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IBM 5218 Printwheel Printer
Setup Procedures

Second Edition (May 1981)
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PREFACE
This manual describes the procedures used to set up the IBM 5218 Printwheel
Printer after the printer has been unpacked and placed where you intend to
use it. No special skills or tools are required to set up the printer. With
this manual, you should be able to set up and check out your printer within a
short period of time.
AUDIENCE
This manual is intended for customer personnel who are responsible for
setting up the IBM 5218 Printwheel Printer.
CONTENTS
This manual has five sections:
• IIS ec tion 1. Setup and Checkout Procedure for the IBM 5218
•
Printwhee 1 Pri nter, II contains instruct ions for comp 1 et i ng the
unpacking of the
printer, attaching the power cord, and checking
out the
printer.
"Section 2. Attaching the Paper Support Table," contains
instructions for attaching the optional Paper Support Table.
• IISection 3. IBM Sheet-Feed Paper Handler,1I contains instructions
for attaching the optional IBM Sheet-Feed Paper Handler, loading
paper, doing a
print test, and removing the IBM Sheet-Feed Paper
Handler.
• IISection 4. IBM Tractor Feed," contains instructions for attaching
the IBM Tractor Feed, loading paper, doing a print test, and
removing the IBM Tractor Feed.
• IISection 5. Printer Cable Attachment,1I contains instructions for
attaching the printer cable to the IBM Displaywriter System.
PREREQUISITE PUBLICATION
The Customer Planning Guide for the IBM Displaywriter System, G544-0852,
provides information needed to successfully prepare for the arrival and setup
of the system.
The guide discusses such topics as system component sizes and
weights, furniture dimensions, supplies, and physical, electrical, and
environmental requirements of the system.
RELATED PUBLICATION
IBM Displaywriter System Customer Setup Guide, G544-0858.
Preface
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CONTENTS
Section 1. Setup
and Checkout Procedure for the IBM 5218 Printwheel
Printer .
Section
2.
Section 3.
Attaching the Paper Support Table.
IBM Sheet-Feed Paper Handler . . .
Attaching the IBM Sheet-Feed Paper Handler
Removing the IBM Sheet-Feed Paper Handler
Section 4. IBM Tractor Feed ......... .
Attaching the IBM Tractor Feed and Loading Forms.
Unloading Forms .............. .
Removing the IBM Tractor Feed .. .
Section 5. Printer Cable Attachment.
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2-1
3-1
3-1
3-12.
4-1
4-1
4-15
4-17
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INTRODUCTION
SHIPPING DAMAGE
If any of the printer components has physical shipping damage that will
prevent setup, stop setup and call your local IBM branch office for service.
MISSING ITEMS
If your printer arrives with any items missing, such as a ribbon or power
cord, call your IBM marketing representative. If in doubt about the units
received, check your system order form.
OPTIONAL FEATURES
Your IBM 5218 Printwheel Printer may have been shipped with these optional
features:
• Paper Support Table
• IBM Sheet-Feed Paper Handler
• IBM Tractor Feed
SETUP PROBLEMS
If you have any setup problems you cannot correct, do one of the following:
• Call your service representative when instructed, or when a given
recovery procedure fails.
• For all other questions,. call the IBM Office System Support Center
(OSSC) for assistance. Use one of the following toll-free
telephone numbers.
United States Outside of Texas
(Including Puerto Rico)
Within Texas, except Dallas
Within Dallas
Alaska,
Hawaii and Guam
800-527-9293
1-800-492-9774
748-1560
0-214-748-1560
(Call Collect)
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ACCESS CODE
The last seven digits of the IBM 6580 serial number are your access code.
This code
is required whenever you call the IBM Office System Support Center
(OSSC) for assistance. The serial number is bn the back of the Electrdnics
Module of the Displaywriter.
6580-XX-
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SECTION 1. SETUP AND CHECKOUT PROCEDURE FOR THE IBM 5218
PRINTWHEEL PRINTER
CAUTION: The IBM 5218 Printwheel Printer weighs approximately 29 kg
(64 pounds); NEVER LIFT THE PRINTER BY YOURSELF.
Step l.
If you have not done so already, remove everything from the
printer. These items include:
• Cover inserts (optional)
• Power cord and printer cable
• Tape
• Paper Support Table (optional)
If you ordered the 6 meter (19.7 feet) printer cable, it is
enclosed in a bag. The 30 and 60 meter printer cables (98 or 197
feet) are packaged separately.
After removing everything, the printer should appear as shown:
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