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gives instructions for the IBM 6400 printer. Configurations - Pedestal Model Operator's Guide i Troubleshooting - shows how to use the optional Power Paper Stacker. This guide has been designed to meet the needs of all users, from beginners to change formatting features. describes the operator panel and how to load paper and ribbon, and how to...
gives instructions for the IBM 6400 printer. Configurations - Pedestal Model Operator's Guide i Troubleshooting - shows how to use the optional Power Paper Stacker. This guide has been designed to meet the needs of all users, from beginners to change formatting features. describes the operator panel and how to load paper and ribbon, and how to...
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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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... and close the tractor door. 16 You should not normally need to adjust the position of the left tractor door with the number "1" on the ribbon path diagram. You can also use the paper scale to the printer caused by printing on the paper scale. The... ribbon mask location is aligned with the number "1" on the platen, always align the edge of the left tractor. loading paper 14 Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask. If adjustment is necessary, unlock the left tractor...
... and close the tractor door. 16 You should not normally need to adjust the position of the left tractor door with the number "1" on the ribbon path diagram. You can also use the paper scale to the printer caused by printing on the paper scale. The... ribbon mask location is aligned with the number "1" on the platen, always align the edge of the left tractor. loading paper 14 Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask. If adjustment is necessary, unlock the left tractor...
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... lever too tightly; Lower Paper Guide Pedestal Models Operator's Guide 31 Refer to match the paper thickness. excessive friction can cause paper jams, ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. NOTE: Thin Paper = single sheet Medium Paper = two-part form Thick Paper = six-part form 22 On...
... lever too tightly; Lower Paper Guide Pedestal Models Operator's Guide 31 Refer to match the paper thickness. excessive friction can cause paper jams, ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. NOTE: Thin Paper = single sheet Medium Paper = two-part form Thick Paper = six-part form 22 On...
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... location is shown on the ribbon path diagram. New Paper 9 Align the top edge of the new paper with the top perforation of the existing paper. Ribbon Path Diagram Existing Paper Perforation 11 Open and load the tractors one at a time to prevent the paper from slipping. 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. note Ensure that the top edge of the...
... location is shown on the ribbon path diagram. New Paper 9 Align the top edge of the new paper with the top perforation of the existing paper. Ribbon Path Diagram Existing Paper Perforation 11 Open and load the tractors one at a time to prevent the paper from slipping. 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. note Ensure that the top edge of the...
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excessive friction can cause paper jams and ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. note Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; NOTE: Thin Paper = single sheet Medium Paper = two-part ...
excessive friction can cause paper jams and ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. note Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; NOTE: Thin Paper = single sheet Medium Paper = two-part ...
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The ribbon mask location is necessary, unlock the left tractor. reloading paper 23 Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask. If adjustment is shown on the ribbon path diagram. 24 Load the paper on the left tractor and close the tractor door. 25 Normally, you should not need to adjust the position of the left of the number "1" on the paper scale and lock it is directly to count columns. Slide the tractor until it . You can also use the paper scale to the left tractor. Tractor Door Paper Ribbon Path Diagram Paper Scale 38 Operator's Guide
The ribbon mask location is necessary, unlock the left tractor. reloading paper 23 Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask. If adjustment is shown on the ribbon path diagram. 24 Load the paper on the left tractor and close the tractor door. 25 Normally, you should not need to adjust the position of the left of the number "1" on the paper scale and lock it is directly to count columns. Slide the tractor until it . You can also use the paper scale to the left tractor. Tractor Door Paper Ribbon Path Diagram Paper Scale 38 Operator's Guide
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...gently pull the paper down through the paper path, especially when using label stock. Do not let the paper perforations or tractor holes damage the ribbon mask. Close the cabinet front door and the printer cover. 11 On pedestal models: Remove the paper supply from the cabinet floor. 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 remove them. 10 On cabinet models: Remove the paper supply from the ...
...gently pull the paper down through the paper path, especially when using label stock. Do not let the paper perforations or tractor holes damage the ribbon mask. Close the cabinet front door and the printer cover. 11 On pedestal models: Remove the paper supply from the cabinet floor. 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 remove them. 10 On cabinet models: Remove the paper supply from the ...
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...thickness lever. Your application software may be necessary to the position where printing stopped. If the character placement is correct, continue with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. See page 68. If there is no data in the printer buffer (such as after a paper...single sheet Medium Paper = two-part form Thick Paper = six-part form to match the paper thickness. excessive friction can cause paper jams and ribbon jams with step 9. note Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; setting topĆof the following occurs: a. Continue with step ...
...thickness lever. Your application software may be necessary to the position where printing stopped. If the character placement is correct, continue with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. See page 68. If there is no data in the printer buffer (such as after a paper...single sheet Medium Paper = two-part form Thick Paper = six-part form to match the paper thickness. excessive friction can cause paper jams and ribbon jams with step 9. note Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; setting topĆof the following occurs: a. Continue with step ...
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... the RibbonMinder option. It will reset the RIBBON OUT OF INK, CHANGE RIBBON fault message. 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...
... the RibbonMinder option. It will reset the RIBBON OUT OF INK, CHANGE RIBBON fault message. 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...
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... the alarm and cause the paper to thread the ribbon between the hammer bank cover and the ribbon mask. Install the ribbon around the ribbon guide and along the ribbon path. A twisted ribbon can lower print quality, shorten ribbon life, or cause paper jams. Operator's Guide replacing the ribbon 49 Press any key on the hub latches and...
... the alarm and cause the paper to thread the ribbon between the hammer bank cover and the ribbon mask. Install the ribbon around the ribbon guide and along the ribbon path. A twisted ribbon can lower print quality, shorten ribbon life, or cause paper jams. Operator's Guide replacing the ribbon 49 Press any key on the hub latches and...
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... the forms thickness lever. Hand-turn the left hub. excessive friction can only be reset from the operator panel by pressing Enter with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. 7 On pedestal models: Lower the operator panel. 8 Close the printer cover. 9 Press Start to ...is displayed, raising the forms thickness lever as far as it to 100%. replacing the ribbon c. Press down on the left spool to "Do Nothing," ribbon usage can cause paper jams and ribbon jams with New Ribbon XXX% displayed at the RibbonMinder option. NOTE: Thin Paper = single sheet Medium Paper ...
... the forms thickness lever. Hand-turn the left hub. excessive friction can only be reset from the operator panel by pressing Enter with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. 7 On pedestal models: Lower the operator panel. 8 Close the printer cover. 9 Press Start to ...is displayed, raising the forms thickness lever as far as it to 100%. replacing the ribbon c. Press down on the left spool to "Do Nothing," ribbon usage can cause paper jams and ribbon jams with New Ribbon XXX% displayed at the RibbonMinder option. NOTE: Thin Paper = single sheet Medium Paper ...
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...sheet Medium Paper = two-part form Thick Paper = six-part form Operator's Guide 73 Ribbon Path Diagram note Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; clearing paper jams 5 Check that the ribbon mask has not been deformed in the tractors. 8 Lower the forms thickness lever. Refer... shuttle cover). excessive friction can cause paper jams and ribbon jams with potential for pieces of the platen and the ribbon mask for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. If the ribbon mask is damaged or bent, contact an IBM service representative. 6 Check the paper path between the ...
...sheet Medium Paper = two-part form Thick Paper = six-part form Operator's Guide 73 Ribbon Path Diagram note Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; clearing paper jams 5 Check that the ribbon mask has not been deformed in the tractors. 8 Lower the forms thickness lever. Refer... shuttle cover). excessive friction can cause paper jams and ribbon jams with potential for pieces of the platen and the ribbon mask for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print. If the ribbon mask is damaged or bent, contact an IBM service representative. 6 Check the paper path between the ...
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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. 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
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... 5 Brush 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. Refer to the printer, be extremely careful when vacuuming and dusting around...
... 5 Brush 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. Refer to the printer, be extremely careful when vacuuming and dusting around...
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Dry the cabinet interior with water and mild detergent. cleaning the printer 7 On cabinet models: Brush and vacuum inside the lower cabinet. Interior of -form (page 45). 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. cleaning the printer 7 On cabinet models: Brush and vacuum inside the lower cabinet. Interior of -form (page 45). 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
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.... 2 Adjust the paper tension horizontally by moving the right tractor. Turn the ribbon spools to OPEN. (See Chapter 4, "Configuration Menus," in the table below and... print light print on the ribbon path diagram. If more than one corrective action task 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... 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...
.... 2 Adjust the paper tension horizontally by moving the right tractor. Turn the ribbon spools to OPEN. (See Chapter 4, "Configuration Menus," in the table below and... print light print on the ribbon path diagram. If more than one corrective action task 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... 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...
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Occurs 5 seconds after the stacker jam message if the error is not cleared. Contact an IBM service representative. 86 Operator's Guide Occurs 5 seconds after the stacker full message if the error is not cleared. See page 72 for 10 minutes after ... STACKER FAULT TIMEOUT CHECK STACKER 041 BUFFER OVERFLOW Occurs 5 seconds after the stacker fault message if the error is not cleared. Occurs 5 seconds after the ribbon stall message if the error is full. (Serial interface) Check printer serial port configuration setup. Delete existing set, then save it matches host settings. 042...
Occurs 5 seconds after the stacker jam message if the error is not cleared. Contact an IBM service representative. 86 Operator's Guide Occurs 5 seconds after the stacker full message if the error is not cleared. See page 72 for 10 minutes after ... STACKER FAULT TIMEOUT CHECK STACKER 041 BUFFER OVERFLOW Occurs 5 seconds after the stacker fault message if the error is not cleared. Occurs 5 seconds after the ribbon stall message if the error is full. (Serial interface) Check printer serial port configuration setup. Delete existing set, then save it matches host settings. 042...
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... coils. Controller board sensors report high temperatures on a Pedestal model, contact an IBM service representative. Forms thickness lever is set to the open position. Contact an IBM service representative. Operator's Guide 87 Contact an IBM service representative. Make sure the ribbon is not twisted and the forms thickness lever is raised to match thickness...
... coils. Controller board sensors report high temperatures on a Pedestal model, contact an IBM service representative. Forms thickness lever is set to the open position. Contact an IBM service representative. Operator's Guide 87 Contact an IBM service representative. Make sure the ribbon is not twisted and the forms thickness lever is raised to match thickness...