IBM 6400-D Generation II Series, Setup Manual

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Configuring The Printer
Overview
IMPORTANT
Configuration directly affects printer operation. Do not try to change the
configuration of your printer until you are thoroughly familiar with the
procedures in this chapter.
In order to print data, the printer must respond correctly to signals and
commands received from the host computer. Configuration is the process of
matching the printer operating characteristics to those of the host computer
and to specific tasks, such as printing labels, or printing on different sizes of
paper. The characteristics that define the printer response to signals and
commands received from the host computer are called configuration
parameters.
You can configure the printer by pressing operator panel keys or by sending
control codes from the host computer. This chapter explains how to use the
operator panel to change individual parameters and save them as a custom
configuration.
Operator panel keys are described in the IBM 6400-D Series Operator’s
Guide.
Your programmer’s reference manuals provide information about control
codes.
The Configurations
A configuration consists of a group of parameters, such as line spacing and
forms length. Your printer contains the following configurations:
•
Four preloaded configurations that have been customized for printer
setup.
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The factory default configuration. It can be loaded, but it cannot be
altered. A list of all the parameters and their values begins on page 71.
•
Four configurations that you can customize for unique print job
requirements. The process of creating customized configurations is
explained starting on page 82.