IBM 6400i, 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.
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.
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:
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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 87.
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Four configurations that you can customize for unique print job
requirements. The process of creating customized configurations is
explained on page 92.