IBM 4247 Model 003 User manual

4247 Printer

Model 003

User’s Guide

S544-5780-01

IBM

4247 Printer

Model 003

User’s Guide

S544-5780-01

IBM

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Contents

Preface ..............vii

How to Use this Guide ..........vii

Related Publications ...........viii

Chapter 1. Getting Started .......1

Locations ...............2

Unpacking the Printer ...........4

Handling Attachment Card .........6

Installing Optional Attachment Card ......7

Additional Installation Information For LAN

Attachment Card .............9

Installing Operator Panel Overlay .......9

Installing Wire Forms Guide.........10

Installing Ribbon Cartridge .........11

Installing Forms Tractor ..........14

Installing Forms Tractor in Front Push Position 14

Connecting Power Cord .........17

Powering On Printer ..........18

Changing Display Language (From English) . . 19

Loading Forms in Front Push Tractors ....20

Printing Your First Document ........22

Attaching the 4247 Printer to Your Computer . . . 23

Twinax Attachment...........23

Coax Attachment ...........27

Parallel Attachment...........28

Serial Attachment ...........29

LAN Attachment ...........30

About ASCII Printer Drivers.........32

For AIX Operating Systems ........32

For OS/400 Operating Systems .......32

For OS/2 and Windows Operating Environment 32

Installing ASCII Printer Drivers........33

AIX Driver Installation .........33

OS/400 Printer Object Installation ......33

OS/2 Or Windows Printer Driver Installation . . 34

Completing Printer Setup..........35

Chapter 2. Understanding the Operator

Panel ...............37

Status Indicators.............38

Power...............38

Ready ...............38

Processing ..............39

Online (Twinax) ............39

Format/Online (Coax)..........39

Format/Online (Parallel, Serial, or LAN) . . . 39

Attention ..............39

Unit Check .............39

Display Panel..............39

Audible Alarm .............40

Custom Set In-Use Indicator.........40

Function Keys .............40

Menu...............41

Quiet ...............42

Micro↑/Scroll↑or Micro↓/Scroll↓......42

Enter (Twinax) ............43

Display Address/Return←(Twinax) .....43

PA1/Enter→(Parallel, Serial, Coax, or LAN) . . 44

PA2/Return (Parallel, Serial, Coax, or LAN) . . 44

Hex Print ..............45

Park/Path ..............46

Line Feed ..............46

Load/Eject .............47

Form Feed..............49

Set Top of Form ............49

Start................50

Stop ................50

Cancel Print .............51

Test................51

Chapter 3. Checking and Changing

Configuration Parameter Values ....53

Printing Configuration Defaults .......53

Checking and Changing Parameter Values ....54

Exiting the Configuration Menu .......55

Exiting Using Start ...........55

Exiting Using Return ..........55

Locking Printer Configuration Menu ......56

Configuration Categories ..........56

Configuration Storage ..........56

Attachment Selection ..........57

Rear Tractor Use............57

Twinaxial Configuration .........58

Coaxial Configuration ..........59

Parallel and Serial Configuration ......60

Printer Setup .............63

Printer Adjustment ...........64

Power On Reset ............65

Display Language ...........65

Send Buffer Reprint Code (Coax Attachment) . . 66

Vital Product Data ...........66

QuitFromMenu ...........66

Chapter 4. Configuration Storage . . . 67

Custom Sets ..............67

Non-Custom Set.............67

Save Current Values In Custom Sets ......68

Recall Custom Set Values..........69

Power-On Custom Set ...........70

Power-On Paper Source ..........70

Recall Factory Defaults ..........71

Printing Custom Sets ...........72

Chapter 5. Changing Attachment

Selection..............73

Chapter 6. Rear Tractor Use .....75

Chapter 7. Twinaxial Configuration. . . 77

Characters Per Inch (CPI)..........77

Lines Per Inch (LPI) ...........78

Maximum Print Position (MPP)........78

Maximum Page Length (MPL) ........79

Print Quality ..............80

Print Language .............81

Printer Address .............82

DataStream..............83

Emulation Mode.............84

Media Size Priority ............85

BarCodeMode.............85

Graphics Mode .............86

Alarm Control .............87

Override Host / Paper Source ........87

Chapter 8. Coax Configuration ....89

Characters Per Inch (CPI)..........89

Lines Per Inch (LPI) ...........90

Single/Double Space ...........90

Maximum Print Position (MPP)........91

Maximum Page Length (MPL) ........92

Emulation Mode.............93

Print Quality ..............94

Print Language .............94

Mono/Dual Case ............96

Print Text Direction............97

Media Size Priority ............97

Screen Buffer Size ............98

Printer Compatibility 1 (Carriage Return at MPP +

1)..................99

Printer Compatibility 2 (New Line at MPP + 1) . . 100

Printer Compatibility 3 (Form Feed Followed by

Data) ................101

Printer Compatibility 4 (Form Feed is Last

Character in Print Order) .........101

Printer Compatibility 5 (Null Suppression) . . . 102

Printer Compatibility 6 (Form Feed Command

Position) ...............103

Printer Compatibility 7 (Automatic Function After

End of Print Buffer) ...........104

Printer Compatibility 8 (Automatic Function After

End of OILC Job) ............105

Printer Compatibility 9 (Suppress Timeout on No

Data Loss Intervention Required).......106

Early Print Complete ...........107

Printer Compatibility 12 (Automatic Function

Before Start of OILC Job) .........107

Form Feed Suppression ..........108

Programmed Symbols ..........109

Translate Table .............110

BarCodeMode.............110

Graphics Mode .............111

Alarm Control .............112

Override Host .............112

Using Programmed Symbols (PS) Parameters. . . 113

Plane Selection ............113

Full Page On Skip Suppress .......114

PS Print Direction ...........115

Chapter 9. Parallel and Serial

Configuration ...........117

Characters Per Inch (CPI) .........117

Lines Per Inch (LPI) ...........118

Maximum Print Position (MPP) .......118

Maximum Page Length (MPL)........119

Perforation Skipping ...........120

Emulation Mode ............121

Print Language.............122

Print Quality .............124

NLQ Typeface .............124

Character Set .............125

Printer Compatibility 3 (Automatic Line Feed on

Carriage Return) ............126

Printer Compatibility 4 (Automatic Carriage Return

on Line Feed) .............126

Printer Compatibility 5 (Form Feed Suppression) 127

Printer Compatibility 6 (Init) ........128

Printer Compatibility 7 (Condensed Print)....129

Printer Compatibility 8 (Slashed Zero) .....129

Printer Compatibility 9 (20 CPI) .......130

Alarm Control .............131

Override Host Parameters .........131

Paper Source ............131

Characters Per Inch (CPI) ........132

Lines Per Inch (LPI) ..........133

Maximum Page Length .........134

Parallel Interface ............135

Interface Type ............135

Input Buffer Size ...........135

Select-In Signal ............136

AutoFeed XT ............136

Serial Interface .............137

Interface Type ............137

Input Buffer Size ...........138

Data Bits ..............138

Baud Rate .............139

Parity ...............140

Pacing Protocol............140

Connection Type ...........141

Chapter 10. Printer Setup ......143

Paper Source .............143

ASF Default Bin ............144

ASF Bin 1 Media ............145

ASF Bin Linking ............145

Front Forms Backup ...........146

Rear Forms Backup ...........147

Continuous Forms Linking .........147

Form Feed Mode ............148

Controlling Tear Off Operations .......149

Using Automatic Eject To Control Forms Eject 149

Using Automatic Restore To Control Restoring

of Forms ..............149

Automatic Eject ...........150

Automatic Restore...........151

Continuous Forms Eject Mode........152

Manual Paper Overlay ..........152

Automatic Manual Load..........153

Manual Feed Eject Mode .........154

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Bar Code Print Direction .........154

Graphics Print Direction..........155

Perforation Safety ............155

Jam Sensors ..............156

Chapter 11. Printer Adjustments . . . 159

Paper-Load-Position to Tear-Position Relationship 159

Front Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment

(AFTA)...............160

Front Tear Position ...........160

Front Left Margin Alignment ........161

Front Paper Load Position .........162

Rear Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment

(AFTA)...............162

Rear Tear Position ............163

Rear Left Margin Alignment ........163

Rear Paper Load Position .........164

ASF Bin 1 Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment

(AFTA)...............164

ASF Bin 1 Left Margin Alignment ......165

ASF Bin 1 Paper Load Position .......166

ASF Bin 2 Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment

(AFTA)...............166

ASF Bin 2 Left Margin Alignment ......167

ASF Bin 2 Paper Load Position .......168

ASF Bin 3 Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment

(AFTA)...............168

ASF Bin 3 Left Margin Alignment ......169

ASF Bin 3 Paper Load Position .......169

Manual Feed Automatic Forms Thickness

Adjustment (AFTA) ...........170

Manual Feed Left Margin Alignment .....171

Manual Feed Paper Load Position ......171

Bidirectional Adjustment .........172

Sensor Tune ..............172

QuitFromMenu............173

Chapter 12. Power-On Reset (POR) 175

Chapter 13. Display Language ....177

Chapter 14. Send Buffer Reprint Code

(Coax) ..............179

Chapter 15. Vital Product Data ....181

Serial Number .............181

Device Specific Information ........181

Chapter 16. Quit From Menu .....183

Chapter 17. Setting Up Forms Paths 185

Guidelines For Paper Path Selection ......186

Choosing a Forms Path .........186

Consider Your Function When Choosing a

Forms Path .............186

Choosing a Forms Path For Special Forms. . . 187

Other Considerations For Forms ......188

Front Push Forms Path ..........189

Installing Forms Tractor in Front Push Position 189

Configuring Printer For Front Push Forms Path 195

Loading Forms for Front Push.......196

Rear Push Forms Path ..........199

Installing Forms Tractor in Rear Push Position 199

Configuring Printer for Rear Push Forms Path 207

Loading Forms for Rear Push .......208

Dual Push (Front Push and Rear Push) Forms

Paths ................213

Using Different Forms On Two Paths ....213

Using Same Forms On Both Paths .....215

Installing Forms Tractors in Dual Push Position 216

Configuring Printer For Dual Push Forms Path 225

Loading Forms for Dual Push .......226

Parking One Continuous Form and Loading

Another ..............234

Rear Pull Forms Path...........234

Installing Forms Tractor in Rear Pull Position 235

Configuring Printer For Rear Pull Forms Path 243

Loading Forms for Rear Pull .......244

Push-Pull Forms Path ..........251

Installing Forms Tractor in Push-Pull Position 252

Configuring Printer For Push-Pull Forms Path 261

Loading Forms for Push-Pull .......261

Manual Sheet Feed Paper Path .......269

Procedure .............270

Chapter 18. Using the Operator Print

Tests ...............273

General Test Instructions .........273

Quick Reference ............274

Printer Demonstration ..........275

Printer Configuration...........278

Print Custom Sets ............280

Firmware Information ..........281

Printer Adjustments ...........282

Chapter 19. Supplies, Optional

Features, and Maintenance .....283

Supplies ...............283

Continuous and Cut-sheet Forms Specifications 283

Rear Push Forms Path Recommendations . . . 285

Forms Stacking Recommendations ......286

Forms Stack Input and Output Locations ....286

Front Push Forms Path .........287

Rear Push Forms Path .........287

Dual Push Forms Path .........288

Rear Pull or Push-Pull Forms Path .....288

Automatic Sheet Feeder Paper Path .....288

Optional Features ............289

Maintenance..............289

Removing the Ribbon Cartridge ......289

Installing Ribbon Cartridge........291

Cleaning Printer ...........294

Chapter 20. Problem Solving.....295

Using Status Code and Problem Listings ....295

Status Codes and Messages.........295

Problem List Index ...........313

Forms Problems ...........314

Print Quality and Ribbon Problems .....316

Contents v

Configuration Problems .........319

Miscellaneous Problems .........319

Clearing Forms Jams ...........319

Appendix A. Printer Specifications 323

General Information ...........323

Operating and Service Clearance ......324

Physical Dimensions and Clearances ....325

Weight ..............326

Power Consumption ..........326

Heat Output.............326

Airflow ..............326

Declaration of IBM Product Noise Emission

Values...............326

Ordering Signal Cables ..........327

Twinax Cables .............327

Twinax Signal Cables and Connectors ....328

IBM Cabling System ..........329

Telephone Twisted-Pair .........329

Coax Cables ..............330

Coax Signal Cables and Connectors .....330

IBM Cabling System ..........331

Telephone Twisted-Pair .........332

IBM Parallel Attachment .........332

IBM Parallel Connector Pin Assignments . . . 332

Serial Cables .............333

RS-232C Connector Pin Assignments ....333

RS-422A Connector Pin Assignments ....333

Attachment Cables for PCs and Compatible

Serial Ports .............333

Attachment Cables for AS/400 Workstation

Controllers .............334

Attachment Cable for RISC System/6000 . . . 334

Cable Configurations ...........334

RS-232C ..............334

RS-422A ..............336

Environmental Requirements ........336

Operating Environment .........336

Nonoperating Environment........337

Shipping Environment .........337

Storage Environment ..........337

Electrical Requirements ..........338

PowerCord.............338

Safety ...............338

Branch Circuits and Grounding ......338

Plugs and Receptacles .........339

Appendix B. Cable Specifications and

Assembly of Cables ........343

Coax Cable Specifications .........343

Installing Cable Connectors on Coax Cable . . . 344

Cable-to-Cable Adapters for Coax Cables ....346

Twinax Cable Specifications for Vinyl Cable . . . 346

Twinax Cable Specifications for Teflon Cable . . . 347

Installing Cable Connectors on Twinax Cable. . . 348

Cable-to-Cable Adapters for Twinax Cable....351

Appendix C. Network Print Servers 353

Ethernet 10BaseT or 10Base2 ........353

Token-Ring Media Type 1 and Token-Ring Media

Type3................356

Appendix D. Additional Information 359

Support For euro Currency Symbol ......359

euro Code Pages Definitions .......359

euro Operator Panel Support .......360

euro Data Stream Support ........361

Application-Controlled Paper-Source Selection . . 362

PSF Usage - S/390 and AS/400 ......362

AS/400 Media Selection (Other Than

FORMDEF) .............363

GDDM Usage - S/390 .........364

Use of ’FORMS’ Parameters - S/390 and AS/400 365

S/36 Or Advanced System 36 Usage ....365

Using 4247 With AS/400 Host Print Transform 366

Notices ..............367

Trademarks ..............368

Product Recycling and Disposal .......369

Communication Statements.........369

Energy Star .............371

Index ...............373

vi 4247 Model 003 User’s Guide

Preface

This guide describes the basic operating procedures for the IBM 4247 Printer

Model 003. This information is useful to those who install or operate the printer, or

for those who supervise printer operations.

You need only basic operating experience to use this printer. This experience

includes an understanding of how printers work, how to connect cables, and how

to select items from an operator panel menu.

How to Use this Guide

The following list describes the contents of each chapter and the appendixes in this

book.

vChapter 1, “Getting Started”, provides information on setting up the printer and

connecting it to the host computer.

vChapter 2, “Understanding the Operator Panel”, describes the operator panel

and how to use it.

vChapter 3, “Checking and Changing Configuration Parameter Values”, describes

the configuration parameters and values and gives you a brief description and

procedure for changing them.

vChapter 4, “Configuration Storage”, provides information on saving

configuration parameters into a custom set for your printer. The configuration

storage category has eight available custom sets.

vChapter 5, “Changing Attachment Selection”, provides the procedure for setting

the configuration for printer attachment.

vChapter 6, “Rear Tractor Use”, describes the procedures for checking and

changing parameter values for rear tractor use.

vChapter 7, “Twinaxial Configuration”, describes the procedures for checking and

changing parameter values for twinax attachment.

vChapter 8, “Coax Configuration”, describes the procedures for checking and

changing parameter values for coax attachment.

vChapter 9, “Parallel and Serial Configuration”, describes the procedures for

checking and changing parameter values for parallel and serial attachments.

vChapter 10, “Printer Setup”, describes the procedures for checking and changing

the parameter values in the configuration menu for the printer setup category.

vChapter 11, “Printer Adjustments”, describes the parameters for checking and

changing the parameter values in the configuration menu for the printer

adjustment category.

vChapter 12, “Power-On Reset (POR)”, describes the procedure to perform a

power-on reset for your printer.

vChapter 13, “Display Language”, provides information on the display languages

shipped with your printer.

vChapter 14, “Send Buffer Reprint Code (Coax)”, describes the procedure to set

the Send Buffer Reprint Code to the printer.

vChapter 15, “Vital Product Data”, provides information to check and change

some of the vital product data for the printer.

vChapter 16, “Quit From Menu”, describes the procedure to quit from the

configuration menu and restore the previous configuration menu values.

vChapter 17, “Setting Up Forms Paths”, describes forms and paper loading, and

running a print job through the six different paper paths.

vChapter 18, “Using the Operator Print Tests”, describes procedures for testing

and adjusting the printer.

vChapter 19, “Supplies, Optional Features, and Maintenance”, provides the

information you need for ordering new supplies, replacing damaged or worn

ribbons, and available printer options.

vChapter 20, “Problem Solving”, describes how to diagnose and solve printer

problems. Always start your problem determination procedure with this chapter.

vAppendix A, “Printer Specifications”, contains general printer information and

planning requirements. It also contains information on the electrical and

environmental requirements, cabling information, and forms specifications.

vAppendix B, “Cable Specifications and Assembly of Cables”, contains printer

information on coax and twinax cable specifications and installing the cable

connectors for your printer.

vAppendix C, “Network Print Servers” describes how to install the optional

network print server attachment for your PC Parallel interface printer.

vAppendix D, “Additional Information” provides information about additional

function such as support for the euro currency, and additional information about

commands and code pages.

Related Publications

The following publications provide information about the IBM 4247 Printer.

Contact your IBM marketing representative to order any of these publications.

vIBM 4247 Model 001 Programming Reference, SA24-4410. This manual describes the

programming functions that control the printer, and includes information that is

valid for the 4247 Model 003. This reference is not shipped with the printer.

vIBM 4247 Printer Automatic Sheet Feeder Guide, SA24-4407. This manual describes

the Automatic Sheet Feeder feature. It contains information on installing the

feature, loading forms for it, and general operation. This guide is shipped with

the Automatic Sheet Feeder.

vIBM 4247 Printer Maintenance Information, SA24-4400. This manual provides

detailed maintenance procedures for trouble analysis and repair. It also contains

a parts listing and illustrations of all replacement assemblies and detailed parts

for all 4247 printer models. A softcopy version of this book is provided to IBM

Customer Engineers; hardcopy can be ordered from IBM.

vIBM 4247 Safety Notices, SA24-4406. This manual lists the safety notices contained

in the 4247 printer library in English and many other languages. Safety notices

from both the service and customer documentation are included. This manual is

not shipped with the printer in the United States.

The following publications provide helpful information.

vAXIS

®

5400 User’s Manual. This guide is available on the "AXIS Online CD"

which is shipped with the ethernet LAN attachment.

vContinuous Forms Advanced Function Printers – Forms Design Reference (G544-3921).

This reference is not shipped with the printer.

viii 4247 Model 003 User’s Guide

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Locations ...............2

Unpacking the Printer ...........4

Handling Attachment Card .........6

Installing Optional Attachment Card ......7

Additional Installation Information For LAN

Attachment Card .............9

Installing Operator Panel Overlay .......9

Installing Wire Forms Guide.........10

Installing Ribbon Cartridge .........11

Installing Forms Tractor ..........14

Installing Forms Tractor in Front Push Position 14

Connecting Power Cord .........17

Powering On Printer ..........18

Changing Display Language (From English) . . 19

Loading Forms in Front Push Tractors ....20

Printing Your First Document ........22

Attaching the 4247 Printer to Your Computer . . . 23

Twinax Attachment...........23

Coax Attachment ...........27

Parallel Attachment...........28

Serial Attachment ...........29

LAN Attachment ...........30

About ASCII Printer Drivers.........32

For AIX Operating Systems ........32

For OS/400 Operating Systems .......32

For OS/2 and Windows Operating Environment 32

4247 Drivers ............33

Other Drivers............33

Installing ASCII Printer Drivers........33

AIX Driver Installation .........33

OS/400 Printer Object Installation ......33

OS/2 Or Windows Printer Driver Installation . . 34

4247 Data Stream On Windows Drivers . . . 34

OS/2 and Windows Drivers .......35

Completing Printer Setup..........35

This chapter guides you through setting up your 4247 printer. The partial table of

contents at the beginning of the chapter shows the procedures involved in this

setup process. Refer to this list for specific procedures and page locations.

Perform Each Step in Order

Complete each step before you start the next one. If you cannot

successfully complete all of the following steps, call your place of

purchase.

Note: Any part on a 4247 printer that is blue or has a blue decal on it will be used

in your daily operations of the printer.

Locations

Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the 4247 Printer:

Operator Panel

Top Cover

Acoustic Cover

Front Tractor Cover

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Manual Sheet Feed Tray Release

Acoustic Mat

Information Label

Rear Tractor Door

Power Cord Connector

Tear Bar

Push Tractor Paper Slot

Wire Forms Guide

Attachment Card Connector

Parallel Interface Connector

Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF) Cover

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Tractor

Electrical

Connector

Push-Pull

Selector

ADJUSTABLE

Ribbon

Mount

Ribbon

Mount

Print

Head

Ribbon

Lift

Assembly

Rear

Tractor

Mounting

Pins

Rear

Tractor

Mounting

Pins

Forms Guide Metal Deflector

REMOVE FOR REAR PULL PATH

Paper Bail

Chapter 1. Getting Started 3

Optional ASF with Optional Bins

Stacker

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Paper Supports

ASF Bin 1

ASF Bin 2

ASF Bin 3

Unpacking the Printer

CAUTION:

<80> This assembly weighs between 18 kg (39.7 lbs) and 32 kg (70.5 lbs). If the

entire assembly must be lifted, use two or more persons.

1. Review the following list of contents as you unpack the shipping container.

Contact your point of purchase if any items are missing.

hPrinter

hOne forms tractor (and optional second tractor)

hRibbon cartridge

hDocumentation

hAttachment card (if ordered - do not remove from protective package)

hOperator panel overlays

hPrinter driver diskette

hPower cord

hInterface cable (if ordered)

hWire forms guide

hTwinaxial V-connector (if twinax attachment was ordered)

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Additionally, you can order the following options (not pictured here). Contact

your IBM marketing representative.

vAutomatic Sheet Feeder - Allows feeding of envelopes or single sheets of

paper from as many as three additional cut-sheet paper trays

vPrinter Stand - Provides adequate printer support, and especially helpful

when using the Dual Push forms path

vNetwork Print Server - Provides for ethernet 10Base2, ethernet 10BaseT,

token ring media type 1, or token ring media type 3 connectivity when

attached to the parallel interface at the rear of the printer

2. After opening the shipping container, have another person help you remove the

printer and place it on a table or the optional printer stand. If you select a table

as the permanent location, ensure:

vYou have access to both the front and the rear of the printer.

vThe table you select is sturdy enough to support the weight of the printer,

and firm enough to contain the action of the printer movement. To meet this

criteria, IBM recommends the optional printer stand which is available from

your IBM marketing representative.

3. Remove the remainder of the contents from the shipping container. (See

Appendix A, “Printer Specifications” for dimensions of the table or printer

stand surface and the clearances required around the printer.)

4. If you have not already done so, remove the plastic bag from the printer.

5. Lift the bottom edge of the front tractor cover into the open position.

(2nd tractor is optional)

Forms TractorPrinter

Wire Forms Guide

Printer Driver Diskette

Attachment Card

Documentation Operator Panel Overlay

Ribbon Cartridge

Interface Cable(s)

Power Cord

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Twinaxial connector

(if ordered)

Figure 1. Contents of Shipping Container

Chapter 1. Getting Started 5

6. Remove the three plastic shipping blocks (packing) from each side in the front

tractor area.

Handling Attachment Card

Attention: Do not remove the attachment card from the protective package until

instructed to do so.

Static electricity, though harmless to you, can damage sensitive attachment-card

components. Use the information in this section to avoid damaging an attachment

card.

vLimit your movement. Your movement can create static electricity that, when

released to the attachment card, can damage the electronic components on the

attachment card. Sliding your foot across carpeting is an example of how you

create unwanted static electricity.

vHandle the attachment card only by the edges and prevent others from making

direct contact with it.

vBefore removing the attachment card from the protective package, ground the

package to exposed metal at the back of the printer. This will release any static

charge that may have developed on the package or on your body. Hold the

package against the metal for at least two seconds.

vWhen you are instructed, remove the attachment card and install it directly into

the attachment card slot without setting it down. If you have removed the

attachment card from the protective package and cannot immediately insert it in

the printer, place the protective package on a flat surface, and set the attachment

card on top of the protective package.

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Packing

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Figure 2. Front Tractor Packing

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Installing Optional Attachment Card

Use this procedure if you received an optional attachment card with your printer.

Do not remove the attachment card from the protective package until you:

vRead the information in “Handling Attachment Card” on page 6

vAre instructed to remove the card from the protective package

The 4247 printer arrived with a parallel interface port permanently installed at the

rear of the printer. You can install an optional attachment card, positioned above

the parallel port.

1. Ensure the printer is powered off (O).

2. Open the shipping box that contains the attachment card and remove only the

screwdriver.

3. From above the parallel port at the rear of the printer, use the screwdriver to

remove the two screws to remove the plate that covers the attachment card slot.

These screws are not captive, and will fall away from the plate. Retain the plate

and screws if you anticipate future operation of the printer with no attachment

card installed in the slot.

4. Use the information in “Handling Attachment Card” on page 6 as you remove

the attachment card from its shipping box and from the protective package.

5. Position the attachment card to align with the rails of the slot. Slide the card

into place, and press against the plate of the card to ensure good physical

contact.

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Figure 3. Removing Attachment Card Cover Plate - Rear of Printer

Chapter 1. Getting Started 7

6. Press and turn the screws clockwise to tighten and secure the attachment card

in the printer. You may want to use the screwdriver to complete this task.

7. Identify the attachment card in the printer by comparing the plug on the

attachment card to Figure 5 on page 9 and Table 1.

Table 1. Attachment Card Identification

Item Number in Drawing Connector Type

1 Parallel (permanently installed)

2 Serial (25-pin D-shell connector)

3 Twinax (15-pin D-shell connector)

4 Coax (BNC connector)

5 Ethernet LAN (RJ45 connector)

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Figure 4. Installing Attachment Card

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Additional Installation Information For LAN Attachment Card

The LAN attachment card utilizes the AXIS 5400 Network Print Server. The

attachment card connects directly to the printer parallel port.

If you are installing a LAN attachment card, you need to consider the following

additional information.

vPrior to installing the LAN card into the printer, you must ensure access for the

card by pushing aside the parallel-connector retaining clips.

vAs you install a LAN attachment card, you must apply additional pressure to

the handle (located on the card) to completely seat the card. First press on the

left side, then the right side of the handle. You are seating two connectors as you

install this card.

vWith the installation of a LAN attachment card, you can not install the parallel

interface cable. The LAN attachment card uses the parallel interface port. To

learn more about installing this card, see “LAN Attachment” on page 30.

Installing Operator Panel Overlay

You received two overlays with your printer that are similar in appearance. You

will affix only one overlay to the operator panel. Notice the difference between the

two overlays with the Enter key, the Return key, and the Format Online or Online

status indicator. Compare Figure 6 on page 10 (for a printer without a twinax

attachment card) and Figure 7 on page 10 (for a printer with a twinax attachment

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4

5

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Figure 5. Connector Types - Rear of Printer

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card) to determine the required overlay for your printer, and perform the following

steps to install the correct overlay.

1. Remove the paper backing from the reverse side of the operator panel overlay.

2. Align the bottom of the overlay and align both sides. Ensure that the placement

you choose for the overlay will allow free movement of the operator panel

keys.

3. After being satisfied with the placement, press the overlay in place starting at

the bottom below the keys, and continue working upwards until the overlay is

pressed into place.

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Installing Wire Forms Guide

Open the acoustic cover and insert one end of the wire forms guide into a hinge

block. Compress the wire forms guide and insert the other end into the other hinge

block.

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Power

Menu Micro

Scroll PA1

Enter Hex

Print Line

Feed Form

Feed Start Cancel

Print

Ready

Processing

Format/Online

Attention

Unit Check Quit Micro

Scroll PA2

Return Park/

Path Load/

Eject Set Top

of Form Stop Test

Figure 6. 4247 Printer Operator Panel (All Printers Without Twinax Attachment)

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Power

Menu Micro

Scroll Enter Hex

Print Line

Feed Form

Feed Start Cancel

Print

Ready

Processing

Online

Attention

Unit Check Quit Micro

Scroll

Display

Address

Return Park/

Path Load/

Eject Set Top

of Form Stop Test

Figure 7. 4247 Printer Operator Panel (Printer With Twinax Attachment)

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