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Operator's Guide

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IBM 5225 Printer
Models 1, 2, 3, and 4
Operator's Guide

Federal Communications CollllllWion (FCC) Notice
Warning: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been test-
ed and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device
pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a
commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense
will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference.
Third Edition (June 1982)
This is a major revision of and obsoletes, GA34-0054-1. Because the changes are signif-
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© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1980, 1982

Pref2ce
This publication is a guide for operating the IBM 5225 Printer Models 1, 2, 3, and
4. Although this publication is for all operators, it is intended especially for the
inexperienced operator of computer equipment. The operating procedures are
presented in an easy-to-follow format. A procedure for solving printer problems is
included.
The information is presented in six chapters:
o Chapter 1, "Introduction," introduces the operator to the operation of the
printer, and includes some suggestions for caring for the printer.
o Chapter 2, "Printer Controls," identifies the operator's panel, the Power
switch, the forms controls, the customer access panel, and describes the
purpose of each.
o Chapter 3, "Loading and Unloading Forms," describes how to load, adjust,
and unload fonns (paper).
Chapter 4, "Replacing the Ribbon and Ribbon Shield," describes
how to change the ribbon and the ribbon shield.
o Chapter 5, "Operating Procedures," explains how to prepare the printer for
operation, operate the printer, and recognize its status.
o Chapter 6, "Solving Printer Problems," gives a problem recovery procedure,
and includes a checklist of items to be recorded if service becomes necessary.
Additional information about using this printer can be found in:
Forms Design Reference Guide for Printers, GA24-3488
o IBM 5225 Printer Models I, 2, 3, and 4, Setup Instructions, GA34-0085
o Publications for the computer system (host) to which the printer is connected
Requests for copies of these publications should be made to your IBM represen-
tative, or the IBM branch office serving your locality.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Chapter 2 Printer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Chapter 3 Loading and Unloading Forms ........................... 3-1
Chapter 4 Replacing the Ribbon and Ribbon Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Chapter 5 Operating Procedures .................................. 5-1
Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Contents Printing Specifications
........................................... 1-2
The Computer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Your Job as Operator ............................................ 1-5
Loading and Unloading Forms .................................... 1-5
Replacing the Ribbon and Ribbon Shield ............................ 1-5
Operating the Printer ........................................... 1-5
Solving Printer Problems ......................................... 1-5
Caring for The Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Introduction 1-1

Printing Specifications
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• An explanation of your printer's relationship to a computer system
• Information about what you will be doing as an operator
• Recommendations for caring for your printer
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Form widths:
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Form copies:
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Introduction 1-3

The Computer System
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Your printer is connected to a computer system that provides the information to be
printed. In this book, the computeris called the "host." The printer may be phys-
ically near the host, or in a remote location.
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If your printer is one of several devices attached to the host, it must have its own
identity (address) which the host uses when communicating with your printer. This
address is set with address switches (on the customer access panel) when the print-
er is set up.

Your Job as Operator Your job
as printer operator is loading and unloading forms, changing the ribbon,
operating the printer, solving printer problems, and caring for the printer.
Your printer has a power switch, a mode switch, an operator's panel, and forms
controls that you will use for operating it. Chapter 2 provides descriptions of all
the printer controls.
Loading and Unloading Forms
You will be loading and changing forms as needed for different printing jobs.
During forms loading, you will have to adjust the printer so that printing starts at a
specific position (first character print position and first print line). This is most
important when loading preprinted forms where the printer fills in the blanks.
Chapter 3 gives you step-by-step instructions for loading and unloading forms.
Replacing the Ribbon and Ribbon Shield
Operating the Printer
Solving Printer Problems
Chapter 4 contains information about how to tell when the ribbon needs replacing,
and how to replace it and the ribbon shield.
Chapter 5 gives you detailed procedures for operating the printer.
One of your printer's outstanding features is its ability to let you know its status.
When the printer is switched on, it makes an initial test of itself (the automatic
test). After the automatic test, the printer continually checks its condition. During
this automatic testing and continuous checking, the printer displays its condition in
the status indicators.
Chapter 5 is especially useful to you since it contains a list of the status indicators
for each possible status. When you are in doubt about the printer's status or if you
think the printer has a problem, go to "Recognizing Printer Status" in Chapter 5.
If the status indicates a problem, "Recognizing Printer Status" refers you to Chap-
ter 6 to solve the problem.
Chapter 6 contains a problem recovery procedure for you to use if the printer has a
problem. Chapter 6 also includes information for solving print quality problems. If
you need to request service, you will also find a checklist for recording the informa-
tion needed by IBM service personnel.
Introduction 1-5

Caring for The Printer
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Your printer requires very little maintenance, but the following suggestions are
helpful for preventing damage to your printer and for keeping it clean:
• Do not place containers of liquid on top of the printer.
• Use only mild soap and warm water to clean· the exterior of the printer.
• Vacuum, as necessary, to remove dust and lint from the forms feed path.

Chapter 2. Printer Controls
Contents Mode Switch
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Online Position ............................................... 2-3
Buffer Print Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Test Position ................................................. 2-3
Positons 2-9, A-E ............................................. 2-3
Operator's Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Attention Light ............................................... 2-5
Ready Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2nd Mode Key ........... , .................................... 2-8
One Line/Start Key ............................................ 2-9
Stop Reset Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Space Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Density/Display Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Cancel/New Page Key ........................................ 2-12
Forms Feed Controls ........................................... 2-13
Tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Alignment Scale ....................................•......... 2-15
Horizontal Adjustment Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Vertical Adjustment Control ... , ................................ 2-16
Forms Feed Release Latches .................................... 2-17
Thickness Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Stacking Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Optional Controls ............................................. 2-20
Audible Alarm ............................................... 2-20
Cable-Thru ................................................. 2-20
Address Switches ............................................ 2-21
Terminator Switch ........................................... 2-21
Printer Controls 2-1

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This chapter describes the Mode Switch, the operator's panel, the forms feed
controls, and the optional controls.
Mode
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compartment
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Frontview
Customer access panel
Rear view

Mode Switch
Online Position
Buffer Print Position
Test Position
Positions 2-9, A-E
The Mode Switch is a 16-position switch, located behind the front door, with which
you select the function you want the printer to perform.
The printer is online and printing is controlled by the host when the Mode Switch is
in the Online or Buffer Print position; the printer is offline and printing is
controlled by you or service personnel when the Mode Switch is in any other posi-
tion.
You will use only the Online, Buffer Print, and Test positions. Chapter 5 gives
details for using these positions. The remaining positions are used by service
personnel.
This is the normal operating position. In the Online position, the printer can
communicate with the host.
This position is used by system programmers and service personnel for analyzing
application programs and pinpointing problems. In the Buffer Print position, the
printer communicates with the host, and all printer commands and data are printed,
but the commands are not executed.
You may use this position to check certain printer functions before placing the prin-
ter online. The Test position prints a page of test data. An example of the test
page is shown and described in Chapter 5.
The remaining 13 positions are used by service personnel to check all printer func-
tions.
Printer Controls 2-3

Operator's Panel
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The operator's panel has:
• Some of the common status codes and all the density codes and their mean-
ings C)
• Two lights Q, Ready and Attention, that show you when the printer is ready
for normal operation and when it needs attention
• A one-character display 8 that shows either a status or a density code
• A power switch G) with which youswitch the printer power on and off
• Six keys (push buttons) 9, three of them dual-function, that you use to oper-
ate the printer
Status
5 Host System Attention
7 Cover or Form Feed Open
9 Graphic Check
A Data Cleared
B Line Check
C Address Not Received
D No Line Sync
E Forms Attention
Other See Operator's Guide
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Power Switch
Attention Light
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Placing the Power switch in the I (on) position switches on the printer power; plac-
ing the Power switch in the 0 (off) position switches off the printer power.
If the yellow Attention light is on, one of the following conditions exists:
The Mode Switch is in an offline position.
o A printer status requires attention (see Chapter 5).
Printer Controls 2-5

Ready Light
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When the green Ready light is on and the printer is online (the Mode Switch is set
to Online or Buffer Print), the printer is ready to print data it receives from the
host.
When Ready is on and the Mode Switch is in the Test position, the printer prints a
test page while checking certain printer functions.
Ready is switched on by pressing the Start key; it is switched off by pressing the
Stop Reset key or when certain conditions occur.
When Ready is on, the only keys you can use on the operator's panel are Cancel
and Stop Reset.

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This single-character display shows either a density or a status code.
The meanings of some of the status codes and all of the density codes that can be
displayed appear on the operator's panel. See Chapter 5 for a complete list and
explanation of the status codes. Density codes are discussed later in this chapter,
under "Density/Display key."
Printer Controls 2-7