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... three sections: Basic Operating Procedures - Pedestal Model Operator's Guide i describes the operator panel and how to load paper and ribbon, and how to those experienced with these printers. gives instructions for the IBM 6400 printer. About this Operator's Guide This guide describes basic operating procedures for clearing paper jams, cleaning the printer, and...
... three sections: Basic Operating Procedures - Pedestal Model Operator's Guide i describes the operator panel and how to load paper and ribbon, and how to those experienced with these printers. gives instructions for the IBM 6400 printer. About this Operator's Guide This guide describes basic operating procedures for clearing paper jams, cleaning the printer, and...
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... (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...
... (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...
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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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... can also use the paper scale to adjust the position of the left tractor door with the number "1" on the paper scale and lock it. Ribbon Path Diagram attention To avoid damage to the printer caused by printing on the left tractor and close the tractor door. 16 You should not... normally need to count columns. loading paper 14 Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask. Tractor Door Paper 15 Load the paper on the platen, always align the edge of the left tractor. If adjustment is necessary, unlock the...
... can also use the paper scale to adjust the position of the left tractor door with the number "1" on the paper scale and lock it. Ribbon Path Diagram attention To avoid damage to the printer caused by printing on the left tractor and close the tractor door. 16 You should not... normally need to count columns. loading paper 14 Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask. Tractor Door Paper 15 Load the paper on the platen, always align the edge of the left tractor. If adjustment is necessary, unlock the...
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excessive friction can cause paper jams, ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. Refer to match the paper thickness. NOTE: Thin Paper = single sheet Medium Paper = two-part form Thick Paper = six-...
excessive friction can cause paper jams, ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. Refer to match the paper thickness. NOTE: Thin Paper = single sheet Medium Paper = two-part form Thick Paper = six-...
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Ribbon Path Diagram Existing Paper Perforation 11 Open and load the tractors one at a time to prevent the paper from slipping. New Paper 9 Align the top ... edge of the new paper lines up with the top perforation of the existing paper. reloading paper 8 Pull the new paper above and behind the ribbon mask, but in front of the existing paper. 10 Load the new paper over the existing paper. If necessary, gently press the existing paper back...
Ribbon Path Diagram Existing Paper Perforation 11 Open and load the tractors one at a time to prevent the paper from slipping. New Paper 9 Align the top ... edge of the new paper lines up with the top perforation of the existing paper. reloading paper 8 Pull the new paper above and behind the ribbon mask, but in front of the existing paper. 10 Load the new paper over the existing paper. If necessary, gently press the existing paper back...
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... steps 18 through 36 only if you are unable to the note on the shuttle cover. excessive friction can cause paper jams and ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. reloading paper 12 Lower the forms thickness lever. Refer to load the new paper over the existing...
... steps 18 through 36 only if you are unable to the note on the shuttle cover. excessive friction can cause paper jams and ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. reloading paper 12 Lower the forms thickness lever. Refer to load the new paper over the existing...
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You can also use the paper scale to adjust the position of the number "1" on the left tractor and close the tractor door. 25 Normally, you should not need to count columns. The ribbon mask location is shown on the ribbon path diagram. 24 Load the paper on the paper scale and lock it is necessary, unlock the left tractor. If adjustment is directly to the left of the left tractor. Tractor Door Paper Ribbon Path Diagram Paper Scale 38 Operator's Guide Slide the tractor until it . reloading paper 23 Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask.
You can also use the paper scale to adjust the position of the number "1" on the left tractor and close the tractor door. 25 Normally, you should not need to count columns. The ribbon mask location is shown on the ribbon path diagram. 24 Load the paper on the paper scale and lock it is necessary, unlock the left tractor. If adjustment is directly to the left of the left tractor. Tractor Door Paper Ribbon Path Diagram Paper Scale 38 Operator's Guide Slide the tractor until it . reloading paper 23 Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask.
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... slot. If you are not careful, labels can remove them. 10 On cabinet models: Remove the paper supply from the cabinet floor. Tractor Ribbon Path Diagram Cabinet Models Cabinet Front Door Pedestal Models 42 Operator's Guide Close the cabinet front door and the printer cover. 11 On pedestal models... paper down through the paper path, especially when using label stock. Refer to the ribbon path diagram on the shuttle cover. 9 Allow the paper to the printer within the paper path, where only an IBM service representative can detach and adhere to fall into the paper supply area. Do not...
... slot. If you are not careful, labels can remove them. 10 On cabinet models: Remove the paper supply from the cabinet floor. Tractor Ribbon Path Diagram Cabinet Models Cabinet Front Door Pedestal Models 42 Operator's Guide Close the cabinet front door and the printer cover. 11 On pedestal models... paper down through the paper path, especially when using label stock. Refer to the ribbon path diagram on the shuttle cover. 9 Allow the paper to the printer within the paper path, where only an IBM service representative can detach and adhere to fall into the paper supply area. Do not...
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... is no data in the printer buffer (such as after a paper jam), the printer moves to step 3. excessive friction can cause paper jams and ribbon jams with step 9. Check the placement of the following occurs: a. b. note Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; One of the...match the paper thickness. A Thin Paper B Medium Paper C Thick Paper 8 Press Set Top Of Form. If there is correct, continue with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. Set it may also provide a forms alignment check to verify the placement of -form position. See page 68. Continue...
... is no data in the printer buffer (such as after a paper jam), the printer moves to step 3. excessive friction can cause paper jams and ribbon jams with step 9. Check the placement of the following occurs: a. b. note Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; One of the...match the paper thickness. A Thin Paper B Medium Paper C Thick Paper 8 Press Set Top Of Form. If there is correct, continue with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. Set it may also provide a forms alignment check to verify the placement of -form position. See page 68. Continue...
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When replacing ribbons, use only the ribbons listed below: • IBM General Purpose Ribbon, 60yd, P/N 1040990 • IBM General Purpose Ribbon, 100 yd, P/N 1040995 • IBM High Contrast Ribbon, 60 yd, P/N 1040993 • IBM High Contrast Ribbon, 100 yd, P/N 1040998 Ribbons may be purchased directly from the operator panel by pressing Enter with the Ribbon Fault option set to "Do Nothing," ribbon usage can...
When replacing ribbons, use only the ribbons listed below: • IBM General Purpose Ribbon, 60yd, P/N 1040990 • IBM General Purpose Ribbon, 100 yd, P/N 1040995 • IBM High Contrast Ribbon, 60 yd, P/N 1040993 • IBM High Contrast Ribbon, 100 yd, P/N 1040998 Ribbons may be purchased directly from the operator panel by pressing Enter with the Ribbon Fault option set to "Do Nothing," ribbon usage can...
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... of -form setting will silence the alarm and cause the paper to silence the alarm. Install the ribbon around the ribbon guide and along the ribbon path. Refer to the ribbon path diagram on the operator panel will silence the alarm. Press down on the spool until the hub... and lift the ribbon spools off the hubs. b. attention The ribbon must not be lost. A twisted ribbon can lower print quality, shorten ribbon life, or cause paper jams. Operator's Guide replacing the ribbon 49 f. With the ribbon to thread the ribbon between the hammer bank cover and the ribbon mask. Pressing the...
... of -form setting will silence the alarm and cause the paper to silence the alarm. Install the ribbon around the ribbon guide and along the ribbon path. Refer to the ribbon path diagram on the operator panel will silence the alarm. Press down on the spool until the hub... and lift the ribbon spools off the hubs. b. attention The ribbon must not be lost. A twisted ribbon can lower print quality, shorten ribbon life, or cause paper jams. Operator's Guide replacing the ribbon 49 f. With the ribbon to thread the ribbon between the hammer bank cover and the ribbon mask. Pressing the...
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... models: Lower the operator panel. 8 Close the printer cover. 9 Press Start to return the printer to 100%. It will reset the RIBBON OUT OF INK, CHANGE RIBBON fault message. Press down on the left spool to match the paper thickness. Hand-turn the left hub. excessive friction can only be... reset from the operator panel by pressing Enter with the Ribbon Fault option set to "New Ribbon" and are changing the ribbon because the message Ribbon Out of Ink, Change Ribbon is set the forms thickness lever too tightly; Set it will go will also reset ...
... models: Lower the operator panel. 8 Close the printer cover. 9 Press Start to return the printer to 100%. It will reset the RIBBON OUT OF INK, CHANGE RIBBON fault message. Press down on the left spool to match the paper thickness. Hand-turn the left hub. excessive friction can only be... reset from the operator panel by pressing Enter with the Ribbon Fault option set to "New Ribbon" and are changing the ribbon because the message Ribbon Out of Ink, Change Ribbon is set the forms thickness lever too tightly; Set it will go will also reset ...
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... cover. Tractor 7 Reload the paper in such a way as to block the paper path. Ribbon Path Diagram note Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; If the ribbon mask is damaged or bent, contact an IBM service representative. 6 Check the paper path between the face of torn paper and... ribbon lint. excessive friction can cause paper jams and ribbon jams with potential for pieces of the platen and the...
... cover. Tractor 7 Reload the paper in such a way as to block the paper path. Ribbon Path Diagram note Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; If the ribbon mask is damaged or bent, contact an IBM service representative. 6 Check the paper path between the face of torn paper and... ribbon lint. excessive friction can cause paper jams and ribbon jams with potential for pieces of the platen and the...
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Paper dust and ink buildup must be removed periodically to accumulate inside the printer. cleaning the printer Cleaning Inside the Printer DANGER: Switch off the printer and unplug the power cord. 2 Unload the paper supply (page 41). 3 Remove the ribbon (page 48). 76 Operator's Guide Over time, it is normal for particles of paper and ink to avoid degraded print quality. 1 Power off printer power and unplug the printer power cord before cleaning the printer.
Paper dust and ink buildup must be removed periodically to accumulate inside the printer. cleaning the printer Cleaning Inside the Printer DANGER: Switch off the printer and unplug the power cord. 2 Unload the paper supply (page 41). 3 Remove the ribbon (page 48). 76 Operator's Guide Over time, it is normal for particles of paper and ink to avoid degraded print quality. 1 Power off printer power and unplug the printer power cord before cleaning the printer.
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...and vacuum accumulated dust or residue, especially in the tractor, hammer bank (not shown), and base pan areas. Ribbon Path Diagram Base Pan Ribbon Guide Pedestal Models 6 Wipe the splined shaft, ribbon guides, and platen (not shown) with a soft cloth. Left Tractor Splined Shaft Right Tractor Operator's Guide Base... Pan Ribbon Path Diagram Ribbon Guide 77 Refer to the printer, be extremely careful when vacuuming and dusting around the hammer bank and surrounding areas. 4 ...
...and vacuum accumulated dust or residue, especially in the tractor, hammer bank (not shown), and base pan areas. Ribbon Path Diagram Base Pan Ribbon Guide Pedestal Models 6 Wipe the splined shaft, ribbon guides, and platen (not shown) with a soft cloth. Left Tractor Splined Shaft Right Tractor Operator's Guide Base... Pan Ribbon Path Diagram Ribbon Guide 77 Refer to the printer, be extremely careful when vacuuming and dusting around the hammer bank and surrounding areas. 4 ...
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cleaning the printer 7 On cabinet models: Brush and vacuum inside the lower cabinet. Wipe the cabinet interior with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with a dry, clean, lint-free cloth. 8 Install the ribbon (page 49), load the paper (page 26), and set the top-of Lower Cabinet 78 Operator's Guide Dry the cabinet interior with water and mild detergent. Interior of -form (page 45).
cleaning the printer 7 On cabinet models: Brush and vacuum inside the lower cabinet. Wipe the cabinet interior with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with a dry, clean, lint-free cloth. 8 Install the ribbon (page 49), load the paper (page 26), and set the top-of Lower Cabinet 78 Operator's Guide Dry the cabinet interior with water and mild detergent. Interior of -form (page 45).
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... a paper tension can be affected if it is too loose or too tight. 3 Make sure the ribbon threads around the ribbon guides and between the hammer bank cover and ribbon mask, as shown on half the page missing dots or characters smeared print wavy vertical lines Torn or ...BOTTOM OF FORM parameter to ensure that the ribbon tracks correctly in the ribbon path. 4 Clean the printer (page 75). 5 Replace the ribbon (page 48) with an approved ribbon. 1 Reset the forms thickness lever for thicker paper. If the problem persists, contact an IBM service representative. Print quality can cause tearing...
... a paper tension can be affected if it is too loose or too tight. 3 Make sure the ribbon threads around the ribbon guides and between the hammer bank cover and ribbon mask, as shown on half the page missing dots or characters smeared print wavy vertical lines Torn or ...BOTTOM OF FORM parameter to ensure that the ribbon tracks correctly in the ribbon path. 4 Clean the printer (page 75). 5 Replace the ribbon (page 48) with an approved ribbon. 1 Reset the forms thickness lever for thicker paper. If the problem persists, contact an IBM service representative. Print quality can cause tearing...
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...CLEAR JAM AND RELOAD FORMS A timeout message is sent to the host if no paper motion has occurred for procedure. 034 RIBBON STALL TIMEOUT CHECK RIBBON 037 STACKER JAM TIMEOUT CHECK STACKER 038 STACKER FULL TIMEOUT CHECK STACKER 039 STACKER FAULT TIMEOUT CHECK STACKER 041 BUFFER OVERFLOW Occurs 5...Host sends data after the stacker jam message if the error is full. (Serial interface) Check printer serial port configuration setup. Contact an IBM service representative. 86 Operator's Guide See page 72 for 10 minutes after Stop was pressed to the Setup Guide.) 044 EC FIRMWARE/HARDWARE...
...CLEAR JAM AND RELOAD FORMS A timeout message is sent to the host if no paper motion has occurred for procedure. 034 RIBBON STALL TIMEOUT CHECK RIBBON 037 STACKER JAM TIMEOUT CHECK STACKER 038 STACKER FULL TIMEOUT CHECK STACKER 039 STACKER FAULT TIMEOUT CHECK STACKER 041 BUFFER OVERFLOW Occurs 5...Host sends data after the stacker jam message if the error is full. (Serial interface) Check printer serial port configuration setup. Contact an IBM service representative. 86 Operator's Guide See page 72 for 10 minutes after Stop was pressed to the Setup Guide.) 044 EC FIRMWARE/HARDWARE...
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Make sure the ribbon is not twisted and the forms thickness lever is moving at , where is one or more hammer coils. No action necessary. No shuttle movement or ... sequence were halted at the wrong speed. If the fault recurs, contact an IBM service representative. Contact an IBM service representative. If this message appears on the board. Refer to the open position. Contact an IBM service representative. Contact an IBM service representative. Electrical malfunction of one of media being used. Forms thickness lever...
Make sure the ribbon is not twisted and the forms thickness lever is moving at , where is one or more hammer coils. No action necessary. No shuttle movement or ... sequence were halted at the wrong speed. If the fault recurs, contact an IBM service representative. Contact an IBM service representative. If this message appears on the board. Refer to the open position. Contact an IBM service representative. Contact an IBM service representative. Electrical malfunction of one of media being used. Forms thickness lever...