IBM Quietwriter III 5202 User manual

Fourth Edition (August 1987)
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FCC Notice
The IBM Quietwriter ® Ill Printer generates and uses radio frequency
energy . If the printer is not installed and used in accordance with the oper-
ating instructions , technical or service information , it may interfere with
radio or television reception. It has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interfe ren ce when operated in a
residential area.
If this printer Interferes with radio or television reception, which can be
determined by switching the printer off and on, the user is encouraged to try
one or more of the following:
• Move the receiving antenna on the radio or television;
• Relocate the printer in relati on to the radio or television ;
• Plug the printer into a different electrical outlet from the radio or tele-
vision .
• Ensure that the grounding wire is tightly secured .
If necessary , contact your Authorized IBM dealer or IBM service represen-
tative for additional suggestions.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused
by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. It is the responsibility of
the use r to correct such interfe rence.
Warning: To comply with FCC regulations on electromagnetic inter-
ference for a Class B computing device, the printer cable must be
shielded and properly grounded.
To assure compliance with FCC regulations for a Class B computing
device, use the six foot IBM cab le , Part Number 1525612. Use of sub-
stitute cable not properly shielded and grounded ma y result in vio-
lating FCC regulations.
CAUTION
Connect this printer only to a properly grounded outlet of the proper
voltage.
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Preface
This publication describes how to operate the IBM "Quietwrit er " Ill
Printer and some of the options available for the pr in t er . The ma nual
has seven chapters and an index. Start at the beginning of the
manual and work through Chapter 3 to learn how to set up and
operate your printer.
Use Chapter 4 as a reference tool after you have learned the basic
operations of your printer. As you become familiar with your new
printer , you will find that the ASCII code charts help you use the
control, graphic , and special character set codes. In addition, you
can alter the way your printer functions by changing the setup swi tc h
settings.
As you go through this manual, refer to the "Glossary" on page 7 -1
for definitions of any terms that may be unfamiliar to you.
With "Problem Determination Procedures" on page 6-1 you can diag-
nose many minor prob l ems yourself, saving downtime for service to
the printer .
Below is a description of what you will find in each chapter.
"Introduction" highlights the special functions of the printer and pro-
vides safety guidelines .
"Getting Started" explains how to turn on the printer , install the
ribbon, attach the top cover , run the printer self test, attach the printe r
cable, load single sheets of paper, and print a simple job.
"Operating the Printer " explains the printer functions and front panel
buttons and lights. It te ll s you how to in terr upt printing and reset the
pri nter, choose print modes, select embedded and pluggable fonts,
and install and use the pinwheel form feeder.
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"Reference" explains in detail the printer panel lights, setup
switches, and graphics capability. It describes the basic printer
control codes, lists the ASCII codes, and explains how software pack-
ages work with your printer. This chapter also contains additional
information about the cover switch, printer interface, and print
quality.
" Supplies" lists the available supplies and tells you how to obtain
them. It also explains how to change the ribbon and printhead.
"Problem Determination Procedures," helps you diagnose and
correct problems that may occur during setup or normal operations.
"Glossary" explains some terms used in this manual which may be
unfamiliar to you.
Related Publications
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If needed, additional technical information can be found in the IBM
"Quietwriter" Ill Printer Technical Reference Guide (Item No. 1319601
[Form No. S544-4083]) or the IBM " Quietwriter " Ill Printer Hardware
Maintenance and Service Manual (Item No. 1319580 [Form No.
S544-4084]).
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Basic Features .. . . . .... . .. ... .. ... . .... ........... . ... 1-1
Options .................... . ......................... 1 -1
For Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Safety Guidelines ............ .. ...... . . .. .... . .... ... .. 1-3
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
General Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Printer Self Test ........ . ...... ... .................... 2-10
Attaching the Printer Cable ........ . ......... . .......... 2-12
Printing a Document .... ............. ... ...... . ...... . . 2-14
Operating the Printer ... . .. . .............. ..... .. . . ..... 3-1
Printer Status (Ready/ Not Ready) . .... .. . ................. 3-1
Interrupting Printing .................. . .... . ........ . ... 3-2
Resetting the Printer ..... . .. ..... .............. ... .. . .. 3-2
Paper Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Print Mode Selection ......................... . ......... 3-4
Fonts and Pitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Pinwheel Form Feeder ......... . ........... . .... ... .... 3-13
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Printer Lights ....... . ....... .. ........................ 4-1
Cover Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Setup Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Print Quality .. ........ .. ........... . .. ... ...... . ..... 4-12
Contrast Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Printer Commands .... .. ..... ... ............ . ......... 4-14
Quick Reference . . .................................... 4-16
Printer Control Codes and Escape Sequences .. ............ 4-20
Printer Table with ASCII Decimal and Hexadecimal Values .... 4-55
Programming Reference ............ . . . ................ 4-65
Supplies .......... .. .......................... ....... 5-1
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Ordering Supplies ................. . .. . .. . . . ......... . . 5-1
IBM Quiet ® Ill High Yield Printer Ribbon ................... 5-1
IBM Quiet ® Ill Printhead .. .............................. 5-5
IBM Electronic Font Ill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 -1 1
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Paper ..... . . . . .. ............ .. ....... . ..... . ....... 5-12
Transparencies . .. .... . ............ ..... ........ . .... 5 -1 3
Problem Determination Procedures ............. . . ... . .... 6-1
Power-On Self Test .... . ............... . ... .. . . ..... . . 6-14
Printer Self Tes t 6
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Hex Tra ce Dump .... . ................. .. .... . ......... 6-17
Glossary . .. . .............................. . .......... 7-1
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X-1
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Introduction
The IBM " Quietwriter " Ill Printer produces letter-quality printing at
burst speeds of 100 to 171 characters per second (cps), and draft
mode printing at burst speeds of 160 to 274 cps. The speed depends
on the pitch and print mode selected .
Basic Features
• Four embedded fonts
• Emphasize, doublestrike , superscript , subscript , and doub le -w ide
printing
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• Graphics printing (charts and pictures) using all-points-
addressable (APA) printing technology
• Up to a 335 mm (13.2 in) writing line
• Five font pitches supported (10, 12 , 15, 17.1 and proport i onal
space)
Options
• Four pluggable fonts with software or operator switching .
• Continuous forms paper handling (with forward and backward
paper movement
• Cut-sheet feeders (1-drawer feeder and 2-drawer feeder with
envelope option)
• Down loadable fonts
Introduction 1-1

For Assistance
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If you have pr oblems with the printer , refer to "Problem Determi-
nation Procedures" on page 6-1 for assistance. If you need addi-
tional help with setup or operation of your pr inter, call your point of
pur chase. You will need a spare printhead and ribbon to diagnose
some pr oblems.
The following information should be recorded and retained:
IBM Product Name
IBM Model No.
IBM Serial No.
The product name is located on the logo plate on the top of the prin ter
cov er . The model number and serial number are located inside the
p rinter on the bottom cov er as shown below .
Model Seri al
N um b er Number
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