Praim PR 165E-PAR User manual

PRAIM PR165 User’s Manual
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Eighth Edition: November 1997
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1PRAIM PR165
Chapter 1
Introduction
About this publication
Thispublication describesthe PRAIMPR165 printerinterface. Itis written
forusersas aguideforinstallationandconfiguration.As such,itisassumed
that the reader is familiar with the general terminology used in the field of
IBM systems.
PR165 Twinax Interface
The PRAIM PR165 is an external interface that connects PC compatible
parallel or serial printers to either IBM Systems S/34, S/36, S/38, AS/400
ortoIBMRemoteControlUnits5251/12,5294,5394,5494andcompatibles.

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PR165 Interface versions
PRAIM PR165 is available in four different models:
With parallel Centronics connector:
• PR 165E-PAR for printers with up to 600 LPM (Lines Per Minute)
or 16 PPM (Pages Per Minute) printing speed
With built-in PC-Sharing feature:
• PR 165E-SHA for printers with up to 600 LPM (Lines Per Minute)
or 16 PPM (Pages Per Minute) printing speed
• PR 165S-SHA for printers with up to 2500 LPM (Lines Per Minute)
or 50 PPM (Pages Per Minute) printing speed
With serial connector:
• PR 165E-SER for printers with up to 600 LPM (Lines Per Minute)
or 16 PPM (Pages Per Minute) printing speed
Resident Barcode and Large Character (BCGC) capabilities are standard
and available on all models.
The following table describes the characteristics of each PRAIM PR165
model:

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General characteristics of PRAIM PR165 Interfaces
NOTE The information contained in this manual applies to all
versions until otherwise noted.
MAX
PRINTER
SPEED
600 LPM /
16 PPM
MAX
PRINTER
SPEED
2500 LPM /
50 PPM
PC-SHARING SERIAL
CONNECTION BCGC FUNCTION
PR 165E-PAR * *
PR 165E-SHA * * *
PR 165S-SHA * * *
PR 165E-SER * * *

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PR165E-PAR
The figure below shows PR165E-PAR interface.
This product has a standard Centronics connector.
WARNING : PR165E-PAR doesn't support PC-Sharing optional
device.
Centronics Connector
PR165E-PAR Interface

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PR165E-SHA / PR165S-SHA
The figure below shows PR165E-SHA and PR165S-SHA interfaces.
These interfaces have built-in PC-Sharing feature that allows the printer
to be shared between host and a Personal Computer.
The PC-Sharing option is explained later in this publication.
PC-Sharing device
PR165E-SHA Interface or
PR165S-SHA Interface

PRAIM PR1656
PR165E-SER
The figure below shows PR165E-SER Interface.
This product has a serial connector that allows the connection with the
serial printer.
PR165E-SER Interface
Serial Connector

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Features
The PR165 Twinax interface supports the following features:
•COR / landscape, portrait.
•Text automatic justification.
•Automatic implementation of character fonts.
•Automatic implementation of paper trays.
•Full support of DW/36, TMS/38, Office AS/400.
•15 selectable languages.
•Hex Pass-Through Function.
•Hex-Dump function.
•Resident Barcode and large character (BCGC) capabilities.
• Firmware updating capabilities with onboard flash memory via PC.
Connectivity
The PR165 Twinax interface can be connected to the following IBM
Systems:
•S/34 (IBM 5340)
•S/36 (IBM 536x all models)
•S/38 (IBM 538x all models)
•AS/400 (IBM 940x all models)
It can also be connected to the following IBM Remote Control Units:
•5251/12, 5294, 5394, 5494 or compatibles

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IBM Printers Emulations
The PR165 Twinax interface supports the following IBM printer
emulations:
•IBM 5256/1
•IBM 5224/1
•IBM 5225/1
•IBM 4214/2
•IBM 4234/2
•IBM 5219/D1
•IBM 3812/1
The IBM 3812 emulation, is generally adopted for laser printers. While it
is similar to the 5219 it has extra features i.e. the implementation of COR
functions (landscape, portrait).
Additionally, it supports typical keyboard applications such as: Display
Write/36, Text Management/38 and Office AS/400.

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Chapter 2
Parts and components
Package components
Your PR165 Twinax interface package should contain the following items:
•PR165 Twinax Interface.
•External Power Supply.
•User's manual.

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Synchronism LED
Power LED
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é
Twinax
Connector
Twinax
Connector
Figure 2.b
7
Parallel
Centronics cable
Interface familiarization
The various parts of the Twinax interface are shown in figures 2.a, 2.b,
2.c and 2.d.
é
Address/Function
selector
Figure 2.a
Twinax
Connector

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Twinax
Connector
Figure 2.c
Twinax
Connector
Parallel
Centronics cable
Figure 2.d
Twinax
Connector
Parallel
Centronics cable
é
External power
supply connector
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oTwinax connectors
The Twinax cable coming from the System or from the peripheral
preceding in the chain, should be connected to either one of these
two connectors.
The other connector should be used to connect other peripherals.
It is always possible to connect up to 7 peripherals (Video and/or
Printer) on the same line.
oSynchronism LED (green)
This light blinks when the system recognizes that the printer is
connected.
oPower LED (red)
Indicates that the interface is correctly powered by the printer, or by
AC/DC adapter.
Regardless of the power sources, the interface is controlled by the
printer.
oFunction Address Selector
Position from 0 to 6 are the system's physical addresses associated
with the printer.
Position 7 has several functions:
HEX DUMP Function
When position 7is selected while the printer is connected and
the system is on, all characters will be printed in EBCDIC
hexadecimal mode.
This function is used only for diagnostic purposes.
SELF TEST Function
To perform this function, position 7should be selected
while the printer is off.
Thereafter, upon activating the printer, a test pattern will be
printed.

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SET-UP Function
To be used to set up the configuration parameters of the
twinax interface upon installing the interface for the first time
or when any parameter modification is necessary.
For the implementation of this function, refer to the paragraph
concerning the configuration of the interface.
Printer hex-dump function position
Printer hex-dump function allows you to print all characters in the
ASCII hexadecimal format.
This function should be activated while the printer is on and
connected to the IBM System. To activate this function you
should select a value different than the selected physical address,
except 7,8 and 9.
All the characters will be printed in hexadecimal format.
oExternal power supply connector (DC Input)
Used to attach the external power supply, when on pin 18 of the
Centronics connector is not available 5V. (250 mA).
NOTE PR165-SER Interface always requires external power supply.

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Chapter 3
Interface Configuration
Introduction
The interface requires the configuration of a few parameters to correctly
emulate the features of the chosen IBM printer.
The configuration will be implemented using an IBM or compatible
display station with IBM 5250 protocol, and with the simple instructions
provided by the interface firmware menu.

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Basic Set-up Procedure
Before you begin the configuration procedure, you should connect the
Twinax interface to an IBM 5250 or compatible Display Station and to an
ASCII printer, as shown in the figure 3.a :
Follow the instructions below:
WARNING : To avoid possible damage to the equipment you
are installing, make sure the printer and display station are
turned off and the power cords are unplugged from the
electrical outlet.
1Using a Twinax cable, connect the display station to either one of the
two Twinax connectors of the interface.
NOTE DO NOT use the free Twinax connector to connect to Host.
2Set the Function/Address selector in position 7.
3Plug the interface cable into the printer parallel port.
Figure 3.a
PRAIM PR165
Printer Interface
5250 Display Station
External Power Supply ASCII Printer
Host