ...device in Chapter 1 Setting Up the 4232 Printer Model 302 2 The forms device is not properly installed Solution Check the forms device installation see Chapter 1 Setting Up the 4232 Printer Model 302...

Page 231: ...les cords or other items If you find an obstruction remove or relocate it 3 The forms are specified incorrectly Solution The forms may be outside nominal specifications See Appendix C Forms Informatio...

Page 232: ...are incorrect Solution Check with your system operator for the correct CPI and LPI settings 4 The forms size is too small Solution Use the correct size forms Problem Characters are off registration 1...

Page 233: ...stment AFTA setting needs to be changed Solution See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness setting through the operator panel based on your forms device in Chapter 1 Setting Up the 4232 Prin...

Page 234: ...apter 3 Replacing Your Ribbon 4 The ribbon is over inked Solution Replace the ribbon See Chapter 3 Replacing Your Ribbon Problem Printing is too light or partial characters print 1 The Automatic Forms...

Page 235: ...pter 1 Setting Up the 4232 Printer Model 302 3 The forms are loaded incorrectly Solution Check to see that the forms are properly loaded Problem Ribbon snagging or tearing 1 The ribbon is worn Solutio...

Page 236: ...vice Miscellaneous Problems Problem Wrong language set 1 Wrong language set selected Solution See Using Printer Setup Parameters in IBM 4232 Printer Model 302 Operator Panel Instructions for informati...

Page 237: ...printer operates with continuous forms and cut sheet forms If your printer is equipped with either the F1 or F2 form feed device you can use continuous forms If your printer is equipped with either th...

Page 238: ...t quality Weight Minimum weight for single part forms is 56 g m 15 lb Maximum weight for single part forms is 150 g m 40 lb The best range is 60 to 90 g m 16 to 24 lb Paper weights outside the functio...

Page 239: ...quality Weight Minimum weight for single part forms is 56 g m 15 lb Maximum weight for single part forms is 150 g m 40 lb The best range is 75 to 90 g m 20 to 24 lb Paper weights outside the function...

Page 240: ...erm Length applies to the paper dimension parallel to the paper motion Bin Number Length and Width Capacity Bin 1 Length 127 355 6 mm 5 14 in Width 101 6 355 6 mm 4 14 in 80 g m 220 sheets Bin 2 Lengt...

Page 241: ...rror frequency increases otherwise All input bins are capable of handling multiple part forms Multiple part forms present special considerations because of their complexity There are many different ty...

Page 242: ...should not add significantly to the total forms thickness The protruding tail of the crimp should be opposite the direction of forms motion so that the forms motion tends to compress and tighten the c...

Page 243: ...e form This makes certain that the feed rollers do not press on fresh print and cause smearing Do not use forms with holes For the F4 forms device Do not mix or interleave paper of different sizes or...

Page 244: ...for F4 Bin 1 Minimum 203 mm 8 in for F4 Bin 2 Minimum 279 mm 11 in for F4 Bin 3 Minimum 127 mm 5 in for F4 Bin 4 C First Print Position For continuous forms The minimum distance between the center of...

Page 245: ...e center of the right margin holes and the end of the last print position used should be 6 4 mm 0 25 in For cut forms The minimum distance between the right edge of the form and the end of the last pr...

Page 246: ...6 Positions at 10 CPI 163 Positions at 12 CPI 204 Positions at 15 CPI 227 Positions at 16 7 CPI 233 Positions at 17 1 CPI 272 Positions at 20 CPI Figure C 1 Form Design Considerations Continuous Forms...

Page 247: ...o s it io n s a t 1 2 C P I 2 0 4 P o s it io n s a t 1 5 C P I 2 2 7 P o s it io n s a t 1 6 7 C P I 2 3 3 P o s it io n s a t 1 7 1 C P I 2 7 2 P o s it io n s a t 2 0 C P I Figure C 2 Form Design...

Page 248: ...C 12 User s Guide Model 302...

Page 249: ...hines All measurements are made in accordance with the American National Standards Institute ANSI S12 10 and reported in conformance with the International Organization for Standardization ISO 9296 Ta...

Page 250: ...D 2 User s Guide Model 302...

Page 251: ...sion rates up to 19 2 Kbps The RS 422A interface uses a serial cable up to 1219 m 4 000 ft in length with transmission rates up to 38 4 Kbps RS 232C Connector Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal Name De...

Page 252: ...er IBM Standard Length RS 232C 8509386 9386 60X8685 6 1 m 20 ft RS 422A 70X8652 8652 4716743 15 2 m 50 ft Recommended Attachment Cables for AS 400 Workstation Controllers Interface Type Cable Part Num...

Page 253: ...and RS 422A connection RS 232C Local Simplex DTR Pacing No Status Reporting 7 2 C T S 5 o r D S R 6 7 3 2 0 4 6 S G R X D D T R R T S D S R S G T X D C o m p u t e r P r i n t e r Local Duplex DTR or...

Page 254: ...uration is compatible with cable IBM part 8509386 Local Duplex XON XOFF Pacing Status Reporting 7 2 7 3 20 6 3 2 20 6 SG RXD DTR DSR SG TXD RTS CTS TXD RXD CTS RTS DSR 4 DTR 5 5 4 Computer Printer Loc...

Page 255: ...2 2 0 6 S G R X D D T R S G T X D R T S C T S T X D R X D C T S R T S D S R 4 D T R 5 5 4 D S R C o m p u t e r P r i n t e r RS 422A 1 9 2 5 1 5 1 7 R X D T X D R X D T X D R X D R X D T X D T X D C...

Page 256: ...1 8 m 6 ft in length IBM Parallel Connector Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal Name Description 1 STROBE Strobe 2 9 DATA Eight Data Lines 10 ACKNLG Acknowledge 11 BUSY Busy 12 PE Out of Paper 13 SLCT...

Page 257: ...apers in development by the ISO IEC JTC1 SC1 vocabulary subcommittee are identified by the symbol TC97 indicating final agreement has not yet been reached among participating members For abbreviations...

Page 258: ...signals that are used for controlling the transmission of data characters per inch CPI The number of alphanumeric characters that fit into one inch of printed text command A request from a terminal f...

Page 259: ...ed in the 4232 Printer Model 302s forms guide forms sensor Blue guide used to align the left edge of a form detecting the last form feed past it and detecting paper jams forms tension knob Blue knob u...

Page 260: ...offline and online Contrast with ready O offline Pertaining to equipment or devices not under control of a control unit or host processor Contrast with online online 1 Stored in a computer and access...

Page 261: ...umber of characters printed per unit of time problem determination The process of identifying the source of a problem for example a program component a machine error telecommunication facilities user...

Page 262: ...nuous forms after they have printed tear off position The location on continuous forms where they can be separated using the tear bar on the F2 forms device top of form A horizontal print line near th...

Page 263: ...adjustment print test 4 15 black ribbon 2 20 C cabling information E 1 canceling a print job 2 23 carbon paper 2 15 caring for the printer 2 21 changing ribbons 3 1 character spacing xix characters p...

Page 264: ...ality adjustments 1 67 print verification test 1 63 removing 1 83 unloading forms 1 81 E emission values noise D 1 F F1 Continuous Forms Device check out installation 1 20 install the 1 18 load forms...

Page 265: ...88 2 5 G glossary X 1 H humidity damage 2 15 I indicators 2 11 installation acoustic cover 1 114 F1 Continuous Forms Device check out 1 20 install the 1 18 F2 Dual Purpose Forms Device check out 1 55...

Page 266: ...r panel alarm 2 10 diagram 1 11 2 9 display 2 10 operator panel continued indicators Attention 2 11 Online 2 11 Power 2 11 Processing 2 11 Ready 2 11 Unit Check 2 12 keys 2 12 panel keys 2 12 Ready in...

Page 267: ...heck out F2 forms device installation 1 55 install the 1 53 load forms in the F2 forms device 1 57 printer setup continued F2 Dual Purpose Forms Device continued prepare to load F2 forms 1 56 print ve...

Page 268: ...problems printer 1 13 Processing indicator 2 11 R ready 2 11 Ready indicator 2 11 ready operating state 2 14 relocating the printer 2 20 removal of acoustic cover 1 114 removal of ribbon 3 2 removing...

Page 269: ...1 6 introduction 1 1 parts checklist 1 2 prepare for installation forms device 1 12 ribbon cartridge 1 6 printer problems 1 13 ribbon guide installation 1 8 side frames 2 20 six part forms using 2 15...

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