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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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... Basic Operating Procedures - shows how to use the operator panel to use the optional Power Paper Stacker. Troubleshooting - gives instructions for the IBM 6400 printer. Configurations - describes the operator panel and how to load paper and ribbon, and how to change formatting features. This guide has been ...designed to meet the needs of all users, from beginners to those experienced with these printers. Pedestal Model Operator's Guide i About this Operator's Guide This guide describes basic operating procedures for clearing paper jams, cleaning the...
... Basic Operating Procedures - shows how to use the operator panel to use the optional Power Paper Stacker. Troubleshooting - gives instructions for the IBM 6400 printer. Configurations - describes the operator panel and how to load paper and ribbon, and how to change formatting features. This guide has been ...designed to meet the needs of all users, from beginners to those experienced with these printers. Pedestal Model Operator's Guide i About this Operator's Guide This guide describes basic operating procedures for clearing paper jams, cleaning the...
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...'s Guide A Danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to the printer, follow the directions in the IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Safety Information booklet. These numbers correspond to the translated versions of the printer. A Note gives you helpful tips about this guide, paying attention to people. A Caution notice calls...
...'s Guide A Danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to the printer, follow the directions in the IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Safety Information booklet. These numbers correspond to the translated versions of the printer. A Note gives you helpful tips about this guide, paying attention to people. A Caution notice calls...
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Table of Contents 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 ... 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 75 Solving Printer Problems 79 Status and Fault Messages 81 Operator's Guide iii
Table of Contents 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 ... 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 75 Solving Printer Problems 79 Status and Fault Messages 81 Operator's Guide iii
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... heat generation, both . and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) in design and manufacture. IBM equipment meets a very high standard of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both of which are functionally necessary. Electrical Safety This printer is designed and manufactured in accordance with national requirements intended to minimize safety...
... heat generation, both . and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) in design and manufacture. IBM equipment meets a very high standard of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both of which are functionally necessary. Electrical Safety This printer is designed and manufactured in accordance with national requirements intended to minimize safety...
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DANGER: Switch off printer power and unplug the printer power cord before cleaning the printer. Operator's Guide ix Refer to Chapter 2 of the Setup Guide for information on the printer ensure the printer is plugged into an appropriate power source. Safety Notices DANGER: Before powering on proper sources.
DANGER: Switch off printer power and unplug the printer power cord before cleaning the printer. Operator's Guide ix Refer to Chapter 2 of the Setup Guide for information on the printer ensure the printer is plugged into an appropriate power source. Safety Notices DANGER: Before powering on proper sources.
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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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Cabinet Models Off On Pedestal Models 2 Operator's Guide Push the On ( | ) side of the switch to power off the printer. Push the Off (f) side of the Setup Guide for information on the printer ensure the printer is plugged into an appropriate power source. Powering On the Printer DANGER: Before powering on proper sources. Refer to Chapter 2 of the switch to power on the printer.
Cabinet Models Off On Pedestal Models 2 Operator's Guide Push the On ( | ) side of the switch to power off the printer. Push the Off (f) side of the Setup Guide for information on the printer ensure the printer is plugged into an appropriate power source. Powering On the Printer DANGER: Before powering on proper sources. Refer to Chapter 2 of the switch to power on the printer.
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See page 81 for information on the printer Power Ready READY Power Attention 001 END OF FORMS Operator's Guide 3 powering on fault messages. If there is a fault during the self-test, the Attention ...indicator lights and a fault message (such as "001 END OF FORMS") appears on self-test. When you power on the printer, the Power indicator lights and the printer executes a power-on the message display. In the READY state, the READY indicator lights and the message "READY" displays. When the test...
See page 81 for information on the printer Power Ready READY Power Attention 001 END OF FORMS Operator's Guide 3 powering on fault messages. If there is a fault during the self-test, the Attention ...indicator lights and a fault message (such as "001 END OF FORMS") appears on self-test. When you power on the printer, the Power indicator lights and the printer executes a power-on the message display. In the READY state, the READY indicator lights and the message "READY" displays. When the test...
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... Guide Operator Panel Layout Status Indicators Message Display Power Ready Processing READY Menu Scroll Enter Micro Line Feed Form Feed Start Attention Printer Configuration Scroll Return Micro View Set Top Stop of Form Cancel Eject/ Restore note Keys, indicators, and messages are indicated with...or NOT READY state • Setting paper position • Clearing fault conditions • Configuring the printer • Running printer self-tests The printer operating states, status indicators, and operator panel keys are described on the operator panel. Using the Operator...
... Guide Operator Panel Layout Status Indicators Message Display Power Ready Processing READY Menu Scroll Enter Micro Line Feed Form Feed Start Attention Printer Configuration Scroll Return Micro View Set Top Stop of Form Cancel Eject/ Restore note Keys, indicators, and messages are indicated with...or NOT READY state • Setting paper position • Clearing fault conditions • Configuring the printer • Running printer self-tests The printer operating states, status indicators, and operator panel keys are described on the operator panel. Using the Operator...
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... state is locked, you may view the current settings, but cannot change them. • FAULT - In the READY state, the printer can continue, the printer is generally selected with operator panel keys, as loading paper and setting top-of -form setting will clear the fault message if the ... It may also result from the host. PROGRAM state may select and save new configuration settings. using the operator panel Operating States The printer operates in the FAULT state. Pressing the Form Feed key will silence the alarm and cause the paper to NOT READY. • PROGRAM...
... state is locked, you may view the current settings, but cannot change them. • FAULT - In the READY state, the printer can continue, the printer is generally selected with operator panel keys, as loading paper and setting top-of -form setting will clear the fault message if the ... It may also result from the host. PROGRAM state may select and save new configuration settings. using the operator panel Operating States The printer operates in the FAULT state. Pressing the Form Feed key will silence the alarm and cause the paper to NOT READY. • PROGRAM...
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On when the printer is receiving data from the host. • Attention - Flashes when the printer is powered on. • Ready - Flashes when a fault condition occurs. On when the printer is in READY state, no errors are pending, and the printer is ready to process data. • Processing - Power Ready Processing Attention 6 Operator's Guide using the operator panel Message Display Displays operating states, menu options, and fault messages. READY Status Indicators The operator panel status indicators provide information about existing printer operation. • Power -
On when the printer is receiving data from the host. • Attention - Flashes when the printer is powered on. • Ready - Flashes when a fault condition occurs. On when the printer is in READY state, no errors are pending, and the printer is ready to process data. • Processing - Power Ready Processing Attention 6 Operator's Guide using the operator panel Message Display Displays operating states, menu options, and fault messages. READY Status Indicators The operator panel status indicators provide information about existing printer operation. • Power -
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... state; 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 the menu structure; pressing Return moves to a lower level in PROGRAM state and displays the first-level operator menu... (PRINTER CONTROL). Menu This key operates only in the menu structure. then press Menu. 2) In PROGRAM state, press Scroll ° to move forward or Scroll ±...
... state; 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 the menu structure; pressing Return moves to a lower level in PROGRAM state and displays the first-level operator menu... (PRINTER CONTROL). Menu This key operates only in the menu structure. then press Menu. 2) In PROGRAM state, press Scroll ° to move forward or Scroll ±...
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Printer Configuration 8 Operator's Guide After pressing Stop, press Printer Configuration. 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. Press Stop to exit the function. 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.
Printer Configuration 8 Operator's Guide After pressing Stop, press Printer Configuration. 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. Press Stop to exit the function. 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.
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Scroll ° + Scroll ± In NOT READY state, press Scroll ° + Scroll ± at the same time to place the printer in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) In PROGRAM state, this key scrolls backward through the options in the current level of the operator ... state is unlocked, you may select new values from the operator menus using the operator panel Scroll Scroll Operator's Guide 9 Press Stop to place the printer in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) In PROGRAM state, this key scrolls forward through the options in the current level of the operator...
Scroll ° + Scroll ± In NOT READY state, press Scroll ° + Scroll ± at the same time to place the printer in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) In PROGRAM state, this key scrolls backward through the options in the current level of the operator ... state is unlocked, you may select new values from the operator menus using the operator panel Scroll Scroll Operator's Guide 9 Press Stop to place the printer in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) In PROGRAM state, this key scrolls forward through the options in the current level of the operator...
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... menu structure. Enter Return 10 Operator's Guide using the operator panel Enter This key operates only in NOT READY state. Press Stop to place the printer in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) 1) In PROGRAM state, moves to a lower level in the menu structure. 2) In the unlocked PROGRAM... Print Test selected from the Operator Print Tests menu. 4) In the NOT READY state, pressing Stop + Enter performs a soft reset of the printer, which resets the printer to a higher level in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) In the PROGRAM state, moves to the power on configuration. Return This ...
... menu structure. Enter Return 10 Operator's Guide using the operator panel Enter This key operates only in NOT READY state. Press Stop to place the printer in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) 1) In PROGRAM state, moves to a lower level in the menu structure. 2) In the unlocked PROGRAM... Print Test selected from the Operator Print Tests menu. 4) In the NOT READY state, pressing Stop + Enter performs a soft reset of the printer, which resets the printer to a higher level in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) In the PROGRAM state, moves to the power on configuration. Return This ...
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Press Stop to place the printer in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) In NOT READY state, this key micro-steps the paper downward in 1/...Micro Operator's Guide 11 Micro Micro ± This key operates only in NOT READY state. Press and hold the key to place the printer in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) In NOT READY state, this key micro-steps the paper upward in 1/72 inch increments...hold to the new position. using the operator panel important Advancing and retracting the paper with these keys changes the printer top-of-form to move paper at 10 increments per second.
Press Stop to place the printer in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) In NOT READY state, this key micro-steps the paper downward in 1/...Micro Operator's Guide 11 Micro Micro ± This key operates only in NOT READY state. Press and hold the key to place the printer in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) In NOT READY state, this key micro-steps the paper upward in 1/72 inch increments...hold to the new position. using the operator panel important Advancing and retracting the paper with these keys changes the printer top-of-form to move paper at 10 increments per second.
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Press Stop to place the printer in READY state. note Pressing Start instead of the data contained in NOT READY state. If there ... Stop instead of pressing View a second time moves the paper back to its original print position and puts the printer in the print buffer is all of pressing View a second time performs the same function as pressing View a second time and... puts the printer in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) In NOT READY state, press to the tractor area for viewing. ...
Press Stop to place the printer in READY state. note Pressing Start instead of the data contained in NOT READY state. If there ... Stop instead of pressing View a second time moves the paper back to its original print position and puts the printer in the print buffer is all of pressing View a second time performs the same function as pressing View a second time and... puts the printer in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) In NOT READY state, press to the tractor area for viewing. ...
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... then the paper will move to the next top-of-form. If there is any data in the printer buffer is all of the data contained in the FAULT state will be lost. note The data that ...prints is not affected. Pressing the Form Feed key in the printer buffer. Set Top Of Form This key operates only in the printer buffer, this key sets the top-of-form (TOF) by moving the paper ... to move paper to the top-of-form on page 45 for more information. Press Stop to place the printer in NOT READY state. Operator's Guide using the operator panel Form Feed Set Top Of Form 13 If there...
... then the paper will move to the next top-of-form. If there is any data in the printer buffer is all of the data contained in the FAULT state will be lost. note The data that ...prints is not affected. Pressing the Form Feed key in the printer buffer. Set Top Of Form This key operates only in the printer buffer, this key sets the top-of-form (TOF) by moving the paper ... to move paper to the top-of-form on page 45 for more information. Press Stop to place the printer in NOT READY state. Operator's Guide using the operator panel Form Feed Set Top Of Form 13 If there...