AX-7 Cobra+ Preface Preface Welcome to the User‘s Manual for the AX-7 Cobra+ coax 3270 protocol converter. This manual will guide you through a step-by-step installation procedure. Once installed, the AX-7 Cobra+ works without operator intervention. About Axis Axis Communications, founded in 1984, is one of the world’s fastest growing companies in the CD-ROM server, network printer server, network camera and IBM printer interface market.
AX-7 Cobra+ Preface About this manual The manual applies to the AX-7 Cobra+ with firmware release 5.41 and to subsequent releases until otherwise notified. Please refer to the Technical Reference for further information of functions and parameters. The manual consists of five sections: Introduction. The AX-7 Cobra+ and the concepts used in this manual. Installation. Installation of your AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ towards printer and IBM system. Configuration. Configure your AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ from a terminal.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The AX-7 Cobra+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ASCII Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 IBM Printer Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Appendix A The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Printout Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Printer Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Parameter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Appendix B DBC Character Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AX-7 Cobra+ Section 1: Introduction Section 1 Introduction The AX-7 Cobra+ The AX-7 Cobra+ is a protocol converter, which makes it possible to connect a PC type printer to an IBM mainframe environment. The AX-7 Cobra+ has a coax connector for incoming system data and a printer cable connector for outgoing ASCII data. Power is supplied via the printer’s parallel connector or from an optional external power supply. The picture below shows the front and back panels.
AX-7 Cobra+ Section 1: Introduction Theory of Operation Print data from an IBM host is in a format that cannot be recognized by PC type printers. The AX-7 Cobra+ converts IBM control and character codes to ASCII control commands and characters, which are recognizable by the PC type printer. Together, the AX-7 Cobra+ and the attached printer will appear to the IBM host as an original IBM coax printer.
AX-7 Cobra+ Section 1: Introduction ASCII Printer Driver The AX-7 Cobra+ can utilize many of the functions resident in the attached printer, such as bolding, page formatting and paper source selections. The control commands for these functions reside in the Printer Drivers. These cover the standard ASCII emulations such as IBM Proprinter, Epson and HP LaserJet. See page 61 for a list of available Printer Drivers.
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Section 2: Basic Installation Section 2 Basic Installation Unpacking 7 8 6 9 5 0 4 1 The following items are included in the standard delivery (part no: 0036-1): 2 3 ER W PO EM ST SY PC E AR SH 9 Vac in • AX-7 Cobra+ • AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual (part no: 12821) • Self-adhesive Velcro ribbons (part no: 11584 and 11585) • Centronics parallel printer cable (part no: 12755) Optional: • External Power Supply US/Canadian (part no: 12919) • External Power Supply European (part no: 1
Section 2: Basic Installation • PC-Host 2-way sharing cable; serial PC in, serial printer attachment (part no: 12757) • PC-Host 2-way sharing cable; parallel PC in, parallel printer attachment (part no: 12998) • PC-Host 3-way sharing cable; serial and parallel PC in, parallel printer attachment (part no: 12758) Printer Attachment First you establish contact between the AX-7 Cobra+ and the PC type printer.
Section 2: Basic Installation The AX-7 Cobra+ will produce a test printout on the printer which shows the firmware revision and basic configuration. The default configuration is for a generic printer. Example: ******** TEST PRINTOUT ******** AX-7 Cobra+ Ver 5.41 960311 Printer Driver #30 Generic Printer #045 IBM Printer Emulation____ 87: IBM 3287 #005 System Language__________ 0: 037 English (US) #063 ASCII Char.
Section 2: Basic Installation System Attachment When your AX-7 Cobra+ is configured, and the configuration is verified by a test printout, it is time to connect it to the IBM system. 1. Switch off the AX-7 Cobra+ by switching off the printer, or, if an external power supply is used, by unplugging the power cord. 2. Set the rotary switch to position ‘0’ (normal print operation). 3. Connect an IBM coax cable leading from the control unit to the AX-7 Cobra+. 4.
Section 3: Configuration Section 3 Configuration Although the AX-7 Cobra+ is prepared for operation at delivery, you may want to change the configuration. A test printout will verify the current configuration, see page 10. The configuration can be done in two ways: • Configuration from a Terminal This is the method described in this section. The configuration method requires a dedicated IBM 3270 terminal such as a 3178, 3179, 3197, 3192 or 3474.
Section 3: Configuration Configuration from a Terminal The AX-7 Cobra+ is equipped with a menu-driven Configuration Utility. This provides a step-by-step method to adapt the AX-7 Cobra+ to your IBM host and printer. Follow these steps to start the configuration: 1. Switch off the AX-7 Cobra+. If the power is taken from an attached printer, then switch the printer off. If you are using an external power supply, unplug the power cord. 2.
Section 3: Configuration Key Definitions ===================================================== AX-7 Cobra+ Ver 5.41 960311 ===================================================== KEY DEFINITIONS _Right Left Up Down Enter Use to move, to select The first menu is for assigning the specific keys to be used in the configuration. No other keys than the five assigned can be used. Press the key you wish to assign when the corresponding value is highlighted.
Section 3: Configuration Basic Configuration The Main Menu is shown after you have assigned the keys. ==================================================== AX-7 Cobra+ Ver 5.
Section 3: Configuration The Printer Driver submenu is shown. Note: ❏ If an incorrect selection is made during the Basic Configuration, press Enter until the Main Menu appears, and re-enter the Basic Configuration. Select Printer Driver This submenu is shown after you have selected ‘Basic Configuration’ in the Main Menu.
Section 3: Configuration If your printer is not listed, consult your printer manual. Most printers can emulate at least one of the common printers like Epson, IBM Proprinter or HP LaserJet II. Select the printer driver matching your printer. Select IBM Printer Emulation This submenu is shown after you have selected the printer driver.
Section 3: Configuration Select System Language This submenu is shown after you have selected IBM Printer Emulation.
Section 3: Configuration Select Form Length This submenu is shown after you have selected System Language. ==================================================== BASIC CONFIGURATION ==================================================== FORM LENGTH 072 Use cursor keys to edit, to select This is the number of lines per page. The default form length is 72 lines for matrix printer drivers and 66 lines for laser printer drivers. Selecting 0 lines will inhibit the form length setting, i.e.
Section 3: Configuration Select Lines per Inch (LPI) This submenu is shown after you have selected Form Length. ===================================================== BASIC CONFIGURATION ===================================================== LINES PER INCH 3 4 _6 8 Off Use to move, to select This is the line spacing of the printout. The default is 6 Lines per Inch. ‘Off’ means that no LPI commands are sent to the printer.
Section 3: Configuration Select Characters per Inch (CPI) This submenu is shown after you have selected LPI. ===================================================== BASIC CONFIGURATION ===================================================== CHARACTERS PER INCH 5 _10 12 15 17 Proportional Off Use to move, to select This is the character spacing of the printout. The default is 10 Characters per Inch. The value "Proportional" is used to select proportionally spaced characters.
Section 3: Configuration Save the Configuration Select ‘Save’ in the Main Menu The following submenu is shown: ==================================================== SAVE ==================================================== SAVE SETTINGS PERMANENTLY _Yes No Use to move, to select Select ‘Yes’ to save the current configuration permanently. The Main Menu is displayed. Note: ❏ The previous configuration remains in the permanent memory until you select ‘Save’.
Section 3: Configuration Exit the Configuration Select ‘Exit’ in the Main Menu. The following submenu is shown: ==================================================== EXIT ==================================================== EXIT CONFIGURATION _YES NO Use to move, to select Select ‘Yes’ to exit the Configuration. The Configuration Utility is terminated and the screen is left blank. Disconnect the terminal and connect the AX-7 Cobra+ to your IBM system.
Section 4: Advanced Functions Section 4 Advanced Functions The AX-7 Cobra+ supports a number of functions beyond standard IBM printer operation. During normal mode of operation, AX-7 Cobra+, together with your printer, emulates the IBM coax printer selected in your configuration. In addition, the Extended Emulation Mode gives you access to functions not available in standard IBM printers.
Section 4: Advanced Functions Main Menu A number of the advanced functions can be programmed or edited using Configuration from a Terminal. The Main Menu is displayed when the configuration is started. See page 16. ==================================================== AX-7 Cobra+ Ver 5.
Section 4: Advanced Functions Character Translation view and edit tables see page 33. User Definable Strings define and edit strings see page 39. String Substitutions search and replace strings, see page 43. Set Factory Defaults abandon all changes to the configuration. Save store current configuration permanently. Exit exit configuration.
Section 4: Advanced Functions Configuration from the System This function allows you to configure the AX-7 Cobra+ without using the Configuration from a Terminal as described on page 14. By inserting configuration commands in your document, you can tailor the AX-7 Cobra+ to meet special requirements for certain print jobs.
Section 4: Advanced Functions The last line is to exit the Extended Emulation Mode. Note: ❏ The comments (within brackets) should not be included in your document.
Section 4: Advanced Functions Transparency The Transparency function allows you to send data directly to your printer without any conversion (pass-through). The data could be ASCII printer commands unsupported by the interface (e.g. underlined text), or even down-loaded fonts. There are two types of Transparency, Single-byte and Multi-byte. The function is accessed in Extended Emulation Mode.
Section 4: Advanced Functions Redefine Configuration and Transparency Sequences The Start and Stop Transparency and Configuration are controlled by three string parameters: • Transparency Lead-In Sequence (#070), default ‘%%’. • Configuration Lead-In Sequence (#071), default ‘%P’ • Transparency/Configuration Trailer Sequence (#072), default ‘%’. See page 59 for a description of the parameters.
Section 4: Advanced Functions Example: Use the new sequences in the same example as in the previous section (Multi-byte Transparency on IBM Proprinter): This is !?<1B2D31>&underlined!?<1B2D30>& text This results in the same printout as in the previous section.
Section 4: Advanced Functions Edit Translation Tables Normally, there is no need to edit the translation tables. The character translation tables activated by the Printer Driver and System Language selections are designed to produce the same printouts as the emulated IBM printer. If you should need to make further adjustments, this section explains the character translation process and how to modify the translation tables to meet specific needs.
Section 4: Advanced Functions Editing Translation Tables using Configuration from a Terminal Start the Configuration from a Terminal as described on page 14. Select the Character Translation entry in the Main Menu.
Section 4: Advanced Functions The translation table is displayed: ================================================================= VIEW/EDIT DBC TO ASCII TABLE ================================================================= ASCII Char.
Section 4: Advanced Functions Example 1: To change a left bracket ‘[’ at position 0A to a left bracket ‘{’ which has ASCII value $7B. 1. Move the highlight to position 0A in the table. 2. Press Enter to edit. The row above the help message contains the edit field. This field shows the current DBC position and the corresponding ASCII value.
Section 4: Advanced Functions 2. Press Enter. The bottom of your screen now looks like this: E F $7D $23 $25 $EF $81 $A3 $59 $E9 $6F *** $4F $3B $B8 $20 $20 $20 $7B $CF $5F $F7 $87 $A4 $43 $A5 $70 *** $50 $2A $A9 $20 $20 $20 $9F:$EE,$08,$3B Use to enter View/Edit mode, to exit Replace the string $EE,$08,$3B (overscore, backspace, semicolon) with the value $FA (the bullet character): 3. Change $EE to $FA. 4. Step Right, and change $08,$3B to $00,$00. 5.
Section 4: Advanced Functions Editing Translation Tables using Configuration from the System The translation table can be modified from the system.
Section 4: Advanced Functions User Definable Strings A set of 255 User Definable Strings is at your disposal. A common application is to program and store various printer control commands, and send them to the printer using string references rather than the commands themselves. Please refer to the manual for your PC type printer for information on ASCII printer commands. Programming Strings from a Terminal Start the Configuration from Terminal as described on page 14.
Section 4: Advanced Functions The numbers in the leftmost column are the string numbers, ranging from $01 to $FF. Example (IBM Proprinter): You want to store commands for underlining text. Assuming that you have an IBM Proprinter, ‘start underline’ and ‘stop underline’ are defined by the ASCII codes $1B,$2D,$31 and $1B,$2D,$30 respectively. 1. When string number $01 is highlighted, press Right to enter edit mode. The string is set to $00. 2.
Section 4: Advanced Functions Press Enter until the Main Menu is displayed. The maximum String length is determined by the Free String Area. Note: Programming Strings from the System ❏ Changing printer driver will override all User Definable Strings.
Section 4: Advanced Functions As you can see, the function syntax is equal to the Single-byte Transparency function. However, the User Definable Strings will override the Transparency function. If a value is used as a string number it cannot be passed through by the Single-byte Transparency function.
Section 4: Advanced Functions String Substitutions This function is useful when you want to print a document that is prepared for a different PC type printer than yours. The document contains control commands for a specific printer, and you have to convert these commands in order to print this document with your printer. Instead of changing the document, you can let the AX-7 Cobra+ do the conversion for you by using String Substitution.
Section 4: Advanced Functions The String Substitutions Menu now looks like this: ==================================================== STRING SUBSTITUTIONS ==================================================== Free String Area: $4012 View/Edit ASCII String Substitutions $01 $02 $03 $04 $05 $06 $07 $08 $09 $0A $0B $0C $0D $0E $0F $10 Match String Subst. String Match String Subst. String Match String Subst. String Match String Subst. String Match String Subst. String Match String Subst.
Section 4: Advanced Functions Programming String Substitutions from the System The same programming example as above can also be obtained by inserting the following lines into your document: %P =210,$00 =210,$01,$1B,$2D,$31 =210,$02,$1B,$26,$64,$44 =210,$03,$1B,$2D,$30 =210,$04,$1B,$26,$64,$40 =207,10 =207,12 % Note: (Configuration lead-in sequence) (Delete all) (Start underline - Proprinter) (Start underline - HP LaserJet) (Stop underline - Proprinter) (Stop underline -HP LaserJet) (Initialize settings
Section 4: Advanced Functions Bar Codes This function gives you easy access to a range of standard bar code types. You can design every single bar code printout to meet your specific requirements, such as width and height. There are two functions and two parameters that are used for printing bar codes: • Function ‘211’ defines the bar code. • Function ‘212’ prints the bar code. • Bar Code Driver (#093). • Bar Code Attributes (#094). The definition has to be done before a bar code can be printed.
Section 4: Advanced Functions Value 3: Bar Code Height in number of lines (1/6 inch). The value may range from 1 to 32 (in decimal). Value 4: Human Readable Text. Selectable values: 0 = No textline below the bar code 1 = Human readable textline below the bar code. 2 = Human readable textline below the bar code with empty line in between. Value 5: Horizontal Bar Code Start Position in 1/12 inch steps. The value may range from 1 to 255 (in decimal).
Section 4: Advanced Functions PC-Host Sharing The AX-7 Cobra+ is capable of receiving input data both from the IBM host and any PC (serial or parallel). Using the AX-7 Cobra+ PC-Host sharing function gives you the following advantages: • Switching between one or two PCs and host is done without operator intervention. • Host settings and the current print position are restored after a PC printout.
Section 4: Advanced Functions Configuration Make sure that the AX-7 Cobra+, the printer and the PC are switched off. 1. Connect the PC-Host sharing cable, leading from the AX-7 Cobra+ to your printer and to the PC (or PCs). 2. Switch on all units. For PC serial printing, make sure that the PC’s serial parameters match the AX-7 Cobra+ configuration.
Section 4: Advanced Functions Automatic Page Orientation (This section applies to Laser Printer drivers only.) The automatic page orientation function calculates page sizes based on the following page formatting parameters: • Form Length (#001) • Line Density (#002) • Maximum Print Position (#003) • Character Density (#004) • Automatic Orientation/Physical Paper Size (#074) Portrait or landscape orientation is automatically selected depending on the calculated length/width ratio.
Section 5: Solving Problems Section 5 Solving Problems This section helps you to solve any problems that might arise when installing or using your AX-7 Cobra+ interface. There are two major areas of difficulty: • Missing printouts • Incorrect printouts Use the following checklists to pinpoint the possible cause. If your problems continue, please contact your dealer/distributor.
Section 5: Solving Problems Missing Printouts In case of missing printouts, check the following: 1. Is the POWER indicator on? No: Your printer cannot supply the AX-7 Cobra+. You must use an external power supply (see page 10). 2. Is the attached printer on-line (Ready)? No: Set the printer on-line (see the printer manual). 3. Is the printer correctly attached? Make sure that the AX-7 Cobra+ printer cable is connected to the proper port.
Section 5: Solving Problems Incorrect Host Printouts There are five major types of incorrect printouts: Some Characters are Printed Incorrectly • Characters like ä ü Ä Ü are printed as { } [ ] Most likely an incorrect System Language has been selected. Select the System Language matching your system configuration, or ‘Load Translate table’ to make your Control Unit down-load the System Language for you, see page 19.
Section 5: Solving Problems Note: ❏ Advanced users: You might also modify the 10 CPI string contents to set 10.2 CPI instead. Additional empty lines or spaces Your system application may assume the utilization of an IBM RPQ (Request for Price Quotation). Several empty lines can be caused by an incorrect logical buffer size. If you are not familiar with IBM RPQ’s and buffer sizes, your distributor should be able to help you.
Section 5: Solving Problems Reporting Problems If you run into problems that you can’t solve on your own, it is important that you make an error report for your System Manager or distributor. The error report should include: • A printout with a description of the errors • If possible, a correct printout • A Parameter List • A System and ASCII hexdump If you need technical support, please contact your dealer. If they cannot help you, they will forward your request through the appropriate channels.
Section 5: Solving Problems Printing the Parameter List The Parameter List shows the complete configuration. A selection of parameters are described on page 59. To print the Parameter List, do as follows: 1. Make sure that your printer is on-line. 2. Set the rotary switch to ‘9’, and wait for approx. 3 seconds until the SYSTEM indicator starts to flash. You are now in the Test Mode. 3. Set the rotary switch to ‘8’ to start the printout. 4. Set the rotary switch to ‘9’ when the printout is completed.
Section 5: Solving Problems 4. Repeat your print job. The data will now be printed in hexadecimal form. 5. Set the rotary switch to ‘9’ when the printout is completed. The SYSTEM indicator will stop flashing. 6. Select position ‘0’ to resume normal print operation. Example of ASCII hexdump: AX-7 Cobra+ Ver 5.
Section 5: Solving Problems Error messages There are four different error conditions that will cause the AX-7 Cobra+ to print an error message on your printer: E2-PERMANENT MEMORY CHECKSUM ERROR, FACTORY DEFAULTS SET This message indicates that the non-volatile memory has been corrupted. The interface is automatically set to factory default state (your configuration is lost). If the message does not re-appear after power-off/power-on, reconfigure the AX-7 Cobra+, see page 14.
Appendix A: The Parameter List Appendix A The Parameter List The Parameter List shows the complete configuration of the AXIS AX-7 Cobra+. Each parameter contains a value or string that is used to determine how the AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ should behave towards the host and towards the printer. In this appendix you will find a selection of parameters, i.e. the Basic Configuration, Please refer to the AX-7 Cobra+ Technical Reference Manual for parameters not covered by this manual.
Appendix A: The Parameter List Printout Example This printout shows the beginning of a Parameter List (the header and the first 10 parameters) for the HP LaserJet III printer driver. Your own printout may differ depending on printer driver selection, firmware revision and customized configuration. AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ Cobra+ Ver 5.
Appendix A: The Parameter List Printer Drivers A printer driver is a device driver containing all the parameters required to drive a particular range of printers.
Appendix A: The Parameter List Parameter Descriptions #001 Form Length Number of lines per page. The AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ causes the paper to be ejected (cut sheet) or advanced to the next top of form (fanfold) when the specified number of lines have been printed. Value 1-255 #002 Description Value Description Number of lines per page 66 A4 size cut sheet 0 Do not count lines *66 11" fanfold (default, laser printers) 48 8.
Appendix A: The Parameter List #005 System Language This parameter makes the EBCDIC-to-DBC translation table match the System Language configuration of your IBM system.
Appendix A: The Parameter List #031 Baudrate Set the serial port baud rate. Value #032 Description Value Description 1 100 baud 36 3600 baud 3 300 baud 48 4800 baud 6 600 baud 72 7200 baud 12 1200 baud *96 9600 baud (default) 18 1800 baud 192 19200 baud 24 2400 baud Word Size Set the serial port word size (number of bits). Value 7 #033 Description 7 bits Value Description *8 8 bits (default) Parity Set the serial port parity.
Appendix A: The Parameter List #041 Escape Character Select the DBC character code used for Single-byte Transparency, User Definable Strings and Extended Emulation Mode 1. #042 Value Description Value Description $10-$B F (valid range) *$2E ‘%’ (default) Option Select 1 This parameter controls 8 independent switches. Each bit represents one switch. Value Description $00-$FF (valid range) Value Description *$02 (default) Bit 0 ($01): Reserved Bit 1 ($02): LU1 Form Feed valid in 1st line.
Appendix A: The Parameter List #045 IBM Printer Emulation Selects the IBM Printer Emulation. Value #063 Description Value Description *87 IBM 3287 (default) 62 IBM 3262 68 IBM 3268 24 IBM 4224 (non-IPDS) 14 IBM 4214 ASCII Character Set Selects the DBC to ASCII translation table.
Appendix A: The Parameter List #066 Option Select 2 This parameter controls 8 independent switches. Each bit represents one switch. Value Description $00-$FF (valid range) Value *$10 Description (default) Bit 0 ($01): Extended Emulation Control Syntax. Value *0 Description Normal syntax (default) Value 1 Description Only Escape Character after ‘&&??’ Bit 1 ($02): True Screen Image in Host Direct Mode.
Appendix A: The Parameter List #070 Transparency Lead-In Sequence Starts Multi-byte Transparency Mode. Value #071 Description (any length or content) Value Description *$2E $2E ‘%%’ (default) Configuration Lead-In Sequence Starts Configuration Mode. #072 Value Description (any length or content) Value Description *$2E $AF ‘%P’ (default) Transparency/Configuration Trailer Sequence Terminates the Multi-byte and Configuration Modes. Value
Appendix A: The Parameter List #094 Bar Code Attributes Adjust bar code printout quality to paper and printer conditions. Value #100 Description Value Description *0 Normal (default) 2 Bold 1 Thin 3 Thin and Bold Option Select 3 This parameter controls 8 independent switches. Each bit represents one switch. Value Description $00-$FF (valid range) Value *$02 Description (default) Bit 0 ($01): Next print position after LU3 Form Feed within Print Buffer.
Appendix A: The Parameter List #124 Extended Attribute Buffer (EAB) Controls the EAB and APL text emulation. The default value depends on the selected Printer Driver. Value #136 Description Value Description 0 EAB and APL disabled 2 Use EAB, APL characters are emulated by PC Set 2 Characters 1 Use EAB, print APL characters as normal characters - - PC-Host Timeout A timer value controlling the automatic switching between PC and Host input.
Appendix A: The Parameter List #139 End of Job Time-out A timer controlling parameters #140 and #151 when the host has been idle for the specified amount of time. Value 1-255 #140 Description Value Time-out in seconds *0 Do not take action on idle (default) 10 Take action after 10 sec. idle 60 255 - Description Take action after 1 min. idle Take action after 4:15 min. idle - End of Job Sequence This string is sent when the End of Job timeout has expired. Value
Appendix A: The Parameter List #148 Orientation Controls the page orientation when automatic orientation is disabled, or when the calculated page size does not fit within the physical page size. #151Start of Job Sequence Value Description *0 Portrait (default) 1 Landscape Value 2 Description COR This string precedes the first host buffer arriving after an End of Job timeout. Value
Appendix B: DBC Character Table õ ê ÿ î Appendix B DBC Character Table This table (DBC - Device Buffer Code) shows the internal character representation in the AX-7 Cobra+.
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7 8 9 5 6 Appendix C: The Front Panel 4 0 1 2 3 Appendix C The Front Panel The front panel has three indicators (POWER, SYSTEM and PC SHARE) and a rotary switch. The switch is used for accessing certain functions. In normal print operation it should be set to ‘0‘. The POWER indicator This indicator (green) is lit when the AX-7 Cobra+ is switched on.
8 9 5 6 7 4 0 1 Appendix C: The Front Panel 2 3 The Rotary Switch The ten-position rotary switch is used to set start conditions for the AX-7 Cobra+. It is also used to select and execute test functions during operation. Start Conditions Note: 76 The action when the AX-7 Cobra+ is switched on will be determined by the setting of the rotary switch, as follows: Pos. Description 0 Normal print operation. * 1-7 Reserved. 8-9 Perform a test printout, then start normal print operation.
8 5 6 7 9 4 0 1 Appendix C: The Front Panel 2 3 Test Mode Test Mode is reached from normal print operation. It is used to access a number of internal functions. Normal print operation is inhibited. Set the rotary switch to position ‘9‘. When the SYSTEM indicator starts to flash, you can select one of the following Test Mode functions: Pos. Test Mode Function 0 Restart - same as power off/power on. 1 Set Factory Defaults - abandon the current configuration.
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Appendix D: Technical Specifications Appendix D Technical Specifications Host Environments • IBM S/370, S/390 • IBM 303x, 308x, 309x • IBM 81xx • IBM 47xx • IBM 43xx • IBM 937x • IBM 3174 • IBM 3274 type A • IBM 3276 • IBM 8775 Display Terminal • IBM 4701/4702 Device Cluster • IBM 4300 Printer Adapter • IBM 9370 Subsystem Control Unit • IBM 3299 Multiplexor • Equivalent PCM Control Units • IBM 3287 mod. 1 and 2C • IBM 3268 mod. 1 and 2 • IBM 4214 mod. 1 • IBM 3262 mod. 3 and 13 • IBM 4224 mod.
Appendix D: Technical Specifications IBM System Features • SNA SCS (LU1), SNA DSE (LU3) and BSC 3270/DSC data streams • APL2/Text Feature • LU1 FM Headers Subset 1 • SCS Local/Remote Save/Restore Formats • Extended Attribute Buffer (EAB) • 3270/DSC/DSE Query Reply and LU1 Query List • IBM RPQs • Load Translate Table • Country Extended Code Pages (CECP) • IBM 3287 mod.
Appendix D: Technical Specifications Hardware Specifications • Size: 100x25x90 mm / 4.0"x1.0"x3.5" • Weight: 0.25 kg/ 0.55 lb • Power:Max 170mA at 5V DC supplied via Centronics printer cable, or 9V AC/12V DC (200mA) via optional External Power Supply Approvals • EMC: FCC Class A, CE: EN 55022/1987, EN 50082-1/1992 • Safety: EN 60950 Environments • Temp.: 5-40°C/ 40-105°F • Humidity: 20-80% non-condensing All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Appendix E: Related Documentation Appendix E Related Documentation Title Part Number AX-7 Cobra+ Technical Reference 12937 IBM 3274 Control Unit Customizing Guide GA23-0065-6 IBM 3174 Subsystem Control Unit Customizing Guide GA23-0214-1 IBM 3174 Character Set Reference GA27-3831-04 IBM 3287 Printer Models 1C and 2C Components Description GA27-3229-2 IBM 3268 Printer Models 2 and 2C Description GA27-3268-2 IBM 4214 Printer Model 1 Product Description GC31-2563-1 IBM 3262 Printer Models 3 and
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Appendix F: How to contact Axis Appendix F How to contact Axis Technical Support If you need technical support, please contact your dealer. If they can’t help you, they will forward your request to us. Axis on-line service Use the Axis on-line service at any time to retrieve electronically distributed items. The material available includes the AX-7 Cobra+ Technical Reference, the Adobe Acrobat Reader (required for all Axis on-line documentation), company and product presentations, etc.
Appendix F: How to contact Axis The Axis Offices To contact an Axis office, choose the one nearest to your region: North & Central America Axis Communications Inc. 4 Constitution Way, Suite G, Woburn, MA 01801-1030, USA Phone: 1-800-444-AXIS, (617) 938-1188 Fax: (617) 938-6161 Email: info@axisinc.com URL: http://www.axisinc.
Appendix F: How to contact Axis Singapore Japan Hong Kong, Asia (except Japan & Middle East) China Axis Communications Pte Ltd. 51 Thomson Road, 187 b Goldhill Centre 307630, Singapore Phone:+65 2508077 Fax:+65 352655 Email: info@axis.com.sg Axis Communications K.K. 8th Center Plaza 5F, 1-10-16 Nihombashi Horidome-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103, Japan Phone: +81 3 3663 8801 Fax: +81 3 3663 8802 Email: info@axiscom.co.jp Axis Communications Ltd.
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Index Index Numerics 204 Functions Call EBCDIC Table, 38 205 Function Calls, 38 207 Multi-purpose Function, 38 3178 Terminal Emulation, 13 A Advanced Functions, 25 Anonymous FTP, 55, 85 Approvals, 81 ASCII Character Set, 66 ASCII hexdump, 56 ASCII Printer Driver, 7 Automatic Orientation, 68 Automatic Page Orientation, 50 AX-7 Additional Features, 80 Axis Offices, 86 Axis WWW Home Page, 55, 85 B Bar Code Attributes, 69 Driver, 68 Bar Codes, 46 Basic Configuration, 16 Basic Installation, 9 Baudrate, 64 C
Index IBM Printer Emulation, 7, 16, 66 IBM Printers, 7 IBM System Features, 80 Incorrect Host Printouts, 53 Incorrect Page Breaks, 53 Internet Axis Home Page, 55, 85 Introduction, 5 K Key Definitions, 15 L Line Density, 62 Lines per Inch, 16 Lost Characters, 53 LU3 Mode, 18 M Main Menu, 26 Missing Printouts, 52 O Option Select 1, 65 Option Select 2, 67 Option Select 3, 69 Orientation, 72 P Parallel Printer Cable, 9 Parameter Descriptions, 62 Parameters #001 Form Length, 62 #002 Line Density, 62 #004 Ch
Index Printer Attachment, 10 Printer Driver, 16, 61 Printing Parameter List, 56 Printout Example, 60 Programming String Substitutions from the System, 45 Programming Strings Substitions from a Terminal, 43 Unpacking, 9 User Definable Strings, 39 User’s Manual, 9 R W Related Documentation, 83 Reporting Problems, 55 Resend Host-PC Sequence, 72 Rotary Switch, 76 Trailer Sequence, 68 U V Velcro Ribbons, 9 Word Size, 64 World Wide Web, 55, 85 S Save Configuration, 23 SCS Mode, 21, 22 Select Characters pe
