IBM 6400-i05, Setup Manual

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Chapter 4
Parallel Interface Menu
PC Parallel Menu
The PC PARALLEL menu configures the electrical signals to operate as a PC
Parallel printer.
Data Bit 8
The DATA BIT 8 parameter allows access to the extended ASCII character
set. When this parameter is disabled, the printer interprets bit 8 of each
incoming data character as a zero, regardless of its actual setting.
The extended ASCII character set is shown in the 6400 ASCII Programmer’s
Reference Manual.
•
Enable (the default)
•
Disable.
PC Parallel
(from page 170)
Data Bit 8
Enable*
Disable
Data
Polarity
Standard*
Inverted
Strobe
Polarity
Standard*
Inverted
Response
Polarity
Standard*
Inverted
Latch
Data On
Leading Edge*
Trailing Edge
To view options, press:
To select an option, press:
To exit the configuration menus
and return to READY, press:
Scroll Scroll Enter Return
Enter
Start
* = Factory Default
Busy On
Strobe
Enable*
Disable
Prime
Signal
Enable*
Disable
TOF Action at
Prime Signal
Form Feed at Reset*
No Form Feed at Reset
Buffer Size in
Kilobytes
16*
1 - 16
* = Factory Default
Auto
Trickle
Disable*
Enable
Trickle
Time
1/4 sec*
1/2 sec
1 sec
2 sec
4 sec
8 sec
16 sec
OFF