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Chapter 2. Understanding the Operator Panel

Status Indicators

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Power

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Ready

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Processing

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Online (Twinaxial)

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Format/Online (Coaxial)

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Attention

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Unit Check

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Display Panel

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Audible Alarm

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Custom Set in Use Indicator

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Function Keys

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Quiet

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Adjusting Forms

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Scrolling Through Categories, Parameters, Values, and Tests

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Enter (Twinaxial)

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Display Address/Return

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Display Address Function:

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Return Function:

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PA1/Enter

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PA1 Function

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Enter Function:

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PA2/Return

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PA2 Function

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Return Function:

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Hex Print

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Park/Path

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Park Function

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Path Function

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Line Feed

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Load/Eject

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Front Push and Rear Push:

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Rear Pull:

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Push-Pull:

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Manual Sheet Feed:

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Auto Sheet Feed:

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Form Feed

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Set Top of Form

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Start

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Stop

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Cancel Print

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Test

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Summary of Contents for 4247 - Model 001 B/W Dot-matrix Printer

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Page 4: ...to this publication Requests for IBM publications should be made to your IBM representative or to the IBM branch office serving your locality If you request publications from the address given below your order will be delayed because publications are not stocked there A Reader s Comment Form is provided at the back of this publication You may also send comments by fax to 1 800 524 1519 by e mail t...

Page 5: ...g a Twinaxial Signal Cable to the Printer 1 30 Coaxial Attachment 1 35 Attaching a Coaxial Signal Cable to the Printer 1 35 Parallel Attachment 1 37 Attaching a Parallel Cable 1 38 Installing Printer Drivers 1 41 AIX Driver Installation Parallel Attachment Only 1 42 OS 400 Printer Object Installation Parallel Attachment Only 1 42 OS 2 or Windows Printer Driver Installation 1 43 Completing Printer ...

Page 6: ...3 Checking and Changing Configuration Parameter Values 3 1 Printing Configuration Defaults 3 2 Checking and Changing Parameter Values 3 3 Exiting the Configuration Menu 3 4 Exiting Using Start 3 4 Exiting Using Return 3 5 Configuration Categories 3 6 Configuration Storage 3 6 Attachment Selection 3 6 Rear Tractor Use 3 6 Twinaxial Configuration 3 7 Coaxial Configuration 3 8 Parallel Configuration ...

Page 7: ...no Dual Case 8 11 Print Text Direction 8 12 Media Size Priority 8 13 Screen Buffer Size 8 14 Printer Compatibility 1 Carriage Return at MPP 1 8 15 Printer Compatibility 2 New Line at MPP 1 8 16 Printer Compatibility 3 Form Feed Followed by Data 8 17 Printer Compatibility 4 Form Feed is Last Character in Print Order 8 18 Printer Compatibility 5 Null Suppression 8 19 Printer Compatibility 6 Form Fee...

Page 8: ...ol 9 20 Interface Type 9 21 Input Buffer Size 9 22 Select In Signal 9 23 AutoFeed XT 9 24 Chapter 10 Printer Setup 10 1 Paper Source 10 2 ASF Default Bin 10 3 ASF Bin 1 Media 10 4 ASF Bin Linking 10 5 Front Forms Backup 10 6 Rear Forms Backup 10 7 Continuous Forms Linking 10 8 Form Feed Mode 10 9 Automatic Eject 10 10 Automatic Restore 10 11 Continuous Forms Eject Mode 10 12 Manual Paper Overlay 1...

Page 9: ...Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 1 Front Push Paper Path 17 3 Installing the Tractor Unit in the Front Push Position 17 3 Installation Procedure 17 6 Configuring the Printer for the Front Push Paper Path 17 11 Loading Paper for Front Push 17 12 Rear Push Paper Path 17 15 Installing the Tractor Unit in the Rear Push Position 17 15 Installation Procedure 17 17 Configuring the Printer for the Rear Push Pa...

Page 10: ...s for Continuous and Cut Sheet Forms 19 2 Forms Stacking Recommendations 19 4 Forms Stack Input and Output Locations 19 4 Front Push Paper Path 19 5 Rear Push Paper Path 19 6 Dual Push Paper Path 19 7 Rear Pull or Push Pull Paper Path 19 8 Auto Sheet Feed Paper Path 19 9 Optional Features 19 10 Maintenance 19 11 Removing the Ribbon Cartridge 19 11 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 19 13 Cleaning the...

Page 11: ...ating Environment A 18 Shipping Environment A 18 Storage Environment A 18 Electrical Requirements A 19 Power Cord A 19 Safety A 19 Branch Circuits and Grounding A 19 Plugs and Receptacles A 20 Appendix B Cable Specifications and Assembly of the Cables B 1 Coaxial Cable Specifications B 2 Installing Cable Connectors on Coaxial Cable B 3 Cable to Cable Adapters for Coaxial Cables B 5 Twinaxial Cable...

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Page 13: ...th the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference t...

Page 14: ...to CISPR 22 European Standard EN 55022 The limits of Class B equipment were derived for typical residential environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication devices Zulassungsbescheinigung laut EMVG vom 9 November 1992 Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem deutschen EMVG vom 9 Nov 92 das EG Konformitätszeichen zu führen Der Außteller d...

Page 15: ...ner IBM Printing Systems Company has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency Trademarks and Service Marks The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both AIX Application System 400 AS 400 ES 9000 ES 9370 IBM and the IBM logo Intelligent Printer Data Stream IPDS OS 2 Personal System 2 Proprinter RI...

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Page 17: ...the contents of each chapter and the appendixes in this book Chapter 1 Getting Started provides information on setting up the printer and connecting it to the host computer Chapter 2 Understanding the Operator Panel describes the operator panel and how to use it Chapter 3 Checking and Changing Configuration Parameter Values describes the configuration parameters and values and gives you a brief de...

Page 18: ... Paper Loading describes the loading paper and running a print job through the six different paper paths Chapter 18 Using the Operator Print Tests describes procedures for testing and adjusting the printer Chapter 19 Supplies Optional Features and Maintenance provides the information you need for ordering new supplies replacing damaged or worn ribbons and available printer options Chapter 20 Probl...

Page 19: ...rinter it can be ordered from IBM 4247 Printer Automatic Sheet Feeder Guide SA24 4407 This manual describes the Automatic Sheet Feeder feature It contains information on installing the feature loading forms for it and general operation This guide is shipped with the Automatic Sheet Feeder unit IBM 4247 Printer Maintenance Information Manual SA24 4400 This manual provides detailed maintenance proce...

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Page 21: ...s 1 23 Printing Your First Document 1 27 Attaching the 4247 Printer to Your Computer 1 29 Twinaxial Attachment 1 30 Attaching a Twinaxial Signal Cable to the Printer 1 30 Coaxial Attachment 1 35 Attaching a Coaxial Signal Cable to the Printer 1 35 Parallel Attachment 1 37 Attaching a Parallel Cable 1 38 Installing Printer Drivers 1 41 AIX Driver Installation Parallel Attachment Only 1 42 OS 400 Pr...

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Page 23: ...s Refer to this list for specific procedures and page locations Do Each Step in Order Complete each step before you start the next one If you cannot successfully complete all of the following steps call your place of purchase Note Any part on a 4247 printer that is blue or has a blue decal on it will be used in your daily operations of the printer Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 3 ...

Page 24: ...lustrations to familiarize yourself with the 4247 Printer T o p C o v e r O p e r a t o r P a n e l F r o n t T r a c t o r C o v e r M a n u a l S h e e t F e e d T r a y R e l e a s e A c o u s t i c C o v e r 1 4 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 25: ...l Selector ADJUSTABLE ADJUSTABLE Ribbon Mount Ribbon Mount Print Head Ribbon Lift Assembly Rear Tractor Mounting Pins Rear Tractor Mounting Pins Forms Guide Metal Deflector REMOVE FOR REAR PULL PATH Paper Bail Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 5 ...

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Page 27: ... shipping container Check off the box next to each item as you remove it from the shipping container Ø Printer Ø Forms Tractor 2nd Tractor if Present Ø Ribbon Cartridge Ø User s Guide Ø Quick Reference Guide Ø Operator Panel Overlay Ø Printer Driver Diskette Ø Power Cord Ø Twinaxial V Connector Ø Parallel Interface Cable if ordered Ø Wire Forms Guide Ø Printer Stand if ordered Chapter 1 Getting St...

Page 28: ... do the following a Remove the paper from the back of the template b Align the bottom of the overlay and then along both sides c Press the overlay in place at the bottom below the keys and then continue working upwards until the overlay is pressed into place x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x...

Page 29: ...6 Remove the foam packing material from each side of the front tractor area P a c k i n g Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 9 ...

Page 30: ...de into a hinge block Compress the wire forms guide and insert the other end into the other hinge block A c o u s t i c C o v e r H i n g e B l o c k s W i r e F o r m s G u i d e This forms guide will be used for forms stacking in the front push and rear push paper paths 1 10 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 31: ...art 1053685 especially designed for the 4247 Printer To order ribbons contact your place of purchase or call Lexmark at 1 800 438 2468 To install the ribbon cartridge follow these steps 1 Lift the top cover and tilt it all the way back 2 Slide the print head to the center of the printer Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 11 ...

Page 32: ... S n a p A r m R i b b o n A d v a n c e K n o b R i b b o n M o u n t i n g P i n s 4 Before installing the ribbon cartridge turn the ribbon advance knob in the direction of the arrow located on the cartridge to take up the slack in the ribbon If the ribbon does not move contact your place of purchase and replace the ribbon cartridge 1 12 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 33: ... cartridge supports 6 Insert the ribbon guide between the ribbon shield and the print head Position the white snap arm with the small lever up onto the ribbon lift assembly Push the white plastic arm down onto the ribbon lift assembly until it snaps into place Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 13 ...

Page 34: ...o ensure that the ribbon guide runs freely along the ribbon 10 To be sure you have installed the ribbon cartridge correctly check that a The left and right ribbon mounting pins are securely snapped into the cartridge supports 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 ribbon advance knob in the direction of the a...

Page 35: ...e t F e e d This illustration shows the front push paper path from the left side of the printer To prepare for installing the forms tractor unit read the following caution statement and then follow the steps for connecting electrical power to the machine 1 The power switch is located on the lower left side of the printer Make sure the power switch is Off O CAUTION The construction of this printer ...

Page 36: ...s located at the lower left rear of the printer Connect the power cord to the printer Press firmly to be sure that the plug is securely seated 3 Plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet 1 16 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 37: ... Note Make sure that the printer power switch is set to Off O 1 Open the front tractor cover to its locked position 2 Open the hinged gear protector cover by rotating it down out of the way G e a r P r o t e c t o r C o v e r Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 17 ...

Page 38: ...the tractor doors toward you and the electrical connector tab on the right U n l o c k e d L o c k e d U n l o c k e d L o c k e d L o c k i n g L e v e r s E l e c t r i c a l C o n n e c t o r T a b L e f t T r a c t o r A l i g n m e n t M a r k T r a c t o r D o o r s F o r m s J a m S e n s o r S p a c e r s D r i v e G e a r T r a c t o r U n i t R e l e a s e L e v e r s 1 18 001 002 User s...

Page 39: ...trical connector tab is fully seated in the connector and the bottom of the tractor unit is level with same amount of space from the base of the printer F r o n t T r a c t o r E l e c t r i c a l C o n n e c t o r E l e c t r i c a l C o n n e c t o r T a b R o u n d T r a c t o r S h a f t B a s e Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 19 ...

Page 40: ...e x P r i n t O n l i n e P a r k P a t h E n t e r R e t u r n Q u i e t D i s p l a y A d d r e s s Figure 1 1 4247 Printer Model 001 or 002 Operator Panel with Twinaxial Attachment M e n u L o a d E j e c t F o r m F e e d S t a r t S e t T o p o f F o r m S t o p C a n c e l P r i n t T e s t S c r o l l S c r o l l M i c r o M i c r o L i n e F e e d R e a d y P r o c e s s i n g A t t e n t ...

Page 41: ... Ignore this message until you have attached the printer to your computer 3 Press Menu to enter configuration 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the language you want is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Press Return to return to the Configuration Menu DIA...

Page 42: ...r will exit the menu and become ready 15 If you want to keep the selected display language and the front paper source as your printer s defaults press Enter The printer displays 16 Press Enter 17 Press Start again The printer will exit the menu and become ready Note If the printer does not show the correct display sequence go to the status code section of Chapter 20 Problem Solving and follow the ...

Page 43: ...ize paper to print the Printer Demonstration 1 Unlock the locking levers on the tractors Move the right tractor to the extreme right 2 Move the left tractor to the tractor alignment mark A l i g n m e n t M a r k L o c k i n g L e v e r s 3 Lock the left locking lever 4 Open both of the tractor doors L e f t L o c k i n g L e v e r T r a c t o r D o o r s Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 23 ...

Page 44: ...ove the right tractor until the right paper holes of the form fit on the right tractor pins Be sure that the forms go under the forms jam sensor and that the forms are straight P a p e r U n d e r F o r m s J a m S e n s o r T o p o f F o r m 7 Close the right tractor door 1 24 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 45: ...t side of the printer Make sure the tractor pins are centered in the paper holes 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 a r g i n C o r r e c t I n c o r r e c t 9 While holding the right tractor in place lock the right locking lever 10 Move the spacers along the tractor bar to support the width of the form Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 25 ...

Page 46: ...11 Close the front tractor cover 12 Ensure that the printer is offline 13 Press Load Eject to feed the paper 1 26 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 47: ... Model 002 printer If you are printing on a Model 001 the heading on the sample printout will indicate it is a Model 001 and the print speeds shown will be different YOU HAVE JUST COMPLETED A SIMPLE SETUP AND CHECKOUT OF THE PRINTER IBM recommends that you now print your printer configuration defaults Save this printout for future reference 1 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 2 Pre...

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Page 49: ...s coaxial and parallel The attachments you have depend on what you requested at the time you placed your order The printer is shipped with the manufacturer defaults for twinaxial or coaxial depending on the attachment you ordered To change your attachment selection see Chapter 5 Using the Attachment Selection For Twinaxial attachment go to Twinaxial Attachment on page 1 30 For Coaxial attachment g...

Page 50: ...inter address is 0 go to Step 2 on page 1 32 If your desired printer address is not 0 see the following table for the valid values and follow Steps 1a on page 1 31 through 1k on page 1 32 to change the value If you do not know what to assign for the printer address check with your system operator If Desired Address Is Set Shown when Setting Printer Address 0 000 Printer Address 0 1 001 Printer Add...

Page 51: ...h Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the desired address i Press Enter to set the address An asterisk appears beside the address j To help in code migration the 4247 printer supports several emulation modes The default mode is native 4247 however if your computer system is not at a software level that recognizes printer type 4247 change the printer emulation to 4230 4224 or 4214 dep...

Page 52: ...wer cable is unplugged DANGER To prevent serious personal injury from electrical shock when connecting or disconnecting the interface cable set the printer power switch to O Off and unplug the power cable CAUTION To prevent possible shock do not install the interface cable during an electrical storm 3 Before you connect the signal cable to the V connector slip a cable shield over the end of the ca...

Page 53: ... clockwise until it locks into place Notes a There is no specified input or output end of the connector You can attach a signal cable to either or both ends of the connector You can connect another device to the unused end of the connector b The V connectors are self terminating and do not require you to set a terminator switch which might be found on other printer products Chapter 1 Getting Start...

Page 54: ...ower 8 Wait until the message IBM 4247 appears all segments of the LCD on the operator panel display are lit and the printer has stopped all motion The printer then displays Note If the printer does not show the correct display sequence go to the status code section of Chapter 20 Problem Solving and follow the instructions there for the status code shown on the display panel DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRES...

Page 55: ...O Off and unplug the power cable CAUTION To prevent possible shock do not install the interface cable during an electrical storm To attach a coaxial cable not shipped with the printer follow these steps 1 The power switch is located on the lower left side of the printer Make sure that the printer power is switched off O and the power cable is unplugged 2 Attach one end of the signal cable to the u...

Page 56: ...erator panel display are lit and the printer has stopped all motion The printer then displays Note If the printer does not show the correct display sequence go to the status code section of Chapter 20 Problem Solving and follow the instructions there for the status code shown on the display panel DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT READY Coax Front 1 36 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 57: ...l terminals including IBM 348X IBM 3477 and IBM 3197 display stations LAN Features Ethernet 10BaseT RJ45 Network Print Server Ethernet 10Base2 BNC Network Print Server Token Ring Media Type 3 Network Print Server Token Ring Media Type 1 Network Print Server IBM S 390 and S 370 For cable part number and specification information see Appendix A Printer Specifications Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 37 ...

Page 58: ...r Switch the printer power off O and unplug the power cable 2 Standing behind the printer push the parallel interface cable into the lower interface connector on the back of the printer in the lower left corner 3 Push the clips at each end of the connector into the notches on the parallel cable 4 Refer to your computer system documentation for information on attaching the cable to your computer 5 ...

Page 59: ...lue 13 Press Start The printer displays 14 If you want to use the parallel attachment for this session only the printer will use the default attachment the next time it is powered on press Start again The printer will exit the menu and become ready 15 To keep the parallel attachment as the default power on attachment press Enter The printer will display 16 Press Enter 17 Press Start again The prin...

Page 60: ... specifying the default custom set to use when the printer is powered on Unless you specify otherwise the printer will power on using the custom set configuration values it was using when it was last powered off 2 If the printer does not show the correct display sequence go to the status code section of Chapter 20 Problem Solving 1 40 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 61: ...lish a virtual printer queue for each emulation desired For OS 400 Operating Systems Parallel Attachment Only Use the Printer Driver Diskette shipped with your printer The files in the OS400 subdirectory enable the user to add a 4247 as a printer object Support for 4247 unique commands is limited to Host Print Transform Six new 4247 workstation customization tables are based on tables used for the...

Page 62: ...ectory The files are license txt OS 400 printer objects license statement read 1st OS 400 printer object upload and installation instructions 4247 doc Explains the use and function of the OS 400 printer objects Read this file before you attempt to upload either of the following txt files ibm4247m txt Source file for the 4247 workstation customization object when the 4247 is configured with one con...

Page 63: ...or use with V3R1 and later operating systems this object provides AS 400 selection of three 4247 paper paths Use the text editor that came with your personal computer operating system such as Windows 3 0 WRITE or OS 2 E to view the license agreement in the license txt file and to view the read 1st and 4247 doc files To print the read 1st file or any of the files use an operating system command suc...

Page 64: ...structions on installing the second tractor in the Dual Push Rear Pull or Push Pull position To select any of the other 4247 paper paths or to change printer configuration parameters see Chapter 2 Understanding the Operator Panel for information on operating the printer Chapter 3 Checking and Changing Configuration Parameter Values for configuration information Chapter 17 Paper Loading for paper l...

Page 65: ...s Values and Tests 2 9 Enter Twinaxial 2 9 Display Address Return Twinaxial 2 9 Display Address Function 2 9 Return Function 2 10 PA1 Enter Coaxial 2 10 PA1 Function 2 10 Enter Function 2 10 PA2 Return Coaxial 2 10 PA2 Function 2 11 Return Function 2 11 Hex Print 2 11 Park Path 2 12 Park Function 2 12 Path Function 2 13 Line Feed 2 13 Load Eject 2 13 Front Push and Rear Push 2 13 Rear Pull 2 15 Pu...

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Page 67: ... e e d P o w e r R e a d y P r o c e s s i n g A t t e n t i o n U n i t C h e c k H e x P r i n t O n l i n e P a r k P a t h E n t e r R e t u r n Q u i e t D i s p l a y A d d r e s s Figure 2 1 4247 Printer Model 001 or 002 Operator Panel with Twinaxial Attachment M e n u L o a d E j e c t F o r m F e e d S t a r t S e t T o p o f F o r m S t o p C a n c e l P r i n t T e s t S c r o l l S c r...

Page 68: ... been corrected An intervention required condition if the error has been corrected After pressing Stop After pressing Enter or Start to run a test in the Operator Print Tests menu After a successful partial reset to ready after pressing Cancel Print to exit the Operator Print Tests The Ready indicator is turned off under the following conditions After pressing Stop After detection of an interventi...

Page 69: ...or has occurred and the printer must be reset If off the printer has no printer errors Display Panel The display panel is a 2 line by 40 character liquid crystal display LCD that displays printer status messages the print test menu and the configuration menu categories parameters and values Use this display panel and the printer function keys to scroll through and select Configuration Menu items a...

Page 70: ...B in use C Custom Set C in use D Custom Set D in use E Custom Set E in use F Custom Set F in use G Custom Set G in use H Custom Set H in use If a change was made in the configuration menu and not saved in a custom set then the change is temporary and a blank is displayed in the parentheses For more information on Custom Sets see Chapter 4 Configuration Storage NOT READY X Function Keys There are 1...

Page 71: ... lettering are black as are the key labels that are available when in the Configuration or Test Menu Press Menu to enter the Configuration Menu The printer displays Note If a print job is in progress the printer is printing or the Processing indicator is on the printer displays In this case you can press Stop first and then enter the Menu However it is not recommended that you change the Configura...

Page 72: ...es the printers throughput by one half Micro Scroll or Micro Scroll S c r o l l S c r o l l M i c r o M i c r o Use Micro Scroll or Micro Scroll to perform the following functions Adjust forms upward or downward when the printer is not ready Scroll through the Configuration Menu categories parameters and values Scroll through the Operator Print Tests menu Adjusting Forms Press Micro or Micro to mo...

Page 73: ...r value in the range and Scroll to see the next higher value The values are shown on the second line of the display panel When the value you wish to select appears press Enter The scrolling functions are also used during some of the Operator Print Tests See Chapter 18 Using the Operator Print Tests for more information Enter Twinaxial E n t e r The Enter function key can be used when the Configura...

Page 74: ... n t e r P A 1 PA1 Function This PA1 function is only valid when the Format Online indicator is on and the printer is not ready The PA1 function is defined by the host program as a special operator request Press PA1 to send a message to the computer or controller The printer displays This message disappears when the host accepts the printer input Press Start to activate the PA1 response Note See y...

Page 75: ...ayed the printer exits the menu and becomes not ready Note If you have made configuration changes and have not saved them in a Custom Set the display will prompt you to save the changes If you are in the Operator Print Tests Menu and a test is not running pressing the Return key will exit the Test Menu and make the printer not ready CONFIGURATION MENU Configuration Storage Hex Print H e x P r i n ...

Page 76: ...rrently in the printer for Front Push Rear Push or Push Pull the printer displays If continuous forms are currently in the printer for Rear Pull or special forms that cannot be moved backwards for example labeled continuous forms for Front Rear or Push Pull the printer displays Press Stop and perform the action requested on the operator panel display The printer is then ready for the paper path se...

Page 77: ...ine Feed more than four seconds the forms move continuously until you release the key Similar to the forms advance knob on other printer products the Line Feed key allows coarse vertical movement of forms This key does not function as an Index key which may be found on other printer products Note If you use this key when the Processing indicator is blinking the top of form position could become mi...

Page 78: ...When the end of the form is reached the printer becomes not ready displays and advances the form so that you can tear off the form at the perforation and remove it from the printer Pressing the key a second time moves the next form to be printed back to the previous print position and makes the printer ready Refer to Continuous Forms Eject Mode on page 10 12 for more information on changing Contin...

Page 79: ...ct to automatically load the forms to the top of form position Loading the rear tractors Manually align the forms on the rear tractor Use the Micro or Micro to position the forms Press Form Feed to advance the forms to the top of the next form Manual Sheet Feed If Automatic Manual Load is set to Disabled in the Printer Setup category the printer displays when a form is inserted into the printer Pr...

Page 80: ... the forms on the rear tractor Use the Micro or Micro to position the forms Press Form Feed to advance the forms to the top of the next form The printer does not always have to be not ready before pressing Form Feed See Form Feed Mode on page 10 9 for more information Set Top of Form S e t T o p o f F o r m This should only be used when printing occurred and no Top of Forms commands have been pass...

Page 81: ...tart the printer printing if no error condition appears on the display and if the computer is sending data to be printed Begin a test from the Operator Print Tests menu Stop S t o p If the printer is in a ready state press Stop to Make the printer not ready and turn the Ready indicator off Stop printing as soon as possible without losing print data Stop a test if the printer is in test mode Stop t...

Page 82: ...stead of Start the cancel request will not be sent and the 059 message will be cleared For parallel the Cancel Print clears all print buffers This function is valid only when the printer is not ready Cancel Print is also active in Operator Print Tests If Cancel Print is pressed while in the tests the printer stops any test in process exits the test mode performs a partial reset and becomes ready ð...

Page 83: ... Using Return 3 5 Configuration Categories 3 6 Configuration Storage 3 6 Attachment Selection 3 6 Rear Tractor Use 3 6 Twinaxial Configuration 3 7 Coaxial Configuration 3 8 Parallel Configuration 3 9 Printer Setup 3 11 Printer Adjustment 3 13 Power On Reset 3 13 Display Language 3 14 Send Buffer Reprint Code Coaxial Attachment 3 14 Vital Product Data 3 14 Quit From Menu 3 14 Copyright IBM Corp 199...

Page 84: ... use the Configuration Parameter Values set at the manufacturer or you can change them Instructions for checking and changing the Parameter Values for each of these Configuration Categories are described in this section Notes 1 The computer program can override Parameter Values that you select from the operator panel The values that the computer program cannot override are listed in Configuration ...

Page 85: ...to display the first Parameter in the Category you select Use Scroll or Scroll to scroll through the Parameters until the parameter you want to check or change is displayed Press Enter to display the current value for the selected Parameter indicated by an asterisk Use Scroll and Scroll to scroll through the other available Values until the value you want is displayed Press Enter to select this ne...

Page 86: ...Start If you did not make any configuration changes or you stored your changes in a Custom Set press Start and the printer will exit the menu and become ready If you made configuration changes and did not store them in a Custom Set to exit by using Start use the following steps 1 Press Start from any level of the menu The printer displays 2 If you do not want to store your changes they will be los...

Page 87: ...lost when the printer is turned off press Return again and the printer will exit the menu and become not ready 4 To store your changes in a Custom Set press Enter 5 The printer will go to the Value level of the Configuration Storage Category in the menu and display 6 Press Scroll Up or Scroll Down until the desired custom set name is displayed 7 Press Enter to store the current parameter values se...

Page 88: ...efault values See Recall Factory Defaults on page 4 8 Attachment Selection The 4247 Model 001 is capable of attaching either as a twinaxial and parallel or as a coaxial and parallel printer The attachments you have depend on what you requested at the time you placed your order Table 3 2 lists the parameters available for the Attachment Selection The default value is either twinaxial or coaxial dep...

Page 89: ...lues Default Characters Per Inch CPI 10 12 15 16 7 10 Lines Per Inch LPI 6 8 6 Maximum Print Position MPP 1 227 132 Maximum Page Length MPL 1 660 1 880 66 Print Quality DP Quality DP Text Quality Near Letter Quality DP Quality Print Language Supported Print Languages See Table on page 7 7 500 International 5 Belgian New Printer Address 000 006 000 Data Stream IPDS SCS IPDS Emulation Mode 4247 4224...

Page 90: ...7 4224 4230 3287 3268 4247 Print Quality DP Quality DP Text Quality Near Letter Quality DP Quality Print Language Supported Print Languages See Table on page 8 9 37 USA Canada Canadian Bilingual Mono Dual Case Dual Mono Dual Print Text Direction Right to Left Left to Right Right to Left Media Size Priority Standard Alternate Alternate Printer Compatibility Screen Buffer Size 960 1920 2560 3440 356...

Page 91: ...tic Function before Start of OILC Job Standard Alternate Standard Printer Compatibility Programmed Symbols Disabled Enabled Disabled Bar Code Mode High Low Computer Selected High Graphics Mode High Low Computer Selected High Alarm Control Enabled Disabled Enabled Programmed Symbols Plane Selection 3 Single 1 Triple 6 Single 3 Single 1 Triple Programmed Symbols Full Page on Skip Suppress Standard A...

Page 92: ...81 0 USA When emulation mode is set to Epson FX Print Quality When emulation mode is set to 4247 4202 III XL 2381 DP Quality DP Text Quality Near Letter Quality OCR A OCR B DP Quality Print Quality When emulation is set to Epson FX DP Quality Courier Gothic OCR A OCR B DP Quality NLQ Typeface When emulation mode is set to 4247 4202 III XL 2381 Courier Gothic Courier Character Set PC1 PC2 Italics P...

Page 93: ...I When emulation mode is set to 4247 4202 III XL or 2381 Enabled Disabled Enabled Alarm Control Enabled Disabled Enabled Interface Type PC Parallel 1284 Parallel PC Parallel Input Buffer Size 256 2K 12K 32K 64K 32K Select In Signal When emulation mode is set to Epson FX Enabled Disabled Enabled AutoFeed XT When emulation mode is set to Epson FX Disabled Enabled Disabled Printer Setup Table 3 7 on ...

Page 94: ...ady State Automatic Eject Disabled Enabled Disabled Automatic Restore Disabled Data Timer 10 seconds Timer 20 seconds Timer 30 seconds Timer 40 seconds Timer 50 seconds Disabled Continuous Forms Eject Mode Immediate Eject Delayed Eject Immediate Eject Manual Paper Overlay Disabled Enabled Disabled Automatic Manual Load Enabled Disabled Enabled Manual Feed Eject Mode Top of Form Automatic Top of Fo...

Page 95: ... 3 Fixed 1 to 8 0 ASF Bin 1 Left Margin Alignment 0 to 60 10 ASF Bin 1 Paper Load Position 24 to 576 0 ASF Bin 2 AFTA 5 to 3 Fixed 1 to 8 0 ASF Bin 2 Left Margin Alignment 0 to 60 10 ASF Bin 2 Paper Load Position 24 to 576 0 ASF Bin 3 AFTA 5 to 3 Fixed 1 to 8 0 ASF Bin 3 Left Margin Alignment 0 to 60 10 ASF Bin 3 Paper Load Position 24 to 576 0 Manual Feed AFTA 5 to 3 Fixed 1 to 8 0 Manual Feed Le...

Page 96: ...ation on setting these parameters Table 3 11 Send Buffer Reprint Code Category Coaxial Parameters Values Default Send Buffer Reprint Code Yes No No Vital Product Data Table 3 12 lists the parameters available for the Vital Product Data Category Refer to Chapter 15 Vital Product Data for detailed information on setting these parameters Table 3 12 Vital Product Data Category Parameters Values Defaul...

Page 97: ...Power On Custom Set 4 6 Power On Paper Source 4 7 Recall Factory Defaults 4 8 This chapter describes the procedures for setting configuration storage values It explains the two types of configuration storage custom and non custom and describes how to create and save them in printer memory Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1997 4 1 ...

Page 98: ...rinter Address Coax Configuration All except Screen Buffer Size and Programmed Symbols Parallel Configuration All except Printer Compatibility 6 Init Interface Type Input Buffer Size Select In Signal and AutoFeed XT Printer Setup All except Paper Source Display Language Printer Adjustments All except Bidirectional Adjustment Sensor Tune and Quit from Menu 4 2 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 99: ...guration Printer Compatibility 6 Init Interface Type Input Buffer Size Select In Signal AutoFeed XT Printer Setup Paper Source Printer Adjustments Bidirectional Adjustment Sensor Tune Quit from Menu Power On Reset Yes Send Buffer Reprint Coaxial Yes Vital Product Data Quit From Menu Changes to these values are saved at the same time you save values that go into Custom Sets If you save a change mad...

Page 100: ... Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired Custom Set value is displayed Note If you have previously created a Custom Set definition for that letter that information will be replaced with the new information when you press Enter 7 Press Enter The printer displays a message similar to 8 Use Start o...

Page 101: ...at requires a partial reset has been changed Buffered data will be lost To recall Custom Set values follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired Custom Set value is displayed 7 Press Enter The printer displays...

Page 102: ...e or check the power on custom set follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired Custom Set for the new power on custom set is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected Cust...

Page 103: ...o select the operator panel setting for power on paper source the most recently selected paper source will be used instead To change or check the power on paper source follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desi...

Page 104: ... is automatically performed when exiting from the configuration menu if the value of at least one of the parameters that requires a partial reset has been changed Buffered data will be lost To recall the factory defaults follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter The printer dis...

Page 105: ...achment selection follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter The printer displays Where xxxxxx depending on your currently selected attachment can be parallel twinax or coax 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value is displayed 5 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 6 Use Start or Return to exit the ...

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Page 107: ...lways displayed Pull The rear tractor is used for the Rear Pull paper path This value is only displayed if the front tractor is not installed Push Pull The rear tractor is used for the Push Pull paper path Both rear and front tractors must be installed for this value to be displayed To set the Rear Tractor Use value 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter to ...

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Page 109: ...ess 7 9 Data Stream 7 10 Emulation Mode 7 11 Media Size Priority 7 12 Bar Code Mode 7 13 Graphics Mode 7 14 Alarm Control 7 15 This chapter describes how to check and change twinaxial configuration parameters for your 4247 printer The chapter is divided into sections according to parameter Refer to this partial table of contents for parameter and page listings Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1997 7 1 ...

Page 110: ...arameter can be overridden by the computer 3 Only 10 CPI is valid when either OCR A or OCR B is selected as a print language To change or check the CPI value follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter The printer displays 4 Press Enter to display the current value 5 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for CPI is displayed 6 Press En...

Page 111: ...inter displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for LPI is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURATION MENU Twinax Configuration Twina...

Page 112: ...ta because of printing on the platen and may damage the platen and the print head 2 This parameter can be overridden by the computer To change or check the MPP value follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desire...

Page 113: ...ngth determine the MPL Multiply the lines per inch by the page length to determine the appropriate MPL MPL LPI x page length in inches For example if LPI 6 and page length 254 mm 10 in then MPL 6 x 10 MPL 60 2 5 4 m m 1 0 i n Note This parameter can be overridden by the computer To change or check the MPL follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press E...

Page 114: ...by the computer 2 Only Near Letter Quality is valid when either OCR A or OCR B is selected as the print language To change or check the Print Quality follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Prin...

Page 115: ...ian French 273 Austrian German 274 Belgian Old 275 Brazilian 277 Danish Norwegian 278 Finnish Swedish 280 Italian 281 Japanese English 282 Portuguese 284 Spanish Spanish Speaking 285 English UK 290 Japanese Katakana 297 French 420 Arabic 423 Greek Old 424 Hebrew 500 International 5 Belgian New 833 Korean 838 Thai 870 Latin 2 ROECE 871 Icelandic 875 Greek New 880 Cyrillic 890 Yugoslav Old 892 OCR A...

Page 116: ...ectively To change or check the print language value follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired language value is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use St...

Page 117: ...nter Address to any of the following values 000 Default 001 002 003 004 005 006 To change or check the printer address setting follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for printer address is displaye...

Page 118: ...nd the Printer Address you have set To change or check the data stream follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for the data stream is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front o...

Page 119: ...the Data Stream and the Printer Address you have set To change or check the emulation mode follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Emulation Mode is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be d...

Page 120: ...nd Y values Alternate default The XOH SMS order values have priority If an XOH SMS order is present its values will be used to define the page size instead of the operator panel settings The media size is defined by the MPP and MPL parameters To change or check the Media Size Priority follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll o...

Page 121: ...to effect when you exit the Configuration Menu with Start or Return Buffered data will be lost To change or check the bar code mode follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for bar code mode is displ...

Page 122: ...lue into effect when you exit the Configuration Menu with Start or Return Buffered data will be lost To change or check the graphics mode follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for graphics mode is...

Page 123: ... Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for alarm control is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURATION M...

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Page 125: ...and Position 8 20 Printer Compatibility 7 Automatic Function After End of Print Buffer 8 21 Printer Compatibility 8 Automatic Function After End of OILC Job 8 22 Printer Compatibility 9 Suppress Timeout on No Data Loss Intervention Required 8 23 Early Print Complete 8 24 Printer Compatibility 12 Automatic Function Before Start of OILC Job 8 25 Programmed Symbols 8 26 Bar Code Mode 8 27 Graphics Mo...

Page 126: ... parameter can be overridden by the computer 3 Only 10 CPI is valid when either OCR A or OCR B is selected as a print language To change or check the CPI value follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter The printer displays 4 Press Enter to display the current value 5 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for CPI is displayed 6 Press ...

Page 127: ... printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for LPI is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURATION MENU Coax Configuration Coax...

Page 128: ...u 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for spacing is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CO...

Page 129: ...because of printing on the platen and may damage the platen and the print head 2 This parameter can be overridden by the computer To change or check the MPP value follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired v...

Page 130: ...e the MPL Multiply the lines per inch by the page length to determine the appropriate MPL MPL LPI x page length in inches For example if LPI 6 and page length 254 mm 10 in then MPL 6 x 10 MPL 60 2 5 4 m m 1 0 i n Note This parameter can be overridden by the computer To change or check the MPL follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press ...

Page 131: ...ny change to this parameter value into effect when you exit the Configuration Menu with Start or Return Buffered data will be lost To change or check the emulation mode follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the des...

Page 132: ... Print Quality follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Print Quality is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Men...

Page 133: ...h 273 Austrian German 274 Belgian Old 275 Brazilian 277 Danish Norwegian 278 Finnish Swedish 280 Italian 281 Japanese English 282 Portuguese 284 Spanish Spanish Speaking 285 English UK Ireland 286 Austrian German Alternate 287 Danish Norwegian Alternate 288 Finnish Swedish Alternate 289 Spanish Alternate 290 Japanese Katakana 297 French French Azerty 420 Arabic 423 Greek Old 424 Hebrew 500 Interna...

Page 134: ...anguage value follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired language value is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exit...

Page 135: ...s Note This parameter can be overridden by the computer To change or check the Mono Dual Case value follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter The printer displays 4 Press Enter to display the current value 5 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for case is displayed 6 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selecte...

Page 136: ...ng actual printing Note This parameter can be overridden by the computer To change or check the print text direction follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for print direction is displayed 7 Press ...

Page 137: ...fault The XOH SMS order values have priority If an XOH SMS order is present its values will be used to define the page size instead of the operator panel settings The media size is defined by the MPP and MPL parameters To change or check the Media Size Priority follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the print...

Page 138: ... 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for screen buffer size is displayed 9 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 10 Use Start...

Page 139: ...alue into effect when you exit the Configuration Menu with Start or Return Buffered data will be lost To change or check the carriage return at MPP 1 follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the curre...

Page 140: ...nto effect when you exit the Configuration Menu with Start or Return Buffered data will be lost To change or check the new line at MPP 1 follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Pr...

Page 141: ... Menu with Start or Return Buffered data will be lost To change or check the form feed followed by data setting follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll unti...

Page 142: ...xit the Configuration Menu with Start or Return Buffered data will be lost To change or check the form feed last character in print order setting follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current v...

Page 143: ...ut any change to this parameter value into effect when you exit the Configuration Menu with Start or Return Buffered data will be lost To change or check the null suppression follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press E...

Page 144: ...hange to this parameter value into effect when you exit the Configuration Menu with Start or Return Buffered data will be lost To change or check the form feed command position follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press...

Page 145: ... or Return Buffered data will be lost To change or check the automatic function after end of print buffer value follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll unti...

Page 146: ...ta will be lost To change or check the automatic function after end of OILC job follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for automati...

Page 147: ...ffered data will be lost To change or check the suppress timeout on no data loss intervention required value follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until t...

Page 148: ... or check the early print complete value follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Early Print Complete is displayed 9 Press Enter...

Page 149: ...tart or Return Buffered data will be lost To change or check the automatic function before start of OILC job follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until t...

Page 150: ...alue follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for programmed symbols is displayed 9 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in fron...

Page 151: ...ou exit the Configuration Menu with Start or Return Buffered data will be lost To change or check the bar code mode follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for bar code mode is displayed 7 Press Ent...

Page 152: ...n you exit the Configuration Menu with Start or Return Buffered data will be lost To change or check the graphics mode follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for bar code mode is displayed 7 Press ...

Page 153: ... or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for alarm control is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURATIO...

Page 154: ...n Menu with Start or Return Buffered data will be lost To change or check the plane selection follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired valu...

Page 155: ...page on skip suppress setting follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for full page on skip suppress is displayed 9 Press Enter An a...

Page 156: ...follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for PS print direction is displayed 9 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of ...

Page 157: ...orm Feed Suppression 9 15 Printer Compatibility 6 Init 9 16 Printer Compatibility 7 Condensed Print 9 17 Printer Compatibility 8 Slashed Zero 9 18 Printer Compatibility 9 20 CPI 9 19 Alarm Control 9 20 Interface Type 9 21 Input Buffer Size 9 22 Select In Signal 9 23 AutoFeed XT 9 24 This chapter describes the procedures for checking and changing parallel configuration parameters for your 4247 prin...

Page 158: ... parameter can be overridden by the computer 3 Only 10 CPI is valid when either OCR A or OCR B is selected as a print language To change or check the CPI value follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter The printer displays 4 Press Enter to display the current value 5 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for CPI is displayed 6 Press ...

Page 159: ...ter displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for LPI is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURATION MENU Parallel Configuration Paral...

Page 160: ... of printing on the platen and may damage the platen and the print head 2 This parameter can be overridden by the computer To change or check the MPP value follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value fo...

Page 161: ...e length to determine the appropriate MPL MPL LPI x page length in inches For example if LPI 6 and page length 254 mm 10 in then MPL 6 x 10 MPL 60 2 5 4 m m 1 0 i n Note This parameter can be overridden by the computer To change or check the MPL follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Pr...

Page 162: ...u with Start or Return Buffered data will be lost To change or check the emulation mode follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Emulation Mode is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be disp...

Page 163: ...onal Printer Language 0 N A USA 1 N A France 2 N A Germany 3 N A U K 4 N A Denmark I 5 N A Sweden 6 N A Italy 7 N A Spain I 8 N A Japan 9 N A Norway 10 N A Denmark II 11 N A Spain II 12 N A Latin America I 13 N A French Canadian 14 N A Latin American II 437 437 PC 813 813 Greek Latin ISO 8859 7 819 819 Latin I ISO 8859 1 850 850 PC Multilingual 851 851 Greek Old 852 852 Latin 2 ROECE 853 853 Turki...

Page 164: ...r Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter Code Page When emulation is set to Epson FX Code Page When emulation is set to 4247 4202 III XL 2381 Personal Printer Language 869 869 Greek New 874 874 Thai 876 876 OCR A 877 877 OCR B 912 912 Latin 2 ISO 8859 2 913 913 Latin 3 ISO 8859 3 914 914 Latin 4 ISO 8859 4 915 915 Cyrillic ISO 8859 5 916 916 Latin 8 ISO 8859 8 920 920 Latin 5 ISO 8859 9 9...

Page 165: ...ss Scroll or Scroll until the desired language value is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 Parallel Configuration Print Language Chapter 9 Parallel Configuration 9 9 ...

Page 166: ...are valid when either OCR A or OCR B is selected as the print language To change or check the Print Quality follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Print Quality is displayed 7 Press Enter An as...

Page 167: ...2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for NLQ Typeface is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4...

Page 168: ...displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Character Set is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURATION MENU Parallel Configuration...

Page 169: ...ntil the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Automatic Line Feed on Carriage Return is displayed 9 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 10 Use Start or Ret...

Page 170: ...hange or check the automatic carriage return after a line feed setting follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Automatic Carriag...

Page 171: ...ange or check form feed suppression follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Form Feed Suppression is displayed 9 Press Enter An ...

Page 172: ...Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Init is displayed 9 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 10 Use Start or ...

Page 173: ...ss Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Condensed Print is displayed 9 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 10 Use S...

Page 174: ...croll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Slashed Zero is displayed 9 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 10 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURATION MEN...

Page 175: ...ck 20 CPI follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for 20 CPI mode is displayed 9 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front ...

Page 176: ...ll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for alarm control is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURAT...

Page 177: ...nter displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Interface Type is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURATION MENU Parallel Configu...

Page 178: ...s Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Input Buffer Size is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURATION MENU Parallel Configuration Parallel C...

Page 179: ...nal 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Select In Signal is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configura...

Page 180: ...ormed after a carriage return To change or check the AutoFeed XT setting follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for AutoFeed XT is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of ...

Page 181: ...ode 10 12 Manual Paper Overlay 10 13 Automatic Manual Load 10 14 Manual Feed Eject Mode 10 15 Bar Code Print Direction 10 16 Graphics Print Direction 10 17 Perforation Safety 10 18 Jam Sensors 10 19 This chapter describes the procedures for checking and changing printer setup parameters for your 4247 printer The chapter is divided into sections according to parameter Refer to this partial table of...

Page 182: ...in Linking is enabled Bin 3 Selects Bin 3 of the automatic sheet feeder device as the current paper source Manual Selects manual sheet feed as the current paper source Note It is not recommended that you select Manual when the printer is set for either the Rear Pull or the Push Pull paper paths Manual can be selected from the operator panel but to use it you will need to re configure the paper pat...

Page 183: ...3 To change or check the ASF default bin 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for ASF Default Bin is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exi...

Page 184: ...e ASF default media which may not be desirable To change or check the ASF Bin 1 Media 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for ASF Bin 1 Media is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of th...

Page 185: ...s Disabled Default No ASF bin linking is to be done Bin 1 2 Bins 1 and 2 are to be linked Bin 1 2 3 Bins 1 2 3 are to be linked Bin 2 3 Bins 2 and 3 are to be linked To change or check the ASF Bin Linking 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scr...

Page 186: ...t forms backup to either one of the following values Enabled Default Allows the printer to back up the front forms as needed Disabled Prevents the printer from backing up front forms Use this setting for labeled continuous forms To change or check the Front Forms Backup 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer display...

Page 187: ...h You can define the rear forms backup to any one the following values Enabled Default Allows the printer to back up the rear forms as needed Disabled Prevents the printer from backing up rear forms To change or check the Rear Forms Backup 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the ...

Page 188: ...ault No linking is to be done Enabled The Front Push and Rear Push continuous forms paths are to be linked together so they are treated by the printer as one continuous paper source To change or check the Continuous Forms Linking 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current va...

Page 189: ...rm Feed if you change the value to Active in the ready state To change or check the form feed mode 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for form feed mode is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in...

Page 190: ... required to eject the forms To change or check the automatic eject after timeout follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for the Automatic Eject is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displ...

Page 191: ...conds To change or check the automatic restore follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Automatic Restore is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8...

Page 192: ...s Eject Mode 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Continuous Forms Eject Mode is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See E...

Page 193: ... Front Push paper path 3 An overlaying manual sheet can be loaded into the printer only when the printer is in not ready state To change or check the Manual Paper Overlay value 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value ...

Page 194: ...he printer To load the form press Load Eject To change or check the Automatic Manual Load value 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Automatic Manual Load is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displaye...

Page 195: ...ext form loaded begins printing at the current vertical print position To change or check the Manual Feed Eject Mode follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Manual Feed Eject Mode is displayed 7...

Page 196: ...is acceptable before running a print job To change or check the bar code print direction follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for bar code print direction is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk w...

Page 197: ... acceptable before running a print job To change or check the graphics print direction follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for graphics print direction is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk wil...

Page 198: ...form This setting is recommended for thick multiple part forms To change or check the Perforation Safety value 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for perforation safety is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will...

Page 199: ...mmends that these sensors not be disabled To change or check the Jam Sensors category 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for jam sensors is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the se...

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Page 201: ...omatic Forms Thickness AFTA 11 19 Manual Feed Left Margin Alignment 11 20 Manual Feed Paper Load Position 11 21 Bidirectional Adjustment 11 22 Sensor Tune 11 23 Quit From Menu 11 24 This chapter describes the procedures for checking and changing the Printer Adjustment parameters The Printer Adjustments appear in both the Configuration Menu and in the Operator Print Tests Menu In the Configuration ...

Page 202: ...xed 1 to 8 Selects a fixed print head distance value from 1 to 8 in increments of 0 5 where each value equals approximately 0 05 mm 002 in To change or check the Front AFTA 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for ...

Page 203: ...isplays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Front Tear Position is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURATION MENU Printer Adjustmen...

Page 204: ...plays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Front Left Margin Alignment is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 Note If the left margin alignment is too large for the current print line an ðð5 MARGIN ERROR AD...

Page 205: ...he printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Front Paper Load Position is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk is displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURATION MENU Prin...

Page 206: ...ixed 1 to 8 Selects a fixed print head distance value from 1 to 8 in increments of 0 5 where each value equals approximately 0 05 mm 002 in To change or check the Rear AFTA 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for ...

Page 207: ...splays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Rear Tear Position is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURATION MENU Printer Adjustments...

Page 208: ...5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Rear Left Margin Alignment is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 Note If the left margin alignment is too large for the current print line an ðð5 MARGIN ERROR ADJUST MA...

Page 209: ...printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Rear Paper Load Position is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURATION MENU Pri...

Page 210: ...of 0 25 mm 01 in from the paper Fixed 1 to 8 Selects a fixed print head distance value from 1 to 8 where each value equals approximately 0 05 mm 002 in To change or check the ASF Bin 1 AFTA 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the d...

Page 211: ...er to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for ASF Bin 1 Left Margin Alignment is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 Note If the ASF Bin 1 left margin alignment is too large for the current print line an ðð5 MARGIN ERROR ADJUS...

Page 212: ...the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for ASF Bin 1 Paper Load Position is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURATION...

Page 213: ...25 mm 01 in from the paper Fixed 1 to 8 Selects a fixed print head distance value from 1 to 8 where each value equals approximately 0 05 mm 002 in To change or check the ASF Bin 2 AFTA 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desire...

Page 214: ...s Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for ASF Bin 2 Left Margin Alignment is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 Note If the ASF Bin 2 left margin alignment is too large for the current print line an ðð5 MARGIN ERROR ...

Page 215: ...rinter displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for ASF Bin 2 Paper Load Position is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURATION MENU...

Page 216: ...of 0 25 mm 01 in from the paper Fixed 1 to 8 Selects a fixed print head distance value from 1 to 8 where each value equals approximately 0 05 mm 002 in To change or check the ASF Bin 3 AFTA 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the d...

Page 217: ...er to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for ASF Bin 3 Left Margin Alignment is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 Note If the ASF Bin 3 left margin alignment is too large for the current print line an ðð5 MARGIN ERROR ADJUS...

Page 218: ...the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for ASF Bin 3 Paper Load Position is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURATION...

Page 219: ...er Fixed 1 to 8 Selects a fixed print head distance value from 1 to 8 where each value equals approximately 0 05 mm 002 in To change or check the manual feed AFTA 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Manual Fee...

Page 220: ... Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Manual Feed Left Margin Alignment is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 Note If the manual feed left margin alignment is too large for the current print line an ðð5 MARGIN ERR...

Page 221: ...rinter displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Manual Feed Paper Load Position is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURATION ME...

Page 222: ...djustment is available only in the Operator Print Tests menu To change or check the bidirectional adjustment 1 Press Test 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Bidirectional Adjustment is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk ...

Page 223: ...s available only in the Operator Print Tests menu To tune the sensors 1 Press Test 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter The printer displays the following 6 Press Enter The printer will now tune the sensors Once the sensors are tuned the printer displays 7 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting...

Page 224: ...y state Note Quit From Menu is available only in the Operator Print Tests menu To quit from the Operator Print Test menu and restore the previous values for Printer Adjustments only follow these steps 1 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 2 Press Enter The printer displays 3 Press Enter The printer restores the previous values and becomes not ready Printer Adjustments Quit from Menu ...

Page 225: ...e steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter The printer displays 4 Press Enter The printer displays 5 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 CONFIGURATION MENU Power On Reset Power On Reset Yes Power On Reset Reset Executed Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1997 12 1 ...

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Page 227: ...he Configuration Menu on page 3 4 Note Occasionally the Display Language may be changed accidentally to a language that is not understood To recover to your native language without saving the display language in a custom set turn the printer power Off O and then back On to restore the default setting The Display Language should then be restored to your native language Table 13 1 Display Languages ...

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Page 229: ...and it is an Operator Initiated Local Copy OILC print In these cases the ðð9 INVALID KEYPRESS message will be displayed after exiting from the Configuration Menu To change or check the buffer reprint setting follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter to display the current value 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for send buffer ...

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Page 231: ... Device Specific Information Note Vital Product Data values unlike all of the other configuration values are not saved when you save a Custom Set they are saved when you exit the Configuration Menu If you make a change to one of these values and turn off the printer before exiting the Configuration Menu your changes will not be saved Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1997 15 1 ...

Page 232: ...l or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter The printer displays the current value for the serial number of the printer A cursor X appears under the least significant character of the value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll to change the character above the cursor 7 Press Enter to move the cursor to the next character 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the correct value for the serial number is displaye...

Page 233: ...ss Enter The printer displays the current value for device specific information A cursor X appears under the least significant character of the value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll to change the character above the cursor 7 Press Enter to move the cursor to the next character 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you have checked or changed the Device Specific Information 9 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu S...

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Page 235: ...steps 1 If CONFIGURATION MENU is not on the first line of the display press Return until it appears 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 3 Press Enter The printer displays 4 Press Enter The printer restores the previous values and becomes not ready Note Any Custom Set changes that were made and saved prior to selecting Quit From Menu are not affected by this selection The new values...

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Page 237: ...ear Push 17 37 Configuring the Printer for the Dual Push Paper Path 17 44 Loading Paper for Dual Push 17 46 Loading Paper Front Push 17 46 Loading Paper Rear Push 17 49 Parking One Continuous Form and Loading Another 17 56 Parking a Continuous Form 17 56 Changing the Paper Path 17 56 Rear Pull Paper Path 17 56 Installing the Tractor Unit in the Rear Pull Position 17 57 Installation Procedure 17 58...

Page 238: ...ontinuous forms move through the printer Each illustration also shows whether cut sheet forms may be inserted while that particular continuous forms method is in use Cut sheet insertion is not automatic Follow the manual sheet feed procedure each time you need to insert a cut sheet form The printer will not operate with the top cover open Because of this safety feature some of the paper loading pr...

Page 239: ...sh Position P o w e r S w i t c h F r o n t P u s h M a n u a l S h e e t F e e d P a p e r E x i t F r o n t P u s h a n d M a n u a l S h e e t F e e d This illustration shows the Front Push paper path from the left side of the printer Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 3 ...

Page 240: ...a l F o r m s G u i d e D e f l e c t o r O p e n P o s i t i o n If the metal deflector is in the pull closed position do the following Grasp the metal deflector with one hand and the plastic rib on the forms guide with the other hand While pulling the metal deflector and the plastic rib apart move the metal deflector down until it is below the metal pin 17 4 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 241: ...tall the paper bail assembly if it is not already installed 1 Remove the ribbon cartridge See Removing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 19 11 2 Move the printhead to the far right 3 Grip the bail assembly as shown in the following illustration Important To avoid damaging the mylar make sure the mylar points down Mylar Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 5 ...

Page 242: ...ame at this point LEVEL 1 BAIL NO TAB LEVEL 2 BAIL WITH TAB Tab touches frame hc0z0001 Tab Frame 6 Reinstall the ribbon cartridge See Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 19 13 Note The paper path procedures always assume that a tractor not installed in the printer is stored in the Push or fully extended position Installation Procedure 1 The power switch is located on the lower left side of the...

Page 243: ...t o r R e l e a s e L e v e r s R o u n d T r a c t o r S h a f t If the tractor was in the Rear Push position go to step 3 on page 17 8 If the tractor was in the Rear Pull position continue here b Place the tractor face down on a flat surface with the electrical connector tab on the right side pointing toward you c Pull the bottom release levers toward you with your finger tips and push the movab...

Page 244: ...on CAUTION The paper feed motor may get hot during operation Be careful when removing or installing the tractor unit 4 Open the hinged gear protector cover by rotating it down out of the way G e a r P r o t e c t o r C o v e r 17 8 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 245: ...he electrical connector tab on the right G e a r E l e c t r i c a l C o n n e c t o r T a b S p a c e r s T r a c t o r R e l e a s e L e v e r s L o c k i n g L e v e r s F o r m s J a m S e n s o r L e f t T r a c t o r A l i g n m e n t M a r k T r a c t o r D o o r s Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 9 ...

Page 246: ...ectrical connector tab is fully seated in the connector and the bottom of the tractor unit is level with same amount of space from the base of the printer F r o n t T r a c t o r E l e c t r i c a l C o n n e c t o r E l e c t r i c a l C o n n e c t o r T a b R o u n d T r a c t o r S h a f t B a s e 17 10 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 247: ... path used continue with the next step 3 Press Menu to enter configuration 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 9 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 10 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configur...

Page 248: ...ormation on stacking height limits 1 Unlock the locking levers on the tractors Move the right tractor to the extreme right 2 Move the left tractor to the tractor alignment mark A l i g n m e n t M a r k L o c k i n g L e v e r s 3 Lock the left locking lever 4 Open both of the tractor doors L e f t L o c k i n g L e v e r T r a c t o r D o o r s 17 12 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 249: ... the right tractor until the right paper holes of the form fit on the right tractor pins Be sure that the forms go under the forms jam sensor and that the forms are straight P a p e r U n d e r F o r m s J a m S e n s o r T o p o f F o r m 7 Close the right tractor door Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 13 ...

Page 250: ...printer Make sure the tractor pins are centered in the paper holes 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 a r g i n C o r r e c t I n c o r r e c t 9 While holding the right tractor in place lock the right locking lever 10 Move the spacers along the tractor bar to support the width of the form 11 Close the front tractor cover 17 14 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 251: ...t in the Rear Push Position This illustration shows the Rear Push paper path from the left side of the printer P o w e r S w i t c h R e a r P u s h M a n u a l S h e e t F e e d P a p e r E x i t R e a r P u s h a n d M a n u a l S h e e t F e e d Note The paper path procedures always assume that a tractor not installed in the printer is stored in the Push or fully extended position If you remove...

Page 252: ...ease levers toward you with your finger tips and push the movable edge of the tractor down toward the flat surface with your thumbs 1 until the tractor locks in the fully extended position 2 2 1 17 16 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 253: ...UTION Do not remove the top cover or automatic sheet feeder cover unless it is necessary for the installation of a printer accessory If a cover is removed do not touch inside the printer or insert any object into the gears Store the cover in a safe place until it is needed for reinstallation 3 Lift the forms guide to its full open vertical position F o r m s G u i d e P u s h P u l l S e l e c t o...

Page 254: ...nd tractor shaft while operating the tractor release levers as shown Lift the tractor out of the printer T r a c t o r R e l e a s e L e v e r s R o u n d T r a c t o r S h a f t b Place the tractor face down on a flat surface with the electrical connector tab on the right side pointing toward you c Pull the bottom release levers toward you with your finger tips and push the movable edge of the tr...

Page 255: ...levers as shown Lift the tractor out of the printer and set it aside T r a c t o r R e l e a s e L e v e r s R o u n d T r a c t o r S h a f t CAUTION If the front tractor unit is not installed make sure the gear protector cover is closed Do not touch inside the printer or insert any object into the gears Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 19 ...

Page 256: ...r cover G e a r P r o t e c t o r C o v e r 5 Locate the push pull selector next to the gears on the left side of the printer Push the push pull selector down and toward the rear of the printer until the upper gear fully engages 17 20 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 257: ... a r k F o r m s J a m S e n s o r G e a r T r a c t o r D o o r s 7 With both hands supported on the round tractor shaft position the electrical connector tab above its connector on the left side of the printer and the two lowest pins on the right R e a r T r a c t o r E l e c t r i c a l C o n n e c t o r T r a c t o r M o u n t i n g P i n s 8 Gently press on the tractor unit until it clicks on...

Page 258: ... Move the printhead to the far right c Grip the bail assembly as shown in the following illustration Important To avoid damaging the mylar make sure the mylar points down Mylar d Insert the left and right paper bail end cap pivots into the side frames P l a s t i c S t r i p P a p e r B a i l A s s e m b l y e Rotate the paper bail assembly toward the back of the printer closing it as far as it wi...

Page 259: ...TH TAB Tab touches frame hc0z0001 Tab Frame f Reinstall the ribbon cartridge See Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 19 13 11 Make sure the metal deflector on the forms guide is in the push open position M e t a l F o r m s G u i d e D e f l e c t o r C lo s e d P o s i t i o n P U S H P U L L M e t a l F o r m s G u i d e D e f l e c t o r O p e n P o s i t i o n Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 2...

Page 260: ...flector with one hand and the plastic rib on the forms guide with the other hand b While pulling the metal deflector and the plastic rib apart move the metal deflector down until it is below the metal pin M e t a l D e f l e c t o r M e t a l P i n P l a s t i c R i b 17 24 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 261: ... Switch 2 Wait until the message IBM 4247 appears all the segments of the LCD on the operator panel display are lit and the printer has stopped all motion 3 Press Menu to enter configuration 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter CONFIGURATION MENU Rear Tractor Use Rear Tractor Use Push Chapter 17 Paper Lo...

Page 262: ...l the printer displays 10 Press Enter 11 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 12 Press Enter 13 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 14 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 15 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 for instructions CONFIGURATION MENU Printer Setup Printer Setup Paper Source...

Page 263: ...u now want to install the rear tractor you must first switch off the printer power remove the ASF stacker and then reinstall the stacker after completing installation of the rear tractor Procedure 1 Open the rear tractor paper door at the back of the printer D o o r C l o s e d D o o r O p e n 2 Open the top cover and the forms guide 3 Unlock the locking levers on the tractors Move the right tract...

Page 264: ...4 Move the left tractor to the tractor alignment mark A l i g n m e n t M a r k L o c k i n g L e v e r s 5 Lock the left locking lever L e f t L o c k i n g L e v e r 17 28 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 265: ...ear tractor paper door guiding the forms over the tractor unit R e a r T r a c t o r P a p e r D o o r I n s e r t f o r m s u n d e r t h e r e a r t r a c t o r p a p e r d o o r 8 Align and put the left paper holes of the form over the left tractor pins Be sure the forms pass under the forms jam sensor and that the forms are straight Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 29 ...

Page 266: ... door P a p e r U n d e r F o r m s J a m S e n s o r T o p o f F o r m 10 Move the right tractor until the right paper holes of the form fit on the right tractor pins 11 Close the right tractor door 17 30 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 267: ...t side of the printer Make sure the tractor pins are centered in the paper holes 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 a r g i n C o r r e c t I n c o r r e c t 13 While holding the right tractor in place lock the right locking lever 14 Move the spacers along the tractor bar to support the width of the form Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 31 ...

Page 268: ...g Configuration Parameter Values Dual Push Front Push and Rear Push Paper Paths This paper path configuration lets you alternate between the front push and rear push paper paths You can have one type of form loaded in the front push position and another form loaded in the rear push position or you can have the same type of forms loaded in both positions If the same type of forms are loaded in both...

Page 269: ...d in the printer and are in the Push or fully extended position If either one or both of the tractors are in the Rear Pull or angled position follow these steps before continuing with the Dual Push procedure Place the tractor face down on a flat surface with the electrical connector tab on the right side pointing toward you Pull the bottom release levers toward you with your finger tips and push t...

Page 270: ...he switch is set to Off O before removing or installing forms tractors 2 Open the front tractor cover to its locked position CAUTION The paper feed motor may get hot during operation Be careful when removing or installing the tractor unit 3 Open the hinged gear protector cover by rotating it down out of the way G e a r P r o t e c t o r C o v e r 17 34 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 271: ...he electrical connector tab on the right G e a r E l e c t r i c a l C o n n e c t o r T a b S p a c e r s T r a c t o r R e l e a s e L e v e r s L o c k i n g L e v e r s F o r m s J a m S e n s o r L e f t T r a c t o r A l i g n m e n t M a r k T r a c t o r D o o r s Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 35 ...

Page 272: ...ectrical connector tab is fully seated in the connector and the bottom of the tractor unit is level with same amount of space from the base of the printer F r o n t T r a c t o r E l e c t r i c a l C o n n e c t o r E l e c t r i c a l C o n n e c t o r T a b R o u n d T r a c t o r S h a f t B a s e 17 36 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 273: ...f the rear tractor To install the tractor unit in the Rear Push position 1 Open the top cover and tilt it all the way back CAUTION Do not remove the top cover or automatic sheet feeder cover unless it is necessary for the installation of a printer accessory If a cover is removed do not touch inside the printer or insert any object into the gears Store the cover in a safe place until it is needed f...

Page 274: ...2 Lift the forms guide to its full open vertical position F o r m s G u i d e P u s h P u l l S e l e c t o r 17 38 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 275: ...selector next to the gears on the left side of the printer Push the push pull selector toward the rear of the printer until the gear shafts are completely at the top of the slots in the selector Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 39 ...

Page 276: ...l e a s e L e v e r s E l e c t r i c a l C o n n e c t o r T a b L e f t T r a c t o r A l i g n m e n t M a r k F o r m s J a m S e n s o r G e a r T r a c t o r D o o r s 5 With both hands supported on the round tractor shaft position the electrical connector tab above its connector on the left side of the printer and the two lowest pins on the right R e a r T r a c t o r E l e c t r i c a l C ...

Page 277: ... on page 19 11 b Move the printhead to the far right c Grip the bail assembly as shown in the following illustration Important To avoid damaging the mylar make sure the mylar points down Mylar d Insert the left and right paper bail end cap pivots into the side frames P l a s t i c S t r i p P a p e r B a i l A s s e m b l y e Rotate the paper bail assembly toward the back of the printer closing it...

Page 278: ...Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 19 13 9 Make sure the metal deflector on the forms guide is in the push open position M e t a l F o r m s G u i d e D e f l e c t o r C lo s e d P o s i t i o n P U S H P U L L M e t a l F o r m s G u i d e D e f l e c t o r O p e n P o s i t i o n 10 If the metal deflector is in the pull closed position do the following 17 42 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 279: ...hand b While pulling the metal deflector and the plastic rib apart move the metal deflector down until it is below the metal pin M e t a l D e f l e c t o r M e t a l P i n P l a s t i c R i b 11 Close the forms guide and top cover T o p C o v e r F o r m s G u i d e Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 43 ...

Page 280: ...er has stopped all motion 3 Press Menu to enter configuration 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Press Return to return to the Configuration Menu 9 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 10 Press Enter 11 Press Scroll or Scroll u...

Page 281: ...the forms in the front push to be the default forms continue with step 20 15 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 16 Press Return to return to the Printer Setup Menu 17 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 18 Press Enter 19 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 20 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 2...

Page 282: ...s Loading Paper Front Push To load paper in the Front Push position 1 Unlock the locking levers on the tractors Move the right tractor to the extreme right 2 Move the left tractor to the tractor alignment mark A l i g n m e n t M a r k L o c k i n g L e v e r s 3 Lock the left locking lever 4 Open both of the tractor doors L e f t L o c k i n g L e v e r T r a c t o r D o o r s 17 46 001 002 User ...

Page 283: ... the right tractor until the right paper holes of the form fit on the right tractor pins Be sure that the forms go under the forms jam sensor and that the forms are straight P a p e r U n d e r F o r m s J a m S e n s o r T o p o f F o r m 7 Close the right tractor door Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 47 ...

Page 284: ...ght side of the printer Make sure the tractor pins are centered in the paper holes 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 a r g i n C o r r e c t I n c o r r e c t 9 While holding the right tractor in place lock the right locking lever 10 Move the spacers along the tractor bar to support the width of the form 17 48 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 285: ...n reinstall the stacker after completing installation of the rear tractor To load paper in the Rear Push position 1 Press Park Path The printer displays 2 Press Stop and perform the action requested on the operator panel display 3 Press Park Path to back the forms below the print line 4 Press Park Path again to change the paper path on the operator panel display to Rear ð91 FANFOLD PARK TEAR OFF A...

Page 286: ... d D o o r O p e n 6 Open the top cover and the forms guide 7 Unlock the locking levers on the tractors Move the right tractor to the extreme right 8 Move the left tractor to the tractor alignment mark A l i g n m e n t M a r k L o c k i n g L e v e r s 17 50 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 287: ...9 Lock the left locking lever L e f t L o c k i n g L e v e r 10 Open both of the tractor doors T r a c t o r D o o r s Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 51 ...

Page 288: ... a c t o r P a p e r D o o r I n s e r t f o r m s u n d e r t h e r e a r t r a c t o r p a p e r d o o r 12 Align and put the left paper holes of the form over the left tractor pins Be sure the forms pass under the forms jam sensor and that the forms are straight 13 Close the left tractor door P a p e r U n d e r F o r m s J a m S e n s o r T o p o f F o r m 17 52 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 289: ...ctor to the right side of the printer to remove the slack in the form If the paper is too tight slide the right tractor away from the right side of the printer Make sure the tractor pins are centered in the paper holes 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 a r g i n C o r r e c t I n c o r r e c t Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 53 ...

Page 290: ...17 While holding the right tractor in place lock the right locking lever 18 Move the spacers along the tractor bar to support the width of the form 17 54 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 291: ...ed See Parking One Continuous Form and Loading Another on page 17 56 If your applications do not control forms settings such as Characters per Inch Lines per Inch or Maximum Print Position MPP and you do not want to use the printer default settings see Chapter 3 Checking and Changing Configuration Parameter Values To return to the Front Push position Press Park Path to park the Rear Push path form...

Page 292: ...int line or press Load Eject to eject the last sheet ð91 FANFOLD PARK TEAR OFF AT OUTPUT AND PRESS PARK ð92 FANFOLD EJECT TEAR OFF AT INPUT AND PRESS EJECT Changing the Paper Path Select another continuous form as follows 1 Ensure that a form is in the tractors of the desired alternate paper path 2 Press Park Path again to change the paper path on the operator panel display to the desired alternat...

Page 293: ...not installed in the printer is stored in the Push or fully extended position If you remove a tractor from the Rear Pull or angled position use the following procedure before storing it Place the tractor face down on a flat surface with the electrical connector tab on the right side pointing toward you Pull the bottom release levers toward you with your finger tips and push the movable edge of the...

Page 294: ...CAUTION Do not remove the top cover or automatic sheet feeder cover unless it is necessary for the installation of a printer accessory If a cover is removed do not touch inside the printer or insert any object into the gears Store the cover in a safe place until it is needed for reinstallation 3 Lift the forms guide to its full open vertical position F o r m s G u i d e P u s h P u l l S e l e c t...

Page 295: ...ound tractor shaft while operating the tractor release levers as shown Lift the tractor out of the printer T r a c t o r R e l e a s e L e v e r s R o u n d T r a c t o r S h a f t b Place the tractor face down on a flat surface with the electrical connector tab on the right side pointing toward you c Pull the bottom release levers toward you with your finger tips and pull the movable edge of the ...

Page 296: ...e levers as shown Lift the tractor out of the printer and set it aside T r a c t o r R e l e a s e L e v e r s R o u n d T r a c t o r S h a f t CAUTION If the front tractor unit is not installed make sure the gear protector cover is closed Do not touch inside the printer or insert any object into the gears 17 60 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 297: ...on a flat surface with the electrical connector tab on the right side pointing toward you h Pull the bottom release levers toward you with your finger tips and pull the movable edge of the tractor up away from the flat surface with your thumbs 1 until the tractor locks in the angled position 2 2 1 Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 61 ...

Page 298: ...selector next to the gears on the left side of the printer Pull the push pull selector toward the front of the printer until the gear shafts are completely at the bottom of the slots in the selector 17 62 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 299: ...C o n n e c t o r T a b L e f t T r a c t o r A l i g n m e n t M a r k F o r m s J a m S e n s o r G e a r T r a c t o r D o o r s 7 With both hands supported on the round tractor shaft position the electrical connector tab above its connector on the left side of the printer and the two lowest pins on the right R e a r T r a c t o r E l e c t r i c a l C o n n e c t o r T r a c t o r M o u n t i ...

Page 300: ... the paper bail assembly if it is installed a Remove the ribbon cartridge See Removing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 19 11 b Move the printhead to the far right c Grip the bail assembly as shown in the following illustration Rotate it toward the front of the printer until the pivot posts on the sides can disengage 17 64 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 301: ...g the Ribbon Cartridge on page 19 13 10 Make sure the metal deflector on the forms guide is in the pull closed position M e t a l F o r m s G u i d e D e f l e c t o r C lo s e d P o s i t i o n P U S H P U L L M e t a l F o r m s G u i d e D e f l e c t o r O p e n P o s i t i o n Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 65 ...

Page 302: ...flector with one hand and the plastic rib on the forms guide with the other hand b While pulling the metal deflector and the plastic rib apart move the metal deflector up until it is above the metal pin M e t a l D e f l e c t o r M e t a l P i n P l a s t i c R i b 17 66 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 303: ...12 Close the forms guide and top cover T o p C o v e r F o r m s G u i d e Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 67 ...

Page 304: ...croll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Press Return to return to the Configuration Menu If you want the Rear Push paper path to be the default path used then continue with steps 9 through 13 9 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 10 Press Enter 11 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 12 Press Enter 13 ...

Page 305: ...ut Locations in Chapter 19 Supplies Optional Features and Maintenance for information on stacking height limits 1 Press Load Eject to move the print head to the extreme right 2 Open the rear tractor paper door by pulling it up toward you until both ends are latched 3 Open the top cover and the forms guide 4 Unlock the locking levers on the tractors Move the right tractor to the extreme right 5 Mov...

Page 306: ...he tractor doors T r a c t o r D o o r s L e f t L o c k i n g L e v e r 8 Mark the perforation using a pen or pencil with a bright color such as red Note If you are using forms with a length less than 203 2 mm 8 in you will not be able to print on the forms above the mark 17 70 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 307: ...i g n m e n t M a r k f o r S e t t i n g T o p o f F o r m 10 While continuing to hold the paper with your left hand press Micro until the paper is above the paper bail P a p e r B a i l 11 Align and put the left paper holes of the form over the left tractor pins Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 71 ...

Page 308: ...2 Close the left tractor door T o p o f F o r m 13 Move the right tractor until the right paper holes of the form fit on the right tractor pins 14 Close the right tractor door 17 72 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 309: ...in the paper holes 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 a r g i n C o r r e c t I n c o r r e c t 16 While holding the right tractor in place lock the right locking lever 17 Move the spacers along the tractor bar to support the width of the form F o r m s J a m S e n s o r 18 Reach under the front tractor cover and gently align the forms making sure they are st...

Page 310: ...on see step 8 on page 17 70 is between the mylar strips Push the ribbon aside at the left to help see the alignment mark A l i g n m e n t M a r k C a n B e S e e n B e h i n d R i b b o n 20 Close the front tractor cover 17 74 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 311: ...21 Close the forms guide and the top cover T o p C o v e r F o r m s G u i d e 22 Press Load Eject to set top of form Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 75 ...

Page 312: ...rear tractor paper door R e a r T r a c t o r P a p e r D o o r The printer is now ready for jobs that use the Rear Pull paper path If you do not want to use the printer defaults for form settings such as Characters per Inch Lines per Inch or Maximum Print Position MPP see Chapter 3 Checking and Changing Configuration Parameter Values 17 76 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 313: ... in the Push Pull Position This illustration shows the push pull paper path from the left side of the printer P o w e r S w i t c h M a n u a l S h e e t F e e d P a p e r E x i t P u s h P u ll P a p e r E x i t M a n u a l S h e e t F e e d P u s h P u ll Note This paper path procedure assumes that both tractors are not installed in the printer and that one tractor is in the Push or fully extend...

Page 314: ...ed on the lower left side of the printer Make sure that the switch is set to Off O before removing or installing forms tractors 2 Open the front tractor cover to its locked position CAUTION The paper feed motor may get hot during operation Be careful when removing or installing the tractor unit 17 78 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 315: ... the front of the printer Hold the tractor unit with the tractor doors toward you and the electrical connector tab on the right G e a r E l e c t r i c a l C o n n e c t o r T a b S p a c e r s T r a c t o r R e l e a s e L e v e r s L o c k i n g L e v e r s F o r m s J a m S e n s o r L e f t T r a c t o r A l i g n m e n t M a r k T r a c t o r D o o r s Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 79 ...

Page 316: ...ectrical connector tab is fully seated in the connector and the bottom of the tractor unit is level with same amount of space from the base of the printer F r o n t T r a c t o r E l e c t r i c a l C o n n e c t o r E l e c t r i c a l C o n n e c t o r T a b R o u n d T r a c t o r S h a f t B a s e 17 80 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 317: ...y back CAUTION Do not remove the top cover or automatic sheet feeder cover unless it is necessary for the installation of a printer accessory If a cover is removed do not touch inside the printer or insert any object into the gears Store the cover in a safe place until it is needed for reinstallation Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 81 ...

Page 318: ...2 Lift the forms guide to its full open vertical position F o r m s G u i d e P u s h P u l l S e l e c t o r 17 82 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 319: ...lector next to the gears on the left side of the printer Pull the push pull selector toward the front of the printer until the gear shafts are completely at the bottom of the slots in the selector Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 83 ...

Page 320: ...l e a s e L e v e r s E l e c t r i c a l C o n n e c t o r T a b L e f t T r a c t o r A l i g n m e n t M a r k F o r m s J a m S e n s o r G e a r T r a c t o r D o o r s 5 With both hands supported on the round tractor shaft position the electrical connector tab above its connector on the left side of the printer and the two lowest pins on the right R e a r T r a c t o r E l e c t r i c a l C ...

Page 321: ... the paper bail assembly if it is not already installed a Remove the ribbon cartridge See Removing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 19 11 b Move the printhead to the far right c Grip the bail assembly as shown in the following illustration Important To avoid damaging the mylar make sure the mylar points down Mylar Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 85 ...

Page 322: ...aper bail assembly toward the back of the printer closing it as far as it will go Paper bail assemblies without tabs on the end caps must be installed in the closed position No Tab When closed the bail end caps are even with frame at this point LEVEL 1 BAIL NO TAB LEVEL 2 BAIL WITH TAB Tab touches frame hc0z0001 Tab Frame 17 86 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 323: ... M e t a l F o r m s G u i d e D e f l e c t o r C l o s e d P o s i t i o n P U S H P U L L M e t a l F o r m s G u i d e D e f l e c t o r O p e n P o s i t i o n 9 If the metal deflector is in the push open position do the following a Grasp the metal deflector with one hand and the plastic rib on the forms guide with the other hand Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 87 ...

Page 324: ... plastic rib apart move the metal deflector up until it is above the metal pin M e t a l D e f l e c t o r M e t a l P i n P l a s t i c R i b 10 Close the forms guide and top cover T o p C o v e r F o r m s G u i d e 17 88 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 325: ...oll until the printer displays 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Press Return to return to the Configuration Menu If you want the Push Pull paper path to be the default path used then continue with the next step 9 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 10 Press Enter 11 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 12 Press Enter 13 Press S...

Page 326: ... Input and Output Locations in Chapter 19 Supplies Optional Features and Maintenance for information on stacking height limits To load paper in the Front Push tractors 1 Open the rear tractor paper door at the back of the printer by pulling it up toward you until both ends are latched 2 Press Load Eject to move the print head to the extreme right 3 Unlock the locking levers on the tractors Move th...

Page 327: ...a r k L o c k i n g L e v e r s 5 Lock the left locking lever 6 Open both of the tractor doors L e f t L o c k i n g L e v e r T r a c t o r D o o r s 7 Put the left paper holes of the form over the left tractor pins Close the left tractor door Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 91 ...

Page 328: ...s of the form fit on the right tractor pins Be sure that the forms go under the forms jam sensor and that the forms are straight P a p e r U n d e r F o r m s J a m S e n s o r T o p o f F o r m 9 Close the right tractor door 17 92 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 329: ...t side of the printer Make sure the tractor pins are centered in the paper holes 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 a r g i n C o r r e c t I n c o r r e c t 11 While holding the right tractor in place lock the right locking lever 12 Move the spacers along the tractor bar to support the width of the form Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 93 ...

Page 330: ... the paper up to the Rear Pull tractors 15 Open the top cover and the forms guide 16 Unlock the locking levers on the tractors 17 Move the left tractor to the tractor alignment mark and the right tractor to inside the width of the form 17 94 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 331: ...A l i g n m e n t M a r k L o c k i n g L e v e r 18 Lock the left locking lever 19 Open the left tractor door Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 95 ...

Page 332: ...m over the left tractor pins S q u a r e T r a c t o r S h a f t L e f t L o c k i n g L e v e r 21 While holding the form in place close the left tractor door 22 Move the right tractor far enough to the right until you can open the tractor door T o p o f F o r m 17 96 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 333: ... too tight slide the right tractor away from the right side of the printer Make sure the tractor pins are centered in the paper holes 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 a r g i n C o r r e c t I n c o r r e c t 26 While holding the right tractor in place lock the right locking lever 27 Move the spacers along the tractor bar to support the width of the form Ch...

Page 334: ...28 Make sure that all four tractors are aligned 29 Close the forms guide and the top cover T o p C o v e r F o r m s G u i d e 30 Press Form Feed 17 98 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 335: ... a r T r a c t o r P a p e r D o o r 32 Press Start to make the printer ready The printer is now ready for jobs that use the Push Pull paper path If you do not want to use the printer defaults for form settings such as Characters per Inch Lines per Inch or Maximum Print Position MPP see Chapter 3 Checking and Changing Configuration Parameter Values Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 99 ...

Page 336: ...all the paper bail 2 If the printer is currently configured for the Rear Pull or Push Pull paper paths you must put the forms guide metal deflector in the push open position before using the Manual Sheet Feed 3 If you are using the Manual Paper Overlay option make sure you have the value set to Enabled in the Printer Setup category continuous forms are loaded in the appropriate paper path and then...

Page 337: ... Press Park Path again to change the paper path on the operator panel display to Manual 5 Insert your thumb into the center opening and pull the door down 6 Move the left cut sheet paper guide to the left alignment mark Move the right cut sheet paper guide to the extreme right A l i g n m e n t M a r k Chapter 17 Paper Loading 17 101 ...

Page 338: ...8 If Automatic Manual Load is set to enabled in the Printer Setup menu after a three second timeout the paper is automatically fed into the printer and your job is printed or If Automatic Manual Load is set to disabled in the Printer Setup menu press Load Eject to load the paper and print your job 17 102 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 339: ...processing data When you use the Operator Print Tests the printer goes offline When you exit test mode the printer performs a partial reset before going back online This partial reset clears any buffered print data and anything stored in printer storage Entering the Operator Print Tests may cause the forms configuration values to be adjusted If the current values are less than a maximum print posi...

Page 340: ...ng pressing Stop or Cancel Print halts the test If you press Stop the test is halted and you are still in the Operator Print Tests menu If you press Cancel Print the printer exits test mode performs a partial reset and becomes online ready When a test is not running pressing Return or Cancel Print tells the printer to exit test mode and perform a partial reset If you press Return the printer becom...

Page 341: ... shipped with your printer See Figure 18 1 on page 18 4 for a sample printout The information is printed in the currently selected display language and it matches the method of attachment for your printer twinaxial coaxial etcetera To begin the Quick Reference Test 1 Press Test The printer displays 2 Press Enter or Start to begin the test The Ready indicator goes on and printing begins 3 When the ...

Page 342: ...a tion Mod e Pr in t La ng uag e Pr in t Q uali ty NLQ Ty pef ac e Charac ter Se t Pr in ter Com pa ti bili ty 3 A u to L F on CR 4 A u to CR on L F 5 FF S u ppr ession 6 Ini t 7 Cond ens ed Prin t 8 Slashed Z er o 9 20 C PI En ter the CON FIGUR ATIO N M ENU lis ted on f ollowing pag es 10 1 2 15 16 7 1 7 1 20 6 8 001 to 27 2 001 to 880 4247 2381 Per sonal Pr in ter 420 2 Pr o pr in ter III XL Eps...

Page 343: ...ys 3 Press Enter or Start to begin the test The Ready indicator goes on and printing begins 4 When the Printer Demonstration test is complete the Ready indicator goes off 5 Press Cancel Print to make the printer ready or Return to make the printer not ready see General Test Instructions on page 18 2 The following sample printout is from the 4247 002 The printer demonstration for the 4247 001 is th...

Page 344: ...18 6 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 345: ... Recall Custom Set Values Depending on your attachment see Figure 18 2 on page 18 8 or Figure 18 3 on page 18 9 for sample printouts Printer configurations can be checked by entering the configuration menu To print the printer configuration 1 Press Test 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 p...

Page 346: ...inter Address Data Stream Emulation Mode Bar Code Mode Graphics Mode Alarm Control Characters Per Inch Lines Per Inch Maximum Print Position Maximum Page Length Emulation Mode Print Language Print Quality NLQ Typeface Character Set 3 Auto LF on CR 4 Auto CR on LF 5 FF Suppression 6 Init Display Language Serial Number Device Specific Information Printer Configuration Configuration Storage Attachmen...

Page 347: ...t Quality Print Language Mono Dual Case Print Text Direction Media Size Priority Screen buffer Size 1 CR at MPP 1 2 NL at MPP 1 3 FF followed by data 4 FF last in order 5 Null Suppression 6 FF position 7 Auto at EOB 8 Auto at OILC end 9 Suppress timeout Early Print Complete 12 Auto before OILC Programmed Symbols Bar Code Mode Graphics Mode Alarm Control Display Language Serial Number Device Specif...

Page 348: ...axial attachment To check the Firmware Information 1 Press Test 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 firmware printout is complete when the Ready indicator goes off 4 Press Cancel Print to make the printer ready or Return to make the printer not ready see General Test Instructions on page 18...

Page 349: ...2 Paper Load Position ASF Bin 3 AFTA ASF Bin 3 Left Margin Alignment ASF Bin 3 Paper Load Position Manual Feed AFTA Manual Feed Left Margin Alignment Manual Feed Paper Load Position Bidirectional Adjustment Available only in Operator Print Test Menu Sensor Tune Available only in Operator Print Test Menu Quit From Menu Available only in Operator Print Test Menu To check or change printer adjustment...

Page 350: ...18 12 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 351: ...ons 19 4 Front Push Paper Path 19 5 Rear Push Paper Path 19 6 Dual Push Paper Path 19 7 Rear Pull or Push Pull Paper Path 19 8 Auto Sheet Feed Paper Path 19 9 Optional Features 19 10 Maintenance 19 11 Removing the Ribbon Cartridge 19 11 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 19 13 Cleaning the Printer 19 16 Cleaning the Inside of the Printer 19 16 Cleaning the Covers 19 16 Copyright IBM Corp 1995 1997 19...

Page 352: ...5 21 lb 50 120 g m2 13 3 32 lb Thickness minimum 0 08 mm 0 003 in 0 08 mm 0 003 in 0 08 mm 0 003 in Multiple Part Maximum parts Original Copies 8 1 7 4 1 3 8 1 7 Overall Thickness 0 08 0 635 mm 0 003 0 025 in 0 08 0 35 mm 0 003 0 014 in 0 08 0 635 mm 0 003 0 025 in First sheet weight 55 150 g m2 15 40 lb 55 80 g m2 15 21 lb 55 150 g m2 15 40 lb Attached sheet individual weight 45 75 g m2 12 20 lb ...

Page 353: ...t the perforation before the entry into the printer Then press PARK and the forms move forward until ejected from the printer 6 Black back forms cannot be used in these paper paths They can only be used in the Rear Push Manual Sheet Feed and Auto Sheet Feed bins 1 2 and 3 paper paths Cut Sheet Forms 7 The following sizes of cut sheet forms may be used in the Manual Sheet Feed paper path A5 A4 A3 A...

Page 354: ... P u ll o r P u s h P u ll Forms Stack Input and Output Locations Depending on which paper path you are using see the diagrams on the following pages for ways to stack input and output forms for your printer For satisfactory stacking results the distance from the printer table to the floor should be 736 to 762 mm 29 to 30 in and the distance between the shelf and the floor should be 381 mm 15 in I...

Page 355: ...Front Push Paper Path S h e l f S h e l f F l o o r F l o o r F l o o r I n p u t I n p u t I n p u t O u t p u t O u t p u t O u t p u t Chapter 19 Supplies Optional Features and Maintenance 19 5 ...

Page 356: ...Rear Push Paper Path F l o o r F l o o r F l o o r I n p u t I n p u t I n p u t O u t p u t O u t p u t O u t p u t S h e l f 19 6 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 357: ...per Path I n p u t I n p u t S h e l f I n p u t I n p u t I n p u t I n p u t F l o o r F l o o r F l o o r O u t p u t O u t p u t O u t p u t S h e l f Chapter 19 Supplies Optional Features and Maintenance 19 7 ...

Page 358: ...Rear Pull or Push Pull Paper Path S h e l f S h e l f F l o o r F l o o r F l o o r I n p u t O u t p u t I n p u t I n p u t O u t p u t O u t p u t 19 8 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 359: ...utomatic sheet feeder If using any of the available paper paths along with the ASF make sure the input and output stacks that are in the rear of the printer are placed far enough away from the ASF bins so they do not catch on the bins Chapter 19 Supplies Optional Features and Maintenance 19 9 ...

Page 360: ...BM 4247 Printer Automatic Sheet Feeder Guide Additional Tractor Parallel Interface Cable 1 8 m 6 ft Ethernet 10BaseT Network Print Server Ethernet 10Base2 Network Print Server Token Ring Media Type 3 Network Print Server Token Ring Media Type 1 Network Print Server Intelligent Printer Data Stream IPDS Printer Table for Dual Front Push and Rear Push Paths For more information on these optional feat...

Page 361: ...ad may get hot during operation Be careful when removing or replacing the ribbon To remove an existing ribbon cartridge follow these steps 1 If the power is Off O go to Step 3 2 If the power is On and the Format Online coaxial or the Online twinaxial indicator is lit press Stop to make the printer not ready This indicator should now be off 3 Lift the cover and tilt it back to the full open positio...

Page 362: ...l each end snaps free from the cartridge support S n a p A r m L e v e r R i b b o n C a r t r i d g e R i b b o n L i f t A s s e m b l y 6 Push and hold the white plastic lever away from the ribbon lift assembly and remove the ribbon cartridge from the printer 19 12 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 363: ...ounting pins R i b b o n G u i d e S n a p A r m R i b b o n A d v a n c e K n o b R i b b o n M o u n t i n g P i n s 2 Before installing the ribbon cartridge turn the ribbon advance knob in the direction of the arrow located on the cartridge to take up the slack in the ribbon If the ribbon does not move contact your place of purchase and replace the ribbon cartridge Chapter 19 Supplies Optional ...

Page 364: ...e cartridge supports 4 Insert the ribbon guide between the ribbon shield and the print head Position the white snap arm with the small lever up onto the ribbon lift assembly Push the white plastic arm down onto the ribbon lift assembly until it snaps into place 19 14 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 365: ...heck that a The left and right ribbon mounting pins are securely snapped into the cartridge supports 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 ribbon advance knob in the direction of the arrow If the ribbon does not move replace the ribbon cartridge If necessary load or reload forms see the appropriate section i...

Page 366: ...o remove dust ribbon lint and pieces of paper Remove the ribbon cartridge to prevent the ribbon from going into the vacuum cleaner Vacuum any dust from around the print head and in the printer cavity Note Do not allow any staples paper clips or small metal pieces to fall inside the printer Cleaning the Covers Clean the outside of the printer with a damp cloth and mild soap Do not use any spray typ...

Page 367: ...inter displays a status code and message The message on the display identifies the problem and gives a recommended action Status Code and Message Displays Find the code listed in numeric order on the following pages and perform the steps to fix the problem Only codes on which an operator can take action are included Note If you get a code that you cannot find in this chapter record the code and ru...

Page 368: ...l for service Rear Pull 1 Press Stop 2 Load paper for the Rear Pull paper path See Chapter 17 Paper Loading 3 Press Start If the message displays again tune the sensor See Sensor Tune in Chapter 11 Printer Adjustments If the message still displays call for service Push Pull 1 Press Stop 2 Load paper in the Push Pull paper path See Chapter 17 Paper Loading 3 Press Start If the message displays agai...

Page 369: ...ter 17 Paper Loading 5 Press Start 6 If the message displays again perform the actions under Forms buckle twist jam or tear See Problem List Index on page 20 20 If the message displays again clean the tractor sensors with a soft clean cloth If the message still displays call for service Recovery 1 Press Load Eject to position the form back to the top of form position and enable printing Recovery 1...

Page 370: ... check the data stream and then 1 Press Stop 2 Press Start 3 Resubmit the print job Recovery 1 Press Stop 2 Press Start 3 Resubmit the print job if a duplicate printout occurs Note The application program determines if the job is to be continued reprinted or canceled ðð5 MARGIN ERROR ADJUST MARGIN OR LINE LENGTH ðð6 HOST REQUESTS ATTENTION ðð7 INCORRECT PRINT ORDER PRESS STOP THEN START ðð8 HOLD P...

Page 371: ... Recovery 1 Press Stop 2 Ensure forms are properly loaded in the bin displayed See the IBM 4247 Printer Automatic Sheet Feeder Guide 3 Press Start Recovery 1 Load paper into the Manual Sheet Feed paper path See Chapter 17 Paper Loading If Automatic Manual Load in the Printer Setup category is set to Disabled the printer displays 2 Press Load Eject to load paper Printing continues ðð9 INVALID KEY P...

Page 372: ... the desired forms device c Turn the power On d Resubmit the print job 2 To cancel the job now and resubmit the job later with the correct device installed a Press Stop b Press Cancel Print 3 To print the job with an available paper source a Press Stop b Press Park Path c Select an available paper path d Press Start 4 To print the job with the current paper source a Press Stop b Press Start ð14 IN...

Page 373: ...wer On 4 If the status code occurs again call for service This status code is automatically reset by the computer and should only appear briefly on the display If the printer continues to display the message follow these steps Recover DANGER To prevent serious personal injury from electrical shock when connecting or disconnecting the interface cable set the printer power switch to O Off and unplug...

Page 374: ...dex on page 20 20 If the message displays again clean the tractor sensors with a soft clean cloth If the message still displays call for service Recovery 1 Press Stop 2 The unit address has not been received Check the address setting with your computer operator 3 Verify your printer address is set to the correct number See Printer Address in Chapter 7 Twinaxial Configuration 4 Press Start The prin...

Page 375: ...k when connecting or disconnecting the interface cable set the printer power switch to O Off and unplug the power cable CAUTION To prevent possible shock do not install the interface cable during an electrical storm 4 Try another printer if possible 5 If none of these solutions fix the problem contact your system operator ð27 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CALL SYSTEM OPERATOR ð28 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CALL ...

Page 376: ...r 17 Paper Loading 3 Press Start If the message displays again tune the sensor See Sensor Tune in Chapter 11 Printer Adjustments If the message still displays call for service Push Pull 1 Press Stop 2 Load paper in the Push Pull paper path See Chapter 17 Paper Loading 3 Press Start If the message displays again tune the sensor See Sensor Tune in Chapter 11 Printer Adjustments If the message still ...

Page 377: ...r Unit for the paper path you are currently using See Chapter 17 Paper Loading 5 Press Start 6 If the message displays again perform the actions under Forms buckle twist jam or tear See Problem List Index on page 20 20 If the message displays again clean the tractor sensors with a soft clean cloth If the message still displays call for service A forms tear off condition exists for more than 60 sec...

Page 378: ...Press Park Path c Select an available paper path d Press Start 4 To print the job with the current paper source a Press Stop b Press Start Recovery 1 Press Stop The left margin automatically resets to 10 units See Chapter 11 Printer Adjustments 2 Press Start A forms tear off condition exists for more than 60 seconds Recovery 1 Press Stop 2 Tear off the paper at the perforation before entry to the ...

Page 379: ...ress Cancel Print Recovery 1 Press Start to cancel the current print job or press Cancel Print again before pressing Start to return the printer to ready The print job will not be canceled ð5ð MACHINE CHECK X Y Z SEE USER S GUIDE ð51 MACHINE CHECK X Y Z SEE USER S GUIDE ð52 MACHINE CHECK X Y Z SEE USER S GUIDE ð53 MACHINE CHECK X Y Z SEE USER S GUIDE ð55 MACHINE CHECK X Y Z SEE USER S GUIDE ð56 MA...

Page 380: ...er you press PA1 or PA2 Recovery 1 Press Start The status code disappears when the controller accepts the input Recovery 1 Press Stop 2 See your computer operator for the appropriate action and instructions on which key to press on your printer PA1 or PA2 Recovery 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 ð6ð B...

Page 381: ... job Configuration and custom sets values may have been lost when the printer board was modified Recovery 1 Press Stop 2 Press Menu 3 Verify the configuration values and custom sets 4 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu If the printer displays this status code again call for service ð66 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER S GUIDE ð68 DATA CLEARED PRESS STOP THEN START ð69 DATA LOST PRESS CANCEL PRINT ...

Page 382: ... Pull see page 17 89 For Dual Push Pull see page 17 44 For the Automatic Sheet Feed see the IBM 4247 Printer Automatic Sheet Feeder Guide Recovery 1 Turn the power Off O 2 Remove the ribbon cartridge 3 Turn the ribbon advance knob to be sure that the ribbon is advancing correctly If the ribbon does not advance correctly replace the ribbon cartridge 4 Reinstall the ribbon See Removing the Ribbon Ca...

Page 383: ...the forms when Continuous Forms Eject Mode is set to Delayed Eject See Chapter 10 Printer Setup The printer displays after the forms are ejected Recovery 1 Press Stop 2 Change the Print Language value in the Configuration Menu category to something other than OCR A or OCR B ð91 FANFOLD PARK TEAR OFF AT OUTPUT AND PRESS PARK ð92 FANFOLD EJECT TEAR OFF AT INPUT AND PRESS EJECT ð93 EJECT PENDING ðð3 ...

Page 384: ... 3 Check to make sure the rear tractor paper door is opened for the forms to exit through 4 Make sure the metal deflector on the forms guide and the paper bail are in the correct positions For the correct positions see Installing the Tractor Unit for the paper path you are currently using See Chapter 17 Paper Loading 5 For the Automatic Sheet Feeder a Ensure that all parts of the ASF are installed...

Page 385: ...r Adjustments If the message still displays call for service A zero code point error has occurred Recovery 1 Press Stop 2 Press Start 3 Contact the system programmer and report the data stream error An invalid page length depth error has occurred Recovery 1 Press Stop 2 Press Start 3 Contact the system programmer and report the data stream error A text graphic error has occurred Recovery 1 Press S...

Page 386: ...0 25 Partial print lines 20 26 Printing too light 20 26 Printing too dark 20 26 Smudging 20 26 Ribbon moving continuously 20 27 Ribbon folding snagging tearing or not moving 20 27 Irregular characters 20 25 Variations in print densities light dark or cut off printing within the same line of print 20 25 20 26 Wavy print 20 27 Unreadable characters 20 25 Line to line horizontal misregistration 20 27...

Page 387: ...tion set the push pull selector to the push position If the forms tractor is in the rear pull or push pull position set the push pull selector to the pull position See Chapter 17 Paper Loading 4 The printer is failing Solution Turn the power Off O wait 10 seconds and turn the power On If you get a status code go to Status Codes and Messages If no code displays press Micro several times If forms do...

Page 388: ...is not below the level of the printer Solution Move the forms supply to the floor or on a shelf below the level of the printer 6 The forms supply is not aligned with the printer Solution Reposition the forms supply so that the forms feed evenly See the information on loading and unloading forms in Chapter 17 Paper Loading 7 The forms are catching on the carton edge Solution Remove the uneven carto...

Page 389: ...panel but there are no forms jam in any paper path Solution The sensors need to be tuned See Sensor Tune in Chapter 11 Printer Adjustments Problem Forms do not feed past print head 1 The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment AFTA setting for the paper source you are using needs to be changed Solution See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness setting through the operator panel in Chapter 1...

Page 390: ...hem or leave in the printer for 24 hours Note Forms stack best when the forms are 203 2 to 304 8 mm 8 to 12 in long If the forms length is outside this range operator assistance may be needed 5 Forms are too dry Solution Condition the forms for 24 hours or more at the manufacturer recommended temperature and humidity settings Problem Characters are off registration 1 The first print position is ad...

Page 391: ...5 Forms thickness exceeds IBM paper specifications Solution Use forms that meet the IBM specifications stated in Forms Specifications for Continuous and Cut Sheet Forms on page 19 2 Problem Missing dots or irregular characters 1 The ribbon is worn Solution Check the ribbon for wear replace it if necessary 2 The ribbon is twisted or folded Solution Straighten the ribbon 3 The Automatic Forms Thickn...

Page 392: ...ribbon cartridge See Removing the Ribbon Cartridge in Chapter 19 Supplies Optional Features and Maintenance 4 A new ribbon is over inked Solution Replace the ribbon See Removing the Ribbon Cartridge in Chapter 19 Supplies Optional Features and Maintenance Problem Printing is too light or partial characters print 1 The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment AFTA setting for the paper source you are u...

Page 393: ...same ribbon See Removing the Ribbon Cartridge in Chapter 19 Supplies Optional Features and Maintenance If the ribbon still does not move replace the ribbon 3 The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment AFTA setting for the paper source you are using needs to be changed Paper must be loaded for this adjustment to be effective Solution See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness setting through...

Page 394: ...the wrong characters print Solution Make sure the printer cable is attached to the host Check the configuration menu parameter values for your printer attachment See Chapter 7 Twinaxial Configuration Chapter 8 Coaxial Configuration or Chapter 9 Parallel Configuration Miscellaneous Problems Problem Throughput of printer at half speed 1 The Quiet Print function is set on Solution Press Quiet If the ...

Page 395: ...n of printing 6 If the jam cannot be removed lightly pull the form in the opposite direction 7 If the jam still cannot be removed remove the bail assembly if it is present a Open the forms guide b Remove the ribbon cartridge See Removing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 19 11 c Grip the bail assembly as shown in the following illustration Rotate it toward the front of the printer until the pivot posts...

Page 396: ...the bail assembly as shown in the following illustration Important To avoid damaging the plastic make sure the plastic points down Mylar b Insert the left and right paper bail end cap pivots into the side frames P l a s t i c S t r i p P a p e r B a i l A s s e m b l y 20 30 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 397: ...aps must be installed in the closed position No Tab When closed the bail end caps are even with frame at this point LEVEL 1 BAIL NO TAB LEVEL 2 BAIL WITH TAB Tab touches frame hc0z0001 Tab Frame d Reinstall the ribbon cartridge See Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 19 13 e Close the forms guide 9 Reload the forms Chapter 20 Problems 20 31 ...

Page 398: ...20 32 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 399: ...les and Connectors from IBM A 10 Telephone Twisted Pair A 11 Coaxial Cables A 12 Coaxial Signal Cables and Connectors A 13 IBM Cabling System A 14 Ordering Attachment Cables and Connectors from IBM A 14 Telephone Twisted Pair A 15 IBM Parallel Attachment A 16 Environmental Requirements A 17 Operating Environment A 17 Nonoperating Environment A 18 Shipping Environment A 18 Storage Environment A 18 ...

Page 400: ...dling IBM recommends a printer stand or table that is approximately 381 mm 15 in deep at least 762 mm 30 in wide and 762 mm 30 in high The shelf should be around 381 mm 15 in from the floor There is an optional printer table that was especially designed for your 4247 Printer For more information on this printer table contact your Marketing Representative For additional information on stacking see ...

Page 401: ...inter Top View Rear View Left Side View Signal Connection Power Connection Physical Specifications Plan View Not to scale Measurements in parentheses are shown in inches 12 25 311 2 679 5 26 75 400 15 75 150 6 6 150 Table 450 18 450 18 16 400 Appendix A Printer Specifications A 3 ...

Page 402: ...A 4 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 403: ...eat output amounts are the same for 4247 Printer Models 001 and 002 Category 100 V to 127 V 50 or 60 Hz 200 V to 240 V 50 or 60 Hz Maximum Peak 0 200 kVA 0 260 kVA Operating Maximum Typical 0 200 kVA 0 230 kVA Idle 0 050 kVA 0 060 kVA Heat Output EPA Energy Star rating Category 100 V to 127 V 50 or 60 Hz 200 V to 240 V 50 or 60 Hz Maximum Peak 150 Watts 512 BTU hr 140 Watts 478 BTU hr Operating Ma...

Page 404: ...rements 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 Table A 1 Sound Emission Levels 4247 Model 001 with Standard Covers Sound Emission Category Operating Idling LWAd 1 bel 10 decibels 7 0 bels 3 9 bels LpA m bystander positions 56 decibels 24 decibels Impulsive noise N...

Page 405: ... not come with a signal cable It is your responsibility to obtain install and maintain the signal cable In addition it is your responsibility to be sure that the cabling meets the applicable local state and federal building codes The cables are available in bulk sizes or in precut lengths You can purchase components or preassembled cables from IBM Use the information in the following pages to orde...

Page 406: ...ecting your printer to the computer P o r t P o r t P o r t P r i n t e r P r i n t e r P r i n t e r P r i n t e r P r i n t e r P r i n t e r M a x i m u m C a b l e L e n g t h C o m p u t e r 1 5 2 4 m 5 0 0 0 f t If you install a signal cable outside the building order a station protector kit to protect your printer from lightning You can order the kit from your IBM marketing representative a...

Page 407: ...rs 7362229 Cable connector for individual cable ends 7362230 Cable to cable adapter for connecting two cables together 7361807 Station protector kit for outdoor cable installation includes two station protectors 94X3677 Protective sleeve to cover metallic connectors 483619 Shrink tubing for covering cable to cable adapter 7362426 Replacement station protector element 6342823 Line termination3 conn...

Page 408: ...ter does not require a balun at the printer end when connected to IBM Cabling System The host system or controller may require a balun Ordering Attachment Cables and Connectors from IBM The signal cables for connecting the printer to the IBM Cabling System are called attachment cables IBM part numbers for attachment cables are provided below For planning and installation of the IBM Cabling System ...

Page 409: ...assembly contains a balun and is 3 m 10 ft long If this method is used for attachment the maximum cable length between the printer and host system or controller is 304 m 1000 ft A balun is required at the host system or controller end Baluns are also available from other manufacturers Some of them do not include the wire necessary to attach the printer to the wall mounted modular telephone jack Wh...

Page 410: ...830818 provides two protectors You need one protector at each end of the coaxial cable when the cable is installed outdoors either above or below ground level One attachment kit IBM part 1833106 provides the necessary hardware for the attachment of the two protectors Individual protectors are available for replacement IBM part 5252899 If you are ordering cable from sources other than IBM see Appen...

Page 411: ...cable connectors 1836419 Connector kit outdoor contains two cable connectors 1743508 Connector kit Teflon contains two cable connectors 1836444 Cable connector indoor for individual cable ends 4449035 Cable connector Teflon for individual cable ends 1836447 Cable connector outdoor for individual cable ends 5252643 Cable to cable adapter for connecting two cables together 1830818 Station protector ...

Page 412: ...determine the maximum distance the printer can be separated from the appropriate host system or controller Host Controller Balun Type Host Printer Cable Type Cable Length 3174 3274 3174 9370 WSC 4361 WSA 8642546 8642546 DPC 8642546 8642546 8642546 8642546 8642546 2 2 2 2 610 m 2000 ft 1000 m 3280 ft 610 m 2000 ft 610 m 2000 ft Ordering Attachment Cables and Connectors from IBM For planning and ins...

Page 413: ...controller is 270 m 900 ft A balun is required at the host system or controller end Baluns are also available from other manufacturers Some of them do not include the wire necessary to attach the printer to the wall mounted modular telephone jack When these baluns are used it is important that the proper wire be selected for making this connection Note that even short lengths of common parallel te...

Page 414: ... 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 Printer Selected 14 AUTO FEED XT Automatic Line Feed on EOL 15 Unused 16 LOGIC GND Logic Ground 17 CHASSIS GROUND Chassis Ground 18 Unused 19 30 GROUND Ground 31 INIT Initialize Printer 32 ERROR Printer Error 33 GROUND Gr...

Page 415: ...re you turn the power On Operating Environment The following tables show the operating environment requirements for the printer Without Automatic Sheet Feeder Note The best conditions for feeding and stacking are within a temperature range of 15 6 to 32 2 C 60 to 90 F and a relative humidity range of 26 to 62 With Automatic Sheet Feeder Environment Requirement Temperature range 10 to 40 C 50 to 10...

Page 416: ...he shipping environment requirements for the printer Note You must cover the printer with a plastic cover for shipping Environment Requirement Temperature range 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F Relative humidity range 5 to 100 including condensation excluding rain Maximum wet bulb temperature 29 C 84 2 F Storage Environment The following table shows the storage environment requirements for the printer Note ...

Page 417: ...ceptacle ask your electrician Branch Circuits and Grounding A machine must be properly grounded It is recommended that an insulated green wire ground the same size as the phase wire be installed between the branch circuit panel and the receptacle For personal safety the ground should have sufficiently low impedance to limit the voltage to ground and to facilitate the operation of circuit protectiv...

Page 418: ...uras C Bahamas E Hungary A Bahrain L Iceland A Bangladesh J India L Barbados E Indonesia A Belgium A Iran A Bermuda L Iraq L Bolivia E Ireland L Brazil E Israel H Brunei L Italy M Bulgaria A Jamaica E Burma J Japan E D C Canada E Kenya L Channel Islands L Korea A Chile M Kuwait L China L B Liberia E Colombia B Libya M Costa Rica E Malaysia L Cyprus L Malta L Denmark G Mexico E Dominican Republic E...

Page 419: ...LTAGE RANGE 125 V 250 V 125 V 250 V Nigeria L South Africa J Norway A Spain A Oman L Sri Lanka J Pakistan J Sweden A Panama E Switzerland K Paraguay B Taiwan C Peru C Tanzania L Philippines C Thailand C Poland A Trinidad E Portugal A Uganda L Polynesia L United Kingdom L Qatan L United States E Romania A Uruguay B Saudi Arabia E Venezuela E Sierra Leone L Yugoslavia A Singapore L Zambia L Appendix...

Page 420: ...V 250 V 250 V 250 V 250 V 250 V 250 V 250 V 250 V P N 13F9979 P N 13F9976 P N 6952291 P N 13F9940 P N 6952338 P N 1838574 P N 6952301 P N 6952300 P N 14F0051 P N 14F0033 P N 14F0087 125 V P N 13F9997 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A Note All power plugs except are nonlocking Plug Three Dimensional View Receptacle Plug Three Dimensional View Receptacle A B C G H J K L M D D E P N 14F0069 P N...

Page 421: ...maintain the signal cable In addition it is your responsibility to ensure that the cabling meets the applicable local state and federal building codes If you do not purchase preassembled cables you will have to install the connectors on the cable ends The information in the following pages will help you complete this task This appendix has the following information Coaxial cable specifications Ins...

Page 422: ...ximum 8 dB 30 5 m 100 ft maximum Velocity of propagation 80 80 DC resistance 44 ohms 305 m 1000 ft maximum 44 ohms 305 m 1000 ft maximum 1 If your system uses coaxial cable plan to connect adapters to your coaxial cable as soon as possible for ease of setup 2 Cable commercially designated RG 62A U meeting the preceding specifications is an approved substitute Cable OD 6 15 0 18 mm 0 242 0 007 in 3...

Page 423: ...s sectional diagram for the location of the cable components C o a x i a l C a b l e J a c k e t W i r e S h i e l d C o n d u c t o r I n s u l a t i o n P l u g B o d y S e l f C l a m p i n g S l e e v e a n d C o n t a c t N u t C o a x i a l C o n n e c t o r I B M p a r t 1 8 3 6 4 4 4 f o r i n d o o r u s e I B M p a r t 1 8 3 6 4 4 7 f o r o u t d o o r u s e 2 Cut squarely through the ja...

Page 424: ...e outside of the contact S e l f C l a m p i n g S l e e v e a n d C o n t a c t S o l d e r t h e P i n 4 Fit the contact into the plug body screw the nut into the body binding the jacket and shield tightly against the tapered sleeve The cable should not be allowed to twist as the nut is tightened P l u g B o d y N u t S e l f C l a m p i n g S l e e v e a n d C o n t a c t 5 Check for shorts bet...

Page 425: ...e cable adapter for joining coaxial cables C a b l e C o n n e c t o r I B M p a r t 1 8 3 6 4 4 4 f o r i n d o o r u s e I B M p a r t 1 8 3 6 4 4 7 f o r o u t d o o r u s e C a b l e A s s e m b l y I B M p a r t 2 5 7 7 6 7 2 f o r i n d o o r u s e I B M p a r t 1 8 3 3 1 0 8 f o r o u t d o o r u s e S h r i n k S l e e v e 1 5 m m 0 6 0 i n d i a m e t e r A d a p t e r I B M p a r t 5 2 5...

Page 426: ... Tinned copper Type Braid 34 AWG 7 ends 24 carriers 9 7 10 picks 25 4 mm 1 in Coverage 95 minimum Resistance 3 ohms maximum per 305 m 1000 ft Jacket Material Vinyl Color Black Average single wall thickness 0 76 mm 0 029 in Outside diameter 8 25 mm 0 325 in nominal Rating Dielectric strength 4500 V dc for 3 seconds at 28 C 82 F Capacitance 53 1 pF m 16 2 pF ft maximum Impedance characteristic 111 5...

Page 427: ... carriers 10 1 10 picks 25 4 mm 1 in Coverage 95 minimum Resistance 3 ohms maximum per 305 m 1000 ft Jacket Material Teflon Color Translucent white natural or light gray Average single wall thickness 0 63 mm 0 025 in Outside diameter 7 00 mm 0 275 in nominal Rating Dielectric strength 4500 V dc for 3 seconds at 28 C 82 F Capacitance 53 1 pF m 16 2 pF ft maximum Impedance characteristic 111 5 ohms ...

Page 428: ...d u c t o r C l a m p N u t C l a m p G a s k e t B r a i d C l a m p S l e e v e M a l e C o n t a c t s I n s u l a t o r P l u g B o d y T w i n a x i a l C a b l e 2 Cut the end of the cable sharply and squarely Then slide a clamp nut and clamp gasket over the cable jacket and trim the jacket to the dimension given Push the wire shield back to expose the inner insulation core and cut the core ...

Page 429: ...tep 2 4 3 m m 0 1 7 i n 9 5 m m 0 3 8 i n 6 Slide the sleeve over the cable core and press the sleeve against the braid wires Using minimum heat solder the male contacts to the conductors Clean off any excess solder S l e e v e M a l e C o n t a c t s C o n d u c t o r s 7 Bend the conductors and the contacts out at right angles to the cable axis At a distance of 6 4 mm 0 25 in bend the conductors...

Page 430: ...nut with a 5 7 to 6 8 newton m 50 to 60 in lb torque Do not allow the cable and plug body to twist as you tighten the clamp nut P r o t e c t i v e S l e e v e P l u g B o d y P i n S l o t C l a m p N u t C a b l e 10 Check for shorts between the conductors and between each conductor and the plug body Slide the protective sleeve over the plug body B 10 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 431: ... 6 2 i n c l u d e s c o n n e c t o r s B u l k T w i n a x i a l C a b l e f o r V i n y l c o v e r e d C a b l e I B M p a r t 7 3 6 2 2 1 1 B u l k T w i n a x i a l C a b l e f o r T e f l o n c o v e r e d C a b l e I B M p a r t 7 3 6 2 0 6 1 A d a p t e r I B M p a r t 7 3 6 2 2 3 0 A m p h e n o l p a r t 8 2 5 5 8 8 o r e q u i v a l e n t 2 3 m m 0 9 1 i n D i a m e t e r C o n n e c t...

Page 432: ...B 12 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 433: ... network to the print data stream used by the 4247 Printer There are four servers available for attachment to your printer Ethernet 10BaseT Ethernet 10Base2 Token Ring Media Type 1 Token Ring Media Type 3 The Network Print Server feature plugs directly into the printer s parallel port for easy installation To install your server perform the following Ethernet 10BaseT or 10Base2 T E S T P O W E R P...

Page 434: ...displays e Press Enter to display the current value f Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays g Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value h Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 2 Turn the printer power Off O CONFIGURATION MENU Parallel Configuration Parallel Configuration Interface Type Interface Type PC Parall...

Page 435: ...3 Attach the Network Printer Server to your parallel port Appendix C Network Print Servers C 3 ...

Page 436: ...e 5 Turn the printer power On Make sure forms currently selected paper source are loaded in the printer 6 Press and hold the TEST button until the PACKET indicator starts to flash then release the button to print a test page The test page shows the software revision and the basic setup of your Network Print Server 7 For additional installing information see Network Print Server for Ethernet Networ...

Page 437: ... O K E N R I N G T E S T P O W E R N E T W O R K R I N G S P E E D 4 1 6 1 Make sure your printer parallel interface is set to PC Parallel To change or check the Interface Type a Press Menu b Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays c Press Enter d Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays e Press Enter to display the current value CONFIGURATION MENU Parallel Configuration Paralle...

Page 438: ...k will be displayed in front of the selected value h Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 3 4 2 Turn the printer power Off O 3 Attach the Network Printer Server to your parallel port Interface Type PC Parallel C 6 001 002 User s Guide ...

Page 439: ...n the printer power On Make sure forms currently selected paper source are loaded in the printer 6 Press and hold the TEST button until the NETWORK indicator starts to flash then release the button to print a test page The test page shows the software revision and the basic setup of your Network Print Server 7 For additional installing information see Network Print Server for Token Ring Networks A...

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Page 441: ...r disabling twinax 7 15 alarm audible description 2 5 Alarm Control coax parameter 8 29 Alarm Control parallel parameter 9 20 Alarm Control twinax parameter 7 15 alignment mark 17 12 forms tractor 17 12 manual sheet feed 17 101 ASF Bin 1 Automatic Forms Thickness printer adjustment 11 10 ASF Bin 1 Left Margin Alignment printer adjustment 11 11 ASF Bin 1 Media printer setup parameter 10 4 ASF Bin 1...

Page 442: ... values 3 3 coax attachment selecting 5 1 coax configuration alarm control 8 29 bar code mode 8 27 coax configuration continued characters per inch 8 2 emulation mode 8 7 graphics mode 8 28 lines per inch 8 3 maximum page length 8 6 maximum print position 8 5 media size priority 8 13 mono dual case 8 11 print language 8 9 print quality 8 8 print text direction 8 12 single double space 8 4 using pr...

Page 443: ...alling tractor unit 17 33 loading paper for 17 46 stack locations 19 7 stacking recommendations 19 4 E Early Print Complete coax parameter 8 24 ejection automatic 10 10 ejection delayed 10 12 ejection immediate 10 12 electrical requirements branch circuits and grounding A 19 plugs and receptacles A 20 power cord A 19 safety A 19 Emulation Mode coax parameter 8 7 Emulation Mode parallel parameter 9...

Page 444: ...rection printer setup parameter 10 17 H Hex Print function key 2 11 host form feeds 9 15 I immediate ejection 10 12 indicator Custom Set in Use 2 6 indicators status 2 4 Init signal parallel parameter 9 16 Input Buffer Size parallel parameter 9 22 input source defining 10 2 input source power on default 4 7 installing 1 8 front tractor unit 1 17 power cord 1 16 ribbon cartridge 1 11 template 1 8 t...

Page 445: ...t Position MPP coax parameter 8 5 Maximum Print Position MPP parallel parameter 9 4 Maximum Print Position MPP twinax parameter 7 4 Media Size Priority coax parameter 8 13 Media Size Priority twinax parameter 7 12 Menu function key 2 7 metal forms guide deflector 17 4 Micro Scroll function key 2 8 Micro Scroll function key 2 8 miscellaneous problems 20 28 Mono Dual Case coax parameter 8 11 MPL coa...

Page 446: ...coax parameter 8 30 Power On Custom Set configuration storage value 4 6 Power On Paper Source configuration storage value 4 7 power on reset POR 12 1 Power status indicator 2 4 Print Language coax parameter 8 9 Print Language parallel parameter 9 7 Print Language twinax parameter 7 7 print position MPP coax 8 5 print position MPP parallel parameter 9 4 print position MPP twinax 7 4 print position ...

Page 447: ...r 2 4 Programmed Symbols coax parameter 8 26 PS Print Direction coax parameter 8 32 push pull forms specifications 19 2 Load Eject key function 2 15 selecting for rear tractor 6 1 stack locations 19 8 push pull continued stacking recommendations 19 4 push pull selector 17 17 Q quality print coax 8 8 quality print twinax 7 6 Quick Reference printing 18 3 Quiet function key 2 8 quit from menu 16 1 R...

Page 448: ...Start function key 2 17 status codes and messages 20 2 performance consideration status indicators 2 4 Stop function key 2 17 supplies 19 2 forms 19 2 Suppress Timeout on No Data Loss Intervention Required coax parameter 8 23 suppressing nulls coax 8 19 switch power on 1 15 symbols programmed coax 8 26 T tear position front adjusting 11 3 tear position rear adjusting 11 7 template 1 8 Test functio...

Page 449: ...tal data 15 1 vital product data 15 1 device specific information 15 3 serial number 15 2 W wire forms guide installing 1 10 X XOH SMS processing coax 8 13 XOH SMS processing twinax 7 12 Z zeroes slashed parallel parameter 9 18 Index X 9 ...

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Page 451: ...ing your IBM system to your IBM representative or local IBM branch office Thank you for your input and cooperation Note You may either send your comments by fax to 1 800 524 1519 or mail your comments If mailed in the U S A no postage stamp is necessary For residents outside the U S A your local IBM office or representative will forward your comments Comments Name Address Company or Organization P...

Page 452: ...d and Tape NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO 40 ARMONK NEW YORK POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE Information Development The IBM Printing Systems Company Department H7FE Building 003G P O Box 1900 BOULDER CO 80301 9817 Fold and Tape Please do not staple Fold and Tape SA24 4408 01 ...

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