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Page 1: ...GA34 0054 2 File No S 5250 5280 S 34 03 IBM 5225 Printer Models 1 2 3 and 4 Operator s Guide t I...

Page 2: ...GA34 0054 2 File No S 5250 5280 S 34 03 IBM 5225 Printer Models 1 2 3 and 4 Operator s Guide...

Page 3: ...formation herein any such changes will be reported in subsequent revisions or Technical Newsletters It is possible that this material may contain reference to or information about IBM products machine...

Page 4: ...se of each Chapter 3 Loading and Unloading Forms describes how to load adjust and unload forms paper Chapter 4 Replacing the Ribbon and Ribbon Shield describes how to change the ribbon and the ribbon...

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Page 6: ...oduction 1 1 Chapter 2 Printer Controls 2 1 Chapter 3 Loading and Unloading Forms 3 1 Chapter 4 Replacing the Ribbon and Ribbon Shield 4 1 Chapter 5 Operating Procedures 5 1 Chapter 6 Solving Printer...

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Page 8: ...Specifications 1 2 The Computer System 1 4 Your Job as Operator 1 5 Loading and Unloading Forms 1 5 Replacing the Ribbon and Ribbon Shield 1 5 Operating the Printer 1 5 Solving Printer Problems 1 5 Ca...

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Page 10: ...es Single part one sheet or multipart two to four sheets with or without carbon Five and six parts may be used but must be tested Continuous fan fold with margin feed holes Horizontal perforation __ b...

Page 11: ...Computer Printer host Your printer may be the only device connected to the host or it may be one of several printers or other devices Computer host Printer Data cable Printer or other device If your...

Page 12: ...ds replacing and how to replace it and the ribbon shield Chapter 5 gives you detailed procedures for operating the printer One of your printer s outstanding features is its ability to let you know its...

Page 13: ...ollowing suggestions are helpful for preventing damage to your printer and for keeping it clean Do not place containers of liquid on top of the printer Use only mild soap and warm water to clean the e...

Page 14: ...8 One Line Start Key 2 9 Stop Reset Key 2 10 Space Key 2 10 Density Display Key 2 11 Cancel New Page Key 2 12 Forms Feed Controls 2 13 Tractors 2 14 Alignment Scale 2 15 lforizontal Adjustment Control...

Page 15: ...0054 This chapter describes the Mode Switch the operator s panel the formsfeed controls and the optional controls Mode switch Forms compartment Rear door Vf Window Front view Customer access panel Re...

Page 16: ...these positions The remaining positions are used by service personnel This is the normal operating position In the Online position the printer can communicate with the host This position is used by s...

Page 17: ...t needs attention A one character display G that shows either a status or a density code A power switch G with which youswitch the printer power on and off Six keys push buttons 9 three of them dual f...

Page 18: ...es on the printer power plac ing the Power switch in the 0 off position switches off the printer power If the yellow Attention light is on one of the following conditions exists The Mode Switch is in...

Page 19: ...eives from the host When Ready is on and the Mode Switch is in the Test position the printer prints a test page while checking certain printer functions Ready is switched on by pressing the Start key...

Page 20: ...tatus code The meanings of some of the status codes and all of the density codes that can be displayed appear on the operator s panel See Chapter 5 for a complete list and explanation of the status co...

Page 21: ...code in the display see Cnapters 5 nd 6 With a dual function key to shift to the function shown above the du l function key This is done by pressing a nd holding the 2nd Mode key while pressing a dua...

Page 22: ...ust show 0 c D or blank for this to occur Pressing the One Line key while pressing the 2nd Mode key causes on the Ready light to come on and prints one line if the following conditions exist The Mode...

Page 23: ...ion of the line being printed or at the end of forms movement The Ready light goes off and the Attention light is goes on Pressing the Stop Reset key while the Ready light is off resets the status cod...

Page 24: ...print density to the next sequential code The Ready light must be off and the display must be 0 C D or blank for this to occur The printer operates at the print density set by the host or the operato...

Page 25: ...fining the page length according to the physical forms length If this command is not received or if the printer is offline the forms advance only one line You also use the New Page key when aligning t...

Page 26: ...ls accessible This section gives you an overview of the forms feed controls that you use when loading or unloading forms and when replacing the ribbon or ribbon shield Left tractpr Alignment Right Ver...

Page 27: ...locking knobs allows the tractors to be moved so that forms of different widths can be used Turning the knobs counterclockwise loosens the tractors turning the knobs clock wise tightens them Both the...

Page 28: ...pper scale measures 10 characters per inch extending from 0 to 132 characters and the lower scale measures 15 characters per inch extending from 0 to 198 characters Alignment scale The first possible...

Page 29: ...s both tractors in the same direc tion for fine horizontal alignment of the forms when aligning the print positio ns The total span of movement is approxinlately 15 millimeters 0 6 inch The hori zonta...

Page 30: ...lease Latches Forms feed release latches t Pushing both forms feed release latches downward opens the forms feed for load ing or unloading forms and for changing the ribbon and ribbon shield Printer C...

Page 31: ...ss control Turning the thickness control adjusts the print impressions on the forms The correct thickness control setting depends on the forms thickness type quality size and number of copies See C Ad...

Page 32: ...Stacking Guides The two stacking guides inside the rear door are adjustable to accommodate forms of various lengths between folds Printer Controls 2 19...

Page 33: ...Audible Alarm and Cable Thru features The audible alarm emits short beeps when the printer needs attention A volume control G for the alarm can be adjusted from the highest volume on the extreme left...

Page 34: ...s 0 through 6 A printer address of 7 is invalid Note If your printer does not have the Cable Thro feature its address is automat ically 0 and cannot be changed Printer address Printer switches address...

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Page 36: ...rms 3 3 Preparing to Load Forms 3 3 Inserting the Forms 3 6 Adjusting the Thickness Control 3 10 Setting the First Print Position 3 12 Setting the First Print Line 3 14 Adjusting the Stacking Guides 3...

Page 37: ...edure consists of the following major steps A Preparing to load forms B Inserting the forms C Adjusting the thickness control D Setting the first print position E Setting the first print line F Adjust...

Page 38: ...the automatic test is completed approximately 30 seconds 2 Raise the top cover Note The printer cannot operate with the top cover open This is for your safety If the printer has the audible alarm opti...

Page 39: ...3 4 GA34 0054 3 Loosen the tractor locking knob and move the tractor to the right until it stops 4 Raise the left tractor cover...

Page 40: ...5 Release the forms feed by pushing down on the release latches Q e G M 6 Pull the tension fingers toward the front of the printer Tension fingers and ribbon shield Loading and Unloading Forms 3 5...

Page 41: ...B Inserting F rms 3 6 GA34 0054 1 Open the front door 2 Position the forms supply so that the side to be printed on is toward you i...

Page 42: ...e the forms into the forms compartment and roughly align the left edge of the forms with the left tractor pins 4 Feed the forms up between the forms feed and tension fingers Loading and Unloading Form...

Page 43: ...left margin holes over the left tractor pins close the tractor cover and tighten the tractor knob 6 Loosen the right tractor locking knob 9 open the tractor cover and align the tractor pins with the...

Page 44: ...millimeters 14 8 inches you may have to readjust the left tractor 8 Loosen the left tractor locking knob CD and move the left tractor until no slack remains in the forms between the tractors Tighten...

Page 45: ...a different type of form Kind of forms Single part Two part Three part Four part Five part Six part Thickness control setting 0 3 4 6 6 8 9 12 13 16 17 19 Warning Actual settings depend on forms thic...

Page 46: ...ve freely by turning the vertical adjustment control If the forms do not move freely check for Proper positioning of the forms supply Too much slack in the forms Proper thickness control setting Loadi...

Page 47: ...Print Position 1 If you are using preprinted forms roughly align the first print line If you are using blank forms proceed to step 2 First print line 2 Push the tension fingers to the rear of the pri...

Page 48: ...in place 4 Turn the horizontal adjustment control to align the first print position with the forms alignment scale Example x I I I II I II I I 0 10 0 15 l1111l 111l1111l X In this example the first p...

Page 49: ...hing down on the release latches G 2 Pull the tension fingers toward the front of the printer See A Preparing to Load Forms step 6 3 Turn the vertical adjustment control Oto move the first print line...

Page 50: ...e Then push the tension fingers to the rear and recheck Repeat this procedure until the first print line is below the dark area 5 Turn the vertical adjustment control to raise the bottom of the first...

Page 51: ...d by pulling it toward the front of the printer until it is locked in place See D Setting the First Print Position step 3 8 Close the top cover Note When the top cover is closed the forms automaticall...

Page 52: ...Adjusting the Stacking Guides 1 Open the rear door Position the door mounted stacking guide and the inner stacking guide according to the forms length Stacking guides Loading and Unloading Fonns 3 17...

Page 53: ...m 9 10 in 251 280 mm 10 11 in 281 305 mm 11 12 in 0 306 318 mm 12 13 in 0 Remove guide Slot O is nearest the center of the form enclosure 2 Close the rear door 3 Once printing begins check for proper...

Page 54: ...the top cover open This is for your safety If the printer has the audible alarm optional press the Stop Reset key to switch off the alarm 3 Release the forms feed by pushing down on the release latch...

Page 55: ...e above the tractors by turning the vertical adjustment control O then separate the forms by tearing along the perforation 6 Raise the left and right tractor covers 7 Unload the forms by pulling them...

Page 56: ...Close the forms feed by pulling it toward the front of the printer until it is locked in place 9 Close the tractor covers See step 6 for an illustration of the covers Loading and Unloading Forms 3 21...

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Page 58: ...4 Replacing the Ribbon and Ribbon Shield Contents Removing the Ribbon 4 2 Installing the Ribbon 4 3 Removing the Ribbon Shield 4 4 Installing the Ribbon Shield 4 4 Replacing the Ribbon and Ribbon Shi...

Page 59: ...not folded or is not badly frayed you may extend the life of the ribbon by turning it over 1 Raise the top cover Note The printer cannot operate with the top cover open This is for your safety If the...

Page 60: ...and install the other ribbon reel on its spindle 3 Be sure that both ribbon reels are fully seated and that there are no twists in the ribbon 4 Tighten the ribbon around the ribbon guides by turning...

Page 61: ...n fingers assembly O 1 Open the printer top cover and the forms feed assembly 2 Locate the tension fingers assembly 3 Be sure the base 9 of the tension fingers assembly is clean 4 Remove the paper str...

Page 62: ...Replacing the Ribbon and Ribbon Shield 4 5...

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Page 64: ...5 Replenishing Forms 5 6 Selecting a New Page 5 7 Spacing Forms 5 7 Displaying Density 5 8 Changing Density 5 8 Requesting Host Attention 5 9 Changing Ribbon 5 9 Changing the Printer s Address 5 10 Us...

Page 65: ...ter 6 to solve the problem For the printer to be ready to operate you must ensure that It has been set up as described in IBM 5225 Printer Models 1 2 3 and 4 Setup Instructions GA34 0085 The ribbon is...

Page 66: ...1 cp1 I 6 lp1 10cp1 Blp1 D D l cp1 t8lp1 o 0 Density Code 1Dcpo116lp1 l cp1ol6lp1 Ocp1 18lp1 l icp1 t8lp1 Observe the status indicators The automatic test is completed when the status indicators have...

Page 67: ...tus indicators The automatic test is complete when the status indicators have sequenced to the last one shown approximately 30 seconds oe oe 0 Display blank C or D StepS Press the Start key The Ready...

Page 68: ...forms if necessary see Unloading Forms in Chapter 2 Step 3 Load the new forms if necessary see Loading Forms in Chapter 3 Step4 Adjust the thickness control for the correct setting if necessary see C...

Page 69: ...e D Start key Start Step 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until E will not clear This enables you to print to the end of the page Step4 Load the Forms if necessary see Loading Forms in Chapter 3 Step 5 Adjust o...

Page 70: ...Reset key Step 2 Press the New Page key If the forms move only one line the printer has not received a vertical formal command D Stop Reset Cancel D New Page Follow these steps to space the forms one...

Page 71: ...t ready and the host has selected a special density D Stop Reset Density D Display Follow these steps to change the density Step 1 Press and hold the 2nd Mode key Step2 Press the Density key Each time...

Page 72: ...e steps to make a request to the host Step 1 2nd Mode Press and hold the 2nd Mode key D Step 2 Cancel Press the Cancel key D New Page Step 3 Release both the 2nd Mode and the Cancel keys Follow these...

Page 73: ...printer can cause problems with other devices connected to the same data cable Before changing the address switches inform the host system operator Test generates a page of printed data while the prin...

Page 74: ...completed approximately 30 seconds Step3 Press the Stop Reset key Step4 Press the Start key Step5 Observe the status indicator Test is completed when 0 appears To run test again press the Start key D...

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Page 76: ...nsure that it is loaded with forms that are at least 375 millimeters 14 8 inches wide Follow these steps to operate Buffer Print Step 1 Place the Mode Switch in the Buffer Print position Step2 Press t...

Page 77: ...the character which starts the next group of eight The characters represented by the codes are printed below the codes on the fourth line Formatting commands are not executed but are printed as data...

Page 78: ...is off To switch on the printer Power refer to 0 0 Power Off to Online in this chapter Atlehtoon A ody Density Code A 10c p at 6 Ip R l c p1 at 6 lp1 c 10 r p1 d B Ip D lf1qHH 811 Ho I Sy 1Cm Cont ol...

Page 79: ...er Attenuon RHdy Density Code A 10cp1a16tp1 15cp1a16tp1 c 10cp1a18lp1 0 15cp1a18lp1 HostSvnamConlrol 00 The printer has an elec Go to Problem Recovery Procedure in e 0 tronic problem Chapter6 Attan11o...

Page 80: ...pter6 icproblem AO nl1on Density Code A 10cp1a16lp1 15cp1a16Lp1 c 10cp1atBlp1 0 15cp1a 18lp1 E Hos1Sy11emControl The printer has either a Go to Problem Recovery Procedure in e 0 mechanical or an elect...

Page 81: ...ical problem Density Code A 10 p1al6lp1 15cp1at6lp1 c 10cp1al8lp1 D 15cpoa1Blp E HO itSyuemConlrol 00 The host has sent a special To change the status press the Stop Reset e 0 code or an unprintable k...

Page 82: ...1 c 10rP 8lp1 D 1 irp1dl8l1 I Hu y le1nl M1lr I 00 The printer is online not The display changes when the host starts e 0 ready and the host is not communicating with the printer communicating with it...

Page 83: ..._ signal to it DomityCadt A 1Sepia16t111 c 10cpiatlltti D HcllllYaMiniCantrGI pJ The printer is out of forms Open the front door of the printer and see if e 0 or has a forms jam it is out of forms If...

Page 84: ...Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems Contents Problem Recovery Procedure 6 2 Print Quality Problems 6 4 Service Request Checklist 6 5 Solving Printer Problems 6 1...

Page 85: ...ter and request service Problem Recovery Procedure Follow these steps to recover from a printer problem Step I Press the Stop Reset key and retry the operation that was in progress when the problem oc...

Page 86: ...on spools or replacing the ribbon if necessary see Chapter 4 for ribbon replacement information Step 10 Switch off the printer power Step 11 Ensure that the address switches are set correctly see Addr...

Page 87: ...ee Chapter 4 Ribbon shield missing Replace the ribbon shield see Chapter 4 Forms buckled twisted Incorrect forms feeding See Chapter 3 for correct forms crumpled or creased loading Printing is too lig...

Page 88: ...name 5 When the problem occurred while going from power off to online or during printing operations 6 The state of the Attention indicator on or off 7 The state of the Ready indicator on or off 8 The...

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Page 90: ...sity 2 11 5 8 forms 5 5 ribbon 4 2 5 9 character See also status indicators density 1 2 checklist service request 6 5 checkout of printer See test using codes see also status indicators density 2 11 5...

Page 91: ...de switch buffer print position 2 3 online position 2 3 test position 2 3 2 through E positions 2 3 N new page key 2 13 selecting 5 7 0 offline defined 2 3 status 5 16 testing See test using to online...

Page 92: ...2 11 5 8 service request checklist 6 5 setting first print line 3 14 first print position 3 12 thickness control See adjusting the thickness control shield ribbon installing 4 5 removing 4 4 smudging...

Page 93: ...7 9 7 9 See status indicators See status indicators 8 8 See status indicators X 4 GA34 0054...

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