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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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Configurations - Troubleshooting - Pedestal Model Operator's Guide i Cabinet Model This document is divided into three sections: Basic Operating Procedures - gives instructions for the IBM 6400 printer. This guide has been designed to meet the needs of all users, from beginners to change formatting features. shows how to use the optional Power ...
Configurations - Troubleshooting - Pedestal Model Operator's Guide i Cabinet Model This document is divided into three sections: Basic Operating Procedures - gives instructions for the IBM 6400 printer. This guide has been designed to meet the needs of all users, from beginners to change formatting features. shows how to use the optional Power ...
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An Attention notice indicates the possibility of the printer. about printer operation. Danger and caution notices are numbered. A Caution notice calls attention to a situation that is extremely hazardous to people. Message Display ... vital to proper operation of damage to people. A Note gives you helpful tips about this guide, paying attention 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 notices in this operator's guide Conventions Notes and Notices ...
An Attention notice indicates the possibility of the printer. about printer operation. Danger and caution notices are numbered. A Caution notice calls attention to a situation that is extremely hazardous to people. Message Display ... vital to proper operation of damage to people. A Note gives you helpful tips about this guide, paying attention 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 notices in this operator's guide Conventions Notes and Notices ...
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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 Paper 41 Unloading the Power Stacker 43 Setting Top-of-Form 45 Replacing the Ribbon 48... 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 Paper 41 Unloading the Power Stacker 43 Setting Top-of-Form 45 Replacing the Ribbon 48... 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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Electrical Safety This printer is a trademark of safety in design and manufacture. Listing of which are functionally necessary. Remember, however, that the product is designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. ... by recognized national testing laboratories, such as Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) in accordance with national requirements intended to minimize safety hazards. Trademarks and Service Marks IBM is inspected and listed by a national testing laboratory indicates that this product operates under conditions of high electrical potentials and heat generation, both...
Electrical Safety This printer is a trademark of safety in design and manufacture. Listing of which are functionally necessary. Remember, however, that the product is designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. ... by recognized national testing laboratories, such as Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) in accordance with national requirements intended to minimize safety hazards. Trademarks and Service Marks IBM is inspected and listed by a national testing laboratory indicates that this product operates under conditions of high electrical potentials and heat generation, both...
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Safety Notices DANGER: Before powering on proper sources. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Setup Guide for information on the printer ensure the printer is plugged into an appropriate power source. Operator's Guide ix DANGER: Switch off printer power and unplug the printer power cord before cleaning the printer.
Safety Notices DANGER: Before powering on proper sources. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Setup Guide for information on the printer ensure the printer is plugged into an appropriate power source. Operator's Guide ix DANGER: Switch off printer power and unplug the printer power cord before 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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Push the On ( | ) side of the switch to power off the printer. Cabinet Models Off On Pedestal Models 2 Operator's Guide Push the Off (f) side of the Setup Guide for information on the printer ensure the printer is plugged into an appropriate power source. Refer to Chapter 2 of the switch to power on the printer. Powering On the Printer DANGER: Before powering on proper sources.
Push the On ( | ) side of the switch to power off the printer. Cabinet Models Off On Pedestal Models 2 Operator's Guide Push the Off (f) side of the Setup Guide for information on the printer ensure the printer is plugged into an appropriate power source. Refer to Chapter 2 of the switch to power on the printer. Powering On the Printer DANGER: Before powering on proper sources.
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...-test. 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 the printer Power Ready READY Power Attention 001 END OF FORMS Operator's Guide 3 powering on the message display. In the READY state, the READY indicator lights and...
...-test. 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 the printer Power Ready READY Power Attention 001 END OF FORMS Operator's Guide 3 powering on the message display. In the READY state, the READY indicator lights and...
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...READY 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 ...4 Keys Operator's 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 ...
...READY 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 ...4 Keys Operator's 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 ...
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... may also result from routine operations such as part of -form setting will be either locked or unlocked. The top-of the printer display message. The existing operating state is generally selected with operator panel keys, as loading paper and setting top-of the following ...READY (online) - It may view the current settings, but cannot change them. • FAULT - In the READY state, the printer can continue, the printer is unlocked, you may select and save new configuration settings. The operating state is frequently indicated as powering on the operator panel silences ...
... may also result from routine operations such as part of -form setting will be either locked or unlocked. The top-of the printer display message. The existing operating state is generally selected with operator panel keys, as loading paper and setting top-of the following ...READY (online) - It may view the current settings, but cannot change them. • FAULT - In the READY state, the printer can continue, the printer is unlocked, you may select and save new configuration settings. The operating state is frequently indicated as powering on the operator panel silences ...
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Flashes when the printer is ready to process data. • Processing - Flashes when a fault condition occurs. using the operator panel Message Display Displays operating states, menu options, and fault messages. On when the printer is in READY state, no errors are pending, and the printer is receiving data from the host. • Attention - Power Ready Processing Attention 6 Operator's Guide On when the printer is powered on. • Ready - READY Status Indicators The operator panel status indicators provide information about existing printer operation. • Power -
Flashes when the printer is ready to process data. • Processing - Flashes when a fault condition occurs. using the operator panel Message Display Displays operating states, menu options, and fault messages. On when the printer is in READY state, no errors are pending, and the printer is receiving data from the host. • Attention - Power Ready Processing Attention 6 Operator's Guide On when the printer is powered on. • Ready - READY Status Indicators The operator panel status indicators provide information about existing printer operation. • Power -
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Press Stop to a lower level in PROGRAM state and displays the first-level operator menu (PRINTER CONTROL). then press Menu. 2) In PROGRAM state, press Scroll ° to move forward or Scroll ± to move backward through the options in the existing ...level of the operator menu. 3) Pressing Enter moves 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 unlock PROGRAM state; To view the menus without changing settings, press Menu...
Press Stop to a lower level in PROGRAM state and displays the first-level operator menu (PRINTER CONTROL). then press Menu. 2) In PROGRAM state, press Scroll ° to move forward or Scroll ± to move backward through the options in the existing ...level of the operator menu. 3) Pressing Enter moves 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 unlock PROGRAM state; To view the menus without changing settings, press Menu...
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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 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. After pressing Stop, press Printer Configuration.
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 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. After pressing Stop, press Printer Configuration.
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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 forward through the options in the current level of the operator .... Scroll ° This key operates only in NOT READY state. Press Stop to switch PROGRAM state between locked and unlocked. Press Stop 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...
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 forward through the options in the current level of the operator .... Scroll ° This key operates only in NOT READY state. Press Stop to switch PROGRAM state between locked and unlocked. Press Stop 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...
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... the PROGRAM state, moves to a higher level in NOT READY state. Return This key operates only in the menu structure. Press Stop to place the printer in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) 1) In PROGRAM state, moves to a lower level in NOT READY state. Enter Return 10 Operator's Guide using..., starts and stops a 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 the power on configuration.
... the PROGRAM state, moves to a higher level in NOT READY state. Return This key operates only in the menu structure. Press Stop to place the printer in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) 1) In PROGRAM state, moves to a lower level in NOT READY state. Enter Return 10 Operator's Guide using..., starts and stops a 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 the power on configuration.
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Micro ° This key operates only in NOT READY state. 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 1/72 inch increments. Press and ... move paper at 10 increments per second. using the operator panel important Advancing and retracting the paper with these keys changes the printer top-of-form 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...
Micro ° This key operates only in NOT READY state. 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 1/72 inch increments. Press and ... move paper at 10 increments per second. using the operator panel important Advancing and retracting the paper with these keys changes the printer top-of-form 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...
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... Line Feed View Operator's Guide If there is held down. Pressing Stop instead of the data contained in READY state. The data not in the print buffer is all of pressing View a second time moves the paper back to move up one line, as pressing View a second time and puts the printer in... the printer buffer. Press Stop to place the printer in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) In NOT READY state, press to its original print...
... Line Feed View Operator's Guide If there is held down. Pressing Stop instead of the data contained in READY state. The data not in the print buffer is all of pressing View a second time moves the paper back to move up one line, as pressing View a second time and puts the printer in... the printer buffer. Press Stop to place the printer in the NOT READY state. (See page 14.) In NOT READY state, press to its original print...
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.... (See page 14.) In NOT READY state, press and release to move paper to the top-of -form. Pressing the Form Feed key in the printer buffer, this key sets the top-of-form (TOF) by moving the paper down to the print position and setting the emulation to the next... stopped. The top-of -form. If there is data in the FAULT state will move . Set Top Of Form This key operates only in the printer buffer. If there is all of the data contained in NOT READY state. See the procedure on the next page. Operator's Guide using the operator...
.... (See page 14.) In NOT READY state, press and release to move paper to the top-of -form. Pressing the Form Feed key in the printer buffer, this key sets the top-of-form (TOF) by moving the paper down to the print position and setting the emulation to the next... stopped. The top-of -form. If there is data in the FAULT state will move . Set Top Of Form This key operates only in the printer buffer. If there is all of the data contained in NOT READY state. See the procedure on the next page. Operator's Guide using the operator...