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6400 Line Matrix Printers Operator's Guide Cabinet and Pedestal Models Form Number S544-5641-00 ©Copyright IBM Corp., 1998
6400 Line Matrix Printers Operator's Guide Cabinet and Pedestal Models Form Number S544-5641-00 ©Copyright IBM Corp., 1998
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S544-5641-00 6400 Line Matrix Printers Operator's Guide Cabinet and Pedestal Models
S544-5641-00 6400 Line Matrix Printers Operator's Guide Cabinet and Pedestal Models
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... with these printers. This guide has been designed to meet the needs of all users, from beginners to use the operator panel to change formatting features. Troubleshooting - About this Operator's Guide This guide describes basic operating procedures for clearing paper jams, cleaning the printer, and understanding fault messages. shows how to use the optional Power Paper Stacker. Cabinet Model This document is divided into three sections: Basic Operating Procedures - Configurations - Pedestal Model Operator's Guide i gives instructions for the IBM 6400 printer.
... with these printers. This guide has been designed to meet the needs of all users, from beginners to use the operator panel to change formatting features. Troubleshooting - About this Operator's Guide This guide describes basic operating procedures for clearing paper jams, cleaning the printer, and understanding fault messages. shows how to use the optional Power Paper Stacker. Cabinet Model This document is divided into three sections: Basic Operating Procedures - Configurations - Pedestal Model Operator's Guide i gives instructions for the IBM 6400 printer.
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... directions in the IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Safety Information booklet. Important draws your attention to information vital to proper operation of damage to all dangers, cautions, and attentions. Message Display These boxes show display messages as they appear on the operator panel. READY DANGER: CAUTION: attention important note ii Operator's Guide A Note gives you helpful tips about this guide, paying attention to a program, device, system, or data...
... directions in the IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Safety Information booklet. Important draws your attention to information vital to proper operation of damage to all dangers, cautions, and attentions. Message Display These boxes show display messages as they appear on the operator panel. READY DANGER: CAUTION: attention important note ii Operator's Guide A Note gives you helpful tips about this guide, paying attention to a program, device, system, or data...
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... Printer 2 Using the Operator Panel 4 Power Paper Stacker Option 18 Changing the Paper Exit Location (Pedestal Models Only 22 Loading Paper 26 Reloading Paper 33 Unloading Paper 41 Unloading the Power Stacker 43 Setting Top-of-Form 45 Replacing the Ribbon 48 Canceling a Print Job 51 CONFIGURATIONS Parameters and Configurations 54 Saving Configurations 56 Recalling Configurations 58 Deleting Configurations 60 The Power-On Configuration 62 Protecting Custom Sets 64 Printing Configurations 66 Operator Print Tests 68 TROUBLESHOOTING Clearing Paper Jams 72 Cleaning the Printer...
... Printer 2 Using the Operator Panel 4 Power Paper Stacker Option 18 Changing the Paper Exit Location (Pedestal Models Only 22 Loading Paper 26 Reloading Paper 33 Unloading Paper 41 Unloading the Power Stacker 43 Setting Top-of-Form 45 Replacing the Ribbon 48 Canceling a Print Job 51 CONFIGURATIONS Parameters and Configurations 54 Saving Configurations 56 Recalling Configurations 58 Deleting Configurations 60 The Power-On Configuration 62 Protecting Custom Sets 64 Printing Configurations 66 Operator Print Tests 68 TROUBLESHOOTING Clearing Paper Jams 72 Cleaning the Printer...
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BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURES ♦ Powering On the Printer 2 ♦ Using the Operator Panel 4 ♦ Power Paper Stacker Option 18 ♦ Changing the Paper Exit Location (Pedestal Models Only) 22 ♦ Loading Paper 26 ♦ Reloading Paper 33 ♦ Unloading Paper 41 ♦ Unloading the Power Stacker 43 ♦ Setting Top-of-Form 45 ♦ Replacing the Ribbon 48 ♦ Canceling a Print Job 51 Operator's Guide 1
BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURES ♦ Powering On the Printer 2 ♦ Using the Operator Panel 4 ♦ Power Paper Stacker Option 18 ♦ Changing the Paper Exit Location (Pedestal Models Only) 22 ♦ Loading Paper 26 ♦ Reloading Paper 33 ♦ Unloading Paper 41 ♦ Unloading the Power Stacker 43 ♦ Setting Top-of-Form 45 ♦ Replacing the Ribbon 48 ♦ Canceling a Print Job 51 Operator's Guide 1
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... Stop to unlock PROGRAM state; To view the menus without changing settings, press Menu from NOT READY state. using the operator panel Menu Operator's Guide 7 To change the configuration settings, press Scroll ° + Scroll ± at the same time to place the printer in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) 1) Menu places the printer in NOT READY state. Menu This key operates only in PROGRAM state and displays the first-level operator menu (PRINTER CONTROL...
... Stop to unlock PROGRAM state; To view the menus without changing settings, press Menu from NOT READY state. using the operator panel Menu Operator's Guide 7 To change the configuration settings, press Scroll ° + Scroll ± at the same time to place the printer in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) 1) Menu places the printer in NOT READY state. Menu This key operates only in PROGRAM state and displays the first-level operator menu (PRINTER CONTROL...
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Printer Configuration 8 Operator's Guide When the display message confirms the Printer Configuration key has been activated, press the Start key to print the configuration or the Stop key to place the printer in NOT READY state. After pressing Stop, press Printer Configuration. Press Stop to exit the function. using the operator panel Printer Configuration This key operates only in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) In the NOT READY state, this key generates a printed record of the current configuration parameters.
Printer Configuration 8 Operator's Guide When the display message confirms the Printer Configuration key has been activated, press the Start key to print the configuration or the Stop key to place the printer in NOT READY state. After pressing Stop, press Printer Configuration. Press Stop to exit the function. using the operator panel Printer Configuration This key operates only in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) In the NOT READY state, this key generates a printed record of the current configuration parameters.
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... state. (See page 14.) In NOT READY state, press to move up to its original print position and puts the printer in NOT READY state. Pressing Stop instead of pressing View a second time moves the paper back to the tractor area for viewing. using the operator panel Line Feed This key operates only in NOT READY state. 12 Line Feed View Operator's Guide The data not in...
... state. (See page 14.) In NOT READY state, press to move up to its original print position and puts the printer in NOT READY state. Pressing Stop instead of pressing View a second time moves the paper back to the tractor area for viewing. using the operator panel Line Feed This key operates only in NOT READY state. 12 Line Feed View Operator's Guide The data not in...
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... KEY" error message is displayed. Twinax Interface*: Effective in NOT READY state. Effective in READY and NOT READY state. When pressed, "059 CANCEL PRINT ACTIVE" is displayed. note The Cancel key is displayed.) For more information, see the Coax/Twinax Multi-Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide. b. using the operator panel Cancel important Use the Cancel key carefully to avoid canceling a job accidentally. 1) Stops printer tests in...
... KEY" error message is displayed. Twinax Interface*: Effective in NOT READY state. Effective in READY and NOT READY state. When pressed, "059 CANCEL PRINT ACTIVE" is displayed. note The Cancel key is displayed.) For more information, see the Coax/Twinax Multi-Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide. b. using the operator panel Cancel important Use the Cancel key carefully to avoid canceling a job accidentally. 1) Stops printer tests in...
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... tractor. If adjustment is shown on the paper scale. The ribbon mask location is necessary, unlock the left tractor and close the tractor door. 16 You should not normally need to count columns. Slide the tractor until its inner edge is aligned with the number "1" on the ribbon path diagram. Paper Scale Operator's Guide 29 loading paper 14 Pull the paper above and behind...
... tractor. If adjustment is shown on the paper scale. The ribbon mask location is necessary, unlock the left tractor and close the tractor door. 16 You should not normally need to count columns. Slide the tractor until its inner edge is aligned with the number "1" on the ribbon path diagram. Paper Scale Operator's Guide 29 loading paper 14 Pull the paper above and behind...
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... can cause paper jams, ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. A Thin Paper B Medium Paper C Thick Paper note Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; Lower Paper Guide Pedestal Models Operator's Guide 31 Set it to the note on the shuttle cover. NOTE: Thin Paper = single sheet Medium Paper = two-part form Thick Paper = six-part form 22 On pedestal models: Guide the paper over the lower paper guide and...
... can cause paper jams, ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. A Thin Paper B Medium Paper C Thick Paper note Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; Lower Paper Guide Pedestal Models Operator's Guide 31 Set it to the note on the shuttle cover. NOTE: Thin Paper = single sheet Medium Paper = two-part form Thick Paper = six-part form 22 On pedestal models: Guide the paper over the lower paper guide and...
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... area. 26 On cabinet models: Open the rear cabinet door and ensure that the paper is no data in the buffer, continue with the label in the stacking area as after a paper jam, go to page 45 to ensure that the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors, over the lower paper guide, and into the paper stacking area. loading paper 23 Do one of...
... area. 26 On cabinet models: Open the rear cabinet door and ensure that the paper is no data in the buffer, continue with the label in the stacking area as after a paper jam, go to page 45 to ensure that the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors, over the lower paper guide, and into the paper stacking area. loading paper 23 Do one of...
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Paper can not be stacked when using the rear exit path. 9 Close the printer cover. 10 Press Start to place the printer in READY state. 11 On cabinet models: When printing, open the rear cabinet door and ensure that the paper folds the same way in the stacking area as it does in the supply area, then close the rear cabinet door. 12 On pedestal models: When printing, ensure that the paper folds the same way in the stacking area as it does in the supply area. setting topĆofĆform Operator's Guide 47 Paper will stack only when using the top exit paper path.
Paper can not be stacked when using the rear exit path. 9 Close the printer cover. 10 Press Start to place the printer in READY state. 11 On cabinet models: When printing, open the rear cabinet door and ensure that the paper folds the same way in the stacking area as it does in the supply area, then close the rear cabinet door. 12 On pedestal models: When printing, ensure that the paper folds the same way in the stacking area as it does in the supply area. setting topĆofĆform Operator's Guide 47 Paper will stack only when using the top exit paper path.
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... example loads Custom Set 1. 1 Press Stop to save configurations. See page 56 to place the printer in the NOT READY state. OPERATOR MENU UNLOCKED 3 Press Menu to unlock the PROGRAM state. NOT READY 2 Press Scroll ° + Scroll ± to access the OPERATOR MENU. OPERATOR MENU PRINTER CONTROL 4 Press Scroll ° until you previously stored, or the factory default configuration. OPERATOR MENU CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT RECALL CUSTOM SET RECALL CUSTOM SET FACTORY DEFAULT* 58 Operator's Guide Recalling Configurations You can...
... example loads Custom Set 1. 1 Press Stop to save configurations. See page 56 to place the printer in the NOT READY state. OPERATOR MENU UNLOCKED 3 Press Menu to unlock the PROGRAM state. NOT READY 2 Press Scroll ° + Scroll ± to access the OPERATOR MENU. OPERATOR MENU PRINTER CONTROL 4 Press Scroll ° until you previously stored, or the factory default configuration. OPERATOR MENU CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT RECALL CUSTOM SET RECALL CUSTOM SET FACTORY DEFAULT* 58 Operator's Guide Recalling Configurations You can...
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... directly onto the printer. Pedestal Models Operator's Guide 75 Dishwashing liquid works well. attention Always apply the cleaning solution to the cloth; Cabinet Models Cleaning the Outside of the Printer Clean the outside of the printer with plain water or mild window cleaner. Clean the windows with a soft, lint-free cloth and mild detergent. Cleaning the Printer Periodic cleaning ensures efficient operation and good print quality. DANGER: Switch off printer power and unplug the printer power...
... directly onto the printer. Pedestal Models Operator's Guide 75 Dishwashing liquid works well. attention Always apply the cleaning solution to the cloth; Cabinet Models Cleaning the Outside of the Printer Clean the outside of the printer with plain water or mild window cleaner. Clean the windows with a soft, lint-free cloth and mild detergent. Cleaning the Printer Periodic cleaning ensures efficient operation and good print quality. DANGER: Switch off printer power and unplug the printer power...
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... IBM service representative. Solving Printer Problems If you are having print quality or other problems, locate your printer problem in the Setup Guide.) 1 Set the forms thickness lever for thicker paper. Print quality can cause tearing of forms position Corrective Action 1 Adjust the forms thickness lever setting. continued next page Operator's Guide 79 Turn the ribbon spools to ensure that the ribbon tracks correctly in the ribbon path. 4 Clean the printer (page 75). 5 Replace...
... IBM service representative. Solving Printer Problems If you are having print quality or other problems, locate your printer problem in the Setup Guide.) 1 Set the forms thickness lever for thicker paper. Print quality can cause tearing of forms position Corrective Action 1 Adjust the forms thickness lever setting. continued next page Operator's Guide 79 Turn the ribbon spools to ensure that the ribbon tracks correctly in the ribbon path. 4 Clean the printer (page 75). 5 Replace...
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... USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board. Contact an IBM service representative. 113 PROTECTED INSTRUCTION SEE USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board. Contact an IBM service representative. 116 ILLEGAL EXTERNAL BUS ACCESS SEE USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board. Contact an IBM service representative. 115 ILLEGAL INSTRUCTION ACCESS SEE USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board. status and fault messages 111 STACK UNDERFLOW SEE USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board. Contact an IBM...
... USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board. Contact an IBM service representative. 113 PROTECTED INSTRUCTION SEE USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board. Contact an IBM service representative. 116 ILLEGAL EXTERNAL BUS ACCESS SEE USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board. Contact an IBM service representative. 115 ILLEGAL INSTRUCTION ACCESS SEE USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board. status and fault messages 111 STACK UNDERFLOW SEE USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board. Contact an IBM...
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... SEE USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board. Contact an IBM service representative. 136 PLATEN INVALID PARAMETER SEE USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board. Contact an IBM service representative. 131 PAPER FEED INTERRUPT SEE USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board. status and fault messages 128 PAPER FEED INVALID COMMAND SEE USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board. Contact an IBM service representative. 129 PAPER FEED INVALID PARAMETER SEE USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board...
... SEE USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board. Contact an IBM service representative. 136 PLATEN INVALID PARAMETER SEE USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board. Contact an IBM service representative. 131 PAPER FEED INTERRUPT SEE USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board. status and fault messages 128 PAPER FEED INVALID COMMAND SEE USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board. Contact an IBM service representative. 129 PAPER FEED INVALID PARAMETER SEE USER'S GUIDE Fatal firmware error on the controller board...
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... coils. Contact an IBM service representative. 94 Operator's Guide Printer state message: printer is offline, not in communication with host. No action necessary. Status message. Contact an IBM service representative. No action necessary. No action necessary. Message only appears when using Coax SCS Mode. No action necessary. status and fault messages HAMMER COIL BAD #, #, #, # NOT READY OPERATOR MENU OPERATOR MENU LOCKED Malfunction of PAL on controller board does not match firmware code. Bad coils...
... coils. Contact an IBM service representative. 94 Operator's Guide Printer state message: printer is offline, not in communication with host. No action necessary. Status message. Contact an IBM service representative. No action necessary. No action necessary. Message only appears when using Coax SCS Mode. No action necessary. status and fault messages HAMMER COIL BAD #, #, #, # NOT READY OPERATOR MENU OPERATOR MENU LOCKED Malfunction of PAL on controller board does not match firmware code. Bad coils...
