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IBM 4247 Model 003 User Manual (392 pages)
4247 Printer
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
How to Use this Guide
9
Preface
9
Related Publications
10
Chapter 1. Getting Started
11
Locations
12
Unpacking the Printer
14
Handling Attachment Card
16
Installing Optional Attachment Card
17
Additional Installation Information for LAN Attachment Card
19
Installing Operator Panel Overlay
19
Installing Wire Forms Guide
20
Installing Ribbon Cartridge
21
Installing Forms Tractor
24
Installing Forms Tractor in Front Push Position
24
Connecting Power Cord
27
Powering on Printer
28
Changing Display Language (from English)
29
Loading Forms in Front Push Tractors
30
Printing Your First Document
32
Attaching the 4247 Printer to Your Computer
33
Twinax Attachment
33
Coax Attachment
37
Parallel Attachment
38
Serial Attachment
39
LAN Attachment
40
About ASCII Printer Drivers
42
For AIX Operating Systems
42
For OS/400 Operating Systems
42
For OS/2 and Windows Operating Environment
42
Installing ASCII Printer Drivers
43
AIX Driver Installation
43
OS/400 Printer Object Installation
43
4247 Drivers
43
Other Drivers
43
OS/2 or Windows Printer Driver Installation
44
4247 Data Stream on Windows Drivers
44
Completing Printer Setup
45
OS/2 and Windows Drivers
45
Chapter 2. Understanding the Operator Panel
47
Status Indicators
48
Power
48
Ready
48
Attention
49
Format/Online (Coax)
49
Format/Online (Parallel, Serial, or LAN)
49
Online (Twinax)
49
Processing
49
Unit Check
49
Display Panel
49
Audible Alarm
50
Custom Set In-Use Indicator
50
Function Keys
50
Menu
51
Adjusting Forms
52
Micro /Scroll or Micro /Scroll
52
Quiet
52
Display Address Function
53
Display Address/Return (Twinax)
53
Enter (Twinax)
53
Scrolling through Categories, Parameters, Values, and Tests
53
Enter Function
54
PA1 Function (Coax Only)
54
Pa1/Enter (Parallel, Serial, Coax, or LAN)
54
Pa2/Return (Parallel, Serial, Coax, or LAN)
54
Return Function
54
Hex Print
55
PA2 Function (Coax Only)
55
Return Function
55
Line Feed
56
Park Function
56
Park/Path
56
Path Function
56
Front Push and Rear Push
57
Load/Eject
57
Manual Sheet Feed
58
Push-Pull
58
Rear Pull
58
Auto Sheet Feed
59
Form Feed
59
Set Top of Form
59
Start
60
Stop
60
Cancel Print
61
Test
61
Chapter 3. Checking and Changing Configuration Parameter Values
63
Printing Configuration Defaults
63
Printing Configuration Defaults Checking and Changing Parameter Values
63
Exiting the Configuration Menu
65
Exiting Using Return
65
Exiting Using Start
65
Locking Printer Configuration Menu
66
Configuration Categories
66
Configuration Storage
66
Attachment Selection
67
Rear Tractor Use
67
Twinaxial Configuration
68
Coaxial Configuration
69
Parallel and Serial Configuration
70
Printer Setup
73
Printer Adjustment
74
Display Language
75
Power on Reset
75
Quit from Menu
76
Send Buffer Reprint Code (Coax Attachment)
76
Vital Product Data
76
Chapter 4. Configuration Storage
77
Custom Sets
77
Non-Custom Set
77
Save Current Values in Custom Sets
78
Recall Custom Set Values
79
Power-On Custom Set
80
Power-On Paper Source
80
Recall Factory Defaults
81
Printing Custom Sets
82
Chapter 5. Changing Attachment Selection
83
Chapter 6. Rear Tractor Use
85
Chapter 7. Twinaxial Configuration
87
Characters Per Inch (CPI)
87
Lines Per Inch (LPI)
88
Maximum Print Position (MPP)
88
Maximum Page Length (MPL)
89
Print Quality
90
Print Language
91
Printer Address
92
Data Stream
93
Emulation Mode
94
Media Size Priority
95
Bar Code Mode
95
Graphics Mode
96
Alarm Control
97
Override Host / Paper Source
97
Chapter 8. Coax Configuration
99
Characters Per Inch (CPI)
99
Lines Per Inch (LPI)
100
Single/Double Space
100
Maximum Print Position (MPP)
101
Maximum Page Length (MPL)
102
Emulation Mode
103
Print Quality
104
Print Language
104
Mono/Dual Case
106
Print Text Direction
107
Media Size Priority
107
Screen Buffer Size
108
Printer Compatibility
110
Printer Compatibility 2 (New Line at MPP + 1)
110
Printer Compatibility 3 (Form Feed Followed by Data)
111
Printer Compatibility 4 (Form Feed Is Last Character in Print Order)
111
Printer Compatibility 5 (Null Suppression)
112
Printer Compatibility 6 (Form Feed Command Position)
113
Printer Compatibility 7 (Automatic Function after End of Print Buffer)
114
Printer Compatibility 8 (Automatic Function after End of OILC Job)
115
Printer Compatibility 9 (Suppress Timeout on no Data Loss Intervention Required)
116
Early Print Complete
117
Printer Compatibility 12 (Automatic Function before Start of OILC Job)
117
Form Feed Suppression
118
Programmed Symbols
119
Translate Table
120
Bar Code Mode
120
Graphics Mode
121
Alarm Control
122
Override Host
122
Using Programmed Symbols (PS) Parameters
123
Plane Selection
123
Full Page on Skip Suppress
124
PS Print Direction
125
Chapter 9. Parallel and Serial Configuration
127
Characters Per Inch (CPI)
127
Lines Per Inch (LPI)
128
Maximum Print Position (MPP)
128
Maximum Page Length (MPL)
129
Perforation Skipping
130
Emulation Mode
131
Print Language
132
Print Quality
134
NLQ Typeface
134
Character Set
135
Printer Compatibility 3 (Automatic Line Feed on Carriage Return)
136
Printer Compatibility 4 (Automatic Carriage Return on Line Feed)
136
Printer Compatibility 5 (Form Feed Suppression)
137
Printer Compatibility 6 (Init)
138
Printer Compatibility 7 (Condensed Print)
139
Printer Compatibility 8 (Slashed Zero)
139
Printer Compatibility 9 (20 CPI)
140
Alarm Control
141
Override Host Parameters
141
Paper Source
141
Characters Per Inch (CPI)
142
Lines Per Inch (LPI)
143
Maximum Page Length
144
Parallel Interface
145
Input Buffer Size
145
Interface Type
145
Autofeed XT
146
Select-In Signal
146
Serial Interface
147
Interface Type
147
Data Bits
148
Input Buffer Size
148
Baud Rate
149
Pacing Protocol
150
Parity
150
Connection Type
151
Chapter 10. Printer Setup
153
Paper Source ASF Default bin ASF bin 1 Media
153
ASF bin Linking
155
Front Forms Backup
156
Rear Forms Backup
157
Continuous Forms Linking
157
Form Feed Mode
158
Controlling Tear off Operations
159
Using Automatic Eject to Control Forms Eject
159
Using Automatic Restore to Control Restoring of Forms
159
Automatic Eject
160
Automatic Restore
161
Continuous Forms Eject Mode
162
Manual Paper Overlay
162
Automatic Manual Load
163
Manual Feed Eject Mode
164
Bar Code Print Direction
164
Graphics Print Direction
165
Perforation Safety
165
Jam Sensors
166
Chapter 11. Printer Adjustments
169
Paper-Load-Position to Tear-Position Relationship
169
Front Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA)
170
Front Tear Position
170
Front Left Margin Alignment
171
Front Paper Load Position
172
Rear Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA)
172
Rear Left Margin Alignment
173
Rear Tear Position
173
ASF bin 1 Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA)
174
Rear Paper Load Position
174
ASF bin 1 Left Margin Alignment
175
ASF bin 1 Paper Load Position
176
ASF bin 2 Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA)
176
ASF bin 2 Left Margin Alignment
177
ASF bin 2 Paper Load Position
178
ASF bin 3 Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA)
178
ASF bin 3 Left Margin Alignment
179
ASF bin 3 Paper Load Position
179
Manual Feed Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA)
180
Manual Feed Left Margin Alignment
181
Manual Feed Paper Load Position
181
Bidirectional Adjustment
182
Sensor Tune
182
Quit from Menu
183
Chapter 12. Power-On Reset (POR)
185
Chapter 13. Display Language
187
Chapter 14. Send Buffer Reprint Code (Coax)
189
Chapter 15. Vital Product Data
191
Serial Number
191
Device Specific Information
191
Chapter 16. Quit from Menu
193
Chapter 17. Setting up Forms Paths
195
Guidelines for Paper Path Selection
196
Choosing a Forms Path
196
Consider Your Function When Choosing a Forms Path
196
Choosing a Forms Path for Special Forms
197
Other Considerations for Forms
198
Front Push Forms Path
199
Installing Forms Tractor in Front Push Position
199
Installation Procedure
202
Configuring Printer for Front Push Forms Path
205
Loading Forms for Front Push
206
Rear Push Forms Path
209
Installing Forms Tractor in Rear Push Position
209
Installation Procedure
210
Configuring Printer for Rear Push Forms Path
217
Loading Forms for Rear Push
218
Procedure
219
Dual Push (Front Push and Rear Push) Forms Paths
223
Setting up Printer
223
Using Different Forms on Two Paths
223
Using Path Switching
224
Setting up Printer
225
Using same Forms on both Paths
225
How Automatic Switching Works
226
Installing Forms Tractors in Dual Push Position
226
Installation Procedure (Front Push)
227
Installation Procedure (Rear Push)
229
Configuring Printer for Dual Push Forms Path
235
Loading Forms (Front Push)
236
Loading Forms for Dual Push
236
Loading Forms (Rear Push)
239
Parking One Continuous Form and Loading Another
244
Rear Pull Forms Path
244
Changing the Forms Path
244
Parking a Continuous Form
244
Installation Procedure
245
Installing Forms Tractor in Rear Pull Position
245
Configuring Printer for Rear Pull Forms Path
253
Loading Forms for Rear Pull
254
Push-Pull Forms Path
261
Installation Procedure (Front Push)
262
Installing Forms Tractor in Push-Pull Position
262
Installation Procedure (Rear Pull)
265
Configuring Printer for Push-Pull Forms Path
271
Loading Forms for Push-Pull
271
Manual Sheet Feed Paper Path
279
Procedure
280
Chapter 18. Using the Operator Print Tests
283
General Test Instructions
283
General Test Instructions Quick Reference Printer Demonstration
283
Printer Configuration
288
Print Custom Sets
290
Firmware Information
291
Printer Adjustments
292
Chapter 19. Supplies, Optional Features, and Maintenance
293
Supplies
293
Continuous and Cut-Sheet Forms Specifications
293
Rear Push Forms Path Recommendations
295
Forms Stacking Recommendations
296
Forms Stack Input and Output Locations
296
Front Push Forms Path
297
Rear Push Forms Path
297
Automatic Sheet Feeder Paper Path
298
Dual Push Forms Path
298
Rear Pull or Push-Pull Forms Path
298
Optional Features
299
Maintenance
299
Removing the Ribbon Cartridge
299
Installing Ribbon Cartridge
301
Cleaning Printer
304
Chapter 20. Problem Solving
305
Using Status Code and Problem Listings
305
Status Codes and Messages
305
Problem List Index
323
Forms Problems
324
Print Quality and Ribbon Problems
326
Configuration Problems
329
Miscellaneous Problems
329
Clearing Forms Jams
329
Appendix A. Printer Specifications
333
General Information
333
Operating and Service Clearance
334
Physical Dimensions and Clearances
335
Airflow
336
Declaration of IBM Product Noise Emission Values
336
Heat Output
336
Power Consumption
336
Weight
336
Ordering Signal Cables
337
Twinax Cables
337
Twinax Signal Cables and Connectors
338
IBM Cabling System
339
Ordering Attachment Cables and Connectors from IBM
339
Telephone Twisted-Pair
339
Coax Cables
340
Coax Signal Cables and Connectors
340
IBM Cabling System
341
Ordering Attachment Cables and Connectors from IBM
341
Telephone Twisted-Pair
342
IBM Parallel Attachment
342
IBM Parallel Connector Pin Assignments
342
Serial Cables
343
Attachment Cables for Pcs and Compatible Serial Ports
343
RS-232C Connector Pin Assignments
343
RS-422A Connector Pin Assignments
343
Attachment Cable for RISC System/6000
344
Attachment Cables for AS/400 Workstation Controllers
344
Cable Configurations
344
Local Simplex - DTR Pacing
344
Rs-232C
344
Rs-422A
344
Local Duplex - DTR or XON/XOFF Pacing
345
Local Duplex - XON/XOFF Pacing
345
Environmental Requirements
346
Local Duplex - XON/XOFF Pacing
346
Operating Environment
346
Rs-422A
346
Nonoperating Environment
347
Shipping Environment
347
Storage Environment
347
Electrical Requirements
348
Branch Circuits and Grounding
348
Power Cord
348
Safety
348
Plugs and Receptacles
349
Appendix B. Cable Specifications and Assembly of Cables
353
Coax Cable Specifications
353
Installing Cable Connectors on Coax Cable
354
Cable-To-Cable Adapters for Coax Cables
356
Twinax Cable Specifications for Vinyl Cable
356
Twinax Cable Specifications for Teflon Cable
357
Installing Cable Connectors on Twinax Cable
358
Cable-To-Cable Adapters for Twinax Cable
361
Appendix C. Network Print Servers
363
Ethernet 10Baset or 10Base2
363
Token-Ring Media Type 1 and Token-Ring Media Type 3
366
Appendix D. Additional Information
369
Support for Euro Currency Symbol
369
Euro Code Pages Definitions
369
Euro Operator Panel Support
370
Euro Data Stream Support
371
Application-Controlled Paper-Source Selection
372
PSF Usage - S/390 and AS/400
372
AS/400 Media Selection (Other than FORMDEF)
373
Formdef)
373
GDDM Usage - S/390
374
S/36 or Advanced System 36 Usage
375
Use of 'FORMS' Parameters - S/390 and AS/400
375
Using 4247 with AS/400 Host Print Transform
376
Notices
377
Trademarks
378
Product Recycling and Disposal
379
Communication Statements
379
Energy Star
381
Index
383
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