IBM 6400 Series User manual

Setup Guide
Cabinet and Pedestal Models
6400 Line Matrix Printers
Form Number S544-5640-01
Copyright IBM Corp., 1998, 2001

6400 Line Matrix Printers S544-5640-01
Setup Guide
Cabinet and Pedestal Models

Second Edition (February 2002)
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................... 19
About This Setup Guide..........................................................................19
Notes And Notices ...........................................................................19
Conventions In This Setup Guide ....................................................20
Related Documents..........................................................................21
The IBM 6400 Printer Family ..................................................................22
Standard Capabilities .......................................................................24
Optional Features.............................................................................27
Protocols And Emulations ................................................................29
Graphics Enhancements..................................................................29
Taking Care Of Your Printer.............................................................30
2 Setting Up The Printer .......................................... 31
Installation, Attachment, And Configuration Overview............................31
Before You Begin....................................................................................33
Power Requirements ..............................................................................33
Select A Site ...........................................................................................34
Printer Dimensions .................................................................................35
Printer Component Locations .................................................................37
Remove Shipping Restraints (Cabinet Model)........................................40
Remove The Cardboard Packing And Envelope..............................41
Remove The Hammer Bank Protective Foam..................................42
Remove The Platen Protective Foam ..............................................44
Remove Wood Blocks......................................................................45
Adjust The Paper Supports ..............................................................45
Release The Paper Chains (Cabinet Model)....................................46
Remove Tags (Cabinet Model) ........................................................47
Remove The Shipping Restraints From
The Power Paper Stacker ................................................................48
Removing Shipping Restraints (Pedestal Model) ...................................50
Remove The Hammer Bank And Protective Foam ..........................51
Remove The Platen Protective Foam ..............................................52
Attach The Input Paper Shelf and Output Basket ............................53
Remove Tags - Pedestal Model.......................................................54

Table of Contents
Changing the Paper Exit Location
(Pedestal Models Only) ..........................................................................55
Setting Top Paper Exit .....................................................................55
Setting Rear Paper Exit....................................................................57
Connect The Interface And Power Cables (Cabinet Models).................58
Connect The Interface And Power Cables (Pedestal Models) ...............64
Attach The Operator Panel Overlay Label..............................................68
Install The Ribbon...................................................................................69
Load The Paper......................................................................................72
Power Paper Stacker Option ..................................................................78
Power Paper Stacker Component Locations ...................................78
Setting Up The Power Paper Stacker ..............................................79
Loading And Starting The Power Paper Stacker .............................80
Checking The Paper Feed......................................................................81
Set The Top-of-Form ..............................................................................83
Test The Printer......................................................................................85
3 Configuring the Printer .......................................... 87
Overview.................................................................................................87
The Configurations...........................................................................87
Active Versus Saved Configurations................................................88
The Configuration Main Menu ................................................................88
Using The Operator Panel......................................................................90
Program Mode........................................................................................91
Unlocking The Program Mode .........................................................91
Locking The Program Mode.............................................................91
Entering Program Mode ...................................................................91
Printing The Current Configuration.........................................................92
Factory Default Configuration Values .....................................................94
Configuration....................................................................................94
Changing Parameters.............................................................................99
Saving Your Configuration In A Custom Set.........................................101
Loading Custom Sets Or Factory Default Values .................................104
Changing The Power On Configuration................................................106

Table of Contents
4 The Configuration Menus.................................... 109
Configuration Overview ........................................................................109
Main Menu ............................................................................................110
Printer Control Menu.............................................................................112
Configuration Management Menu ........................................................118
Twinax Interface Menu .........................................................................121
Coax Interface Menu ............................................................................129
Compatibility Options Menu (Coax Only) .......................................138
Ethernet Parameters Menu...................................................................142
Parallel Interface Menu.........................................................................146
PC Parallel Menu ...........................................................................148
Dataproducts Menu........................................................................150
IEEE 1284.............................................................................................151
Serial Interface Menu............................................................................152
Emulation Configuration Menu .............................................................157
IPDS Feature ........................................................................................159
IPDS Configuration Menu ..............................................................160
Code V Feature (VGL)..........................................................................166
Code V Configuration Menu...........................................................167
IGP Feature (PGL)................................................................................174
IGP Configuration Menu.................................................................175
Printer Emulation Configuration Menu..................................................180
Proprinter III XL Emulation Menu ...................................................181
Epson Emulation Menu ..................................................................183
P-Series Emulation Menu...............................................................185
P-Series XQ Emulation Menu ........................................................189
Serial Matrix Emulation Menu ........................................................192
Print Format Menu .........................................................................195
Operator Print Tests Menu ...................................................................202
Printer Information Menu ......................................................................204
RibbonMinder Menu .............................................................................205

Table of Contents
5 Printer Interfaces................................................. 209
Overview...............................................................................................209
RS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interfaces ..................................................210
RS-232 ...........................................................................................210
RS-422 ...........................................................................................211
RS-232 Serial Interface Protocols..................................................211
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Protocols..............................212
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Error Handling .....................212
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Configuration .......................213
PC Parallel Interface.............................................................................214
PC Parallel Interface Signals .........................................................215
PC Parallel Interface Configuration................................................215
Dataproducts Parallel Interface ............................................................216
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals .........................................217
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration ...............................217
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface.................................................................218
Operating Modes............................................................................218
The Negotiation Phase...................................................................219
Signals ...........................................................................................219
Terminating Resistor Configurations..............................................222
6 Routine Service and Diagnostics ........................ 225
Overview...............................................................................................225
Cleaning Requirements ........................................................................225
Cleaning The Outside Of The Cabinet ...........................................225
Cleaning Inside The Cabinet..........................................................226
Printer Self–Tests .................................................................................229
Running The Printer Self–Tests............................................................230
Hex Code Printout ................................................................................231
Fault Messages ....................................................................................235
Fault Correction Procedure ............................................................235
A Printer Specifications .......................................... 247
Ribbon Specifications ...........................................................................247
All Models Except 6400-020 ..........................................................247
6400-020 Models ...........................................................................247
Ordering Ribbons..................................................................................248
All Models Except 6400-020 ..........................................................248
6400-020 Models ...........................................................................248
Paper Specifications.............................................................................250
Paper..............................................................................................250
Labels.............................................................................................251

Table of Contents
Printer Dimensions and Weight ............................................................251
Cabinet Models ..............................................................................251
Pedestal Models.............................................................................251
Environmental Characteristics..............................................................252
Temperature...................................................................................252
Relative Humidity ...........................................................................252
Acoustic Noise Level......................................................................252
Electrical Characteristics ......................................................................253
Input Voltage ..................................................................................253
Power Consumption.......................................................................253
Interfaces ..............................................................................................256
Cables...................................................................................................256
Printing Rates .......................................................................................257
B A Quick Look at Line Matrix Printing................... 259
Character Formation.............................................................................259
Printing Speed ......................................................................................261
C Host Attachment ................................................. 263
Host Attachment ...................................................................................263
Compatibility and Limitations ................................................................265
Compatibility...................................................................................265
Limitations ......................................................................................266
D Attaching Host Systems to a
Coax/Twinax Printer............................................ 269
Attaching Printer to an AS/400, MVS, or VM Host System...................269
Attaching Printer to an AS/400 Host System ........................................269
Attaching Printer to an AS/400 with Twinax Interface ....................269
Changing Your AS/400 Printer Configuration.................................270
Attaching Printer to Remote Control Unit with Twinax Interface ....272
Attaching Printer to an IBM System/36 with Twinax Interface........273
Attaching Printer to MVS Host S/370 and S/390 Systems ...................274
Types of Installation covered for MVS/JES2..................................274
6400-LU1-SCS-Local SNA 3174 Control Unit................................274
6400-LU1-SCS-Remote SNA 3174 Control Unit............................276
6400-LU3-DSE-Local SNA 3174 Control Unit................................278
6400-LU3-DSE-Remote SNA 3174 Control Unit............................279
6400-LU0-DSC-Local Non-SNA 3174 Control Unit........................281

Table of Contents
Attaching Printer to VM Host System ...................................................282
SNA Attachment.............................................................................282
Non-SNA Attachment.....................................................................283
Physical and Logical Unit Types...........................................................283
Physical Unit (PU) types and examples .........................................283
Summary of LU Types and Representative IBM Products.............284
E Glossary .............................................................. 287

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a partnership effort with manufacturers of data processing equipment to
promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors,
printers, fax machines, and copiers to help reduce air pollution and global
warming caused by electricity generation.
IBM Printing Systems Company participates in this program by introducing
printers that reduce power consumption when they are not being used. As an
ENERGY STARPartner, IBM Printing Systems Company has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STARguidelines for energy efficiency.
NOTE: The ENERGY STARemblem does not represent EPA endorsement of
any product or service.
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not intended to state or imply that only IBM’s product, program, or service
may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that
does not infringe any of IBM’s intellectual property rights may be used instead
of the IBM product. Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with
other products, except those expressly designated by IBM, is the user’s
responsibility.
Any performance data contained in this document was obtained in a
controlled environment based on the use of specific data. The results that
may be obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly.
Users of this document should verify the applicable data in their specific
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Communication Statements
Communication Statements
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equpment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order
to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from
IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by using other than recommended cables and
connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Fules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
International Business Machines, Corp.
New Orchard Road
Armonk, NY 10504
Telephone: [phone]
European Community (EC) Conformity Statement
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection
requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product,
including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A
Information Technology Equipment according to European standard EN
55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and
industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference
with licensed communication devices.
IMPORTANT This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.

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Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order
to reduce the potential for causing interference to radio and TV
communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment. Such cables
and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM cannot accept
responsibility for any interference caused by using other than recommended
cables and connectors.
German Confirmity Statement
Zulassungsbescheinigung Gesetz über die elektromagnetische
Verträglichkeit von Geraten (EMVG) vom 30. August 1995
Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem deutschen das EG-
Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die
Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraph 5 des EMVG ist die IBM Deutschland
Informationssysteme GmbH, 70548 Stuttgart.
Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraph 3 Abs. (2) 2:
Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 50082-1 und EN 55022
Klasse A.
EN 55022 Klasse A Gerdte müssen mit folgendem Warnhinweis versehen
werden: “Warnung: dies ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung
kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen öerursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom
Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und
dafür aufzukommen.”
EN 50082-1 Hinweis: “Wird dieses Gerät in einer industriellen Umgebung
betrieben (wie in EN 50082-2 festgelegt), dann kann es dabei eventuell
gestört werden. In solch einem Fall ist der Abstand bzw. die Abschirmung zu
der industriellen Störquelle zu öergrvßern.”
Anmerkung: Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte,
wie in den Handbüchern angegeben, zu installieren und zu betreiben.
The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984
This apparatus is approved under approval No. NS/G/1234/J/100003 for the
indirect connections to the public telecommunications systems in the United
Kingdom.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A conform ála norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Statement of CISPR 22 Edition 2 Compliance
Attention: This is a Class A Product. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.

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Communication Statements
Japanese VCCI
Communication Statements (Taiwan)
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user will be required to take
adequate measures.
Australia/New Zealand
Attention: This is a Class A Product. In a domestic enviroment this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
Korea

European Union (EC) Electromagnetic Compatibility
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China
Declaration: This is a Case A Product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required
to take practical actions.
European Union (EC) Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directives
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for
any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non–
recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non–IBM
option cards.
Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem deutschen EMVG
vom 9.Nov.92 das EG-Konformitätszeichen zu furhren.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used to
reduce the potential for causing interference to radio and TV communication
and to other electrical or electronic equipment. Such cables and connectors
are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM cannot be responsible for any
interference caused by using other than recommended cables and
connectors.
This product has been tested and found to comply with limits for Class A
Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European
Standard EN 55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for
commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection
against interference with licensed communication equipment.
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse A. Für diese
Klasse von Geräten gilt folgende Bestimmung nach dem EMVG:
Geräte dürfen an Orten, für die sie nicht ausreichend entstört sind, nur mit
besonderer Genehmigung des Bundesminesters für Post und
Telekommunikation oder des Bundesamtes für Post und Telekommunikation
betrieben werden. Die Genehmigung wird erteilt, wenn keine
elektromagnetischen Störungen zu erwarten sind.

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Trademarks and Service Marks
(Auszug aus dem EMVG vom 9.Nov.92, Para.3, Abs.4)
Hinweis: Dieses Genehmigungsverfahren ist von der Deutschen Bundespost
noch nicht veröffentlict worden.
Electrical Safety
This printer is inspected and listed by recognized national testing laboratories,
such as Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) in the U.S.A. and Canadian
Standards Association (CSA) in Canada. Listing of a product by a national
testing laboratory indicates that the product is designed and manufactured in
accordance with national requirements intended to minimize safety hazards.
IBM equipment meets a very high standard of safety in design and
manufacture. Remember, however, that this product operates under
conditions of high electrical potentials and heat generation, both of which are
functionally necessary.
Trademarks and Service Marks
The following terms, denoted by an asterisk (*) in this publication, are
trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or
both.
AIX
AFP
Application System 1400
AS/400
CICS
IBM
IPDS
OS/2
OS/400
Print Services Facility PFS
Proprinter
VTAM
The following terms, denoted by a double asterisk (**) in this publication, are
trademarks of other companies:
Code V QMS, Inc.
DEC Digital Equipment Corporation
Dataproducts Dataproducts, Inc.
ENERGY STARUnited States Environmental
Protection Agency
Epson Seiko Epson Corporation
FX Epson Seiko Corporation
IGP Printronix, Inc.
MS-DOS Microsoft Corporation
Netware Novell, Inc.
Novell Novell, Inc.
Printronix Printronix, Inc.
QMS Quality Micro Systems, Inc.
RibbonMinder Printronix, Inc.

Electrical Safety
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VAX Digital Equipment Corporation
Windows Microsoft Corporation
Safety Notices
<1> Before powering on the printer ensure the printer is plugged
into an appropriate power source. Refer to Chapter 2 of the
Setup Guide for information on the proper source.
<2> Switch off the printer power and unplug the printer power
cord before cleaning the printer.
<4> Do not connect or disconnect any communication port,
teleport, attachment connector, or power cord during an
electrical storm.
<5> Power off the printer and disconnect the power cord before
connecting or disconnecting any communication port,
teleport, or attachment cable connector.
DANGER:

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Safety Notices

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1Introduction
About This Setup Guide
This Setup Guide is designed so that you can quickly install and configure
your IBM 6400 printer.
Notes And Notices
For your safety and to protect valuable equipment, it is very important that you
read and comply with all information noted in the following section:
<#> The word Danger next to the lightning slash indicates the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. Danger and
Caution notices are numbered to help you find the translated versions
in the IBM 6400 Safety Notices booklet.
<#> The word Caution next to the exclamation point (!) indicates the
presence of a hazard that could cause moderate or minor personal
injury.
<#> The word Caution next to this symbol indicates a part or assembly that
is hot enough to burn you.
DANGER
CAUTION
CAUTION

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Chapter 1 About This Setup Guide
ATTENTION
The word Attention indicates the possibility of damage to a program,
device, system, or data.
IMPORTANT
The word Important indicates information vital to proper operation of
the printer.
NOTE: A note gives you helpful information and tips about printer operation
and maintenance.
Conventions In This Setup Guide
Key names, indicator names, and messages that appear on the operator
panel display are capitalized as they actually appear on the printer. Key
names are shown in bold.
Example: Press the CLEAR key, then press the ON LINE key.
Quotation marks (“”) indicate messages on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
For example:
Example: Press the ON LINE key. “OFFLINE”appears on the LCD.
<#> The word Caution next to this symbol indicates a part or assembly that
is sharp enough to cut you.
CAUTION