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Bar Code Print Direction

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Graphics Print Direction .

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Perforation Safety .

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Jam Sensors .

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Chapter 11. Printer Adjustments . . . 159

Paper-Load-Position to Tear-Position Relationship

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Front Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment
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Front Tear Position

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Front Left Margin Alignment .

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Front Paper Load Position .

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Rear Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment
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Rear Tear Position .

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Rear Left Margin Alignment .

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Rear Paper Load Position .

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ASF Bin 1 Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment
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ASF Bin 1 Left Margin Alignment

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ASF Bin 1 Paper Load Position

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ASF Bin 2 Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment
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ASF Bin 2 Left Margin Alignment

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ASF Bin 2 Paper Load Position

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ASF Bin 3 Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment
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ASF Bin 3 Left Margin Alignment

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ASF Bin 3 Paper Load Position

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Manual Feed Automatic Forms Thickness
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Manual Feed Left Margin Alignment

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Manual Feed Paper Load Position

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Bidirectional Adjustment

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Sensor Tune .

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Quit From Menu .

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Chapter 12. Power-On Reset (POR)

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Chapter 13. Display Language . . . . 177

Chapter 14. Send Buffer Reprint Code
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Chapter 15. Vital Product Data . . . . 181

Serial Number .

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Device Specific Information

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Chapter 16. Quit From Menu . . . . . 183

Chapter 17. Setting Up Forms Paths

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Guidelines For Paper Path Selection .

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Choosing a Forms Path .

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Consider Your Function When Choosing a
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Choosing a Forms Path For Special Forms .

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Other Considerations For Forms .

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Front Push Forms Path .

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Installing Forms Tractor in Front Push Position

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Configuring Printer For Front Push Forms Path

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Loading Forms for Front Push.

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Rear Push Forms Path

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Installing Forms Tractor in Rear Push Position

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Configuring Printer for Rear Push Forms Path

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Loading Forms for Rear Push .

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Dual Push (Front Push and Rear Push) Forms
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Using Different Forms On Two Paths .

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Using Same Forms On Both Paths

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Installing Forms Tractors in Dual Push Position

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Configuring Printer For Dual Push Forms Path

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Loading Forms for Dual Push .

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Parking One Continuous Form and Loading
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Rear Pull Forms Path .

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Installing Forms Tractor in Rear Pull Position

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Configuring Printer For Rear Pull Forms Path

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Loading Forms for Rear Pull .

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Push-Pull Forms Path

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Installing Forms Tractor in Push-Pull Position

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Configuring Printer For Push-Pull Forms Path

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Loading Forms for Push-Pull .

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Manual Sheet Feed Paper Path

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Chapter 18. Using the Operator Print
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General Test Instructions

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Quick Reference

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Printer Demonstration

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Printer Configuration.

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Print Custom Sets .

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Firmware Information

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Printer Adjustments .

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Chapter 19. Supplies, Optional
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Continuous and Cut-sheet Forms Specifications

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Rear Push Forms Path Recommendations .

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Forms Stacking Recommendations .

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Forms Stack Input and Output Locations .

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Front Push Forms Path .

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Rear Push Forms Path

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Rear Pull or Push-Pull Forms Path .

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Removing the Ribbon Cartridge .

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Installing Ribbon Cartridge .

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Cleaning Printer

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Chapter 20. Problem Solving . . . . . 295

Using Status Code and Problem Listings .

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Status Codes and Messages.

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Problem List Index

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Forms Problems

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Print Quality and Ribbon Problems .

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Contents

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Summary of Contents for 4247 Model 003

Page 1: ...4247 Printer Model 003 User s Guide S544 5780 01 IBM ...

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Page 3: ...4247 Printer Model 003 User s Guide S544 5780 01 IBM ...

Page 4: ...t Visit our home page at http www printer ibm com A Reader s Comments form is provided at the back of this publication If the form has been removed you can send comments by fax to 1 800 524 1519 USA only or 1 303 924 6873 by E mail to printpub us ibm com or by mail to IBM Printing Systems Division Department H7FE Building 003G Information Development PO Box 1900 Boulder CO 80301 9191 USA IBM may u...

Page 5: ...arallel Serial or LAN 39 Attention 39 Unit Check 39 Display Panel 39 Audible Alarm 40 Custom Set In Use Indicator 40 Function Keys 40 Menu 41 Quiet 42 Micro Scroll or Micro Scroll 42 Enter Twinax 43 Display Address Return Twinax 43 PA1 Enter Parallel Serial Coax or LAN 44 PA2 Return Parallel Serial Coax or LAN 44 Hex Print 45 Park Path 46 Line Feed 46 Load Eject 47 Form Feed 49 Set Top of Form 49 ...

Page 6: ...s PS Parameters 113 Plane Selection 113 Full Page On Skip Suppress 114 PS Print Direction 115 Chapter 9 Parallel and Serial Configuration 117 Characters Per Inch CPI 117 Lines Per Inch LPI 118 Maximum Print Position MPP 118 Maximum Page Length MPL 119 Perforation Skipping 120 Emulation Mode 121 Print Language 122 Print Quality 124 NLQ Typeface 124 Character Set 125 Printer Compatibility 3 Automati...

Page 7: ... Forms Path 195 Loading Forms for Front Push 196 Rear Push Forms Path 199 Installing Forms Tractor in Rear Push Position 199 Configuring Printer for Rear Push Forms Path 207 Loading Forms for Rear Push 208 Dual Push Front Push and Rear Push Forms Paths 213 Using Different Forms On Two Paths 213 Using Same Forms On Both Paths 215 Installing Forms Tractors in Dual Push Position 216 Configuring Print...

Page 8: ...ironment 337 Storage Environment 337 Electrical Requirements 338 Power Cord 338 Safety 338 Branch Circuits and Grounding 338 Plugs and Receptacles 339 Appendix B Cable Specifications and Assembly of Cables 343 Coax Cable Specifications 343 Installing Cable Connectors on Coax Cable 344 Cable to Cable Adapters for Coax Cables 346 Twinax Cable Specifications for Vinyl Cable 346 Twinax Cable Specifica...

Page 9: ... Rear Tractor Use describes the procedures for checking and changing parameter values for rear tractor use v Chapter 7 Twinaxial Configuration describes the procedures for checking and changing parameter values for twinax attachment v Chapter 8 Coax Configuration describes the procedures for checking and changing parameter values for coax attachment v Chapter 9 Parallel and Serial Configuration de...

Page 10: ... Printer Contact your IBM marketing representative to order any of these publications v IBM 4247 Model 001 Programming Reference SA24 4410 This manual describes the programming functions that control the printer and includes information that is valid for the 4247 Model 003 This reference is not shipped with the printer v IBM 4247 Printer Automatic Sheet Feeder Guide SA24 4407 This manual describes...

Page 11: ...ting Systems 32 For OS 400 Operating Systems 32 For OS 2 and Windows Operating Environment 32 4247 Drivers 33 Other Drivers 33 Installing ASCII Printer Drivers 33 AIX Driver Installation 33 OS 400 Printer Object Installation 33 OS 2 Or Windows Printer Driver Installation 34 4247 Data Stream On Windows Drivers 34 OS 2 and Windows Drivers 35 Completing Printer Setup 35 This chapter guides you throug...

Page 12: ...coustic Cover Front Tractor Cover E61A3141 Manual Sheet Feed Tray Release Acoustic Mat Information Label Rear Tractor Door Power Cord Connector Tear Bar Push Tractor Paper Slot Wire Forms Guide Attachment Card Connector Parallel Interface Connector Automatic Sheet Feeder ASF Cover E61A3142 2 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 13: ...ll 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 3 ...

Page 14: ...ing list of contents as you unpack the shipping container Contact your point of purchase if any items are missing h Printer h One forms tractor and optional second tractor h Ribbon cartridge h Documentation h Attachment card if ordered do not remove from protective package h Operator panel overlays h Printer driver diskette h Power cord h Interface cable if ordered h Wire forms guide h Twinaxial V...

Page 15: ... access to both the front and the rear of the printer v The table you select is sturdy enough to support the weight of the printer and firm enough to contain the action of the printer movement To meet this criteria IBM recommends the optional printer stand which is available from your IBM marketing representative 3 Remove the remainder of the contents from the shipping container See Appendix A Pri...

Page 16: ...ectricity v Handle the attachment card only by the edges and prevent others from making direct contact with it v Before removing the attachment card from the protective package ground the package to exposed metal at the back of the printer This will release any static charge that may have developed on the package or on your body Hold the package against the metal for at least two seconds v When yo...

Page 17: ...rd and remove only the screwdriver 3 From above the parallel port at the rear of the printer use the screwdriver to remove the two screws to remove the plate that covers the attachment card slot These screws are not captive and will fall away from the plate Retain the plate and screws if you anticipate future operation of the printer with no attachment card installed in the slot 4 Use the informat...

Page 18: ... printer by comparing the plug on the attachment card to Figure 5 on page 9 and Table 1 Table 1 Attachment Card Identification Item Number in Drawing Connector Type 1 Parallel permanently installed 2 Serial 25 pin D shell connector 3 Twinax 15 pin D shell connector 4 Coax BNC connector 5 Ethernet LAN RJ45 connector e61a3143 Figure 4 Installing Attachment Card 8 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 19: ...t side of the handle You are seating two connectors as you install this card v With the installation of a LAN attachment card you can not install the parallel interface cable The LAN attachment card uses the parallel interface port To learn more about installing this card see LAN Attachment on page 30 Installing Operator Panel Overlay You received two overlays with your printer that are similar in...

Page 20: ...the acoustic cover and insert one end of the wire forms guide into a hinge block Compress the wire forms guide and insert the other end into the other hinge block E61A5079 Power Menu Micro Scroll PA1 Enter Hex Print Line Feed Form Feed Start Cancel Print Ready Processing Format Online Attention Unit Check Quit Micro Scroll PA2 Return Park Path Load Eject Set Top of Form Stop Test Figure 6 4247 Pri...

Page 21: ...der ribbon cartridges contact your place of printer purchase or call Lexmark at 1 800 438 2468 To install the ribbon cartridge follow these steps 1 Remove the ribbon cartridge from the package Locate the ribbon guide snap arm ribbon advance knob and the ribbon mounting pins Ribbon Guide Snap Arm Ribbon Advance Knob Ribbon Mounting Pins e61a0220 E61A5063 Hinge Blocks Wire Forms Guide Acoustic Cover...

Page 22: ... of the printer e61a5310 5 Snap the right ribbon mounting pin into place 6 Position the ribbon guide over the printhead 7 Turn the ribbon advance knob to take up any slack in the ribbon 8 With the snap arm raised higher than the ribbon lift assembly insert the ribbon guide between the ribbon shield and the printhead Position the snap arm with the small lever up onto the ribbon lift assembly Push t...

Page 23: ... any slack in the ribbon as you slide the printhead back and forth to ensure that the ribbon guide runs freely along the ribbon 11 If the ribbon is not running freely or to ensure that you have installed the ribbon cartridge correctly check that Ribbon Lift Assembly Ribbon Guide Printhead Ribbon Shield Cartridge Supports e61a1227 Figure 9 Installing Ribbon Cartridge E61A5018 Figure 10 Aligning Rib...

Page 24: ...ual sheet feed cut sheet forms is available at all times although its use is not recommended in conjunction with the Rear Pull or Push Pull forms paths For more information on these paths see Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths This procedure is based on the assumption that the forms tractor will be mounted in the Front Push position Note Your printer comes with one forms tractor If you ordered a se...

Page 25: ... The front tractor cover should be in the open position E61A5003 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 15 ...

Page 26: ...ng Levers Electrical Connector Tab Left Tractor Alignment Mark Tractor Doors Forms Jam Sensor Spacers Drive Gear Tractor Unit Release Levers 5 With both hands supporting the round tractor shaft gently push the forms tractor upward until a The forms tractor clicks on both sides b Both forms tractor release levers are in the locked up position c The electrical connector tab is fully seated in the co...

Page 27: ...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 Connecting Power Cord Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 ...

Page 28: ...uld result 1 The connector for the power cord is located at the rear of the printer Connect the power cord to the power connector on the printer Press firmly to ensure that the plug is securely seated 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded electrical receptacle Powering On Printer The power switch is located on the lower left side of the printer in the area into which you ...

Page 29: ... items will appear in the operator panel display 1 Press Menu to enter configuration 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Display Language 3 Press Enter to display the current value 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the language you want is displayed 5 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 6 Press Return to return to the Configurati...

Page 30: ...ter operation 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 Alignment Mark Locking Levers 3 Lock the left locking lever 4 Open both of the tractor doors Left Locking Lever Tractor Doors 5 Put the left tractor holes of the form over the left tractor pins Close the left tractor door 6 Move the right tract...

Page 31: ...the printer to remove the slack in the form If the forms are too tight slide the right tractor away from the right side of the printer Ensure that the tractor pins are centered in the tractor holes Left Margin Left Margin Right Margin Right Margin Correct Incorrect 9 While holding the right tractor in place lock the right locking lever Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 ...

Page 32: ... that may help familiarize you with the operator panel keys and the configuration menu you can set The Quick Reference printout allows you to check print quality and printer operations v Each key is listed with a corresponding description to the right v Each parameter is shown with the corresponding values you can select printed to the right 1 Ensure that the printer is offline If the printer is r...

Page 33: ...printout 3 To exit Print Test press Return to make the printer not ready or Cancel Print to make the printer ready Attaching the 4247 Printer to Your Computer This section provides specific instructions on attaching the printer to your computer You may want to attach the printer to more than one computer If so you need to perform the steps in each appropriate section The attachments you have on yo...

Page 34: ...5 6 006 Printer Address 6 To set the printer address follow these steps a Power on the printer b Wait until the message IBM 4247 appears all segments of the LCD on the operator panel display are lighted and the printer has stopped all motion The printer then displays DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT READY A Twinax Front and this error message is displayed 015 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CHECK CABLE c ...

Page 35: ...he desired emulation mode then press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value k Press Start The printer displays 015 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CHECK CABLE 2 The power switch is located on the lower left side of the printer Ensure the printer is powered off O and the power cable is unplugged DANGER 1 14 Switch off printer power and unplug the printer power cord before connectin...

Page 36: ...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 5 Insert the cable connector into the upper interface connector Ensure that the cable connector is securely seated Tighten the two locking screws to hold the cable in place 6 Connect the power cord to the printer and the wall outlet 7 Power o...

Page 37: ... on the lower left side of the printer Ensure that the printer is powered off O and the power cable is unplugged 2 Attach one end of the signal cable to the upper interface connector on the back of the printer 3 Turn the signal cable connector clockwise until the cable locks in place 4 Connect the power cord to the printer and to the electrical outlet 5 Power on the printer 6 Wait until the messag...

Page 38: ... 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 After you attach the computer end of the interface cable connect the power cord to the printer and to the electrical outlet 6 Power on the printer 7 Wait until the message IBM 4247 appears all segments of the L...

Page 39: ... ready Notes 1 See Chapter 4 Configuration Storage on page 67 for more information on saving configuration information in custom sets including information about 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 s...

Page 40: ... v Contains autosensing circuitry that detects the speed of your local network and matches the LAN data communication speed to network speed of 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps The LAN attachment card receives data from your network and passes it to the printer through the parallel port of the printer This allows you to use the parallel configuration menu items You should keep the Parallel Interface Type menu ...

Page 41: ...ce will allow communication The test page printout includes AXIS 5400 Network Print Server information Attaching LAN Signal Cable to Printer DANGER 1 14 Switch off printer power and unplug the printer power cord before connecting or disconnecting a communication port a teleport or any other attachment connector DANGER 1 13 Do not connect or disconnect a communication port a teleport or any other c...

Page 42: ... Windows 98 Windows NT 3 51 and Windows NT 4 0 For AIX Operating Systems Use the Printer Driver Diskette shipped with your printer The files in the AIX subdirectory enable the user to add a 4247 printer as a printer device and add virtual printers in three emulation modes v IBM 2381 Personal Printer v IBM 4202 Proprinter III XL v Epson FX To use the printer driver establish a virtual printer queue...

Page 43: ... files reside on a DOS formatted diskette in the AIX subdirectory The files are license txt AIX printer driver license statement 4247 txt Driver installation instructions 4247 tar Drivers and additional information for AIX 3 2 5 ibm4247 tar Drivers and additional information for AIX 4 1 To read the diskette cd to the directory of choice such as tmp and issue the following commands dosread a AIX li...

Page 44: ... or bin 1 of the optional Automatic Sheet Feeder ASF unit Required for use with pre V3R1 operating systems this object limits AS 400 selection of the 4247 paper paths to two ib4247x3 txt Source file for the 4247 workstation customization object when the 4247 user wants to select one continuous forms feed or bin 1 or bin 2 of the optional Automatic Sheet Feeder ASF unit Required for use with V3R1 a...

Page 45: ...the following drivers not shipped with the printer that is provided with your operating environment When using these drivers some of the 4247 advanced features will not be selectable from the data stream You may however use the operator panel to select these features v IBM 2381 Personal Printer v IBM 4202 Proprinter III XL v Epson FX 1050 Completing Printer Setup Your 4247 Printer is now ready to ...

Page 46: ...36 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 47: ...th Function 46 Line Feed 46 Load Eject 47 Front Push and Rear Push 47 Rear Pull 48 Push Pull 48 Manual Sheet Feed 48 Auto Sheet Feed 49 Form Feed 49 Set Top of Form 49 Start 50 Stop 50 Cancel Print 51 Test 51 This chapter describes the function of the operator panel The operator panel contains 6 status indicators a 2 line by 40 character display panel 16 printer function keys and an audible alarm ...

Page 48: ...because of one of the following conditions An error condition if the error has been corrected An intervention required condition if the error has been corrected After pressing Stop v After pressing Enter or Start to run a test in the Operator Print Tests menu v After a successful partial reset to ready after pressing Cancel Print to exit the Operator Print Tests The Ready indicator is not lighted ...

Page 49: ...de Format Online Parallel Serial or LAN If lighted the printer is in communication with the host If off the printer is not in communication with the host Attention If blinking the printer requires operator intervention for example to add forms or to clear a forms jam The type of intervention needed appears on the display panel If not lighted the printer does not require immediate attention Unit Ch...

Page 50: ... been defined at the operator panel and saved under a letter ID When the custom set identified by this ID is selected from the operator panel these configuration values are used by the printer NOT READY X The current custom set in use is displayed in parentheses X Where X can be A Custom Set A in use B Custom Set B in use C Custom Set C in use D Custom Set D in use E Custom Set E in use F Custom S...

Page 51: ...erator panel Menu Menu Use the Menu function key to enter the Configuration Menu This function key is valid when the printer is not ready or the printer is ready and no job is in progress After you enter the Configuration Menu paper movement functions are not available The Menu key and lettering are black as are the key labels that are available when in the Configuration or Test Menu Press Menu to...

Page 52: ...eturns to printing normally Pressing this key causes the reduction of the printing noise level by two to three decibels It also reduces the printers throughput by one half Micro Scroll or Micro Scroll Scroll Scroll M ic r o M ic r o Use Micro Scroll or Micro Scroll to perform the following functions v Adjust forms upward or downward when the printer is not ready v Scroll through the Configuration ...

Page 53: ... see the next lower 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 Twinax Enter The Enter function key can be used when th...

Page 54: ...r PA 1 PA1 Function Coax Only 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 061 PA1 SELECTED This message disappears when the host accepts the printer input Press Start to activate the PA1 ...

Page 55: ... Configuration Storage If Configuration Menu is displayed 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 Return will exit the Test Menu and make the printer not ready Hex Print Hex Print ...

Page 56: ...rm and enters the not ready condition Perform the action requested on the operator panel display The printer is then ready for the paper path selection Path Function When no forms are in the current path and the printer is in the not ready state pressing Park Path allows the selection of the different forms paths available on the printer When the desired path is displayed press Start The forms pat...

Page 57: ...orms at a perforation Note If pressing Load Eject did not align the forms perforation with the tear bar check the following 1 Assure that a Form Feed has been done just prior to pressing Load Eject 2 Verify that the Tear Position value for the path you are using Front or Rear in the Printer Adjustments section of the Configuration Menu has been set correctly Often this value is the negative of the...

Page 58: ...utomatically ejected from the printer when an end of forms condition is encountered There is no automatic loading for the Rear Pull paper path When the printer displays 001 END OF FORMS LOAD FORMS Press Stop and manually align the forms on the rear tractor Press Load Eject Use the Micro or Micro to position the forms Push Pull The Push Pull paper path uses both the front and rear tractors v Loadin...

Page 59: ... interrupted on the previous form v If Form Feed is pressed during Front Push or Rear Push load operation the Form Feed functions as a Load Eject and performs an automatic load v For Push Pull Press Load Eject to advance the paper from the front tractor to the rear tractor Manually align the forms on the rear tractor Use the Micro or Micro to position the forms Press Form Feed to advance the forms...

Page 60: ...ave not saved them in a Custom Set the display will prompt you to save the changes v Start the printer printing if no error condition appears on the display and if the computer is sending data to be printed v Begin a test from the Operator Print Tests menu Stop S to p If the printer is in a ready state press Stop to v Make the printer not ready and cause the Ready message to disappear from the ope...

Page 61: ...stead of Start the cancel request will not be sent and the 059 message will be cleared For parallel serial and LAN 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 ...

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Page 63: ...tor Use v Twinaxial Configuration with Twinax Attachment v Coaxial Configuration with Coax Attachment v Parallel and Serial Configuration with Serial Attachment v Printer Setup v Printer Adjustment v Power On Reset v Display Language v Send Buffer Reprint Code with Coax Attachment v Vital Product Data v Quit From Menu You can use the Configuration Parameter Values set at the manufacturer or you ca...

Page 64: ... to select this new value When you change the values and do not save them in a custom set the printer retains the values until one of the following occurs v You power off O the printer v You change the values again Unless you save the values in a custom set the values you changed are lost when you power off O the printer The next time you power on the printer the values you saved previously in the...

Page 65: ...off press Start again and the printer will exit the menu and become ready 3 To store your changes in a custom set press Enter 4 The printer will go to the Value level of the Configuration Storage Category in the menu and display Save Current Values Custom Set A 5 Press Scroll Up or Scroll Down until the desired custom set name is displayed 6 Press Enter to store the current parameter values see Ch...

Page 66: ...es for the parameters you can change and the manufacturing values Locking Printer Configuration Menu The configuration menu can be locked to prevent an unauthorized user from changing parameter values When the configuration menu is locked you can recall saved custom sets A through H but cannot change configuration parameter values The Printer Adjustments in the Operator Print Tests Menu are also d...

Page 67: ...Selection will be set automatically to parallel 2 When the serial attachment card is installed the Attachment Selection will switch automatically between serial and parallel when data is received over either of these interfaces 3 Table 3 lists the parameters available for the Attachment Selection The default value is either parallel twinax or coax depending on the attachment you order Refer to Cha...

Page 68: ...nes 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 81 500 International 5 Belgian New Printer Address 000 006 000 Data Stream if IPDS feature installed IPDS SCS IPDS Emulation Mode 4247 4224 4230 4214 4247 Media Size Prio...

Page 69: ...ity Near Letter Quality DP Quality Print Language Supported Print Languages See Table on page 94 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 3564 1920 Printer Compatibility 1 Carriage Return at MPP 1 Standard ...

Page 70: ...tibility Programmed Symbols Disabled Enabled Disabled Translate Table Default Downloaded Default Bar Code Mode High Low Computer Selected High Graphics Mode High Low Computer Selected High Alarm Control Enabled Disabled Enabled Override Host Paper Source active for SCS data stream Disabled Enabled Disabled Programmed Symbols Plane Selection 3 Single 1 Triple 6 Single 3 Single 1 Triple Programmed S...

Page 71: ...1 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 PC...

Page 72: ... is set to 4247 4202 III XL or 2381 Enabled Disabled Enabled Alarm Control Enabled Disabled Enabled Override Host Paper Source Enabled Disabled Disabled Override Host Characters Per Inch Enabled Disabled Disabled Override Host Lines Per Inch Enabled Disabled Disabled Override Host Maximum Page Length Enabled Disabled Disabled Parallel Interface Interface Type PC Parallel 1284 Parallel PC Parallel ...

Page 73: ...Type Local Remote Local Printer Setup Table 8 lists the parameters available for the Printer Setup Category Parameters that can be overridden by the computer are noted with a dagger Refer to Chapter 10 Printer Setup for detailed information on setting these parameters Table 8 Printer Setup Parameters Values Default Paper Source Front Rear Bin 1 Bin 2 Bin 3 Manual Front ASF Default Bin when ASF ins...

Page 74: ...er Overlay Disabled Enabled Disabled Automatic Manual Load Enabled Disabled Enabled Manual Feed Eject Mode Top of Form Automatic Top of Form Top of Form Bar Code Print Direction Unidirectional Bidirectional Unidirectional Graphics Print Direction Unidirectional Bidirectional Unidirectional Perforation Safety Disabled Enabled Disabled Jam Sensors Enabled Disabled Enabled Printer Adjustment Table 9 ...

Page 75: ...0 10 ASF Bin 2 Paper Load Position when ASF installed 24 to 576 0 ASF Bin 3 AFTA when ASF installed 5 to 3 Fixed 1 to 8 0 ASF Bin 3 Left Margin Alignment when ASF installed 0 to 60 10 ASF Bin 3 Paper Load Position when ASF installed 24 to 576 0 Manual Feed AFTA 5 to 3 Fixed 1 to 8 0 Manual Feed Left Margin Alignment 0 to 60 10 Manual Feed Paper Load Position 24 to 576 0 Power On Reset Table 10 lis...

Page 76: ... Values Default Send Buffer Reprint Code Yes No No Vital Product Data Table 13 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 13 Vital Product Data Category Parameters Values Default Serial Number Device Specific Information xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 0000000 0000000000000000 Quit Fr...

Page 77: ...d Programmed Symbols v Parallel Configuration All except Printer Compatibility 6 Init Interface Type Input Buffer Size Select In Signal and AutoFeed XT v Serial Configuration All except Interface Type Input Buffer Size Data Bits Baud Rate Parity Pacing Protocol and Connection Type v Printer Setup All except Paper Source v Display Language v Printer Adjustments All except Bidirectional Adjustment S...

Page 78: ...recall Save Current Values In Custom Sets The Save Current Values stores the current values of the configuration parameters to one of the eight custom sets described in Custom Sets on page 67 You can save the current values to v Custom Set A v Custom Set B v Custom Set C v Custom Set D v Custom Set E v Custom Set F v Custom Set G v Custom Set H All of the custom sets are initially set to the manuf...

Page 79: ...current values from v Custom Set A v Custom Set B v Custom Set C v Custom Set D v Custom Set E v Custom Set F v Custom Set G v Custom Set H Note When a new custom set is recalled a partial reset 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 custom...

Page 80: ...GURATION MENU Configuration Storage 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Configuration Storage Power On Custom Set 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 custom set 8 Use Start or Return to exit the ...

Page 81: ...per source 8 Use Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Recall Factory Defaults This function sets all parameter values to the original manufacturing default values except Vital Product Data and Printer Address twinax attachment These settings can only be changed through their own menu selection The printer is shipped with all of the custom sets set to manuf...

Page 82: ...et that is identical to one of the factory defaults If a custom set is identical to the factory defaults it will be identified as Factory Defaults If the only change from factory defaults is a non custom set parameter value a value that stays the same no matter which custom set you are using such as Twinax Address only the first custom set will be identified as In Use The other custom sets will be...

Page 83: ...der for the printer To change or check the attachment selection follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Attachment 3 Press Enter The printer displays Attachment xxxxxx Where xxxxxx depending on your currently selected attachment can be parallel twinax coax or serial 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value is displayed 5 Press ...

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Page 85: ...s always 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 CONFIGURATION ...

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Page 87: ...auses the page width maximum print position to exceed the maximum physical page width If this occurs the printer automatically changes the maximum print position to the highest valid value for the new CPI setting See Maximum Print Position MPP on page 78 for more information 2 This 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 ...

Page 88: ...enu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Maximum Print Position MPP The maximum print position MPP equals the number of characters the printer prints on a line The default value is 132 The CPI setting you choose directly influences the MPP value you select The MPP and CPI settings determine the length of the print line The maximum line length for the printer is 345 44 mm 13 6 in The CPI s...

Page 89: ... the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Maximum Page Length MPL You can set the maximum page length MPL for the printer from 1 660 lines for 6 LPI and 1 880 lines for 8 LPI The default value is 66 lines MPL equals the number of print lines the printer can print on a page MPL is the page length stated in number of print lines See the following example to determine how to calculate t...

Page 90: ...You can set the Print Quality for the printer to any of the following values v DP Data Processing Quality Default v DP Text Quality v Near Letter Quality NLQ Notes 1 This parameter can be overridden 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 S...

Page 91: ... 37 USA Canada 260 Canadian 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 89...

Page 92: ...w these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Twinax Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Twinax Configuration Print Language 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 selec...

Page 93: ... displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Data Stream This parameter is available only if the IPDS feature is installed You can set the Data Stream to the following values v IPDS Default v SCS Notes 1 The printer performs a partial reset to put any change to this param...

Page 94: ...reset to put any change to this parameter value into effect when you exit the Configuration Menu with Start or Return Buffered data will be lost 2 When changing the value of the Emulation Mode verify 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 CONFIGURATION MENU Twinax...

Page 95: ...r 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 CONFIGURATION MENU Coax Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Coax Configuration Media Size Priority 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll...

Page 96: ...of the selected value 8 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Graphics Mode This parameter is available only if the IPDS feature is installed and the IPDS data stream is selected Changing the value of this parameter can affect throughput in some printing environments You can set the Graphics Mode to any of the following values High Default High Densit...

Page 97: ...CONFIGURATION MENU Twinax Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Twinax Configuration Alarm Control 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 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Conf...

Page 98: ...nu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Twinax Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Twinax Configuration Override Host 5 Press Enter and the printer displays Override Host Paper Source 6 Press Enter to display the current value 7 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Override Host Paper Source is displayed 8 ...

Page 99: ...e 110 Bar Code Mode 110 Graphics Mode 111 Alarm Control 112 Override Host 112 Using Programmed Symbols PS Parameters 113 Plane Selection 113 Full Page On Skip Suppress 114 PS Print Direction 115 This chapter describes the procedures for checking and changing coax configuration parameters for your 4247 printer The chapter is divided into sections according to parameter Refer to this partial table o...

Page 100: ...Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Coax Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Coax Configuration Lines Per Inch 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 Press Start or Return to exi...

Page 101: ...PI setting you choose directly influences the MPP value you select The MPP and CPI settings determine the length of the print line The maximum line length for the printer is 345 44 mm 13 6 in The CPI setting and the line length determine the MPP Multiply the CPI by the line length to determine the appropriate MPP MPP CPI x line length in inches If your CPI is MPP cannot be greater than 10 136 12 1...

Page 102: ...LPI The default value is 66 lines MPL equals the number of print lines the printer can print on a page MPL is the page length stated in number of print lines See the following example to determine how to calculate the MPL The LPI and the page length 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...

Page 103: ...r 3268 you cannot run an IPDS job 2 The printer performs a partial reset to put 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 emulation mode follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Coax Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll...

Page 104: ...lay 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 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Print Language The following print languages are available on the printer when attachment is set to Coax The default is marked with an a...

Page 105: ... 880 Cyrillic 890 Yugoslav Old 892 OCR A 893 OCR B 1025 Cyrillic Multilingual 1026 Turkish 1097 Farsi 1140 euro USA Canada 1141 euro Austrian German 1142 euro Danish Norwegian 1143 euro Finnish Swedish 1144 euro Italian 1145 euro Spanish Spanish Speaking 1146 euro English UK 1147 euro French 1148 euro International 5 Belgian New 1149 euro Icelandic Notes 1 The printer performs a partial reset to p...

Page 106: ...se You can set the case for the printer to print in all upper case or mixed case characters by selecting one of the following values v Dual for both uppercase and lowercase characters default v Mono for all upper case characters This setting is dependent on the Print Language value it applies to all languages except Arabic Farsi and Hebrew Text is always printed in dual case for these languages No...

Page 107: ...s Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Coax Configuration Print Text Direction 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for print direction is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Media Size Priority This pa...

Page 108: ...e desired value for media size priority is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Screen Buffer Size You can set the screen size for local copy printing You can define the screen size to any of the following values v 960 v 1920 Default v 2560 v 3440 v 3564 Note The p...

Page 109: ...tion value You can set this value to Standard Default An automatic new line executes at MPP 1 then a carriage return executes The next print position will be the first print position of the next line Alternate No automatic new line executes The carriage return executes at MPP 1 The next print position will be the first print position of the current line Note The printer performs a partial reset to...

Page 110: ...ernate No automatic new line executes The new line executes at MPP 1 The next print position will be the first print position of the next line Note The printer performs a partial reset to put 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 new line at MPP 1 follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 P...

Page 111: ...ta 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 CONFIGURATION MENU Coax Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Coax Configuration Printer Compatibility 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Printer Compatibility 3 FF foll...

Page 112: ...ntil the printer displays Coax Configuration Printer Compatibility 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Printer Compatibility 4 FF last in order 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for form feed is last character in print order is displayed 9 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value...

Page 113: ...alue for null suppression is displayed 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 Configuration Menu on page 55 Printer Compatibility 6 Form Feed Command Position You can set the printer to execute a form feed only if it is encountered at the first print position in a line or at the Maximum Print Position 1 o...

Page 114: ... 55 Printer Compatibility 7 Automatic Function After End of Print Buffer You can set this value to Standard Default The printer will automatically start a new line after the data in the print buffer has printed unless a New Line Carriage Return or Form Feed was the last function executed Alternate The printer will automatically execute a form feed after the data in the print buffer has printed unl...

Page 115: ...Default The printer will execute an automatic New Line function at the end of an OILC Operator Initiated Local Copy job Alternate The printer will execute an automatic Form Feed function at the end of an OILC Operator Initiated Local Copy job unless a Form Feed was the last function executed Note The printer performs a partial reset to put any change to this parameter value into effect when you ex...

Page 116: ...minute timeout for a not ready state Alternate No intervention required status is sent to the host from any timeout resulting from a no data loss or ten minute non intervention required timeout Note The printer performs a partial reset to put 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 su...

Page 117: ... you exit the Configuration Menu with Start or Return Buffered data will be lost To change or check the early print complete value follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Coax Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Coax Configuration Printer Compatibility 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll u...

Page 118: ...ter displays Coax Configuration Printer Compatibility 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Printer Compatibility 12 Auto before OILC 7 Press Enter to display the current value 8 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for automatic function after end of OILC job value is displayed 9 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 10 Pres...

Page 119: ...8 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 9 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu Programmed Symbols If your host computer does not use IPDS Programmed Symbols are an alternative way to print graphics When Programmed Symbols are enabled IPDS is disabled You can set Programmed Symbols to v Disabled Default v Enabled Note The printer performs a partial reset to put ...

Page 120: ...e following values Default default The printer will use its built in translate table for the current character set Downloaded The printer will use the translate table that is downloaded in the data stream To change or check the Translate Table selection follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Coax Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Sc...

Page 121: ...ress Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Graphics Mode This parameter is valid only if the IPDS feature is installed Changing the value of this parameter can affect throughput in some printing environments You can set the Graphics Mode to any of the following values High Default Hi...

Page 122: ... CONFIGURATION MENU Coax Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Coax Configuration Alarm Control 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 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configu...

Page 123: ...Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 9 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu Using Programmed Symbols PS Parameters You can only define the following parameters if the Programmed Symbols PS parameter in the Printer Compatibility category is set to Enabled See Programmed Symbols on page 109 You can define the following PS Parameters v Plane Selection v Full Page...

Page 124: ...e On Skip Suppress You can set the Full Page on Skip Suppress to Standard Default The printer will leave white space at the end of the page Alternate If the printer is printing skip suppressed data the printer will print on the entire page as defined by the bottom margin SCS or MPL Note The printer performs a partial reset to put any change to this parameter value into effect when you exit the Con...

Page 125: ...right to left This setting causes faster throughput but may affect print quality Verify that the print quality is acceptable before running a print job To change or check the PS print direction follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Coax Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Coax Configuration...

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Page 127: ... checking and changing parallel and serial configuration parameters for your 4247 printer The chapter is divided into sections according to parameter Refer to the partial table of contents at the beginning of this chapter for parameter and page listings Note Your CONFIGURATION MENU printout will include Serial Interface items only if the printer has an optional serial attachment card installed Lik...

Page 128: ...v 8 Note This parameter can be overridden by the computer To change or check the LPI follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Parallel Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Parallel Configuration Lines Per Inch 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired...

Page 129: ... steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Parallel Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Parallel Configuration Maximum Print Position 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for MPP is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the s...

Page 130: ...ress Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Parallel Configuration Maximum Page Length 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for MPL is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Perforation Skipping Use this par...

Page 131: ...r v 4202 Proprinter III XL v Epson FX Note The printer performs a partial reset to put 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 emulation mode follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Parallel Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 P...

Page 132: ... 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 737 737 Greek MS DOS 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 Turkish 855 855...

Page 133: ...orms a partial reset to put any change to this parameter value into effect when you exit the Configuration Menu with Start or Return Buffered data will be lost 2 This parameter can be overridden by the computer 3 When either OCR A or OCR B is selected the selectable options for CPI and print quality become fixed at 10 CPI and Near Letter Quality respectively To change or check the print language v...

Page 134: ... 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 CONFIGURATION MENU Parallel Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Parallel Configuration Print Quality 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for P...

Page 135: ...5 Character Set You can set the character set to any of the following values v PC1 PC Character Set 1 Default v PC2 PC Character Set 2 v Italic Epson FX only To change or check the Character Set follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Parallel Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Parallel Conf...

Page 136: ... Auto LF on CR 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 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Printer Compatibility 4 Automatic Carriage Return on Line Feed This parame...

Page 137: ...cted value 10 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Printer Compatibility 5 Form Feed Suppression This parameter is displayed when emulation mode is set to 4247 4202 III XL or 2381 Personal Printer You can set the printer to suppress host form feed commands or to honor all host form feeds You can set this value to Disabled Default All form feed comman...

Page 138: ...o ignore the signal You can set this value to Enabled Default Init signal detection disabled No action occurs when Init is activated Disabled Init signal detection enabled When Init is activated the printer performs a partial reset To change or check the Init signal follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Parallel Configuration 3 Press...

Page 139: ...U Parallel Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Parallel Configuration Printer Compatibility 5 Press Enter 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Printer Compatibility Condensed Print 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 d...

Page 140: ...g the Configuration Menu on page 55 Printer Compatibility 9 20 CPI This parameter is displayed when emulation mode is set to 4247 4202 III XL or 2381 Personal Printer You can set the printer to allow 20 CPI condensed print from the data stream For more information see the IBM 4247 Printer Model 001 Programming Reference You can set this value to Enabled Default Does not allow 20 CPI to be accessed...

Page 141: ...ress Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Parallel Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Parallel Configuration Alarm Control 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 v...

Page 142: ...er Source is displayed 8 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 9 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Characters Per Inch CPI This parameter allows the printer to accept or ignore override the Characters Per Inch commands that are sent by the host data stream You can set Characters Per Inch to Disabled Default The p...

Page 143: ...rinter to accept or ignore override the Lines Per Inch commands that are sent by the host data stream You can set Lines Per Inch to Disabled Default The printer accepts and processes commands received from the host data stream for Lines Per Inch selection Enabled The printer ignores commands received from the host data stream for Characters Per Inch The printer will use the Lines Per Inch value se...

Page 144: ...ge Length selection Enabled The printer ignores commands received from the host data stream for Maximum Page Length The printer will use the Maximum Page Length value set in the printer configuration To change or check the Maximum Page Length setting 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Parallel and Serial Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or...

Page 145: ...e Type 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 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Input Buffer Size This parameter allows you to select the size of input buffer to be used The following val...

Page 146: ...NFIGURATION MENU Parallel Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Parallel Configuration Select In Signal 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 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting ...

Page 147: ...page 55 Serial Interface Interface Type This parameter allows you to select the Serial Interface attachment type You can set Interface Type to v RS 232C Default v RS 422A To change or check the Interface Type 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Parallel and Serial Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Paralle...

Page 148: ...Buffer Size 5 Press Enter and the printer displays Serial Interface Input Buffer Size 6 Press Enter to display the current value 7 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Input Buffer Size is displayed 8 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 9 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Data Bits You can set the...

Page 149: ...1200 v 2400 v 4800 v 9600 Default v 19200 v 38400 To change or check the Baud Rate 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Parallel and Serial Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Parallel and Serial Configuration Serial Interface 5 Press Enter and the printer displays Serial Interface Baud Rate 6 Press Enter to...

Page 150: ...he current value 7 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Parity is displayed 8 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 9 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Pacing Protocol You can set the Pacing Protocol to v DTR Default v XON XOF To change or check the Pacing Protocol setting 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scrol...

Page 151: ...puter through an external modem To change or check the Connection Type setting 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Parallel and Serial Configuration 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Parallel and Serial Configuration Serial Interface 5 Press Enter and the printer displays Serial Interface Connection Type 6 Press Enter ...

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Page 153: ...nt Default Paper is fed under the front tractor cover for the Front Push Rear Pull or Push Pull paper paths or if Continuous Forms Linking is set to Enabled in Printer Setup Rear Paper feeding is from the rear push tractor paper enters and exits from the rear of the printer If this path is selected the Rear Pull and Push Pull paths are not available Bin 1 Selects Bin 1 of the automatic sheet feede...

Page 154: ... data stream selects the ASF without specifying the actual bin number the ASF Default Bin selected will be used You can define the default bin to any one the following values Bin 1 Default ASF Bin 1 Bin 2 ASF Bin 2 Bin 3 ASF Bin 3 To change or check the ASF default bin 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Printer Setup 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or ...

Page 155: ...lue for ASF Bin 1 Media is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 ASF Bin Linking The ASF Bin Linking parameter defines which if any of the ASF bins will be linked If ASF Bin 1 Media parameter is defined to contain envelopes only Bin 2 and Bin 3 linking is allowed Th...

Page 156: ...er This would be used when the physical characteristics of the forms currently loaded make it undesirable for the printer to attempt to move the forms in the reverse direction for example labels Even if Front Forms Backup is disabled the Micro can still be used for the paper path You can define the front forms backup to either one of the following values Enabled Default Allows the printer to back ...

Page 157: ...ms To change or check the Rear Forms Backup 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Printer Setup 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Printer Setup Rear Forms Backup 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Rear Forms Backup is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be...

Page 158: ...the selected value 8 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Form Feed Mode You can set Form Feed Mode to either of the following values v Not Active In Ready State Default v Active In Ready State Selecting Active in Ready State makes the Form Feed key active when the printer is ready and no job is processing so that when pressed a form feed will be per...

Page 159: ...n ejected the next step depends of the setting of the Automatic Restore parameter The settings for Automatic Eject and Automatic Restore are used to control how you want tear off operations to occur There is only one setting in the printer configuration for Automatic Eject and one setting for Automatic Restore which apply to both the front and rear continuous forms paths The paths cannot be contro...

Page 160: ...ct Auto Restore Dual Push 1 On Demand Disabled Data Dual Push 1 Constant Enabled Data Dual Push 2 or more On Demand Disabled Data Dual Push 2 or more Constant Enabled Data Note The combination of settings with Automatic Eject Enabled and Automatic Restore Disabled is not recommended Automatic Eject This parameter is displayed for the Front Push or Rear Push forms path You can set the printer to pe...

Page 161: ... When forms are ejected a load function is performed after a timeout The timeout value can be 10 seconds 20 seconds 30 seconds 40 seconds or 50 seconds To change or check the automatic restore follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Printer Setup 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Printer Setup Automatic ...

Page 162: ... displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Manual Paper Overlay You can set manual paper overlay to one of the following values Disabled Default Defines Manual Sheet Feed and tractor paper feeding simultaneously as disabled Enabled Defines Manual Sheet Feed and tractor ...

Page 163: ...ng function This means that a cut sheet form will be automatically loaded when inserted into the printer Disabled Disables the quick printing function This means that a cut sheet form will not be automatically loaded when inserted into the 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 CO...

Page 164: ...Eject Mode 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 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Bar Code Print Direction You can set the Bar Code Print Direction to Unidirectional Default Cau...

Page 165: ...throughput but may affect print quality Verify that the print quality is 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 CONFIGURATION MENU Printer Setup 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Printer Setup Graphics Print Direction 5 Press Enter to di...

Page 166: ...risk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Jam Sensors You can set Jam Sensors to either of the following values Enabled Default Enables the paper jam sensors on the front and rear tractors This setting alerts the operator with an 002 FORMS JAMMED FRONT TRACTOR or 020 FORMS JAMMED REAR TRACTOR message...

Page 167: ...ll or Scroll until the desired value for jam sensors is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Chapter 10 Printer Setup 157 ...

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Page 169: ...s can be set for each paper source Front Rear ASF Bin 1 ASF Bin 2 ASF Bin 3 and Manual This chapter is divided into sections according to parameter Refer to the partial table of contents above for parameter and page listings Paper Load Position to Tear Position Relationship There are Paper Load Position parameters for each forms path These Paper Load Position settings are used to vertically align ...

Page 170: ...ead Each adjustment corresponds to 0 03 mm 0012 in The default is 0 which corresponds to a gap of 0 25 mm 01 in from the forms Fixed 1 to 8 Selects a fixed printhead 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 CONFIGURATION MENU Printer Adjustm...

Page 171: ... is 10 units The total range of adjustment is 42 36 mm 1 66 in To change or check the Front Left Margin Alignment 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Printer Adjustments 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Printer Adjustments Front Left Margin Alignment 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll ...

Page 172: ...rt or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Rear Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment AFTA This parameter allows you to adjust the distance between the paper and the printhead for the rear forms path Forms must be loaded for this adjustment to be effective This adjustment can be set to one of the following values 5 to 3 The printer automatically adjusts the distance...

Page 173: ...NU Printer Adjustments 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Printer Adjustments Rear Tear Position 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 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuratio...

Page 174: ...s 0 To change or check the Rear Paper Load Position 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Printer Adjustments 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Printer Adjustments Rear Paper Load Position 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for Rear Paper Load Position is displayed...

Page 175: ...the selected value 8 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 ASF Bin 1 Left Margin Alignment This parameter adjusts the distance of the first print position to the left margin from 0 to 60 units where each unit is 0 706 mm 1 36 in The default is 10 units The total range of adjustment is 42 36 mm 1 66 in To change or check the ASF Bin 1 Left Margin Align...

Page 176: ...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 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 ASF Bin 2 Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment AFTA This parameter allows you to adjust the distance between the paper and the p...

Page 177: ...al range of adjustment is 42 36 mm 1 66 in To change or check the ASF Bin 2 Left Margin Alignment 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Printer Adjustments 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Printer Adjustments ASF Bin 2 Left Margin Alignment 5 Press Enter to display the current value 6 Press Scroll or Scroll until the de...

Page 178: ... to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 ASF Bin 3 Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment AFTA This parameter allows you to adjust the distance between the paper and the printhead when the ASF device is installed and the Paper Source parameter is set to Bin 3 Paper must be loaded for this adjustment to be effective This adjustment can be set to one of the following values 5 to...

Page 179: ...er Adjustments 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Printer Adjustments ASF Bin 3 Left Margin Alignment 5 Press Enter 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 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exitin...

Page 180: ... for this adjustment to be effective This adjustment can be set to one of the following values 5 to 3 The printer automatically adjusts the distance between the paper and the printhead Each adjustment corresponds to 0 03 mm 0012 in The default is 0 which corresponds to a gap of 0 25 mm 01 in from the paper Fixed 1 to 8 Selects a fixed printhead distance value from 1 to 8 where each value equals ap...

Page 181: ...gin Alignment is displayed 7 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 8 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Note If the manual feed left margin alignment is too large for the current print line an 005 MARGIN ERROR ADJUST MARGIN OR LINE LENGTH will occur For more information on the message see Chapter 20 Problem Solvin...

Page 182: ... Test 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays 4247 OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Adjustments 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Printer Adjustments Bidirectional Adjustment 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 will be displayed in fron...

Page 183: ...n page 55 Quit From Menu This selection cancels any changes that have been made to the Printer Adjustment parameter values in the Operator Print Test menu All previous printer adjustment values are restored when this parameter is selected and the printer enter the Not Ready state Note Quit From Menu is available only in the Operator Print Tests menu To quit from the Operator Print Test menu and re...

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Page 185: ...hese steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Power On Reset 3 Press Enter The printer displays Power On Reset Yes 4 Press Enter The printer displays Power On Reset Reset Executed 5 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Copyright IBM Corp 2002 175 ...

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Page 187: ... CONFIGURATION MENU Display Language 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the desired value for display language is displayed 5 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value and the display language will change 6 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 Note Occasionally the display language may be changed accidentally ...

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Page 189: ... the host and it is an Operator Initiated Local Copy OILC print In these cases the 009 INVALID KEYPRESS message will display after you exit 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 CONFIGURATION MENU Send Buffer Reprint Code 3 Press Enter to display the current value 4 Press Scroll ...

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Page 191: ...umber for the printer follow these steps 1 Press Menu 2 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Vital Product Data 3 Press Enter 4 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Vital Product Data Serial Number 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 val...

Page 192: ...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 Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Men...

Page 193: ...se 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 CONFIGURATION MENU Quit from Menu 3 Press Enter The printer displays Quit from Menu Restore Previous Values 4 Press Enter The printer restores the previous values and becomes not ready Note Any custom set changes that were made and saved prior t...

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Page 195: ...ling Forms Tractor in Push Pull Position 252 Installation Procedure Front Push 252 Installation Procedure Rear Pull 255 Configuring Printer For Push Pull Forms Path 261 Loading Forms for Push Pull 261 Manual Sheet Feed Paper Path 269 Procedure 270 The paper loading procedures in this chapter are intended to be self contained Stated another way you can perform any of the five continuous forms loadi...

Page 196: ...eds you can set up and configure the printer for other forms paths This section helps you choose a forms path other than the default Front Push forms path Sometimes the forms paths choices are limited by the functions you need such as Document On Demand Other times the forms path you should use is dictated by the type of forms you are printing such as black back forms Consider Your Function When C...

Page 197: ...See note 2 Notes 1 X This function is available for this path 2 IBM recommends you remove the ASF before loading forms into the rear push forms path 3 To use the push pull or dual push forms paths you must install the optional second forms tractor Choosing a Forms Path For Special Forms Note IBM recommends that you use the Front Push forms path whenever possible A second choice is the Rear Push fo...

Page 198: ... forms try using the Eject function If using the Eject function is ineffective disable the Park function and use the push pull forms path v When your printer is loaded with different forms in the front push and the rear push tractors your job or the operator can select the desired source and alternate between the two paths The operator must tear off the forms to allow the printer to change paths v...

Page 199: ...actor in Front Push Position Power Switch Front Push Manual Sheet Feed Paper Exit Front Push and Manual Sheet Feed This illustration shows the Front Push forms path from the left side of the printer Notes Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 189 ...

Page 200: ...sition PUSH PULL Forms Guide Deflector Open Position Metal Pin Plastic Rib e61a5041 Forms Guide Deflector v 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 190 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 201: ... below v Install the paper bail assembly if it is not already installed 1 Remove the ribbon cartridge See Removing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 289 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 ensure the mylar points down Mylar 4 Insert the left and right paper bail end cap pivots into the side frames Ch...

Page 202: ...rom the Rear Pull or the Rear Push position to the Front Push position go to step 2a v If you are just installing a tractor in the Front Push position go to step 3 on page 193 a Grip both sides of the round 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 If the tractor wa...

Page 203: ...r to its locked position CAUTION 2 52 The paper feed motor may get hot during operation Be careful when removing or installing the tractor unit E61A5003 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 Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 193 ...

Page 204: ...Spacers Tractor Release Levers Locking Levers Forms Jam Sensor Left Tractor Alignment Mark Tractor Doors 6 With both hands supported on the round tractor shaft gently push the forms tractor upward until it clicks on both sides the electrical connector tab is fully seated in the connector and the bottom of the forms tractor is level with same 194 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 205: ... 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 Configuring Printer For Front Push Forms Path To configure the printer for the Front Push forms path 1 Power on the printer Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 195 ...

Page 206: ...croll or Scroll until the printer displays Paper Source Front 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 Configuration Menu on page 55 for instructions Loading Forms for Front Push Note Before you start this procedure see Forms Stack Input and Output Locations in Chapter 19 Supplies Optional Features and Main...

Page 207: ...er the left tractor pins Close the left tractor door 6 Move the right tractor until the right tractor 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 Paper Under Forms Jam Sensor Top of Form Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 197 ...

Page 208: ...ight tractor away from the right side of the printer Ensure the tractor pins are centered in the tractor holes Left Margin Left Margin Right Margin Right Margin Correct Incorrect 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 e61a5033 Spacers 198 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 209: ...Rear Push Forms Path Installing Forms Tractor in Rear Push Position This illustration shows the Rear Push forms path from the left side of the printer Power Switch Rear Push Manual Sheet Feed Paper Exit Rear Push and Manual Sheet Feed Note The forms path procedures always assume that a tractor not installed in the printer is stored in the Push or fully extended position If you remove a tractor fro...

Page 210: ...t side of the printer Ensure that the printer is powered off O before removing or installing forms tractors 2 Open the top cover and tilt it all the way back Attention 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...

Page 211: ...actor currently installed in a Rear Pull position continue here a Grip both sides of the round 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 th...

Page 212: ...age 203 d Open the front tractor cover to its locked position E61A5003 e Grip both sides of the round tractor shaft while operating the tractor release levers as shown Lift the tractor out of the printer and set it aside Tractor R elease Levers R ound Tractor Shaft 202 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 213: ...r or insert any object into the gears f Close the gear protector cover and the front tractor 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 Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 203 ...

Page 214: ...f the printer Hold the forms tractor with the tractor doors toward you and the electrical connector tab on the left Spacers Locking Levers Tractor Release Levers Electrical Connector Tab Left Tractor Alignment Mark Forms Jam Sensor Gear Tractor Doors 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 ...

Page 215: ... that it is closed see 10e on page 206 10 If there is not a paper bail in the printer install one as follows a Remove the ribbon cartridge See Removing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 289 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 ensure the mylar points down Mylar d Insert the left and right paper bail e...

Page 216: ...e on page 291 11 Ensure the metal deflector on the forms guide is in the push open position Metal Forms Guide Deflector Closed Position PUSH PULL Metal Forms Guide Deflector Open Position 12 If the metal deflector is in the pull closed position do the following a Grasp the metal deflector with one hand and the plastic rib on the forms guide with the other hand 206 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 217: ...w 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 13 Close the forms guide and top cover Top Cover Forms Guide e61a5055 Configuring Printer for Rear Push Forms Path To configure the printer for the Rear Push forms path 1 Power on the printer Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 207 ...

Page 218: ...URATION MENU Printer Setup 10 Press Enter 11 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Printer Setup Paper Source 12 Press Enter 13 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Paper Source Rear 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 55 for instructions Loading For...

Page 219: ... Door Closed Door Open 2 Open the top cover and the forms guide 3 Unlock the locking levers on the tractors Move the right tractor to the extreme right 4 Move the left tractor to the tractor alignment mark Alignment Mark Locking Levers Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 209 ...

Page 220: ...Lever 6 Open both of the tractor doors Tractor Doors 7 With the side of the forms you want to print on facing the front of the printer insert the forms under the rear tractor paper door guiding the forms over the 210 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 221: ...f the form over the left tractor pins Be sure the forms pass under the forms jam sensor and that the forms are straight 9 Close the left tractor door Paper Under Forms Jam Sensor Top of Form 10 Move the right tractor until the right tractor holes of the form fit on the right tractor pins Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 211 ...

Page 222: ...ide the right tractor away from the right side of the printer Ensure the tractor pins are centered in the tractor holes Left Margin Left Margin Right Margin Right Margin Correct Incorrect 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 212 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 223: ...er can be set up to support two different applications and the printing can be switched between the two forms See Using Different Forms On Two Paths on page 213 for more information The second way is to load the two paths with the same form For some specific applications such as printing reports overnight without running out of forms you may find using the same form in both paths to be a good solu...

Page 224: ...ion of the Configuration Menu is enabled for the current forms path When a path selection command is received at the printer that requires the printer to switch paths and forms need to be torn off the message 091 FANFOLD PARK will be displayed on the operator panel display From that point perform the following 1 The forms will already have been ejected so tear off the forms at the form perforation...

Page 225: ...he message in the middle of the second line of the operator panel display automatically d Press the Start key to make the printer ready for the next job The forms will be automatically loaded by the printer when the next job is received Or you can press Load Eject to manually load the forms on the new path then press Start to make the printer ready for the next job 2 If forms do not need to be tor...

Page 226: ...matically switch to that tractor when the current tractor reaches end of forms The 001 END OF FORMS message will only be displayed on the operator panel when both of the continuous forms paths are empty Installing Forms Tractors in Dual Push Position This illustration shows the dual push forms paths from the left side of the printer P o w e r S w it c h M a n u a l S h e e t F e e d P a p e r E x ...

Page 227: ...power switch is located on the lower left side of the printer Ensure that the printer is powered off O before removing or installing forms tractors 2 Open the front tractor cover to its locked position CAUTION 2 52 The paper feed motor may get hot during operation Be careful when removing or installing the tractor unit E61A5003 Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 217 ...

Page 228: ...tab on the right Gear Electrical Connector Tab Spacers Tractor Release Levers Locking Levers Forms Jam Sensor Left Tractor Alignment Mark Tractor Doors 5 With both hands supported on the round tractor shaft gently push the forms tractor upward until it clicks on both sides the electrical connector tab is fully seated in the connector and the bottom of the forms tractor is level with same 218 4247 ...

Page 229: ... r S h a f t B a s e Installation Procedure Rear Push Note If you have installed an ASF unit and you now want to install the rear tractor you must first power off O the printer remove the ASF stacker and then reinstall the stacker after completing installation of the rear tractor To install the forms tractor in the Rear Push position Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 219 ...

Page 230: ...t touch inside the printer or insert any object into the gears Store the cover in a safe place until it is needed for reinstallation 2 Lift the forms guide to its full open vertical position Forms Guide Push Pull Selector 3 Locate the push pull 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 220 4247 Model ...

Page 231: ...ms tractor with the tractor doors toward you and the electrical connector tab on the left Ensure the black protective cap is removed from the electrical connector tab Spacers Locking Levers Tractor Release Levers Electrical Connector Tab Left Tractor Alignment Mark Forms Jam Sensor Gear Tractor Doors 5 With both hands supported on the round tractor shaft position the electrical connector tab above...

Page 232: ... ensure that it is closed see 8e below 8 If there is not a paper bail in the printer install one as follows a Remove the ribbon cartridge See Removing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 289 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 ensure the mylar points down Mylar d Insert the left and right paper bail en...

Page 233: ...on page 291 9 Ensure the metal deflector on the forms guide is in the push open position Metal Forms Guide Deflector Closed Position PUSH PULL Metal Forms Guide Deflector Open Position 10 If the metal deflector is in the pull closed 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 Setting Up Forms Paths 223 ...

Page 234: ... the plastic rib apart move the metal deflector down until it is below the metal pin M e ta l D e fle c to r M e ta l P in P la s tic R ib 11 Close the forms guide and top cover Top Cover Forms Guide e61a5055 224 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 235: ... to the Configuration Menu 9 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Printer Setup 10 Press Enter 11 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Printer Setup Paper Source 12 Press Enter 13 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Paper Source Front 14 If you are using the same type of forms in the front push and rear push tractors and you want the print...

Page 236: ...n Menu on page 55 for instructions Loading Forms for Dual Push Note Before you start this procedure see Forms Stack Input and Output Locations in Chapter 19 Supplies Optional Features and Maintenance for information on stacking height limits Loading Forms Front Push To load forms in the Front Push position 1 Unlock the locking levers on the tractors Move the right tractor to the extreme right 2 Mo...

Page 237: ...r the left tractor pins Close the left tractor door 6 Move the right tractor until the right tractor 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 Paper Under Forms Jam Sensor Top of Form Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 227 ...

Page 238: ...ight tractor away from the right side of the printer Ensure the tractor pins are centered in the tractor holes Left Margin Left Margin Right Margin Right Margin Correct Incorrect 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 e61a5033 Spacers 228 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 239: ...ition 1 Press Park Path The printer displays 091 FANFOLD PARK TEAR OFF AT OUTPUT AND PRESS PARK 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 forms path on the operator panel display to Rear 5 Open the rear tractor paper door in the back of the printer Door Closed Door Open ...

Page 240: ...8 Move the left tractor to the tractor alignment mark Alignment Mark Locking Levers 9 Lock the left locking lever Left Locking Lever 230 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 241: ...paper door guiding the forms over the forms tractor 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 12 Align and put the left tractor 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 Setting Up Forms Paths 231 ...

Page 242: ...sary slide the right tractor to the right side of the printer to remove the slack in the form If the forms are too tight slide the right tractor away from the right side of the printer Ensure the tractor pins are centered in the tractor holes Left Margin Left Margin Right Margin Right Margin Correct Incorrect 17 While holding the right tractor in place lock the right locking lever 232 4247 Model 0...

Page 243: ...er the other form must be parked See Parking One Continuous Form and Loading Another on page 234 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 v Press Park Path t...

Page 244: ... action requested on the operator panel display 3 Press Park Path to back the forms below the print line or press Load Eject to eject the last sheet Changing the Forms Path Select another continuous form as follows 1 Ensure that a form is in the tractors of the desired alternate forms path 2 Press Park Path again to change the forms path on the operator panel display to the desired alternate forms...

Page 245: ...llowing procedure before storing it v Place the tractor face down on a flat surface with the electrical connector tab on the right side pointing toward you v Pull the bottom release 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 Installation Procedure 1 The...

Page 246: ...e until it is needed for reinstallation 3 Lift the forms guide to its full open vertical position Forms Guide Push Pull Selector 4 Determine which tractor installation steps to follow v If you are installing a tractor not currently installed in a printer go to step 4g on page 238 v If you are installing a tractor currently installed in a Front Push position go to step 4d on page 237 v If you are i...

Page 247: ...wn 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 tractor up away from the flat surface with your thumbs 1 until the tractor locks in the angled position 2 2 1 Continue with step 5 on page 239 d Open the front tractor cover to its locked position E61A5003 Ch...

Page 248: ... protector cover is closed Do not touch inside the printer or insert any object into the gears f Close the gear protector cover and the front tractor cover G e a r P r o t e c t o r C o v e r g Place the tractor face down 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 e...

Page 249: ... 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 Push Pull Selector e61a0036 Gears are not Engaged Upper Gear Moves to the Right Lower Gear Moves to the Left Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 239 ...

Page 250: ...ase Levers Electrical Connector Tab Left Tractor Alignment Mark Forms Jam Sensor Gear Tractor Doors 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 Rear Tractor Electrical Connector Tractor Mounting Pins e61a5024 240 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 251: ...ee Removing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 289 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 e61a0173 d Store the bail assembly for future use with other forms paths e Reinstall the ribbon cartridge See Installing Ribbon Cartridge on page 291 Chapter 17 S...

Page 252: ...ms Guide Deflector Closed Position PUSH PULL Metal Forms Guide Deflector Open Position 11 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 242 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 253: ... 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 12 Close the forms guide and top cover Top Cover Forms Guide e61a5055 Configuring Printer For Rear Pull Forms Path To configure the printer for the Rear Pull forms path 1 Power on the printer Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 243 ...

Page 254: ...th steps 9 through 13 9 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Printer Setup 10 Press Enter 11 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Printer Setup Paper Source 12 Press Enter 13 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Paper Source Front 14 Press Enter An asterisk will be displayed in front of the selected value 15 Press Start or Return to exit th...

Page 255: ...d e61a0115 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 Move the left tractor to the tractor alignment mark Alignment Mark Locking Levers 6 Lock the left locking lever Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 245 ...

Page 256: ...h 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 9 Insert the forms through the front tractor opening and push them up as far as they will go Alignment Mark for Setting Top of Form 246 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 257: ... above the paper bail Paper Bail 11 Align and put the left tractor holes of the form over the left tractor pins 12 Close the left tractor door Top of Form 13 Move the right tractor until the right tractor holes of the form fit on the right tractor pins Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 247 ...

Page 258: ...the form If the forms are too tight slide the right tractor away from the right side of the printer Ensure the tractor pins are centered in the tractor holes Left Margin Left Margin Right Margin Right Margin Correct Incorrect 16 While holding the right tractor in place lock the right locking lever 248 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 259: ...t tractor cover and gently align the forms making sure they are straight 19 Press Micro until the mark on the perforation see step 8 on page 246 is between the mylar strips Push the ribbon aside at the left to help see the alignment mark Alignment Mark Can Be Seen Behind Ribbon Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 249 ...

Page 260: ...uide and the top cover Top Cover Forms Guide e61a5055 22 Press Load Eject to set top of form 23 Press Start to make the printer ready and if necessary to feed the forms Be sure the forms pass under the forms jam sensor and that the 250 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 261: ...ms to exit from the rear pull tractor This forms path provides improved forms handling for difficult situations for example thicker multiple part forms higher humidity because of the use of four tractors and the straight forms path To use this forms path the Automatic Sheet Feeder ASF should not be installed in the printer It is not recommended to select Manual when the printer is set for either t...

Page 262: ...rs before continuing with the Push Pull procedure v Place the tractor face down on a flat surface with the electrical connector tab on the right side pointing toward you v 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 Installation Procedur...

Page 263: ...eful when removing or installing the tractor unit E61A5003 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 4 Get the tractor that is in the Push or fully extended position Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 253 ...

Page 264: ...Spacers Tractor Release Levers Locking Levers Forms Jam Sensor Left Tractor Alignment Mark Tractor Doors 6 With both hands supported on the round tractor shaft gently push the forms tractor upward until it clicks on both sides the electrical connector tab is fully seated in the connector and the bottom of the forms tractor is level with same 254 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 265: ... 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 Installation Procedure Rear Pull To install the forms tractor in the Rear Pull position Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 255 ...

Page 266: ... touch inside the printer or insert any object into the gears Store the cover in a safe place until it is needed for reinstallation 2 Lift the forms guide to its full open vertical position Forms Guide Push Pull Selector 3 Locate the push pull 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 256 4247 Model ...

Page 267: ...ing the front of the printer Hold the forms tractor with the tractor doors toward you and the electrical connector tab on the left Ensure the black protective cap is removed from the electrical connector tab Spacers Locking Levers Tractor Release Levers Electrical Connector Tab Left Tractor Alignment Mark Forms Jam Sensor Gear Tractor Doors Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 257 ...

Page 268: ... the forms tractor until it clicks on both sides and the electrical connector tab is fully seated in the connector e61a5028 7 Install the paper bail assembly if it is not already installed a Remove the ribbon cartridge See Removing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 289 b Move the printhead to the far right c Grip the bail assembly as shown in the following illustration Important To avoid damaging the m...

Page 269: ...g it as far as it will go f Reinstall the ribbon cartridge See Installing Ribbon Cartridge on page 291 8 Ensure the metal deflector on the forms guide is in the pull closed position Metal Forms Guide Deflector Closed Position PUSH PULL Metal Forms Guide Deflector Open Position 9 If the metal deflector is in the push open position do the following Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 259 ...

Page 270: ... 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 Metal Deflector Metal Pin Plastic Rib 10 Close the forms guide and top cover Top Cover Forms Guide e61a5055 260 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 271: ...want the Push Pull forms path to be the default path used then continue with the next step 9 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Printer Setup 10 Press Enter 11 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Printer Setup Paper Source 12 Press Enter 13 Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Paper Source Front 14 Press Enter An asterisk will be display...

Page 272: ...latched e61a0115 2 Press Load Eject to move the printhead to the extreme right 3 Unlock the locking levers on the tractors Move the right tractor to the extreme right 4 Move the left tractor to the tractor alignment mark Alignment Mark Locking Levers 5 Lock the left locking lever 262 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 273: ...r the left tractor pins Close the left tractor door 8 Move the right tractor until the right tractor 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 Paper Under Forms Jam Sensor Top of Form Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 263 ...

Page 274: ...ight tractor away from the right side of the printer Ensure the tractor pins are centered in the tractor holes Left Margin Left Margin Right Margin Right Margin Correct Incorrect 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 e61a5033 Spacers 264 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 275: ...nt tractor cover E61A5034 14 Press Load Eject to feed the forms up to the Rear Pull tractors 15 Open the top cover and the forms guide 16 Unlock the locking levers on the tractors Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 265 ...

Page 276: ...ocking Lever 18 Lock the left locking lever 19 Open the left tractor door 20 While rotating the square tractor shaft align and put the left tractor holes of the form over the left tractor pins Square Tractor Shaft Left Locking Lever 21 While holding the form in place close the left tractor door 266 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 277: ... form over the right tractor pins 24 Close the right tractor door 25 If necessary slide the right tractor to the right side of the printer to remove the slack in the form If the forms are too tight slide the right tractor away from the right side of the printer Ensure the tractor pins are centered in the Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 267 ...

Page 278: ...ight Margin Correct Incorrect 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 28 Ensure that all four tractors are aligned 268 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 279: ... to make the printer ready The printer is now ready for jobs that use the Push Pull forms 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 Manual Sheet Feed Paper Path The 4247 Printer provides the ability to print on either single part or...

Page 280: ...using the Manual Paper Overlay option ensure you have the value set to Enabled in the Printer Setup category continuous forms are loaded in the appropriate forms path then continue with step 5 An overlaying manual sheet can be loaded into the printer only when the printer is in not ready state Procedure 1 Press Park Path If continuous forms are currently in the printer for Front Push Rear Push or ...

Page 281: ...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 Setting Up Forms Paths 271 ...

Page 282: ... 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 272 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 283: ...or a maximum page length of 66 the printer will adjust the values This is done to ensure correct formatting of all offline customer tests A form that is at least 210 mm x 297 mm 8 27 x 11 70 in is needed to run any of the operator print tests The original values will be reset when the printer returns to the online state If the values are larger than the required page dimensions the values are not ...

Page 284: ...s for the default values See Figure 15 on page 275 for a sample printout The information is printed in the currently selected display language and it matches the method of attachment for your printer twinax coax and so forth To begin the Quick Reference Test 1 Press Test The printer displays 4247 OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Quick Reference 2 Press Enter or Start to begin the test The Ready indicator goes...

Page 285: ...tion Printer Adjustments OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Parallel Configuration Characters Per Inch Lines Per Inch Maximum Print Position Maximum Page Length Emulation Mode Print Language Print Quality NLQ Typeface Character Set Printer Compatibility 3 Auto LF on CR 4 Auto CR on LF 5 FF Suppression 6 Init 7 Condensed Print 8 Slashed Zero 9 20 CPI Enter the CONFIGURATION MENU listed on following pages 10 12 1...

Page 286: ...r 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 273 Depending upon the level of printer hardware installed the following sample printout may appear different than what you will see Two examples are the model number and the maximum capable print speed 276 4247 M...

Page 287: ...e61a6001 3 3 3 7 7 35 7 Figure 16 Printer Demonstration Printout Chapter 18 Using the Operator Print Tests 277 ...

Page 288: ...t Values Depending on your attachment see Figure 17 on page 279 or Figure 18 on page 280 for sample printouts v A flag is printed after each parameter value that is different from the factory default value 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 4247 OPERATOR PRINT T...

Page 289: ...dress 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 Attachment Rear T...

Page 290: ...000000 Power On Custom Set Power On Paper Source Attachment Rear Tractor Use Characters Per Inch Lines Per Inch Single Double Space Maximum Print Position Maximum Page Length Emulation Mode Print 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 Au...

Page 291: ...the printer ready or Return to make the printer not ready Firmware Information You can print information to verify your printer model number and the microcode level installed in your printer You will need this information if problems occur with your printer and you need to contact your service representative See Figure 19 for a sample printout of a printer with twinax attachment To check the Firmw...

Page 292: ...rgin Alignment v ASF Bin 2 Paper Load Position v ASF Bin 3 AFTA v ASF Bin 3 Left Margin Alignment v ASF Bin 3 Paper Load Position v Manual Feed AFTA v Manual Feed Left Margin Alignment v Manual Feed Paper Load Position v Bidirectional Adjustment Available only in Operator Print Test Menu v Sensor Tune Available only in Operator Print Test Menu v Quit From Menu Available only in Operator Print Test...

Page 293: ...orms Specifications The 4247 Printer operates with continuous and cut sheet forms All forms should be evaluated in the printer s functional environment for forms handling print registration and print quality acceptability prior to use The forms must meet the following specifications Note With the addition of the optional Automatic Sheet Feeder you can print on individual sheets of cut sheet xerogr...

Page 294: ... to 0 014 in 0 08 to 0 635 mm 0 003 to 0 025 in Weight of top part 55 to 150 g m2 15 to 40 lb 55 to 80 g m2 15 to 21 lb 55 to 150 g m2 15 to 40 lb Attached sheet individual weight 45 to 75 g m2 12 to 20 lb 45 to 75 g m2 12 to 20 lb 45 to 75 g m2 12 to 20 lb Carbon paper individual weight 14 to 35 g m2 4 to 9 lb 14 to 35 g m2 4 9 lb 14 to 35 g m2 4 to 9 lb See these notes for each forms path 1 2 3 ...

Page 295: ...s how the Park key works for forms in the Front Push and Rear Push forms paths You cannot back up the forms to park them Break the forms at a perforation before they enter the printer Press Park twice and the forms will move forward until ejected from the printer 6 Black back forms cannot be used in these forms paths They can only be used in the Rear Push Manual Sheet Feed and Auto Sheet Feed bins...

Page 296: ...m m 3 inches A p p ro xim a te ly 76 m m 3 inches Flat Work Surface Flat Work Surface A p p ro xim a te ly 51 m m 2 inches A p p ro xim a te ly 51 m m 2 inches For Form s in Front Push or Rear Push For Form s in R ear P ull or Push Pull Forms Stack Input and Output Locations Depending on which forms path you are using see the diagrams on the following pages for ways to stack input and output forms...

Page 297: ... 0 in 736 762 mm 29 30 in 381 mm 15 in 51 mm 2 inches Shelf Top of Stack Lower than Printer Shelf Floor Floor Floor Input Input Input Output Output Output e61a0128 Rear Push Forms Path Floor Floor Floor Input Input Input Output Output Output Shelf 76 mm 3 0 in 51 mm 2 0 in 736 762 mm 29 30 in 381 mm 15 in Top of Stack Lower than Printer e61a0129 Chapter 19 Supplies Optional Features and Maintenanc...

Page 298: ...0 in 736 762 mm 29 30 in 381 mm 15 in 51 mm 2 inches Top of Stack Lower than Printer e61a0131 Shelf Shelf Floor Floor Floor Input Output Input Input Output Output Automatic Sheet Feeder Paper Path Note This diagram shows the Dual Push forms path along with the automatic sheet feeder If using any of the available forms paths along with the ASF ensure the input and output stacks that are in the rear...

Page 299: ... Print Server external v Additional forms tractor v Automatic Sheet Feeder ASF includes cover stacker and one input bin v Additional Automatic Sheet Feeder ASF Input Bin maximum of two For additional information on the Automatic Sheet Feeder see the IBM 4247 Printer Automatic Sheet Feeder Guide v Printer Stand For more information on these optional features contact your IBM marketing representativ...

Page 300: ... 1 If the printer is powered off O go to Step 3 2 If the printer is powered on and the Format Online coax or the Online twinax indicator is lighted 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 position 4 Slide the printhead to the center of the printer 290 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 301: ...rtridge follow these steps 1 Get a new ribbon cartridge and remove it from the package Locate the ribbon guide white plastic snap arm ribbon advance knob and the ribbon mounting pins Ribbon Guide Snap Arm Ribbon Advance Knob Ribbon Mounting Pins 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 r...

Page 302: ...he slots in the cartridge supports E61A5018 4 Insert the ribbon guide between the ribbon shield and the printhead 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 292 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 303: ...knob press the left side of the ribbon cartridge down until it snaps into place Then press the right side down until is snaps into place 6 Turn the ribbon advance knob again in the direction of the arrow to take up slack in the ribbon Chapter 19 Supplies Optional Features and Maintenance 293 ...

Page 304: ...r Periodic cleaning will help keep your printer in top condition so that it will always provide optimal performance Before you clean the printer 1 Power off O the printer 2 Unplug the power cord 3 Wait at least 15 minutes for the printhead to cool before starting this procedure Cleaning Inside Printer Every few months use a soft brush and a vacuum cleaner to remove dust ribbon lint and pieces of p...

Page 305: ...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 run the job again If you get the same code call for service No Status Code Displays Scan the Problem List Index on page 313 and go to the page listed beside the probl...

Page 306: ...on the AFTA wheel Rotate the AFTA wheel to a higher number to clear the jam and return the AFTA wheel to the original setting 3 Reload forms 4 Press Stop 5 If you are printing in the Rear Pull or Push Pull forms path check to ensure the rear tractor paper door is opened for the forms to exit through 6 Ensure the metal deflector on the forms guide and the paper bail are in the correct positions For...

Page 307: ...up to the Tear bar The printer will restore the form automatically either when the next job is received Auto Restore Data or after a defined time elapses Auto Restore Timer 004 PRESS LOAD Recovery 1 Press Load Eject to position the form to the top of form position and enable printing 005 MARGIN ERROR ADJUST MARGIN OR LINE LENGTH Recovery 1 Press Stop The left margin automatically resets to 10 unit...

Page 308: ...nfiguration Parameter Values for more information 011 CHECK LOAD BIN An end of forms condition was detected in ASF bin 1 bin 2 or bin 3 For bin 1 a second message line indicates PAPER or ENVELOPES 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 013 DATA TO PRINT LOAD MANUAL SHEET FEED Recovery 1 Load ...

Page 309: ...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 forms path d Press Start 4 To print the job with the current paper source a Press Stop b Press Start 015 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CHECK CABLE This status code is automatically reset by the computer and ...

Page 310: ...ps Recover DANGER 1 14 Switch off printer power and unplug the printer power cord before connecting or disconnecting a communication port a teleport or any other attachment connector DANGER 1 13 Do not connect or disconnect a communication port a teleport or any other connector during an electrical storm 1 Power off O the printer 2 Check that the cable is connected to the printer and to the comput...

Page 311: ...ays again perform the actions under Forms buckle twist jam or tear See Problem List Index on page 313 If the message displays again clean the tractor sensors with a soft clean cloth If the message still displays call for service 022 UNIT ADDRESS NOT RECEIVED CHECK PRINTER ADDRESS Recovery 1 Press Stop 2 The unit address has not been received Check the address setting with your computer operator 3 ...

Page 312: ...forms condition exists in one of the forms paths for more than 60 seconds Recovery Front Push and Rear Push 1 Press Stop 2 Load forms in the appropriate forms path See Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 3 Press Load Eject 4 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 Rear Pull 1 Press Stop...

Page 313: ...oor is opened for the forms to exit through 4 Ensure the metal deflector on the forms guide and the paper bail are in the correct positions For the correct positions see Installing the Forms Tractor for the forms path you are currently using See Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 5 Press Start 6 If the message displays again perform the actions under Forms buckle twist jam or tear See Problem List ...

Page 314: ...e current paper source a Press Stop b Press Start 035 MARGIN ERROR TIMEOUT ADJUST MARGIN OR LINE LENGTH Recovery 1 Press Stop The left margin automatically resets to 10 units See Chapter 11 Printer Adjustments 2 Press Start 036 TEAR PAPER TIMEOUT TEAR OFF AT INPUT AND PRESS EJECT A forms tear off condition exists for more than 60 seconds Recovery 1 Press Stop 2 Tear off the forms at the perforatio...

Page 315: ...ss Cancel Print again before pressing Start to return the printer to ready The print job will not be canceled 060 BUFFER REPRINT ACTIVE This is an informational message The printer displays this message after the Buffer Reprint Code is sent and accepted See Chapter 14 Send Buffer Reprint Code Coax Recovery 1 Press Start The buffer reprints The message will change after the buffer has finished repr...

Page 316: ...conds then power on the printer 3 If the printer displays this status code again call for service 068 DATA CLEARED PRESS STOP THEN START Recovery 1 Press Stop 2 Press Start 069 DATA LOST PRESS CANCEL PRINT There has been a probable loss of data Recovery 1 Press Cancel Print 2 Press Start 3 Resubmit your print job 070 PRINTER BOARD CHANGED VERIFY CONFIGURATION SETTINGS Configuration and custom sets...

Page 317: ...r Rear Pull see page 243 v For Push Pull see page 261 v For Dual Push see page 225 v For the Automatic Sheet Feeder see the IBM 4247 Printer Automatic Sheet Feeder Guide 089 RIBBON JAM CHECK RIBBON Recovery 1 Power off O the printer 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 rib...

Page 318: ...ject Mode is set to Delayed Eject See Chapter 10 Printer Setup The printer displays 003 FORMS EJECTED PRESS LOAD after the forms are ejected 095 OPTION NOT AVAILABLE CHANGE PRINT LANGUAGE Recovery 1 Press Stop 2 Change the Print Language value in the Configuration Menu category to something other than OCR A or OCR B 096 NOT READY COVER OPEN Recovery 1 Close the printer top cover 2 Press Start to m...

Page 319: ...sing Load Eject key offline or a print job was sent by the host online and the 099 FORMS JAM message appeared Press Stop once v If when you try to load forms again the 099 message returns the extra paper is in one of the fanfold paths Proceed to Corrective Action 1A v If the 099 message unexpectedly appears on the display either with no printing or during printing and even by pressing Stop the 099...

Page 320: ...ssage 2 Press Stop a second time The 099 message remains on the display but the alarm will stop 3 Open the top cover 4 Tear off at any form perforation above the carriage printhead 5 Close the top cover 6 Press Park Path once The park operation will restart If the 099 message returns the forms have been backed up a certain distance but the printer again did not detect that the forms are back on th...

Page 321: ...u to call for service If the message reappears call for service 203 ATTACHMENT CARD FAILURE SEE USER S GUIDE An attachment card memory error occurred during the power on sequence Recovery 1 Power off O the printer 2 Wait 10 seconds then power on the printer 3 If the printer displays this status code again call for service 220 SERIAL DSR ERROR SEE USER S GUIDE A remote connection serial interface e...

Page 322: ...value that is set in the printer to the pacing protocol of the host system 3 Restart the print job Recovery A89 DOWNLOAD TO CHARACTER ZERO NOTIFY SYSTEM PROGRAMMER 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 A8C INVALID PAGE LENGTH NOTIFY SYSTEM PROGRAMMER An invalid page length depth error has occurred R...

Page 323: ... 316 319 Partial print characters 316 316 Partial print lines 317 Printing too light 317 Printing too dark 317 Smudging 317 Ribbon moving continuously 318 Ribbon folding snagging tearing or not moving 318 Irregular characters 316 Variations in print densities light dark or cut off printing within the same line of print 316 317 Wavy print 318 Unreadable characters 316 Line to line horizontal misreg...

Page 324: ...s buckle twist jam or tractor holes tear 1 The right tractor is adjusted incorrectly Solution Move the right tractor to obtain the correct form width The tractor pins should be in the center of the tractor holes See Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths for help on adjusting the tractor tension 2 The forms tractor is installed incorrectly Solution Check the forms tractor installation see Chapter 17 Se...

Page 325: ...Solution Check the ribbon for twists or folds 3 The printer paper path was not configured Solution Set the correct forms path setting in the Printer Setup category in the Configuration Menu See Chapter 10 Printer Setup 4 The message 002 FORMS JAMMED FRONT TRACTOR CLEAR JAM AND RELOAD FORMS 020 FORMS JAMMED REAR TRACTOR CLEAR JAM AND RELOAD FORMS or 099 FORMS JAMMED CLEAR JAM AND THEN PRESS START d...

Page 326: ... 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 adjus...

Page 327: ...per must be loaded for this adjustment to be effective Solution See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness setting through the operator panel in Chapter 11 Printer Adjustments 4 The forms tractor is not seated correctly Solution Check the forms tractor installation See Chapter 17 Setting Up Forms Paths 5 The printhead wire is damaged Solution Call for service Problem Ribbon smudging forms...

Page 328: ... operator panel in Chapter 11 Printer Adjustments 2 The forms are loaded incorrectly Solution Check to see that the forms are properly loaded Problem Ribbon snagging tearing or not moving 1 The ribbon is worn Solution Replace the ribbon cartridge See Removing the Ribbon Cartridge in Chapter 19 Supplies Optional Features and Maintenance 2 The ribbon cartridge is not properly installed Solution Remo...

Page 329: ... QUIET displays press Quiet again to disable the function The printer will now print at its normal speed Problem Printer has no power 1 The power cord is not connected Solution Ensure the power cord is plug into the back of the printer and also into the wall outlet Clearing Forms Jams Use the following procedure to clear forms jams from the printer 1 Open the top cover 2 Tear off the forms at perf...

Page 330: ...hown in the following illustration Important To avoid damaging the plastic ensure the plastic points down Mylar b Insert the left and right paper bail end cap pivots into the side frames Plastic Strip Paper Bail Assembly c Rotate the paper bail assembly toward the back of the printer closing it as far as it will go d Reinstall the ribbon cartridge See Installing Ribbon Cartridge on page 291 e Clos...

Page 331: ...9 Reload the forms Chapter 20 Problems 321 ...

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Page 333: ...ment 337 Electrical Requirements 338 Power Cord 338 Safety 338 Branch Circuits and Grounding 338 Plugs and Receptacles 339 General Information The site that you select for your new printer must meet the specifications and conditions shown on the following pages As you consider the location and surrounding environment for your printer avoid factors that can create a buildup of an electrostatic char...

Page 334: ...e for a printer on the optional printer stand is adequate to service a printer Symbols that appear in specification drawings are defined in the following table Symbol Meaning Required clearance Signal cable entry exit Power cable Off On Switch Service and Operating Clearances Front Operator Position Rear Printer Top View Rear View Left Side View Signal Connection Power Connection Physical Specific...

Page 335: ...Signal Connection Power Connection Off On Switch 462 311 2 e61a5002 Physical Dimensions and Clearances Dimensions Standard With ASF Width 679 5 mm 26 75 in 679 5 mm 26 75 in Depth 400 mm 15 75 in 673 1 mm 26 5 in See Note Height 311 2 mm 12 25 in 431 8 mm 17 0 in Note Depth is with all three ASF bins installed Clearances Standard ASF Top 400 mm 16 in 400 mm 16 in Front 450 mm 18 in 450 mm 18 in Re...

Page 336: ...k the air vents Lack of correct cooling and ventilation can cause printer failures and improper operation Declaration of IBM Product Noise Emission Values The following tables show the noise emission values for the 4247 Printer Table 25 Sound Emission Levels 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 ...

Page 337: ... 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 order the correct cable Not...

Page 338: ...Cables and Connectors If your printer uses a twinax signal cable you can order the following cables and connectors from IBM IBM Part Number Description 73622111 Bulk cable vinyl specify length when you order 73620612 Bulk cable Teflon specify length when you order 73622671 Preassembled cable vinyl with connectors specify length when you order 73620622 Preassembled cable Teflon with connectors spec...

Page 339: ...tachment cables are provided below IBM Part No Description 38F8254 Twinax assembly for ICS provided with printer 6091075 Twinax direct connection cable 6091070 Twinax ICS impedance matching device For planning and installation of the IBM Cabling System see your IBM representative and the IBM Cabling System Planning and Installation Guide GA27 3361 Telephone Twisted Pair The printer also can attach...

Page 340: ...nstall 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 allow a lead time of 120 days One kit IBM Part Number 1830818 provides two protectors You need one protector at each end of the coax cable when the cable is installed outdoors either above or below ground level One attachment k...

Page 341: ...2899 Replacement station protector element Note All signal cables must be rated as fire resistant or be in a conduit per National Electric Code Article 725 Consult local building code requirements 1 Type CL2 cable for general use 2 Type CL2P cable for use in ducts and plenums IBM Cabling System The IBM Cabling System standardizes the wiring in a building This cabling system lets you move various d...

Page 342: ...or making this connection Note that even short lengths of common parallel telephone wire such as that sold by telephone and electronic retail stores may cause malfunctions in your printer To obtain proper wire for this use see your IBM representative For detailed information about the Telephone Twisted Pair cable see the IBM ROLM Planning and Installation Guide for the 3270 Coax to Twisted Pair Ad...

Page 343: ... up to 15 2 m 50 ft in length with transmission rates up to 19 2 Kbps The RS 422A interface uses a serial cable up to 1219 m 4 000 ft in length with transmission rates up to 38 4 Kbps RS 232C Connector Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal Name Description 2 TXD Transmit Data 3 RXD Receive Data 4 RTS Request to Send 5 CTS Clear to Send 6 DSR Data Set Ready 7 SG Signal Ground 20 DTR Data Terminal Ready...

Page 344: ... 21F4346 30 5 m 100 ft Attachment Cable for RISC System 6000 The table below lists a part number to use when ordering a cable Note Before you place an order for a cable contact your IBM marketing representative to verify the current part number Interface Type Cable Part Number RS 232C Serial Cable Kit IBM Async Cable EIA 232 V 24 and Printer Terminal Interposer EIA 232 08H6957 Cable Configurations...

Page 345: ...RXD DTR DSR SG TXD 3 2 5 4 RTS CTS TXD RXD Computer Printer e61a0029 7 2 7 3 20 6 3 2 5 4 5 4 20 6 SG RXD DTR DSR SG TXD RTS CTS TXD RXD CTS RTS DTR DSR Computer Printer e61a0030 7 2 7 3 20 6 3 2 20 6 SG RXD DTR DSR SG TXD RTS CTS TXD RXD CTS RTS DSR 4 DTR 5 5 4 Computer Printer e61a0031 7 2 7 3 20 6 3 2 20 6 SG RXD DTR DSR SG TXD RTS CTS TXD RXD CTS RTS DSR 4 DTR 5 5 4 Computer Printer e61a0080 A...

Page 346: ...ollowing tables show the operating environment requirements for the printer Without Automatic Sheet Feeder Environment Requirement Temperature range 10 to 40 C 50 to 104 F Relative humidity range 8 to 80 Maximum wet bulb temperature 27 C 80 6 F 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 Wit...

Page 347: ...The following table shows the 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 require...

Page 348: ... 1 83 m 6 ft power cord is also available in the U S Safety Safety is a major consideration in the design and manufacture of IBM products Proper electrical grounding is essential for safety and for reliable operation of the printer If you have any questions about the grounding of your receptacle ask your electrician Branch Circuits and Grounding A machine must be properly grounded It is recommende...

Page 349: ...orrectly connected to the building wiring serious electric shock could result Plugs and Receptacles The following charts show by country which power plugs are shipped with the printer The alphabetic references in these charts correspond to the power plugs shown in Plugs and Receptacles COUNTRY VOLTAGE RANGE COUNTRY VOLTAGE RANGE 125 V 250 V 125 V 250 V Afghanistan A Germany A Algeria A Guatemala E...

Page 350: ...aguay 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 v Other Asian and Latin American countries not listed will be shipped cords with plug E attached v Other European Middle Eastern and African countries ...

Page 351: ...that of the power cord or plug whichever is less Appendix A Printer Specifications 341 ...

Page 352: ...342 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 353: ...Coax cable specifications v Installing cable connectors on coax cable v Cable to cable adapters for coax cables v Twinax cable specifications for vinyl cable v Twinax cable specifications for Teflon cable v Installing cable connectors on twinax cable v Cable to cable adapters for twinax cable Coax Cable Specifications The following table shows bulk cable specifications for coax cable Table 27 Coax...

Page 354: ...8 2 10 pick per inch 90 minimum coverage 5 Jacket must meet the minimum requirements for underground feeder and branch circuit cable and also must be weather proofed and sunlight resistant per UL Subj 493 Installing Cable Connectors on Coax Cable If you purchase bulk coax cables assemble them as follows See the illustrations following these instructions for dimensions and help in doing these proce...

Page 355: ...he contact of the solder hole Remove the excess solder from the 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 ...

Page 356: ...ter for joining coax cables Cable Connector IBM part 1836444 for indoor use IBM part 1836447 for outdoor use C able Assem bly IBM part 2577672 for indoor use IBM part 1833108 for outdoor use Shrink Sleeve 15 mm 0 60 in diameter Adapter IBM part 5252643 or com m ercial part Am phenol 31 219 Twinax Cable Specifications for Vinyl Cable The following are bulk cable specifications for twinax cables wit...

Page 357: ...minal 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 at 0 5 MHz 107 5 ohms at 1 MHz 105 5 ohms at 2 MHz and above Attenuation 100 MHz 4 5 dB 30 5 m 100 ft maximum at 25 C 77 F 4 7 dB 30 5 m 100 ft maximum at 80 C 176 F Velocity of propagation 66 5 Operating environment 40 C to 80 C 40 F to 176 F 10 to 90 ...

Page 358: ...ctric 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 at 0 5 MHz 107 5 ohms at 1 MHz 105 5 ohms at 2 MHz and above Attenuation 100 MHz 4 5 dB 30 5 m 100 ft maximum at 25 C 77 F 4 7 dB 30 5 m 100 ft maximum at 80 C 176 F Velocity of propagation 66 75 Operating environment 40 C to 105 C 40 F to 221 F 10 to 90 relative humidit...

Page 359: ...core and cut the core and conductors to a length of 16 mm 0 63 in Slide the wire shield back over the core and taper it to a point for ease of braid clamp assembly in step 4 Clamp Gasket Clamp Nut 20 mm 0 80 in 16 mm 0 63 in 3 This step is only for a Teflon cable If you are assembling a Teflon cable install the heat shrink tubing as shown Heat Shrink Tubing IBM part 483619 4 Slide a braid clamp ov...

Page 360: ...eeve against the braid wires Using minimum heat solder the male contacts to the conductors Clean off any excess solder Sleeve Male Contacts Conductors 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 and contacts back parallel to each other 6 4 mm 0 25 in 8 Slide the insulator over the contacts and the cable so the ins...

Page 361: ...e clamp nut Protective Sleeve Plug Body Pin Slot Clamp Nut Cable 10 Check for shorts between the conductors and between each conductor and the plug body Slide the protective sleeve over the plug body Cable to Cable Adapters for Twinax Cable Do not splice cables use an adapter You may use IBM part 7362230 Amphenol part 82 5588 or an equivalent for twinax cables Cover this adapter and the attached c...

Page 362: ... rt 7 3 6 2 2 11 B u lk Tw in a x ia l C a b le f o r Te flo n c o v e r e d C a b le IB M p a rt 7 3 6 2 06 1 A d a p te r IB M p a rt 7 3 6 2 2 3 0 A m p h e n o l p a rt 8 2 5 5 8 8 o r e q u iv a le n t 2 3 m m 0 9 1 in D ia m e te r C o n n e c to r IB M p a rt 7 3 6 2 2 2 9 A m p h e n o l p a rt 8 2 5 5 8 9 o r e q u iv a le n t C o n n e c to r K it fo r V in y l c o v e re d C a b le s IB...

Page 363: ...network address and interprets data transmitted on the network to the print data stream used by the 4247 printer There are several servers available for your printer v Ethernet 10BaseT v Ethernet 10Base2 v Token Ring Media Type 1 v Token Ring Media Type 3 The Network Print Server feature plugs directly into the printer parallel port for easy installation To install your server perform the followin...

Page 364: ...il the printer displays Parallel Configuration Interface Type e Press Enter to display the current value f Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Interface Type PC Parallel g Press Enter An asterisk displays in front of the selected value h Press Start or Return to exit the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 2 Power off O the printer 3 Attach the Network Printer Server t...

Page 365: ...tor will flash during power on and self test When the indicator stops flashing and remains unlit the Network Print Server is ready for use 5 Power on the printer Ensure 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 ...

Page 366: ...nsure 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 CONFIGURATION MENU Parallel Configuration c Press Enter d Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays Parallel Configuration Interface Type e Press Enter to display the current value f Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displ...

Page 367: ...t the Menu See Exiting the Configuration Menu on page 55 2 Power off O the printer 3 Attach the Network Printer Server to your parallel port Attention This unit contains more than one power supply cord printer power supply cord and Network Print Server power supply cord Appendix C Network Print Servers 357 ...

Page 368: ...ure 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 the User s Guide that was shipped with your Network Print Server 358 4247 M...

Page 369: ... In order to print with the euro character the euro capable code page must be selected at the printer operator panel and not over ridden by your job euro Code Pages Definitions EBCDIC Code Pages Eleven new EBCDIC code pages have been defined which include the euro symbol Ten of these are the new euro Country Extended Code Pages ECECPs that are based on the original CECPs with a single character ch...

Page 370: ...e page It provides support for ISO 8859 part 15 also known as Latin 9 It is most similar to code page 819 The following table shows the code points in code page 923 that are different from code page 819 CodePointCode Page 819 Code Page 923 X A4 SC01 international currency symbol SC20 euro symbol X A6 SM65 broken vertical bar LS22 capital S caron X A8 SD17 diaeresis LS21 small s caron X AF SM15 ove...

Page 371: ...mally this is not done If you use an application such as IBM s AS 400 system that generates SCS to send to the printer then one of these new code pages would be requested the same way as current code pages are requested The new code page number is substituted though Note Code page 924 is not explicitly supported by the AS 400 system In PDS programming to select these code pages from the Twinax SCS...

Page 372: ...tion Forms Feeding Continuous Forms Feeding uses either the front forms path or the rear forms path Front paths use the forms that are fed into the front of the printer and utilize the forms tractor installed in the Front Push Rear Pull or Push Pull configuration The rear paths utilize forms fed through the rear of the printer The forms tractor is installed in the Rear Push tractor configuration C...

Page 373: ...rm Definitions for S 390 and AIX environments PPFA is also available for AS 400 as an optional feature of the IBM AFP PrintSuite for OS 400 The following is a sample of PPFA commands to select the first ASF bin on 4247 SETUNITS 1 IN 1 IN FORMDEF 4247B1 REPLACE YES BIN 5 In AS 400 AS 400 supports user specification of a Form Definition with the PRTAFPDTA command and DEVTYPE AFPDS Support for user n...

Page 374: ... switching from one continuous forms path to the other printed output must be manually torn off and removed from the printer before the first forms path can be parked For this reason you may want to use the FORM keyword in the AS 400 Printer File to alert the operator to remove any printer output before a job using a different forms path is sent If the 4247 is configured for ASF use only in Compat...

Page 375: ...the print job as shown below If no job control statement is included in your job the default selection will be the front continuous forms path Table 28 Forms Path Selection Forms Path Job Control Statement Front Continuous Forms PRINTER NAME part file name DEVICE prtr id DRAWER 1 Rear Continuous Forms PRINTER NAME part file name DEVICE prtr id DRAWER 2 ASF Bin 1 See note PRINTER NAME part file nam...

Page 376: ...e Automatic Sheet Feeder ASF has been enhanced in AS 400 V4R3 to provide support for all three of the Automatic Sheet Feeder ASF bins as well as both the front and rear tractor feeds Prior to this enhancement only DRAWER 1 2 and 3 as defined below were supported Now DRAWER 4 and 5 have been added This object now provides the following paper source to DRAWER parameter mapping Front Continuous Forms...

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Page 378: ...line versions of this book we authorize you to v Copy modify and print the documentation contained on the media for use within your enterprise provided you reproduce the copyright notice all warning statements and other required statements on each copy or partial copy v Transfer the original unaltered copy of the documentation when you transfer the related IBM product which may be either machines ...

Page 379: ...ation Statements Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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 fre...

Page 380: ...according to European Standard EN 55022 The limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical residential environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed devices Industry Canada Compliance Statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conform à la norme NMB 003 du Canada Japanese VCCI Class A ...

Page 381: ...en angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen EN 50082 1 Hinweis Wird dieses Gerät in einer industriellen Umgebung betrieben wie in EN 50082 2 festgelegt dann kann es dabei eventuell gestört werden In solch einem Fall ist der Abstand bzw die Abschirmung zu der industriellen Störquelle zu vergrößern Anmerkung Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte wie in den IBM H...

Page 382: ...ower consumption when they are not being used As an Energy Star Partner IBM Printing Systems has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency The Energy Star does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service 372 4247 Model 003 User s Guide ...

Page 383: ...djustment 168 ASF Bin 3 Automatic Forms Thickness printer adjustment 168 ASF Bin 3 Left Margin Alignment printer adjustment 169 ASF Bin 3 Paper Load Position printer adjustment 169 ASF Bin Linking printer setup parameter 145 ASF Default Bin printer setup parameter 144 attaching printer coax cable 27 LAN cable 30 parallel cable 28 serial cable 29 twinax cable 23 attachment card handling 6 installin...

Page 384: ...124 Courier parallel NLQ Typeface 124 CPI coax parameter 89 CPI parallel parameter 117 CPI twinax parameter 77 Custom Set in Use Indicator 40 custom sets configuration storage value 67 D Data Bits serial parameter 138 Data Stream twinax parameter 83 deactivating Form Feed key 148 defaults factory restoring 71 delayed ejection 152 demo pages print 273 Device Specific Information changing 181 dimens...

Page 385: ...allel attachment 125 J Jam Sensors printer setup parameter 156 K keys cancel print 51 display address return twinax 43 enter twinax 43 form feed 49 hex print 45 line feed 46 load eject 47 menu 41 micro scroll 42 PA1 enter coax 44 PA2 return coax 45 park path 46 quiet 42 set top of form 49 start 50 stop 50 test 51 L LAN card LED 30 verify operation 30 LAN attachment card 30 language print coax 94 l...

Page 386: ... default 70 Paper Source printer setup parameter 143 paper specifying for ASF 145 parallel attachment configuring 117 parallel configuration alarm control 131 autofeed XT 136 character set 125 characters per inch 117 emulation mode 121 input buffer size 135 interface type 135 lines per inch 118 maximum page length MPL 119 maximum print position MPP 118 NLQ typeface 124 print language 122 print qua...

Page 387: ...ter setup parameter 147 rear forms backing up 147 Rear Left Margin Alignment printer adjustment 163 Rear Paper Load Position printer adjustment 164 rear pull configuring printer for 243 forms specifications 283 Load Eject key function 48 loading forms for 244 selecting for rear tractor 75 stack locations 288 stacking recommendations 286 rear push configuring printer for 207 forms specifications 28...

Page 388: ...aracters per inch 77 data stream 83 emulation mode 84 graphics mode 86 lines per inch 78 maximum page length MPL 79 maximum print position MPP 78 print language 81 print quality 80 printer address 82 twinax attach to 23 U Unit Check status indicator 39 unpacking the printer 4 uppercase coax 96 using programmed symbols full page on skip suppress 114 plane selection 113 ps print direction 115 using ...

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