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    S246-0149-03 6400 Line Matrix Printer Coax/Twinax Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide[...]

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    Before using the information and the product it works with, ensure that you read the general information under "Notices" on page vi. Note! February 1998 This manual may contain references to, or information about, IBM products that are not announced in your country. Such references or information must not be construed to mean that IBM int[...]

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    i Table of Contents About this setup guide Related Publications .......................................... xii CONFIGURATION Preparing for Configuration ...................................... 2 Configuring MPI .............................................. 4 Configuring the Printer .......................................... 9 Configuring for port s[...]

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    ii 6400-LU3-DSE-Local SNA 3174 Control Unit ........................ 63 6400-LU3-DSE-Remote SNA 3174 Control Unit ...................... 65 6400-LU0-DSC-Local Non-SNA 3174 Control Unit .................... 67 Appendix B: Describing Custom Set 8 Printer Configuration .......................................... 70 Appendix C: Illustrated Parts List Ha[...]

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    iii List of Tables in this Manual — Table 1 Sample Configuration Printout ( Twinax ) .................. 6 — Table 2 Sample Configuration Printout ( Coax ) .................... 7 — Table 3 Printer Configuration ................................ 10 — Table 4 Buffer Size Selections ............................... 16 — Table 5 Coax Command Int[...]

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    iv Notices References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only IBM’s product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent [...]

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    v This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This equipment[...]

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    vi Trademarks and Service Marks The following terms, denoted by an asterisk (*) in this publication, are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United State or other countries or both. IBM AS/400 SCS The following terms, denoted by a double asterisk (**) in this publication, are trademarks of other companies: Creative Controllers, Inc. Printronix[...]

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    vii Safety Notices DANGER Disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning the printer. WARNING Before powering on the printer, make sure it is plugged into the appropriate power source. Refer to the "Select a Site" section in Chapter 2 of the Setup Guide for information on proper power sources. Sikkerhedsinstrukioner FARE Tag stikket ud af k[...]

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    viii Huomautuksia Turvallisuudesta VAARA Irrota vaihtovirtajohto ennen kirjoittimen puhdistusta. VAROITUS Ennen virran kytkemistä kirjoittimeen on varmistettava, että kirjoitin on liitetty sopivaan virtalähteeseen. Asennusoppaan (Setup Guide) luvussa 2, kohdassa Asennuspaikan valinta (Select Site), on tietoja virtalähteen valinnasta. Normas de [...]

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    ix Säkerhetsföreskrifter FARA Koppla los nätkabeln innan du rengör skrivaren. VARNING Innan du kopplar på strömmen till skrivaren ska du kontrollera att den är ansluten till rätt strömförsörjning. I avsnittet Val av uppställningsplats (Select a Site) i kapitel 2 av Installationsanvisningar (Setup Guide) finns information om rätt ström[...]

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    xi IBM 6400 Printer About this setup guide This manual covers the configuration and operation of the Coax/Twinax Multi-Platform Interface (MPI) feature for the IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printers. The MPI feature enables either coax attachment of the 6400 printer to, for example, a S/370 or S/390 host, or twinax attachment of the printer in an AS/400 or [...]

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    xii Publication Title Document Number 6400 Line Matrix Printer Setup Guide S246-0116 6400 Line Matrix Printer Operators Guide S246-0115 6400 IGP User’s Guide S246-0151 6400 Code V User’s Guide S246-0150 Related Publications Related Publications The following are publications referred to in this manual.[...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 1 CONFIGURATION — Preparing for Configuration 2 — Configuring the Printer 9 — Configuring for port switching 12[...]

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    2 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Preparing for Configuration With the MPI feature installed, the following steps must be performed before it will be fully operational. The MPI feature must be configured, the printer must be configured for correct operation with the feature, and the printer must be defined to the twinax or coax h[...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 3 Quick Path These are the basic steps you need to complete to configure the MPI and the printer: ! Set the MPI dip switches (Page 5) ! Set the printer configuration (Page 9) ! If configuring for coax, set the coax buffer size using the rotary switch (see Using Coax with the MPI ) ! If configuring [...]

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    4 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Configuring MPI To configure the Multi–Platform Interface Feature, you use the twelve (12) dip switches and the rotary switch located on the Interface I/O (See Figure 1 ). The MPI is configured differently when connected with twinax or coax cabling. You must know whether you are attaching via t[...]

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    configuring MPI Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 5 Figure 1 Location of Configuration Switches. Configure the MPI by putting the dip switches in the position that matches the desired selection. In the sample printout and the diagnostics, the following convention is used. 0 = OFF or OPEN 1 = ON or CLOSED note After making MPI switc[...]

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    configuring MPI 6 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide SW1-2 SW1-1 EMULATION SELECTED =>> 0 0 4214 0 1 5225 1 0 5256 1 1 4234 SW1-4 SW1-3 DEFAULT CHARACTER SET =>> 0 0 MULTINATIONAL 0 1 USA 1 0 AUSTRIA/GERMANY 1 1 FRENCH CANADIAN SW1-6 SW1-5 IGP OPTIONS =>> 0 0 NO IGP INSTALLED 0 1 IGP-PGL INSTALLED* 1 0 IGP-VGL INST[...]

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    configuring MPI Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 7 SW1-1 IBM EMULATION SELECTED =>> 0 3287 1 3262 SW1-2 Character Set Selected =>> 0 UNITED STATES 1 UNITED KINGDOM SW1-3 DEFAULT MPP =>> 0 132 1 NONE SW1-4 DEFAULT MPL =>> 0 NONE 1 66 SW1-6 SW1-5 IGP OPTIONS =>> 0 0 NO IGP INSTALLED 0 1 IGP-PGL INSTALLE[...]

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    configuring MPI 8 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide note * indicates IGP Feature installed. ** indicates Code V Feature installed. note MPP means Maximum Print Position MPL means Maximum Page Length[...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 9 Configuring the Printer In order for the Multi–Platform Interface Feature to operate correctly with the 6400, the printer must be properly configured. The settings of Custom Set 8 provide default values that work correctly with the MPI feature to emulate a P-Series printer. For other MPI ASCII [...]

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    configuring the printer 10 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide PRINTER CONTROL SHUTTLE TIMEOUT ........ 20 SECONDS PARALLEL INTERFACE INTERFACE TYPE ........ PC PARALLEL PC PARALLEL DATA BIT 8 ......... ENABLE DATA POLARITY ........ STANDARD STROBE POLARITY ....... STANDARD RESPONSE POLARITY ...... STANDARD BUSY ON STROBE ....... ENA[...]

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    configuring the printer Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 11 Configuring MPI for Either IGP or Code V Graphic Feature Those printers using an IGP or Code V Graphics Feature must have the feature installed and the printer properly configured. Check the sample printouts of Table 2 and Table 1 to see how to configure the MPI when thes[...]

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    12 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Configuring for port switching If you will be port switching with the MPI, you must set the printer emulation used by the PC application to match the emulation you have set in the printer. For example, when you have set the printer emulation to 6400-Epson, your host ASCII application, should use[...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 13 Using Coax with the MPI — Coax Connection 14 — Coax Buffer Size 16 — Coax Code Dump Mode 17 — Coax Command Interpreter 19 — Coax Code Maps 22[...]

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    14 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Figure 2 BNC adapter attachment Coax Connection To connect the coax line from the cluster controller to the IBM 6400 printer, you must use the supplied BNC Adapter (P/N# 08H7968). Connect the BNC Adapter to the "HOST" connector port on the Multi–Platform Interface Feature I/O. (See F[...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 15 note Remember! If you make any changes to cables, switch settings or the configuration you must power the printer off, wait 15 seconds and then power the printer on again. LED Indicators The Multi-Platform Interface I/O has two LEDs labeled SYNC and SYS (see page 75). These can be used to determ[...]

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    16 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide ADDRESS SETTING Display Screen Size, Print Buffer Size 0 1920 Screen, 2K Buffer 1 1920 Screen, 4K Buffer 2 2560 Screen, 2K Buffer 3 2560 Screen, 4K Buffer 4 3440 Screen, 4K Buffer 5 3564 Screen, 4K Buffer 6 960 Screen, 2K Buffer 7 Sets the interface to Code Dump mode 8 1920 Screen, 4K Buffer 9 1[...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Coax Code Dump Mode The code dump mode allows you to print all or S/390 system in a hexadecimal format. This can be useful when debugging your Entering Code Dump mode To enter the Code Dump mode: Power off the printer. 2 3 Power on the printer and place it on- Once the Configuration Printout has pr[...]

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    coax code dump mode 18 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Exiting Code Dump Mode To exit Code Dump mode: 1 Power off the printer. 2 Reset the buffer size by setting the ADDRESS switch to the desired address 0-6, or 8-9. 3 Power on the printer and place it on- line.[...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 19 Coax Command Interpreter To gain access to some printer features not available on the host system, a Command Interpreter has been built into the Multi–Platform Interface Feature. By using special control codes, you can pass the hexadecimal codes to the printer that access the ASCII features of[...]

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    coax command interpreter 20 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide COMMAND ACTION ¬ONN Enable the command interpreter. Ignored if already on. ¬OFF Disable the command interpreter - Default, power up state. Ignored if already off. ¬HEX Hexadecimal pass-thru mode. Data following this command is packed into hexadecimal pairs and sent to[...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 21 ¬ONN - turns on command interpreter. ¬ONN¬HEX 0C 0C 0C @ - send three ¬ONN¬HEX 41 42 43 @ - send ABC in ASCII to printer. ¬OFF¬HEX 0C 0C 0C @ ¬ONN¬HEX 0C 0C 0C @¬OFF - printer then feed three sheets of paper. ¬ONN¬FLS058¬OFF[...]

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    22 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Coax Code Maps Data sent from the S/370 or S/390 host computer to the Multi–Platform Interface Feature is translated into the correct form for the 6400 printer to understand. The following sections show the maps used by the interface to translate the various kinds of host data into the ASCII p[...]

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    coax code maps Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 23 Internal 3270 (DSE/DSC) to ASCII Character Map 01234567 0 NUL nc nc nc nc 20 30 26 0 & 1 EM nc nc nc nc = 1 - 3D 31 2D 2 FF nc nc nc nc ' 2 . 27 32 2E 3 NL nc nc nc nc " 3 , 22 33 2C 4 nc nc nc nc nc / 4 : 2F 34 3A 5 CR nc nc nc nc 5 + 5C 35 2B 6 nc LN nc nc nc nc [...]

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    coax code maps 24 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Internal 3270 (DSE/DSC) to ASCII Character Map 8 9 A BCD E F MSB 0 a q A Q 61 71 41 51 ATT ATT ATT ATT 1 b r B R 62 72 42 52 ATT ATT ATT ATT 2 c s C S 63 73 43 53 ATT ATT ATT ATT 3 d t D T 64 74 44 54 ATT ATT ATT ATT 4 e u E U 65 75 45 55 ATT ATT ATT ATT 5 f v F V 66 76 46 56 ATT [...]

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    coax code maps Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 25 EBCDIC (SCS) to ASCII Character Map 01234567 0 NUL nf nf nf & - nc 20 26 2D 1 nf nf nf nf nc nc / nc 2F 2 nf nf nf nf nc nc nc nc 3 nf nf nf nf nc nc nc nc 4 VCS ENP INP nf nc nc nc nc 5 HT NL LF TRN nc nc nc nc 6 nf BS nf nf nc nc nc nc 7 nf nf nf nf nc nc nc nc 8 GE nf SA nf[...]

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    coax code maps 26 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide EBCDIC (SCS) to ASCII Character Map 8 9 A BCD E F MSB 0 nc nc nc nc { } 0 7B 7D 5C 30 1 a j ~ nc A J nc 1 61 6A 7E 41 4A 31 2 b k s nc BKS 2 62 6B 73 42 4B 53 32 3 c l t nc C L T 3 63 6C 74 43 4C 54 33 4 d m u nc D M U 4 64 6D 75 44 4D 55 34 5 e n v nc E N V 5 65 6E 76 45 4E 56 [...]

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    coax code maps Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 27 The following Format (FMT) control codes are supported in LU1 (SCS): SHF = "2BC1..." SET HORIZONTAL FORMAT. (any MPP valid) SVF = "2BC2..." SET VERTICAL FORMAT. (any Line Density valid) SLD = "2BC6..." SET LINE DENSITY. (00H, 09H, 12H, 18H AND 24H val[...]

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    28 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Using Twinax with the MPI — Twinax Connection 29 — Twinax Code Maps 34 — Code Dump Mode 37 — Twinax Command Interpreter 40[...]

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    twinax connection Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 29 Twinax Connection Before installing the printer into the twinax environment, you should run the built-in diagnostics. See page 48 for instructions on running the diagnostics. After the Multi–Platform Interface Feature is running the built-in diagnostics you are ready to conne[...]

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    twinax connection 30 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Figure 3 "Smart T" Attachment Power off The printer's POWER switch should be in the "OFF" position. "Smart T" attachment Connect the supplied "Smart T" (twinax auto-termination cable, part number 14H5335) to the 15-pin connector on t[...]

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    twinax connection Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 31 Attach twinax cables Attach the twinax cable from the host computer to the "Smart T" connected to the printer earlier. 1 If there is an up cable device connected to the twinax cable (from the host), the twinax cable must originate from the "OUT" connector of[...]

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    twinax connection 32 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Power On Printer At this point, once the cable connection and the address settings have been verified, you should power on the printer. LED Indicators The Multi-Platform Interface I/O has two LEDs labeled SYNC and SYS (see page 75). These can be used to determine line connectio[...]

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    twinax connection Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 33 Printer verification test Power on the printer. Access the terminal's SIGN ON SCREEN. If this terminal is a 3180 or 3190, press the "ALT, TEST" keys; otherwise, press the "CMD, BACKSPACE" keys to access the "Prime Option" menu. From the "[...]

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    twinax code maps 34 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Twinax Code Maps Data sent from the host computer to the Multi–Platform Interface Feature is translated into the correct form for the 6400 printer to understand. This map illustrate the translation from host code page USA to ASCII code page PC850. Translation maps for other co[...]

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    twinax code maps Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 35 EBCDIC (SCS) TO ASCII CHARACTER MAP 01234567 0 NULL nf nf nf & - ø 20 26 2D 9B 1 nf nf nf nf nc é / É 82 2F 90 2 nf nf nf nf â ê Â Ê 83 88 B6 D2 3 ATR nf nf nf ä ë Ä Ë N 84 89 8E D3 4 nf nf nf PP ä è À È A0 8A B7 D4 5 nf NL LF ETR à í Á Í N 85 A1 B5 D6 6 n[...]

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    twinax code maps 36 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide EBCDIC (SCS) TO ASCII CHARACTER MAP 8 9 A BCD E F MSB 0 Ø ° µ ¢ { } 0 9D F8 E6 BD 7B 7D 5C 30 1 a j ~ £ A J nc 1 61 6A 7E 9C 41 4A 31 2 b k s ¥ BKS 2 62 6B 73 BE 42 4B 53 32 3 c l t • C L T 3 63 6C 74 FA 43 4C 54 33 4 d m u ƒ D M U 4 64 6D 75 9F 44 4D 55 34 5 e n v §[...]

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    twinax code dump mode Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 37 Code Dump Mode The code dump mode allows you to print all the data the controller receives from the IBM system in a hexadecimal format. Entering Code Dump mode To access the Code Dump mode provided by the controller: 1 Power off the printer. 2 Set the ADDRESS switch to addr[...]

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    twinax code dump mode 38 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Exiting Code Dump Mode To exit Code Dump mode: 1 Power off the printer. 2 Set the ADDRESS switch on the MPI to the device’s current address (0-6) on the host system. 3 Power on the printer and place it on- line.[...]

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    twinax code dump mode Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 39 Figure 4 An example of a Structured Field Dump Code Dump Header The "Code Dump" header is identical to the "Diagnostic" self-test header, except for the test identification in the first line. Following the header, the received data is printed in a struct[...]

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    40 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Twinax Command Interpreter To gain access to some features not available on the AS/400, System 36 or other twinax host system, a Command Interpreter has been built into the Multi–Platform Interface Feature. By using special control codes, you can pass the ASCII hexadecimal codes to the printer[...]

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    twinax command interpreter Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 41 COMMAND ACTION ¬ONN Enable the command interpreter. Ignored if already on. ¬OFF Disable the command interpreter - Default, power up state. Ignored if already off. ¬HEX Pack valid Hexadecimal characters two to a byte and send to the printer. Invalid Hexadecimal chara[...]

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    twinax command interpreter 42 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Example To send a carriage return, line feed, ABC followed by a form feed you would send the following: ¬ONN¬HEX 0D 0A 41 42 43 0C @ or ¬ONN¬HEX 0D 0A @ABC ¬ HEX 0C @ In either case, once the Command Interpreter is enabled, you need not re- enable it until the con[...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 43 Using PC Parallel with MPI — Introduction 44 — Connection 45 — Setting time outs on the Parallel Host 46[...]

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    44 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Introduction The Multi–Platform Interface Feature has the ability to connect to two different operating systems at once. One of these connections is the twinax or coax connection already discussed. In addition, the MPI supports the use of a Centronics** "D" connector to connect to sy[...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 45 Figure 5 PC parallel cable attachment Connection Before powering on your parallel host system, the printer cable from the system must be plugged into the PC parallel connector on the printer. Select a time out configuration (either short or long) to match your system's needs. note 1) The pr[...]

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    46 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Setting time outs on the Parallel Host DOS If you are using the printer attached to a host PC system using the DOS operating system, use the following configuration for the retry value. The command MODE LPTn: RETRY=P (issued from the command prompt, or in a batch file) will set the parallel port[...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 47 TROUBLESHOOTING — Diagnostics 48 — Troubleshooting your Host Printer Operation 52 — Compatibility Issues 54[...]

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    48 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Diagnostics The Multi–Platform Interface Feature has its own built-in diagnostics programs to help you verify that the printer and the MPI are operating properly. Diagnostic Header Each diagnostic test prints a header that displays the firmware part number, revision level, and the controller b[...]

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    diagnostics Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 49 ADDRESS SELECTION DIAGNOSTIC TEST RESULTS 7 Selects Configuration printout and Code Dump Mode All other address settings for the coax diagnostic mode are invalid. Table 7 Coax Diagnostic Tests Coax Operation Dialing the diagnostic test number into the “ADDRESS” (Address 7) switch[...]

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    diagnostics 50 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide ADDRESS SELECTION DIAGNOSTIC TEST RESULTS 0-6 Code Dump Mode (if selected after test 7) 7 Configuration Printout 8 Prints one full page in a floating pattern. 9 Continuously sends data to itself (loop back test) and monitors the received data for any errors. Prints "LOOP TEST PA[...]

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    diagnostics Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 51 Checklist If the controller's built-in diagnostic tests do not perform according to Table 7 (coax) on page 49 and Table 8 (twinax) on page 50. 1 Run each diagnostic and save the diagnostic printout. 2 Check all of the installation connections. 3 Verify that the printer’s confi[...]

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    52 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Troubleshooting your Host Printer Operation If any problems occur while running the Printer Verification Test in either twinax or coax host system check the following: 1 Verify that you have assigned the correct address setting to the printer. (Twinax Only) 2 Verify that the address in the syste[...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 53 9 Verify that the Multi–Platform Interface’s configuration switch settings are correct (See Table 1 on page 6 (twinax) or See Table 2 on page 7 (coax)). 10 Put the MPI in coax or twinax code dump mode and print the job in hexadecimal format. Use this printout to verify data from the host. 11[...]

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    54 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Compatibility Issues The following are issues that may arise when implementing the printer in the host environment. Cancel Key When the user presses the printer's CANCEL key, nothing is reported to the host application. The MPI does not send a message to the host application to cancel the p[...]

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    compatibility issues Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 55 Error Reported Cause Unit Not Available Printer Offline Unit Not Available, End of Forms Paper Error Exception Status Codes Invalid Activate Invalid Command Overrun Power On Transition Twinax Protocol Error Twinax Protocol Error Twinax Protocol Error Power On Transition Inva[...]

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    compatibility issues 56 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Switching between Serial ASCII and Parallel ASCII To switch between Serial ASCII and Parallel ASCII, the operator must reconfigure the printer interface selection from the operator panel by selecting a custom set that used the correct ASCII interfaces. This is because the MP[...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 57 Appendix A: Defining a Printer in S/370-S/390 Environments — Overview ................................. 58 — 6400-LU1-SCS-Local SNA 3174 Control Unit ...... 59 — 6400-LU1-SCS-Remote SNA 3174 Control Unit .... 61 — 6400-LU3-DSE-Local SNA 3174 Control Unit ...... 63 — 6400-LU3-DSE-Remote[...]

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    58 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Overview It is necessary to define a printer in the S/370-S/390 environment to VTAM, JES2, POWER, PSF, VPS, JES328X Print Facility, NCP, VM, VSE, MVS, and/or other software depending upon your operating environment and printing requirements. The following are examples of the type of setups that [...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 59 6400-LU1-SCS-Local SNA 3174 Control Unit LU1-SCS mode is utilized when neither PSF support nor IPDS is required to accomplish the print function desired. An existing local 3174 SNA-connected control unit is assumed. The steps required to install a local LU1-SCS printer for host definitions are a[...]

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    60 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Step2 – JES2 Definition (SYS1.PARMLIB) RMT1 LUTYPE1,BUFSIZE=3840,LINE=1,NUMRD=0,NUMPR=1,NOCOMP, NOCMPCT,SETUPHDR,CONSOLE R1.PR1 CLASS=A,NOSEP,PRWIDTH=132,NOFCBLOD,WS=(W,R,Q,PMD,LIM, F,T/C,P),CKTPAGE=30 DESTID NAME=LOC64XX,DEST=R1 Step 3 – Define to CICS or another application program An appl[...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 61 6400-LU1-SCS-Remote SNA 3174 Control Unit LU1-SCS mode is utilized when neither IPDS nor PSF is needed to accomplish the print function desired. An existing remote 3174 SNA-connected control unit is assumed. The steps required to install a remote LU1-SCS printer for host definitions are as follo[...]

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    62 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Step 3 – JES2 Definition This definition is not required if you are using VPS and using U1-U9999 as the printer ID. RMT1 LUTYPE1,BUFSIZE=3840,LINE=1,NUMRD=0,NUMPR=1,NOCOMP, NOCMPCT,SETUPHDR,CONSOLE (SETUPHDR=PDIR JES2 V3) R1.PR1 CLASS=A,NOSEP,PRWIDTH=132,NOFCBLOD,WS=(W,R,Q,PMD,LIM, F,T/C,P),CK[...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 63 6400-LU3-DSE-Local SNA 3174 Control Unit LU3-DSE mode is utilized when no host printing controls are required to accomplish the print function desired. The printer settings will be used and cannot be overridden by the host system. An existing local 3174 SNA-connected control unit is assumed. The[...]

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    64 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Step2 – JES2 Definition (SYS1.PARMLIB) RMT1 LUTYPE3,BUFSIZE=3840,LINE=1,NUMRD=0,NUMPR=1,NOCOMP, NOCMPCT,SETUPHDR,CONSOLE R1.PR1 CLASS=A,NOSEP,PRWIDTH=132,NOFCBLOD,WS=(W,R,Q,PMD,LIM, F,T/C,P),CKTPAGE=30 DESTID NAME=LOC64XX,DEST=R1 Step 3 – Define to CICS or another application program Refer t[...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 65 6400-LU3-DSE-Remote SNA 3174 Control Unit LU3-DSE mode is utilized when host controls are not needed to accomplish the print function desired. An existing remote 3174 SNA-connected control unit is assumed. The steps required to install a local LU3-DSE printer for host definitions are as follows:[...]

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    66 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide printer ID. RMT1 LUTYPE3,BUFSIZE=3840,LINE=1,NUMRD=0,NUMPR=1,NOCOMP, NOCMPCT,SETUPHDR,CONSOLE (SETUPHDR=PDIR JES2 V3) R1.PR1 CLASS=A,NOSEP,PRWIDTH=132,NOFCBLOD,WS=(W,R,Q,PMD,LIM, F,T/C,P),CKPTPAGE=30 DESTID NAME=P64XX,DEST=R1 Step 4 – Define to CICS or another application program Refer to the [...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 67 6400-LU0-DSC-Local Non-SNA 3174 Control Unit LU0-DSC mode is utilized when host controls are not needed to accomplish the print function desired and the control unit is attached by a VTAM-Controlled NON-SNA Control Unit. An existing local 3174 NON- SNA-connected control unit is assumed. The step[...]

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    68 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Step2 – JES2 Definition (SYS1.PARMLIB) RMT1 LUTYPE0,BUFSIZE=3840,LINE=1,NUMRD=0,NUMPR=1,NOCOMP, NOCMPCT,SETUPHDR,CONSOLE R1.PR1 CLASS=A,NOSEP,PRWIDTH=132,NOFCBLOD,WS=(W,R,Q,PMD,LIM, F,T/C,P),CKPTAGE=30 DESTID NAME=LOC64XX,DEST=R1 Step 3 – Define to CICS or another application program Host co[...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 69 Appendix B: Describing Custom Set 8 — Printer Configuration ......................... 70[...]

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    printer configuration 70 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Printer Configuration The following is a listing of the values stored in Custom Set 8. If you are experiencing problems printing jobs, you may need to change values contained in Custom Set 8. Detailed descriptions of the values contained in Custom Set 8 (and all custom sets[...]

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    printer configuration Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 71 Custom Set 8 (partial) PRINTER CONTROL INTERFACE SELECTION PARALLEL DISPLAY LANGUAGE ENGLISH ALARM CONTROL ALARM ENABLE PRINT DIRECTION BIDIRECTIONAL HEX PRINT MODE DISABLE POWER ON STATE READY PAPER JAM DETECTION ENABLE FORMS SPEED NORMAL SPEED SET PLATEN AT BOTTOM OF FORM[...]

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    printer configuration 72 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide PROPRINTER III XL EMULATION PRINT LANGUAGE 0437 PC CHARACTER SET ALTERNATE CHARACTER SET PC CHARACTER SET 1 DEFINE CR CODE CR = CR AUTO LF ENABLE DEFINE LF CODE LF = LF FF VALID AT TOF ENABLE 20 CPI CONDENSED ENABLE EPSON EMULATION CHARACTER SETS 0850 PC MULTILINGUAL EPSON [...]

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    printer configuration Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 73 SELECT SUBSET EXTENDED MULTINATIONAL DEC MULTINATIONAL ASCII (USA) CONTROL CODE 06 8.0 LPI DEFINE CR CODE CR = CR AUTO LF DISABLE OVERSTRIKE ENABLE DEFINE LF CODE LF = LF PRINTER SELECT DISABLE ALTERNATE SET 80-9F PRINTABLE PRINT FORMAT CHARACTERS PER INCH 10.0 CHARACTERS P[...]

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    74 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Appendix C: Illustrated Parts List — Hardware Assemblies ....................... 75 — Cable Assemblies .......................... 76[...]

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    hardware assemblies Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 75 Hardware Assemblies[...]

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    cable assemblies 76 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Cable Assemblies[...]

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    cable assemblies Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 77[...]

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    C ab l e A ss e m b l y , T w i na x A u t o - t e r m i na t i on Length : 39" P a r t N o . D esc r i p t i on 14 H 5335 cable assemblies 78 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide[...]

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    Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 79 Appendix D: Installing the MPI on the Printer — Introduction ............................... 80 — Accessing the card-cage ..................... 81 — Preparing the printer for MPI Installation ......... 82 — Installing the MPI Card in the Printer ............ 83 — Attaching the MPI Labe[...]

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    80 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Introduction In most cases the MPI Feature will already be installed on the printer. If it is not, contact IBM service to have this feature installed by IBM service personnel. The following instructions are for trained service personnel only. Before installing the card, print the 6400 configurat[...]

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    hardware installation Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 81 Figure 6 Paper guide removal Accessing the card-cage danger Disconnect the printer from any and all power before proceeding with any installation. To access the Card–Cage: 1 Open the Printer Cover. Unload any paper. 2 Loosen the hold-down screws. 3 Lift slightly the right[...]

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    hardware installation 82 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Figure 7 PC parallel connector and interface expansion slot. Preparing the printer for MPI Installation The next step in installing the Multi-Platform Interface Feature into the printer is to disconnect the PC parallel connector that is currently installed in the printer an[...]

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    hardware installation Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 83 Figure 8 PCBA Installation Installing the MPI Card in the Printer The next step is to install the MPI card as described below. danger Disconnect the printer from power before proceeding with any installation. 1 Install supplied standoff into the mounting hole next to connec[...]

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    hardware installation 84 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Figure 9 Printer interface area after installing the Multi-Platform Interface 4 Using two of the supplied Phillips screws, mount the controller I/O assembly in the area formerly occupied by the printer's interface expansion slot cover. Use the third Phillips screw to m[...]

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    hardware installation Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 85 Checking the MPI Installation Once you have verified that the connectors and boards are securely connected, re- install the Paper Guide Assembly to the card cage. Reconnect the AC power cord and run the built-in diagnostics as described in the Troubleshooting section of thi[...]

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    86 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide Appendix E: Host Character Sets — Twinax Character Sets ....................... 87 — Coax Character Sets ........................ 91[...]

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    twinax character sets Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 87 Twinax Character Sets Multinational EBCDIC Character Set 0123456789 ABCD E F 0 & - ø Ø ° µ ¢ { } 0 1 é / É a j ~ £ A J 1 2 â ê Â Ê b k s ¥ BKS 2 3 á ë Ä Ë c l t • C L T 3 4 ä è À È d m u ƒ D M U 4 5 à í Á Í e n v § E N V 5 6 ã î Ã Î f [...]

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    twinax character sets 88 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide USA EBCDIC Character Set 0123456789 ABCD E F 0 & - ø Ø ° µ ^ { } 0 1 é / É a j ~ £ A J 1 2 â ê Â Ê b k s ¥ BKS 2 3 á ë Ä Ë c l t • C L T 3 4 ä è À È d m u ƒ D M U 4 5 à í Á Í e n v § E N V 5 6 ã î Ã Î f o w ¶ F O W 6 7 å ï Å Ï g p [...]

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    twinax character sets Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 89 Austria/Germany EBCDIC Character Set 0123456789 ABCD E F 0 & - ø Ø ° µ ¢äüö0 1 { / É a j ¯ £ A J 1 2 â ê Â Ê b k s ¥ BKS 2 3 { ë Ä Ë c l t • C L T 3 4 ä } À È d m u ƒ D M U 4 5 à í Á Í e n v @ E N V 5 6 ã î à Πf o w ¶ F O W 6 7 å ï ?[...]

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    twinax character sets 90 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide French Canadian EBCDIC Character Set 0123456789 ABCD E F 0 & - ø Ø ° µ ¢éè ¸ 0 1 é / É a j ~ £ A J 1 2 â ê Â Ê b k s ¥ BKS 2 3 ä ë Ä Ë c l t • C L T 3 4 [ è À È d m u ƒ D M U 4 5 à í Á Í e n v § E N V 5 6 ã î à Πf o w ¶ F O W 6 7 å [...]

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    coax character sets Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 91 Coax Character Sets USA Internal 3270 Character Set 0123456789 A BCD E F 0 0 & à ä À Ä a q A Q 1 = 1 - è ë È Ë b r B R 2 ' 2 .ìïÌÏ c s C S 3 " 3 , ò ö Ò Ö d t D T 4 / 4 : ù ü Ù Ü e u E U 5 5 + ã â à  f v F V 6 | 6 ^ ð ê Õ Ê g w G W[...]

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    coax character sets 92 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide USA EBCDIC Character Set 0123456789 A BCD E F 0 & - { } 0 1 / a j ~ A J 1 2 b k s BKS 2 3 c l t C L T 3 4 d m u D M U 4 5 en v E N V 5 6 f o w F O W 6 7 g p x G P X 7 8 h q y H Q Y 8 9 ` i r z I R Z 9 A ¢ ! | : B . $ , # C < * % @ D ( ) _ ' E + ; > = F | ^ ?[...]

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    coax character sets Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 93 UK Internal 3270 Character Set 0123456789 A BCD E F 0 0 & à ä À Ä a q A Q 1 = 1 - è ë È Ë b r B R 2 ' 2 .ìïÌÏ c s C S 3 " 3 , ò ö Ò Ö d t D T 4 / 4 : ù ü Ù Ü e u E U 5 5 + ã â à  f v F V 6 | 6 ^ ð ê Õ Ê g w G W 7 | 7 ¯ & î Y [...]

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    coax character sets 94 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide UK EBCDIC Character Set 0123456789 A BCD E F 0 & - { } 0 1 / a j ~ A J 1 2 b k s BKS 2 3 c l t C L T 3 4 d m u D M U 4 5 en v E N V 5 6 f o w F O W 6 7 g p x G P X 7 8 h q y H Q Y 8 9 ` i r z I R Z 9 A $ ! | : B . £ , # C < * % @ D ( ) _ ' E + ; > = F | ^ ? [...]

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    coax character sets Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 95[...]

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    coax character sets 96 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide[...]