IBM LB20 User manual

Basic Purpose Printer
LB20
User’s Guide
Part number: EK-LB20A-UG.001

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DIGITAL EQUIPMENT BCFI AB
P.O. Box 904
S-175 29 Järfälla, Sweden
Printed in Sweden, March, 1997
© Digital Equipment Corporation, 1997.
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document.
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Part number: EK-LB20A-UG.001

CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1 Scope 1-1
1.2 Related Documentation 1-1
1.3 Order Process 1-2
1.4 Warnings, Cautions and Notes 1-2
1.5 Manufacturers Declaration 1-3
2 INSTALLATION 2-1
2.1 Preparation 2-1
2.2 Operating Space 2-2
2.3 Removal of transport locks 2-3
2.4 Trapdoor, Lid and Document Guide 2-4
2.5 Connections and Settings 2-5
2.6 Ink Ribbon Cassette 2-6
2.6.1 Power On 2-6
2.6.2 Unpacking the Ink Ribbon Cassette 2-7
2.6.3 Centering the Skid 2-7
2.6.4 Raising the Carrier 2-8
2.6.5 Positioning the Ink Ribbon Cassette 2-8
2.6.6 Installing the Ink Ribbon Cassette 2-9
2.6.7 Installing the Skid 2-9
2.6.8 Removing Slack Ribbon 2-10
2.6.9 Ready to Print 2-10
3 SETUP 3-1
3.1 Introduction 3-1
3.1.1 Setup Functions 3-1
3.1.2 Setup Controls 3-2
3.1.3 Menu’s and Parameters 3-2
3.1.4 Changing or Viewing the Setup 3-3
3.2 Setup Example 3-4
3.2.1 Entering Setup 3-5
3.2.2 Loading a Document 3-6
3.2.3 Moving to VIEW or a Menu 3-7
3.2.4 Printing the Current Settings 3-8
3.2.5 Changing a Setting 3-8
3.2.6 Validating 3-9
3.2.7 Quitting 3-9

3.3 Setup Check 3-9
3.4 Performing a Setup 3-10
3.4.1 COM Menu 3-10
3.4.2 IBM Menu 3-10
3.4.3 DOC Menu 3-12
3.4.4 <>DFT Menu 3-18
3.4.5 <>HQD Menu 3-18
4 OPERATION 4-1
4.1 Controls and Indications 4-1
4.1.1 Confidence Test Routine 4-2
4.2 Documents 4-2
4.2.1 New Pages 4-2
4.2.2 Loading a Document 4-3
4.2.3 Stop while printing 4-4
4.2.4 Clearing Document Jams 4-4
5 MAINTENANCE 5-1
5.1 Ink Ribbon Cassette 5-2
5.1.1 Centering the Skid 5-2
5.1.2 Raising the Carrier 5-3
5.1.3 Removing the Skid 5-3
5.1.4 Removing the Old Ink Ribbon Cassette 5-4
5.1.5 Cleaning 5-4
5.1.6 Unpacking the New Ink Ribbon Cassette 5-4
5.1.7 Positioning the New Ink Ribbon Cassette 5-5
5.1.8 Installing the New Ink Ribbon Cassette 5-5
5.1.9 Reinstalling the Skid 5-6
5.1.10 Removing Slack Ribbon 5-6
5.2 Mylar Cassette 5-7
5.2.1 Centering the Skid 5-7
5.2.2 Raising the Carrier 5-8
5.2.3 Removing the Mylar Cassette 5-8
5.2.4 Inspecting the Mylar Edges (Bottom View) 5-9
5.2.5 Checking for Free Movement (Top View) 5-10
5.2.6 Reinstalling the Mylar Cassette 5-10
5.2.7 Positioning the Slider 5-11

5.3 Printhead 5-12
5.3.1 Preparation 5-12
5.3.2 Removing the Trapdoor 5-13
5.3.3 Releasing the Printhead 5-13
5.3.4 Lowering the Carrier 5-14
5.3.5 Removing the Printhead 5-14
5.3.6Reinstalling the Printhead 5-15
5.4 Cleaning of Edge Detection Sensor and Mylar Slide Hole 5-16
5.5 Cleaning the Feed Rollers 5-17
5.6 Ready to Print 5-18
6 SPECIFICATIONS 6-1
6.1 Printer Characteristics 6-1
6.2 Serial Interface - RS232C 6-2
6.2.1 Configurable Parameters 6-2
6.2.2 Serial Connector 6-2
6.2.3 Handshaking 6-3
6.3 Parallel Interface - Centronics 6-4
6.4 Documents 6-5
6.4.1 Recommendations and Restrictions 6-7
6.4.2 Passbook Thickness 6-7
6.4.3 Center Outfold Bulge 6-8
6.4.4 Passbook Squareness 6-8
7 GLOSSARY 7-1

Introduction 1-1
1 INTRODUCTION
The LB20 Printer is delivered as one of the following:
• 9 pin dot matrix Serial printer (Model: LB20A-AA)
OR
• 9 pin dot matrix Parallel printer (Model: LB20B-AA)
When installed the printer forms an integrated part of a User’s Information System
and provides a printing function in IBM ProprinterIII emulation for the following
types of document:
• Passbooks - vertical or horizontal seam
• Envelopes
• Forms
The printer is simple to install, operate and maintain and provides a guaranteed
Print Quality for documents of thickness 0.0787 in (2 mm) or less.
1.1 Scope
This User Guide contains the following chapters:
• Introduction
• Installation
• Setup
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Specifications
• Glossary
1.2 Related Documentation
• Programmers Reference Guide (EK-LB20A-RG)
• Field Support Manual (EK-LB20A-SM)
• Spare Part Guide (EK-LB20A-PG)

Introduction 1-2
1.3 Order Process
Documentation, Accessories and Spare Parts shall be ordered from:
Digital Equipment BCFI AB, Attn. Orderdesk
P.O.Box 904
175 29 Järfälla, Sweden
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
1.4 Warnings, Cautions and Notes
WARNING!
This type of safety instruction is used where there is a danger of injury to persons
and/or damage to the equipment or the environment. The symbol inside the triangle
indicates type of danger.
CAUTION!
This type of safety instruction is used where danger of injury to persons and/or
damage to the equipment or the environment can occur, if the instruction is not
followed.
NOTE!
Notes are used to provide important or explanatory information.

Introduction 1-3
1.5 Manufacturers Declaration
Document Number: S960242-1
This is to certify that the Digital Equipment BCFI AB, product indicated below
complies with the requirements on the EEC-Directives and/or other Standards as
indicated below and has been officially released for normal delivery to customers
and equipped with the CE-mark.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Terminal Printer
DIGITAL MODEL NUMBER: LB20A-AA, LB20B-AA
This certificate is a confirmation of full compliance with the following regulations:
EEC-directive 89/336/EEC: "Electromagnetic Compatibility"
*EN 50081-1 (Emission EN 55022/1985)
*EN 50082-1 (Emission IEC 801-2, -3, -4)
EEC-Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 73/23/EEC of February 19, 1973
"Safety of Information technology equipment including electrical business
equipment"
*EN60950, 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3
Järfälla, 1996-12-19
Lars-Erik Högquist
Product Safety Manager

Installation 2-1
2 INSTALLATION
Perform the actions described and illustrated under the headings:
2.1 Preparation
Open the packing carton at one end, pull out the two foam sections and unpack the
following:
1. Mains Power Cable
2. Printer
3. User’s Guide
4. Ribbon Cartridge Box
5. Document Guide
6. Trapdoor
Note: If possible store the packing carton for future use
WARNING !
Make sure that the mains outlet connector in the building is a
Class-1 outlet with protective earth, easily accessible and the fuse
in the building protects against earth fault.

Installation 2-2
2.2 Operating Space
Place the printer on a flat, horizontal surface in a clear area as follows:
1. Back - 8in (203 mm) for document removal.
2. Sides - 4in (101mm) for air cooling.
3. Front - 10in (254 mm)for document loading.
Note: If necessary, allow further space for power and communication cable routing.
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