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G544-5978-00 Models 6500-v05, -v5P, -v10, -v1P, -v15, and -v20 Maintenance Information Manual Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers Form No.
G544-5978-00 Models 6500-v05, -v5P, -v10, -v1P, -v15, and -v20 Maintenance Information Manual Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers Form No.
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... to use or distribute the information in any way IBM or IBM Printing Systems Division believes appropriate without incurring any other ...USA When you send information to IBM or IBM Printing Systems Division, you grant a nonexclusive right to printpub@us.ibm.com, or by GSA ADP...Machines Corporation, 2005. Publications are inconsistent with IBM Corp. First Edition (July 2005) This edition applies to : IBM Printing Systems Division Information Development Department H7FE, ...Internet Visit our home page at: http://www.ibm.com/printers The following paragraph does not apply to any obligation to ...
... to use or distribute the information in any way IBM or IBM Printing Systems Division believes appropriate without incurring any other ...USA When you send information to IBM or IBM Printing Systems Division, you grant a nonexclusive right to printpub@us.ibm.com, or by GSA ADP...Machines Corporation, 2005. Publications are inconsistent with IBM Corp. First Edition (July 2005) This edition applies to : IBM Printing Systems Division Information Development Department H7FE, ...Internet Visit our home page at: http://www.ibm.com/printers The following paragraph does not apply to any obligation to ...
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... ...22 Inspect Electrical Parts...23 Preface ...26 About This Manual ...26 Printing Conventions In This Manual ...27 Related Documents...28 About The Printer...29 The IBM Infoprint 6500 Printer Family ...29 How To Identify The Printer ...30 Printer Configuration Code...31 Forms Handling ...32 Important Maintenance Notes ...33 Controls And Indicators ...34 Electrical...
... ...22 Inspect Electrical Parts...23 Preface ...26 About This Manual ...26 Printing Conventions In This Manual ...27 Related Documents...28 About The Printer...29 The IBM Infoprint 6500 Printer Family ...29 How To Identify The Printer ...30 Printer Configuration Code...31 Forms Handling ...32 Important Maintenance Notes ...33 Controls And Indicators ...34 Electrical...
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... Interior ...433 Cleaning The Shuttle Frame Assembly ...434 Cleaning The Card Cage Fan Assembly ...436 A Installing And Relocating The Printer 437 Installing And Configuring The Infoprint 6500 Printer ...437 Relocating The Infoprint 6500 Printer ...437 B Communication Adapters 438 Contents ...438 Ethernet Interface Assembly...439 Ethernet Troubleshooting Tips...439...
... Interior ...433 Cleaning The Shuttle Frame Assembly ...434 Cleaning The Card Cage Fan Assembly ...436 A Installing And Relocating The Printer 437 Installing And Configuring The Infoprint 6500 Printer ...437 Relocating The Infoprint 6500 Printer ...437 B Communication Adapters 438 Contents ...438 Ethernet Interface Assembly...439 Ethernet Troubleshooting Tips...439...
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Trademarks and Service Marks Trademarks and Service Marks The following terms are trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both, and are designated by one asterisk ( * ) in this manual: Acrobat Adobe Systems Incorporated ...Protection Agency Fluke John Fluke Manufacturing Co., Inc. IEEE Institute of other companies, and are designated by two asterisks ( ** ) in this manual: AS/400 IBM Infoprint Intelligent Printer Data Stream IPDS PC-DOS RISC System/6000 SCS Token-Ring The following terms are trademarks of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
Trademarks and Service Marks Trademarks and Service Marks The following terms are trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both, and are designated by one asterisk ( * ) in this manual: Acrobat Adobe Systems Incorporated ...Protection Agency Fluke John Fluke Manufacturing Co., Inc. IEEE Institute of other companies, and are designated by two asterisks ( ** ) in this manual: AS/400 IBM Infoprint Intelligent Printer Data Stream IPDS PC-DOS RISC System/6000 SCS Token-Ring The following terms are trademarks of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
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...following items available: • Electrical Safety for a safety inspection, read the safety notices below, then do all IBM printers. Preparation Safety Inspection IMPORTANT Safety devices to do this Safety Inspection. Prepare The Printer For Inspection To prepare the printer for...resistance and voltage. • An ECOS** Electrical Safety Tester (P/N 6339695) in the United States or a similar safety tester in an Infoprint* 6500 printer. Do the inspection steps outlined in the order presented. Do not omit any unsafe conditions, determine the severity of any communication ...
...following items available: • Electrical Safety for a safety inspection, read the safety notices below, then do all IBM printers. Preparation Safety Inspection IMPORTANT Safety devices to do this Safety Inspection. Prepare The Printer For Inspection To prepare the printer for...resistance and voltage. • An ECOS** Electrical Safety Tester (P/N 6339695) in the United States or a similar safety tester in an Infoprint* 6500 printer. Do the inspection steps outlined in the order presented. Do not omit any unsafe conditions, determine the severity of any communication ...
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This figure shows the ground path diagram for the Infoprint 6500 printer. 24 AC Power Primary Earth Ground On/Off Switch +48V +5V +5V +5V +48V Inspect Electrical Parts +8.5 +48V P101 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 N AC FAIL N STBY +5V +5V +5V RET / LOGIC GND +5V RET / LOGIC GND +5V RET / LOGIC GND +5V RET / LOGIC GND +8.5V +8.5V +48V +48V PSA3 Controller +5V Remote +8.5V +8.5V RibbonMinder Sensor +48V +48V +48V +5V +5V +48V +24V +5V HBL = Figure 2.
This figure shows the ground path diagram for the Infoprint 6500 printer. 24 AC Power Primary Earth Ground On/Off Switch +48V +5V +5V +5V +48V Inspect Electrical Parts +8.5 +48V P101 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 N AC FAIL N STBY +5V +5V +5V RET / LOGIC GND +5V RET / LOGIC GND +5V RET / LOGIC GND +5V RET / LOGIC GND +8.5V +8.5V +48V +48V PSA3 Controller +5V Remote +8.5V +8.5V RibbonMinder Sensor +48V +48V +48V +5V +5V +48V +24V +5V HBL = Figure 2.
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... cover. 3. Close the forms thickness lever. The fault message should display "057 CLOSE PLATEN." 4. This is a field service maintenance manual for IBM Infoprint 6500 line matrix printers. Do the procedure. 26 Preface Print Interlock Service Check 1. Refer to the Table of Contents or the Index to Removals and ...Find the removal procedure for two reasons: • Notes and notices provide important information. (Notices are different models in the Infoprint 6500 family; procedures and parts can differ depending on the printer. 2. Gather the tools you want to maintain and repair...
... cover. 3. Close the forms thickness lever. The fault message should display "057 CLOSE PLATEN." 4. This is a field service maintenance manual for IBM Infoprint 6500 line matrix printers. Do the procedure. 26 Preface Print Interlock Service Check 1. Refer to the Table of Contents or the Index to Removals and ...Find the removal procedure for two reasons: • Notes and notices provide important information. (Notices are different models in the Infoprint 6500 family; procedures and parts can differ depending on the printer. 2. Gather the tools you want to maintain and repair...
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... Programmer's Reference IBM Infoprint 6500Line Matrix Printer: CTA Programmer's Reference IBM Infoprint 6500Line Matrix Printer: IPDS Programmer's Reference IBM Infoprint 6500Line Matrix Printer: Code V Programmer's Reference Manual IBM Infoprint 6500Line Matrix Printer: IGP Programmer's Reference Manual IBM Infoprint 6500Line Matrix Printer: Ethernet Interface User's Manual IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printer: Warranty Manual, Non-Americas IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printer: Safety Manual, Worldwide IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix...
... Programmer's Reference IBM Infoprint 6500Line Matrix Printer: CTA Programmer's Reference IBM Infoprint 6500Line Matrix Printer: IPDS Programmer's Reference IBM Infoprint 6500Line Matrix Printer: Code V Programmer's Reference Manual IBM Infoprint 6500Line Matrix Printer: IGP Programmer's Reference Manual IBM Infoprint 6500Line Matrix Printer: Ethernet Interface User's Manual IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printer: Warranty Manual, Non-Americas IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printer: Safety Manual, Worldwide IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix...
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... replacing components, be careful to use of permanent SDRAM, replaceable flash memory, and PCI expansion slots on page 30. The IBM Infoprint 6500 Printer Family IMPORTANT The Infoprint 6500 line matrix printer family consists of many variables and is rarely a single, unchanging speed. The print speed of real print ...by sending printer control codes in Table 1 on the controller board permits rapid access to print a wide variety of an IBM Infoprint 6500 line matrix printer is easy to order the correct spares for the model you are servicing. 29 The use . Although technologically advanced,...
... replacing components, be careful to use of permanent SDRAM, replaceable flash memory, and PCI expansion slots on page 30. The IBM Infoprint 6500 Printer Family IMPORTANT The Infoprint 6500 line matrix printer family consists of many variables and is rarely a single, unchanging speed. The print speed of real print ...by sending printer control codes in Table 1 on the controller board permits rapid access to print a wide variety of an IBM Infoprint 6500 line matrix printer is easy to order the correct spares for the model you are servicing. 29 The use . Although technologically advanced,...
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This figure shows how to interpret printer model numbers. 30 How To Identify The Printer Table 1. The Infoprint 6500 Printer Family Model Number 6500-v05 6500-v5P 6500-v10 6500-v1P 6500-v15 6500-v20 * Lines Per Minute Print Speed of Draft Mode Text 500 LPM * 500 LPM 1000 LPM 1000 LPM ...The Printer The model number of the printer indicates the printer family, rated maximum print speed, and type of enclosure. (See Figure 3.) Infoprint 6500 Printer Family 6500-v5P Speed Rating: v05 = 500 LPM v5P = 500 LPM v10 = 1000 LPM v1P = 1000 LPM v15 = 1500 LPM v20 = 2000 LPM Housing Code: P = Pedestal...
This figure shows how to interpret printer model numbers. 30 How To Identify The Printer Table 1. The Infoprint 6500 Printer Family Model Number 6500-v05 6500-v5P 6500-v10 6500-v1P 6500-v15 6500-v20 * Lines Per Minute Print Speed of Draft Mode Text 500 LPM * 500 LPM 1000 LPM 1000 LPM ...The Printer The model number of the printer indicates the printer family, rated maximum print speed, and type of enclosure. (See Figure 3.) Infoprint 6500 Printer Family 6500-v5P Speed Rating: v05 = 500 LPM v5P = 500 LPM v10 = 1000 LPM v1P = 1000 LPM v15 = 1500 LPM v20 = 2000 LPM Housing Code: P = Pedestal...
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... the printer's configuration code. 31 This figure show how to interpret the printer's configuration code. H = Hurricane board Figure 4. Printer Configuration Code Printer Configuration Code Every Infoprint printer has a configuration code which specifies the type of cabinet, the controller board revision level, the V8 ASIC revision level, and the MECA ASIC revision...
... the printer's configuration code. 31 This figure show how to interpret the printer's configuration code. H = Hurricane board Figure 4. Printer Configuration Code Printer Configuration Code Every Infoprint printer has a configuration code which specifies the type of cabinet, the controller board revision level, the V8 ASIC revision level, and the MECA ASIC revision...
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Cable Assembly, Hammer Bank Logic 14H5279 IMPORTANT: Use this cable on newer cable assemblies, which also includes installation instructions. A bag of 10 protectors is included on all Infoprint 6500 printers except the 6500-v20. To Controller Board 295 To Shuttle NOTE: A cable protector is available under part number 75P8157, which protects the shuttle end of the cable from chafing and abrasion.
Cable Assembly, Hammer Bank Logic 14H5279 IMPORTANT: Use this cable on newer cable assemblies, which also includes installation instructions. A bag of 10 protectors is included on all Infoprint 6500 printers except the 6500-v20. To Controller Board 295 To Shuttle NOTE: A cable protector is available under part number 75P8157, which protects the shuttle end of the cable from chafing and abrasion.
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Cable Assembly, Hammer Bank Power To Shuttle 39U2533 Wire Table P05 P105 2 1 1 2 4 3 3 4 6 5 5 6 8 7 7 8 10 9 9 10 To Controller Board IMPORTANT: Use this cable on the next page. 296 On the 6500-v20 use 54P1455, shown on all Infoprint 6500 printers except the 6500-v20.
Cable Assembly, Hammer Bank Power To Shuttle 39U2533 Wire Table P05 P105 2 1 1 2 4 3 3 4 6 5 5 6 8 7 7 8 10 9 9 10 To Controller Board IMPORTANT: Use this cable on the next page. 296 On the 6500-v20 use 54P1455, shown on all Infoprint 6500 printers except the 6500-v20.
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On all other Infoprint 6500 printers use 39U2533, shown on the 6500-v20 printer. Cable Assembly, Hammer Bank Power To Shuttle P06 02N6214 Wire Table P06 P3 2 1 1 2 4 3 3 4 6 5 5 6 8 7 7 8 10 9 9 10 To Power Supply P3 IMPORTANT: Use this cable on the previous page. 297
On all other Infoprint 6500 printers use 39U2533, shown on the 6500-v20 printer. Cable Assembly, Hammer Bank Power To Shuttle P06 02N6214 Wire Table P06 P3 2 1 1 2 4 3 3 4 6 5 5 6 8 7 7 8 10 9 9 10 To Power Supply P3 IMPORTANT: Use this cable on the previous page. 297
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... Alignment...page 373 Platen Gap Adjustment ...page 374 Ribbon Guide Alignment ...page 376 Adjusting the End of a removal/installation procedure. List Of Adjustments Adjustment Procedures Infoprint 6500 printers are durable, low-maintenance machines, but some components and systems require occasional adjustment. Usually, you will be referred to this chapter by a troubleshooting procedure...
... Alignment...page 373 Platen Gap Adjustment ...page 374 Ribbon Guide Alignment ...page 376 Adjusting the End of a removal/installation procedure. List Of Adjustments Adjustment Procedures Infoprint 6500 printers are durable, low-maintenance machines, but some components and systems require occasional adjustment. Usually, you will be referred to this chapter by a troubleshooting procedure...
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... power stacker) Includes item 14 Door Kit, F/R Cab (Black) Includes item 14 Caster, with Brake Two at front Caster, without Brake Two at rear Logo, IBM Infoprint 6500 Wire Rope, Front and Rear One on each door (Rear not shown in Figure 35) Re-Ship Kit, Cabinet Model, without power stacker Not shown...
... power stacker) Includes item 14 Door Kit, F/R Cab (Black) Includes item 14 Caster, with Brake Two at front Caster, without Brake Two at rear Logo, IBM Infoprint 6500 Wire Rope, Front and Rear One on each door (Rear not shown in Figure 35) Re-Ship Kit, Cabinet Model, without power stacker Not shown...
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... S246-0112 • The Network Print Server Technical Reference Manual is in the IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printer: User's Manual, English, Form No. G550-0440. Relocating The Infoprint 6500 Printer Kits containing shipping and packing material are covered in Adobe** Acrobat** Reader ..., with the Network Print Server. Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of the Network Print Server are covered in the IBM 6400 / 6400-i / Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printer: Ethernet Interface User's Manual, Form No. Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of the 10/100Base-T...
... S246-0112 • The Network Print Server Technical Reference Manual is in the IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printer: User's Manual, English, Form No. G550-0440. Relocating The Infoprint 6500 Printer Kits containing shipping and packing material are covered in Adobe** Acrobat** Reader ..., with the Network Print Server. Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of the Network Print Server are covered in the IBM 6400 / 6400-i / Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printer: Ethernet Interface User's Manual, Form No. Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of the 10/100Base-T...
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... IPDS is a 10/100Base-T network interface card (NIC) that can "ping" the printer. The printer should drop the telnet connection. 439 Ethernet Troubleshooting Tips Tip 1: Infoprint 6500 IPDS Communication Failure Problem: the customer can "ping" the printer but cannot print to enhancements in the cutout of the rear wall of the card...
... IPDS is a 10/100Base-T network interface card (NIC) that can "ping" the printer. The printer should drop the telnet connection. 439 Ethernet Troubleshooting Tips Tip 1: Infoprint 6500 IPDS Communication Failure Problem: the customer can "ping" the printer but cannot print to enhancements in the cutout of the rear wall of the card...
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... Tips Tip 3: Connecting Laptop to Printer via Ethernet Port for Diagnosing Communication Problems Problem: An increasing need to test Infoprint 6500 ethernet printers for communications problems. NOTE: If you support the 2710 printers using IBM P/N 09J7206. 2. b. You must write this ethernet port, write down because there is no way to the printer. 12...
... Tips Tip 3: Connecting Laptop to Printer via Ethernet Port for Diagnosing Communication Problems Problem: An increasing need to test Infoprint 6500 ethernet printers for communications problems. NOTE: If you support the 2710 printers using IBM P/N 09J7206. 2. b. You must write this ethernet port, write down because there is no way to the printer. 12...