InfoPrint 6500-v05, User Manual

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Graphics and Vertical Formatting
Several graphics and vertical formatting features are available:
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Three built-in graphics generators:
– Proprinter III XL bit-image graphics
– Epson FX dot graphics mode
– pSeries Plot
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Programmable electronic vertical formatting provides rapid vertical paper
movement to specified lines for printing repetitive and continuous forms. You
can use the following methods:
– Vertical tabbing in Serial Matrix, Proprinter III XL, and Epson FX emulation
modes
– Electronic Vertical Format Unit (EVFU) in pSeries emulation mode
Built-in Diagnostic Tools
The following diagnostic tools are provided with the printer:
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Comprehensive diagnostic self-tests permanently stored in the printer
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Configuration printout
v Data stream hex code printout
Optional Features
The following features can be ordered and installed on this printer. If you ordered
a feature at the time of purchase, the feature may already be installed on your
printer. Refer to the documentation shipped with the feature for more details.
For detailed information about these features or for information on ordering a
feature, contact your sales representative.
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Coax/Twinax Attachment:
Enables you to attach this printer to IBM
®
host systems, such as an iSeries
®
or
zSeries
®
Host System. This feature also helps you to replace Coax/Twinax
printers such as the IBM 3262 Models 3 and 13, IBM 4234 Models 1, 2, and 9,
and IBM 5224 Models 1 and 2. This feature can be used with the Intelligent
Printer Data Stream (IPDS) feature which is described below.
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InfoPrint Solutions Company Intelligent Printer Data Stream:
Provides the ability to create forms, overlays, and graphics. IPDS also provides
compatibility when replacing printers such as the IBM 4234 Models 12 and 11.
This feature also supports many versions of the Print Services Facility
™
(PSF).
This feature requires a Coax/Twinax attachment or Ethernet card attachment.
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