IBM 6400i User manual

Setup Guide
Cabinet and Pedestal Models
6400i Line Matrix Printers
S544-5640-04

S544-5640-04
Setup Guide
Cabinet and Pedestal Models
6400i Line Matrix Printers

Fifth Edition (May 2003)
This edition replaces S544-5640-03.
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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:
This product is equipped with a 3-wire power cord and plug for the user’s safety. Use this power
cord in conjunction with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.
CAUTION:

Table of Contents
1 Introduction........................................................... 13
About This Setup Guide..........................................................................13
Notes And Notices ...........................................................................13
Conventions In This Setup Guide ....................................................14
Related Documents..........................................................................15
The IBM 6400 Printer Family..................................................................16
Standard Capabilities.......................................................................18
Optional Features.............................................................................21
Protocols And Emulations................................................................23
Graphics Enhancements..................................................................23
Taking Care Of Your Printer.............................................................23
2 Installation............................................................. 25
Installation, Attachment, And Configuration Overview............................25
Before You Begin....................................................................................27
Power Requirements..............................................................................27
Select A Site...........................................................................................28
Printer Dimensions .................................................................................29
Printer Component Locations.................................................................31
Remove Shipping Restraints (Cabinet Model)........................................33
Remove The Cardboard Packing And Envelope..............................34
Remove The Hammer Bank Protective Foam..................................35
Remove The Platen Protective Foam ..............................................37
Remove Wood Blocks......................................................................38
Adjust The Paper Supports..............................................................39
Release The Paper Chains (Cabinet Model)....................................40
Remove Tags (Cabinet Model) ........................................................41
Remove The Shipping Restraints From
The Power Paper Stacker................................................................42
Removing Shipping Restraints (Pedestal Model)...................................44
Remove The Hammer Bank And Protective Foam..........................45
Remove The Platen Protective Foam ..............................................46
Attach The Input Paper Shelf and Output Basket ............................47
Remove Tags - Pedestal Model.......................................................48

Table of Contents
Changing the Paper Exit Location
(Pedestal Models Only) ..........................................................................49
Setting Top Paper Exit .....................................................................49
Setting Rear Paper Exit....................................................................51
Connect The Interface And Power Cables (Cabinet Models).................52
Connect The Interface And Power Cables (Pedestal Models) ...............58
Attach The Operator Panel Overlay Label..............................................62
Install The Ribbon...................................................................................63
Load The Paper......................................................................................66
Power Paper Stacker Option..................................................................72
Power Paper Stacker Component Locations ...................................72
Setting Up The Power Paper Stacker ..............................................73
Loading And Starting The Power Paper Stacker .............................74
Checking The Paper Feed......................................................................75
Set The Top-of-Form..............................................................................77
Test The Printer......................................................................................78
3 Configuring the Printer ..........................................79
Overview.................................................................................................79
The Configurations...........................................................................79
Active Versus Saved Configurations................................................80
The Configuration Main Menu ................................................................80
Using The Operator Panel......................................................................83
Program Mode........................................................................................84
Unlocking The Program Mode .........................................................84
Locking The Program Mode.............................................................84
Entering Program Mode...................................................................85
Printing The Current Configuration.........................................................85
Factory Default Configuration Values.....................................................87
Changing Parameters.............................................................................92
Saving Your Configuration In A Custom Set...........................................94
Loading Custom Sets Or Factory Default Values...................................97
Changing The Power On Configuration..................................................99
4 The Configuration Menus....................................103
Configuration Overview ........................................................................103
Main Menu............................................................................................104
Printer Control Menu.............................................................................106
Configuration Management Menu ........................................................113
Twinax Interface Menu .........................................................................117
Coax Interface Menu ............................................................................126
Compatibility Options Menu ...........................................................135

Table of Contents
5250 Interface Menu.............................................................................139
3270 Interface Menu.............................................................................145
Compatibility Options Menu ...........................................................151
Network Setup Menu............................................................................155
Adapter Address Submenu............................................................155
Adapter Parameters Submenu.......................................................157
Ethernet Address Submenu...........................................................161
Ethernet Parameters Submenu......................................................162
Wireless Address Menu .................................................................165
Wireless Parameters Menu............................................................166
Parallel Interface Menu.........................................................................170
PC Parallel Menu ...........................................................................172
Dataproducts Menu........................................................................175
IEEE 1284......................................................................................178
Serial Interface Menu............................................................................180
Emulation Configuration Menu .............................................................186
IPDS Feature........................................................................................187
IPDS Configuration Menu ..............................................................188
ANSI...............................................................................................195
IGP Feature (PGL)................................................................................203
IGP Emulation Menu......................................................................204
Code V Feature (VGL)..........................................................................209
Code V Emulation Menu ................................................................210
Printer Emulation Configuration Menu..................................................219
Proprinter III XL Emulation Menu...................................................220
Epson Emulation Menu..................................................................222
P-Series Emulation Menu...............................................................224
P-Series XQ Emulation Menu ........................................................228
Serial Matrix Emulation Menu ........................................................231
Print Format Menu .........................................................................234
Operator Print Tests Menu ...................................................................242
Printer Information Menu......................................................................244
RibbonMinder Menu .............................................................................245

Table of Contents
5 Printer Interfaces.................................................249
Overview...............................................................................................249
RS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interfaces..................................................250
RS-232...........................................................................................250
RS-422...........................................................................................251
RS-232 Serial Interface Protocols..................................................252
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Protocols..............................252
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Error Handling .....................253
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Configuration .......................253
PC Parallel Interface.............................................................................254
PC Parallel Interface Signals .........................................................255
PC Parallel Interface Configuration................................................256
Dataproducts Parallel Interface ............................................................257
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals.........................................258
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration ...............................258
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface.................................................................259
Operating Modes............................................................................259
The Negotiation Phase...................................................................260
Signals ...........................................................................................260
Terminating Resistor Configurations..............................................263
6 Routine Service and Diagnostics........................265
Overview...............................................................................................265
Cleaning Requirements........................................................................265
Cleaning The Outside Of The Cabinet...........................................265
Cleaning Inside The Cabinet..........................................................266
Printer Self –Tests................................................................................269
Running The Printer Self–Tests............................................................270
Hex Code Printout ................................................................................271
Fault Messages ....................................................................................275
Fault Correction Procedure............................................................275
A Printer Specifications ..........................................289
Ribbon Specifications...........................................................................289
6400i Models Except 6400-i20 and -i24.........................................289
6400-i20 and i24 Models................................................................289
Ordering Ribbons..................................................................................290
6400-ixx Models.............................................................................290
Paper Specifications.............................................................................291
Paper..............................................................................................291
Labels.............................................................................................292

Table of Contents
Printer Dimensions and Weight ............................................................292
Cabinet Models ..............................................................................292
Pedestal Models.............................................................................292
Environmental Characteristics..............................................................293
Temperature...................................................................................293
Relative Humidity ...........................................................................293
Acoustic Noise Level......................................................................293
Electrical Characteristics ......................................................................294
Input Voltage..................................................................................294
Power Consumption.......................................................................294
Interfaces..............................................................................................297
Cables...................................................................................................297
Printing Rates.......................................................................................298
B A Quick Look at Line Matrix Printing................... 301
Character Formation.............................................................................301
Printing Speed......................................................................................303
C Host Attachment ................................................. 305
Host Attachment...................................................................................305
Compatibility and Limitations................................................................306
Compatibility...................................................................................306
Limitations......................................................................................308
D Attaching Host Systems to a
Coax/Twinax Printer............................................ 311
Attaching Printer to an iSeries or zSeries Host System........................311
Attaching Printer to an iSeries Host System.........................................311
Attaching Printer to an iSeries with Twinax Interface.....................311
Changing Your iSeries Printer Configuration .................................312
Attaching Printer to Remote Control Unit with Twinax Interface ....314
Attaching Printer to an IBM System/36 with Twinax Interface........315
Attaching Printer to zSeries Systems ...................................................316
Types of Installation covered for MVS/JES2..................................316
6400-LU1-SCS-Local SNA 3174 Control Unit................................316
6400-LU1-SCS-Remote SNA 3174 Control Unit............................318
6400-LU3-DSE-Local SNA 3174 Control Unit................................320
6400-LU3-DSE-Remote SNA 3174 Control Unit............................321
6400-LU0-DSC-Local Non-SNA 3174 Control Unit........................323
Attaching Printer to VM Host System ...................................................324
SNA Attachment.............................................................................324
Non-SNA Attachment.....................................................................325

Table of Contents
Physical and Logical Unit Types...........................................................325
Physical Unit (PU) types and examples.........................................325
Summary of LU Types and Representative IBM Products.............326
Notices ................................................................329
Energy Star...........................................................................................329
Notices..................................................................................................329
Trademarks...........................................................................................331
Product Recycling and Disposal...........................................................332
Communication Statements..................................................................333
Glossary..............................................................337

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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

Related Documents
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Related Documents
•Maintenance Information Manual — Explains how to maintain and repair
the line matrix printer at the field service level of maintenance.
•Coax/Twinax Programmer's Reference Manual — Covers the host control
codes and character sets for the Coax and Twinax emulations.
•LinePrinter Plus Programmer's Reference Manual — Covers the host
control codes for the LinePrinter Plus emulation.
•IGP Programmer's Reference Manual — Provides information used with
the optional IGP emulation enhancement feature.
•Code V Programmer's Reference Manual — Provides information used
with the optional Code VTM emulation enhancement feature.
•ANSI Programmer's Reference Manual — Provides host control codes
and character sets for the ANSI emulation.
•IPDS Twinax Emulation Programmer's Reference Manual — Provides an
overview of Intelligent Printer Data StreamTM (IPDS) features, commands,
and diagnostics.
•Character Sets Reference Manual — Information about and examples of
the character sets available in line matrix printers.
•Ethernet Interface User's Manual — Information about network protocols,
configuration, and operation.

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Chapter 1 The IBM 6400 Printer Family
The IBM 6400 Printer Family
The IBM 6400 series consist of 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, and 2400 lines per
minute (lpm) models and are packaged in various configurations. All of the
models offer software versatility and the latest refinements in line matrix
printing technology. The print mechanisms are housed in sound-insulated
cabinets which make the printer family among the quietest printers in the
world. Additionally, your printer has a flexible architecture that allows you to
add new features and emulations as they become available.
LinePrinter Plus®is the standard emulation. LinePrinter Plus includes the
Epson®FX-1050, Printronix®P-Series, P-Series XQ, Serial Matrix and
Proprinter®III XL emulations. Coax/Twinax, IPDSTM, ANSI®and the IGP®/
PGL®and IGP/VGL graphics enhancement emulations are available as
optional upgrades. No matter what emulation is installed, your printer is easy
to use. The message display and lights on the control panel communicate
with you directly and clearly. You can select every function on your printer at
the control panel, or you can send commands from the host computer.
The printer combines the use of Flash, RAM, and nonvolatile RAM for
program execution. The Flash is used for all program, font, and emulation
storage. New fonts, emulations, or program updates can be downloaded to
Flash memory via the parallel or serial interface, or through the PrintNet®
interface. The RAM is used for buffers, print image storage, and execution
variables. The non-volatile RAM stores configuration, statistics, and internal
parameters.

Related Documents
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The printer model numbers indicate printing speed and physical configuration.
•All printer models start with the 6400 series prefix, followed by a three
digit or alphanumeric suffix. Models containing only numbers indicate
cabinet models. Model numbers containing the letter “P” indicate pedestal
models.
•For cabinet models, the alphanumeric suffix refers to the printer’s
maximum speed in lines per minute (lpm): i05 for 500 lpm, i10 for 1000
lpm, i15 for 1500 lpm, i20 for 2000 lpm, and -i24 for 2400 lpm.
•For pedestal models, the first two alphanumeric values in the suffix refer
to the printer’s maximum speed in lines per minute (lpm): i5P for 500 lpm
and i1P for 1000 lpm.
•The 6400-i5P and i1P models are pedestal models with the QuickAccess
Cover installed.
•The 6400 i20, i2s, and i24 models are available with the power stacker
option installed.
Refer to the following table for a complete listing of model numbers and
options.
Table 1: 6400-i05, -i5P, -i10, -i1P, -i15, -i20, -i2s, i24 Printers
Model
Number Print Speed Cabinet Pedestal Hammer Bank Quick Access Power Stacker
6400-i05 500 lpm X 28 Hammers
6400-i5P 500 lpm X 28 Hammers X
6400-i10 1000 lpm X 60 Hammers Available as option
6400-i1P 1000 lpm X 60 Hammers X
6400-i15 1500 lpm X 102 Hammers Available as option
6400-i20 2000 lpm X 156 Hammers Available as option
6400-i2s 2000 lpm X 126 Hammers Available as option
6400-i24 2400 lpm X 156 Hammers Available as option
The IBM 6400 Printer Family

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Chapter 1 The IBM 6400 Printer Family
Standard Capabilities
The 6400 printer family has the following general characteristics:
•A broad range of print speeds in both cabinet and pedestal models
•Support of similar features across the entire product line to allow
maximum flexibility in matching the printer to the requirements
•Energy Star compliant
The following sections summarize the standard capabilities of the IBM 6400
printers.
Host Computer Interfaces
•RS 232 Serial
•RS 422 Serial
•PC Parallel
•Dataproducts Parallel
•Ethernet Interface
•IEEE 1284
Coax/Twinax features are available with this printer:
•IBM Coax/Twinax
Printer Emulations
Each emulation provides a different set of configuration menus, control codes,
and character sets. The following printer emulations (or protocols) are
standard, and selectable at the operator panel:
•Proprinter III XL Emulation
•Epson FX Emulation
•P-Series Printer Emulation
•P-Series XQ Variant Printer Emulation
•Serial Matrix Printer Emulation
Proprinter III XL and Epson FX Emulations
The Proprinter III XL and Epson FX emulations are industry standard printer
emulations.

Standard Capabilities
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P-Series Printer Emulation
This code system was developed especially for line matrix printers. As line
matrix printers became more sophisticated, this code system kept pace by
adding codes that fully utilized line matrix printer capabilities.
IMPORTANT
This emulation appears as “P-Series” on the operator panel.
P-Series XQ Variant Printer Emulation
This code system was devised for a series of printers manufactured between
1974 and 1991, that are no longer available.
IMPORTANT
This emulation appears as “P-Series XQ” on the operator panel.
Serial Matrix Printer Emulation
This printer emulation is very similar to the code systems used by an IBM
Graphics Printer, but incorporates several systems into one emulation. This
emulation enables a line matrix printer to print files coded for a serial matrix
printer, and is sometimes referred to as the Serial Matrix collection.
IMPORTANT
This emulation appears as “Serial Matrix” on the operator panel.
NOTE: Serial matrix refers to the way printer characters are formed. A
moving printhead uses pins to form whole characters one at a time
and one after the other. The pins print dots according to programmed
matrix patterns. Data is sent to the printer through either a serial or
parallel interface, but the printhead must receive the data serially to
form each character.
An IBM line matrix printer also forms characters with dots in matrix
patterns, but it feeds print data in parallel to many hammers mounted
on a rapidly oscillating shuttle. The hammers fire simultaneously to
print entire lines at a time.

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Chapter 1 The IBM 6400 Printer Family
Output Control
The printers have the following output control features:
•Six modes for printing text:
•Near-Letter Quality (NLQ)
•Near-Letter Quality San Serif
•Data Processing (DP)
•Draft
•Optical Character Recognition Font A (OCR A)
•Optical Character Recognition Font B (OCR B)
OCR A and OCR B support 120 and 180 PEL, with 120 PEL the default value.
•Selectable forms length and width
•Character attribute specification:
•Selectable pitch: normal, expanded, and compressed
•Emphasized (shadow) printing
•Automatic underlining and overscoring
•Superscript and subscript printing
•Double high and wide printing
•Resident multinational character sets
Graphics And Vertical Formatting
Several graphics and vertical formatting features are available:
•Three built-in graphics generators:
•IBM Proprinter III XL bit-image graphics
•Epson FX dot graphics mode
•P-Series Plot
•Programmable electronic vertical formatting provides rapid vertical paper
movement to specified lines for printing repetitive and continuous forms.
You can use the following methods:
•Vertical tabbing in Serial Matrix, Proprinter III XL, and Epson FX
emulation modes
•Electronic Vertical Format Unit (EVFU) in P-Series emulation mode