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Multi–Platform Interface Feature
Operation Guide
Coax/Twinax
Line Matrix Printer
6400
S246-0149-03
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Table of Contents .......................................... xii Preparing for Configuration ...................................... 2 Configuring MPI .............................................. 4 Configuring the Printer .......................................... 9 Configuring for port switching ................................... Using Coax with the MPI ............................................. ............................................. ........................................ ........
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6400-LU3-DSE-Local SNA 3174 Control Unit ........................ ...................... .................... Printer Configuration .......................................... ......................................... ............................................ Introduction ................................................. ....................................... Preparing the printer for MPI Installation ........................... Installing the MPI Card in the Printer .........................
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List of Tables in this Manual Table 1 Sample Configuration Printout ( ) .................. 6 ) .................... 7 ................................ ............................... .................. ................ ............................... ............................. .............................. Table 9 .............................. Coax Error Messages ............................ iii 55 Table 10 55 Twinax Error Messages 55 Twinax Error Messages Table 9 50 T
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iv operate the equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. interference caused by using other than recommended cables and to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. a residential area is likely to cause h
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vii Klargøringsvejledning (Setup Guide). Anbringelse af printeren (Select a Site) i Kapitel 2 i Korrekt strømtype er specificeret i afsnittet type strøm, inden De tænder for den. Forvis Dem om, at printeren er tilsluttet den korrekte FORSIGTIG Tag stikket ud af kontakten inden De gør printeren ren. FARE Sikkerhedsinstrukioner for information on proper power sources. Setup Guide Refer to the "Select a Site" section in Chapter 2 of the into the appropriate power source. Before powering on the
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Huomautuksia Turvallisuudesta viii apropriados para esta impressora. mais informações sobre os tipos de corrente capítulo 2 do Guia de Instalação (Setup Guide), para Consulte a secção Escolha de local (Select a Site), do está ligada ao tipo de corrente apropriado. Antes de ligar a impressora, certifique–se que esta ATENÇÃO impressora. Desligue o fio de corrente alternada antes de limpar a PERIGO Normas de Segurança virtalähteen valinnasta. Asennuspaikan valinta (Select Site), on tietoja Asenn
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ix Installasjonshåndboken (Setup Guide). skriveren (Select a Site) i kapittel 2 i strømkilder under avsnittet Valg av egnet sted for Du finner nærmere opplysninger om egnede du slår den på. Kontroller at skriveren er tilknyttet riktig strømkilde før OBS! skriveren rengjøres. Trekk ut strømledningens støpsel fra stikkontakten før ADVARSEL Sikkerhetsinformasjon finns information om rätt strömförsörjning. kapitel 2 av Installationsanvisningar (Setup Guide) I avsnittet Val av uppställningsplat
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About this setup guide This manual covers the configuration and operation of the Coax/Twinax Multi-Platform Line Matrix Printers. attachment of the 6400 printer to, for example, a S/370 or S/390 host, or twinax attachment of the printer in an AS/400 or Systems 3X environment. In addition, the parallel port of the printer is available for attachment to a PC, Network Print Server, or other device attaching through the PC parallel port. acts as a protocol converter, taking coax or twinax data strea
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The following are publications referred to in this manual. xii S246-0150 6400 Code V User’s Guide S246-0151 6400 IGP User’s Guide Operators Guide S246-0115 6400 Line Matrix Printer Setup Guide S246-0116 6400 Line Matrix Printer Document Number Publication Title Related Publications Related Publications
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Preparing for Configuration 2 Configuring the Printer 9 Configuring for port switching 1 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 12 CONFIGURATION
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With the MPI feature installed, the following steps must be performed before it will be fully operational. The MPI feature must be configured, the printer must be configured for correct operation with the feature, and the printer must be defined to the twinax or coax host. In addition, if the parallel port will be used to attach another host, then that configuration must be performed. Pre-Configuration Checklist Before configuring the MPI and printer, you should review the following checklist
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Quick Path printer: ! ! Set the printer configuration (Page 9) ! If configuring for coax, set the coax ) ! If configuring the MPI for twinax, set the twinax address using the rotary switch ) 3 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Using Twinax with the MPI (see Using Coax with the MPI buffer size using the rotary switch (see Set the MPI dip switches (Page 5) complete to configure the MPI and the These are the basic steps you need to
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To configure the Multi–Platform Interface switches and the rotary switch located on Figure 1 ). must know whether you are attaching via important The MPI is set to coax or twinax the MPI, then coax is the default. If the the default. Therefore, if you want to configure the MPI for coax, the coax BNC adapter cable must be attached to the MPI emulation of the printer, character sets, IGP options, etc. If you do not know the type of printer to be emulated, consult your Data The rotary address switc
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Configure the MPI by putting the dip switches in the position that matches the In the sample printout and the diagnostics, the following convention is used. 0 = OFF or OPEN 1 = ON or CLOSED note the printer must be powered off, wait 15 seconds and then power on the printer in order for those changes to take effect. 5 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Location of Configuration Switches. Figure 1 After making MPI switch or cable changes, desired selection. configuring MPI
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) SW1-2 SW1-1 EMULATION SELECTED =>> 0 0 4214 0 1 5225 1 0 5256 1 1 4234 SW1-4 SW1-3 DEFAULT CHARACTER SET =>> 0 0 MULTINATIONAL 0 1 USA 1 0 AUSTRIA/GERMANY 1 1 FRENCH CANADIAN SW1-6 SW1-5 IGP OPTIONS =>> 0 0 NO IGP INSTALLED 0 1 IGP-PGL INSTALLED* 1 0 IGP-VGL INSTALLED** 1 1 RESERVED SW1-7 PRINTER TYPE =>> 0 6400-PRINTRONIX 1 6400-EPSON SW1-8 PRINTER EMULATION (6400-PRINTRONIX) =>> 0 P-SERIES COMPATIBLE 1 SERIAL MATRIX SW2-1 DEFAULT IGP SFCC =>> 0 ^ CARET (5Eh, 94d) 1 ~ TILDE (7Eh, 126d) SW2-3
