IBM InfoPrint 6500 User manual

Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers
Quick Start Guide
Cabinet and Pedestal Models
S544-5968-01
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Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers
Quick Start Guide
Cabinet and Pedestal Models
S544-5968-01
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Second Edition (March 2006)
This edition applies to the Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers and to all subsequent releases of these products until
otherwise indicated in new releases or technical newsletters, and replaces the following publication: Infoprint 6500
Line Matrix Printers: Quick Start Guide Cabinet and Pedestal Models,S544-5968-00.
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About This Operator’s Guide
This guide describes basic setup procedures for the IBM
® 6500 printer. This
guide has been designed to meet the needs of all users, from beginners to
those experienced with these printers.
This document contains:
vBasic Setup Procedures: describes the operator panel, how to load paper
and ribbon, and how to use the optional Power Paper Stacker.
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this guide:
Notes and Notices
To avoid injury to yourself or damage to the printer, follow the directions in
this guide. Pay attention to all dangers, cautions, and attentions.
Danger and caution notices are numbered. These numbers correspond to the
translated versions of the notices in the IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printer:
Safety Information booklet.
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ADanger notice calls attention to a
situation that is potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to people.
DANGER
ACaution notice calls attention to a
situation that is extremely hazardous to
people. !
CAUTION
An Attention notice indicates the
possibility of damage to aprogram,
device, system, or data.
Attention
Important draws your attention to
information vital to proper operation of
the printer.
Important
ANote gives you helpful tips about
printer operation.
Note:
Message Display
These boxes show display messages as
they appear on the operator panel.
READY
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Safety Notices
DANGER
<1> Before powering on the printer, ensure that the printer is plugged
into an appropriate power source. Refer to Chapter 2of the IBM
Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers User’s Manual for information on
proper power sources.
DANGER
<2> Switch off printer power and unplug the printer power cord before
cleaning the printer.
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Contents
About This Operator’s Guide......................... iii
Conventions ............................... iii
Notes and Notices ............................ iii
Message Display ............................iv
Safety Notices ..............................v
Basic Operating Procedures .........................1
How To Use The Operator Panel ........................1
How To Use The Quick Setup Menu .......................1
Printer Component Locations .........................2
Remove Packing Materials ..........................4
Adjust The Paper Supports .........................9
Release the Paper Chains -Cabinet Model....................10
Remove Tags -Cabinet Model ........................11
Remove the Shipping Restraints from the Power Paper Stacker (if Equipped) ........12
Remove Tags -Pedestal Models .......................15
Attach the Operator Panel Overlay .......................16
Connect the Interface and Power Cables .....................17
Cabinet Model .............................17
Interface Connections (Cabinet and Pedestal) ...................22
Pedestal Model .............................23
Install the Ribbon and Paper .........................24
Load the Ribbon ............................24
Load the Paper (Standard Configuration) ....................27
Set the Top-Of-Form ............................34
Adjust the Passive Stacker -Cabinet Model ....................37
Power Paper Stacker Option .........................38
Power Paper Stacker Component Locations ...................38
Setting up the Power Paper Stacker ......................39
Loading and Starting the Power Paper Stacker ..................42
Checking the Paper Feed -Cabinet Models ....................44
Attach the Input Paper Shelf and Output Basket -Pedestal Model .............45
Quick Access Cover -Pedestal Models ......................47
Top Paper Exit .............................48
Checking the Paper Feed -Pedestal Model ....................49
The Operator Panel ............................50
Printer Self-Test..............................50
Quick Setup Menu ............................51
Interface Selection ............................53
Twinax Printer Emulation .........................54
Ethernet Address ............................54
Ribbon End Point ............................55
Save Current Values ...........................55
Change Power On Set ..........................55
Print aTest Page .............................55
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Notices ................................59
Energy Star ...............................59
Notices ................................60
Trademarks ...............................63
Product Recycling and Disposal ........................64
Communication statements ..........................65
Product Registration Information .......................71
Index .................................73
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Basic Operating Procedures
This Quick Start Guide provides general information for use of your printer.
For detailed information, refer to your IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers:
User’s Manual.
How To Use The Operator Panel
Detail description and instructions for using the operator panel are contained
in Chapter 3of the IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers User’s Manual.
How To Use The Quick Setup Menu
Detailed menu structure for using the Quick Setup menu is contained in
Chapter 4of the IBM Infoprint 6500 Line Matrix Printers: User’s Manual.
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Printer Component Locations
Familiarize yourself with the names and locations of the printer components,
shown in Figure 1and Figure 2on page 3before continuing with the rest of
the installation procedures.
Barcode
Ribbon Spool
Ribbon
Date Code Label
Paper Support (2)
Tractor (2)
Hammer Bank
Cover and
Ribbon Mask
Vertical
Position Knob
Platen Lever
Platen Stop
Ribbon Guide (2)
Barcode Sensor
Blue Tractor
Lock (2)
C2QQ2001
Hub Latch
Splined
Shaft
Figure 1. 6500-v Printer Component Locations
Printer Component Locations
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Barcode
Date Code Label
Printer Cover
Blue Tractor
Door (2)
Blue Tractor
Lock (2)
Hub Latch (2)
Splined Shaft
C2QQ2002
Platen Lever
Platen Stop
Ribbon Guide (2)
Ribbon
Ribbon Spool
Figure 2. 6500-v Pedestal Model Printer Component Locations
Printer Component Locations
Basic Operating Procedures 3
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Remove Packing Materials
CAUTION:
To avoid shipping damage, reinstall the shipping restraints whenever you
move or ship the printer.
Save the cardboard packing, foam blocks, and bubble wrap along with the
other packing materials in case you need to move the printer. If it is necessary
to move the printer, reinstall the shipping restraints, reversing the steps in this
section.
1. Raise the printer cover.
2. Peel the tape off carefully and lift the protective film off the control panel
message display.
Figure 3. Removing the Protective Film
Remove Packing Materials
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3. Open the blue tractor doors.
4. Push the blue tractor locks down.
5. Raise the forms thickness lever to the fully open (raised) position.
6. Remove the envelope that contains the sample configuration printout.
7. Store the envelope in the pouch attached to the left interior side of the
cabinet.
8. Remove the cardboard packing.
Envelope
Blue Tractor
Lock (2)
Blue Tractor
Door (2)
C2QQ2003
Platen Lever
A
A
Figure 4. Removing Sample Configuration Printout
Remove Packing Materials
Basic Operating Procedures 5
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9. Remove the hammer protective foam from between the ribbon mask and
the platen.
Figure 5. Exploded View of the Removal of the Hammer Bank Protective Foam
Remove Packing Materials
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10. Turn the Auto Platen Stop Knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
position “A”.
11. Rotate the platen lever downward to the set position “A”.
12. Rotate the platen protective foam toward the front of the printer and out
from under the support shaft.
13. Remove the platen protective foam.
Auto Platen
Stop Knob
Support Shaft
A
A
Platen Lever
Platen Protective
Foam
C2QQ2002
Figure 6. Exploded View of Removal of the Platen Protective Foam
Remove Packing Materials
Basic Operating Procedures 7
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14. Remove the six wood blocks.
Note: Make sure the tape securing the wood blocks is removed entirely.
Figure 7. Cover, Front, and Back Door Cabinet Open, Showing the Removal of Six Wood Blocks
Remove Packing Materials
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Adjust The Paper Supports
Squeeze the paper support tabs and slide the blue paper supports inward
until they are approximately four inches from its corresponding blue tractor
door.
Blue Paper Support (2)
Blue Tractor Door (2)
C2QQ2013
Paper Support
Tab (2)
A
A
Figure 8. Blue Paper Supports With Directional Arrows Showing the Adjustment Capabilities
Adjust The Paper Supports
Basic Operating Procedures 9
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Release the Paper Chains -Cabinet Model
Note: Steps 1—3 in this section is for the passive stacker. If you have the
power paper stacker installed, skip this procedure and go to “Remove
the Shipping Restraints from the Power Paper Stacker (if Equipped)” on
page 12.
1. Open the cabinet rear door.
2. Cut the tie wraps and release the paper stacking chains from the bags at
the top rear of the printer frame. Remove the tie wraps and bags.
3. Make sure each chain hangs freely with no kinks or knots.
Tie Wrap (2) Paper Stacking
Chain (8)
C2QU2014
Bag (2)
Figure 9. Back View of Printer Components, Cover Off, Showing the Release of Paper Stacking Chains
Release the Paper Chains -Cabinet Model
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