S246-0149-03 6400 Line Matrix Printer Coax/Twinax Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide
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Table of Contents About this setup guide Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii CONFIGURATION Preparing for Configuration . . Configuring MPI . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the Printer . . . . . . Configuring for port switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 Hardware Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Tables in this Manual — — — — — — — — — — — Table 1 Sample Configuration Printout (Twinax) . Table 2 Sample Configuration Printout (Coax) . . . Table 3 Printer Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 4 Buffer Size Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 5 Coax Command Interpreter commands . . Table 6 Twinax Command Interpreter Commands Table 7 Coax Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 8 Twinax Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 Systems 3X environment.
Related Publications The following are publications referred to in this manual.
CONFIGURATION — Preparing for Configuration 2 — Configuring the Printer 9 — Configuring for port switching Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 12 1
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 host. In addition, if the parallel port will be used to attach another host, then that configuration must be performed.
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 the MPI for twinax, set the twinax address using the rotary switch (see Using Twinax with the MPI) Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 3
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 twinax or coax. important The MPI is set to coax or twinax communications depending upon which cable is attached to the MPI. The default value is Twinax.
configuring MPI 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 switch or cable changes, the printer must be powered off, wait 15 seconds and then power on the printer in order for those changes to take effect. Figure 1 Location of Configuration Switches.
configuring MPI Table 1 Sample Configuration Printout (Twinax) =>> =>> =>> SW1-2 0 0 1 1 SW1-1 EMULATION SELECTED 0 4214 1 5225 0 5256 1 4234 SW1-4 0 0 1 1 SW1-3 DEFAULT CHARACTER SET 0 MULTINATIONAL 1 USA 0 AUSTRIA/GERMANY 1 FRENCH CANADIAN SW1-6 0 0 1 1 SW1-5 IGP OPTIONS 0 NO IGP INSTALLED 1 IGP-PGL INSTALLED* 0 IGP-VGL INSTALLED** 1 RESERVED =>> SW1-7 0 1 PRINTER TYPE 6400-PRINTRONIX 6400-EPSON =>> SW1-8 0 1 PRINTER EMULATION (6400-PRINTRONIX) P-SERIES COMPATIBLE SERIAL MATRIX =>> SW2-1 0
configuring MPI Table 2 Sample Configuration Printout (Coax) =>> SW1-1 0 1 IBM EMULATION SELECTED 3287 3262 =>> SW1-2 0 1 Character Set Selected UNITED STATES UNITED KINGDOM =>> SW1-3 0 1 DEFAULT MPP 132 NONE =>> SW1-4 0 1 DEFAULT MPL NONE 66 =>> SW1-6 0 0 1 1 SW1-5 0 1 0 1 IGP OPTIONS NO IGP INSTALLED IGP-PGL INSTALLED* IGP-VGL INSTALLED** RESERVED =>> SW1-7 0 1 PRINTER TYPE 6400-PRINTRONIX 6400-EPSON =>> SW1-8 0 1 PRINTER EMULATION (6400-PRINTRONIX) P-SERIES COMPATIBLE SERIAL MATRIX
configuring MPI note * indicates IGP Feature installed. ** indicates Code V Feature installed.
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 printer emulations, such as an Epson, you will need to change the Custom Set 8 ASCII emulation. Power-on the printer. If the power-on printer configuration is not set to Custom Set 8, do so now.
configuring the printer Table 3 Printer Configuration PRINTER CONTROL SHUTTLE TIMEOUT . . . . . . . . PARALLEL INTERFACE INTERFACE TYPE . . . . . . PC PARALLEL DATA BIT 8 . . . . . . . DATA POLARITY . . . . . . STROBE POLARITY . . . . . RESPONSE POLARITY . . . . BUSY ON STROBE . . . . . LATCH DATA ON . . . . . . PRIME SIGNAL . . . . . . TOF ACTION AT PRIME SIGNAL 20 SECONDS . . PC PARALLEL . . . . . . . ENABLE STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD ENABLE TRAILING EDGE DISABLE NO ACTION . . . . . . . .
configuring the printer 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 these two features are being used. Further changes to Custom Set 8 values for Code V or IGP emulation may have to be made to support your host applications.
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 a standard Epson print driver. When you have set the printer emulation to the P-Series emulation, your application should use a standard P-Series printer driver.
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 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 13
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 Figure 2 ) Once you have securely connected the adapter, connect the coax line to the coax connector on the end of the adapter. Before powering on the printer, it must be defined to the host.
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 determine line connection status and host acknowledgment. When the coax cable is first attached to the BNC Adapter, the SYNC LED will light, showing that active line connection has been made.
Coax Buffer Size While connected to the coax line, the IBM 6400 Multi–Platform Interface Feature has a built in buffer. The size of this buffer is user configured by setting the Address switch (see page 75 for location on I/O) on the MPI I/O to a specified setting. Table 4 shows the buffer size for each setting.
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 printed, the controller will be in Code Dump mode.
coax code dump mode 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 online.
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 the printer. These codes allow you to transparently pass any character or sequence of characters to the printer.
coax command interpreter Commands The command interpreter is enabled after the ¬ONN command is received. The command interpreter is disabled by sending a ¬OFF command. The default power up state of the command interpreter is disabled. Table 5 gives an explanation of all the commands available. Table 5 Coax Command Interpreter commands COMMAND 20 ACTION ¬ONN Enable the command interpreter. Ignored if already on. ¬OFF Disable the command interpreter - Default, power up state. Ignored if already off.
¬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.
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 printer language. To translate the coax host character to ASCII character, use the coax hex value as the coordinates (grey column and row) on the map.
coax code maps Internal 3270 (DSE/DSC) to ASCII Character Map 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 20 0 30 & 26 nc nc nc nc 0 NUL 1 EM = 3D 1 31 2D nc nc nc nc 2 FF ' 27 2 32 .
coax code maps Internal 3270 (DSE/DSC) to ASCII Character Map 8 9 A B C D E F MSB 0 a 61 q 71 A 41 Q 51 ATT ATT ATT ATT 1 b 62 r 72 B 42 R 52 ATT ATT ATT ATT 2 c 63 s 73 C 43 S 53 ATT ATT ATT ATT 3 d 64 t 74 D 44 T 54 ATT ATT ATT ATT 4 e 65 u 75 E 45 U 55 ATT ATT ATT ATT 5 f 66 v 76 F 46 V 56 ATT ATT ATT ATT 6 g 67 w 77 G 47 W 57 ATT ATT ATT ATT 7 h 68 x 78 H 48 X 58 ATT ATT ATT ATT 8 i 69 y 79 I 49 Y 59 ATT ATT ATT ATT
coax code maps EBCDIC (SCS) to ASCII Character Map 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F LSB 0 1 2 3 NUL nf nf nf 4 5 6 7 & 26 2D nc 20 nf nf nf nf nc nc / 2F nc nf nf nf nf nc nc nc nc nf nf nf nf nc nc nc nc VCS ENP INP nf nc nc nc nc HT NL LF TRN nc nc nc nc nf BS nf nf nc nc nc nc nf nf nf nf nc nc nc nc GE nf SA nf nc nc nc nc nf nf nf nf nc nc nc ` 60 nf nf nf nf nc ! 21 | 7C : 3A VT nf FMT nf .
coax code maps EBCDIC (SCS) to ASCII Character Map 8 9 A B C D E F nc nc nc nc { 7B } 7D \ 5C 0 30 1 a 61 j 6A ~ 7E nc A 41 J 4A nc 1 31 2 b 62 k 6B s 73 nc B 42 K 4B S 53 2 32 3 c 63 l 6C t 74 nc C 43 L 4C T 54 3 33 4 d 64 m 6D u 75 nc D 44 M 4D U 55 4 34 5 e 65 n 6E v 76 nc E 45 N 4E V 56 5 35 6 f 66 o 6a w 77 nc F 46 O 4a W 57 6 36 7 g 67 p 70 x 78 nc G 47 P 50 X 58 7 37 8 h 68 q 71 y 79 nc H 48 Q 51 Y 59 8 38 9 i 6
coax code maps 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.
Using Twinax with the MPI 28 — Twinax Connection 29 — Twinax Code Maps 34 — Code Dump Mode 37 — Twinax Command Interpreter 40 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide
twinax connection 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 connect the printer to the AS/400, System 36 or other twinax host system.
twinax connection 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 the printer’s MPI interface. (See Figure 3 ) Termination/cable thru is automatically accomplished by the "Smart T". The "Smart T" has no IN or OUT specific connectors.
twinax connection 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 that device. The other end of this cable attaches to either side of the "Smart T" connected to the printer.
twinax connection 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 connection status and host acknowledgment. When the twinax cable is first attached to the Smart T, the SYNC LED will light, showing that active line connection has been made.
twinax connection 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 "Prime Option" menu, run a printer verification test by: 1 Select option "2" on the PRIME OPTION MENU, "Work Station Printer Verification", to run the IBM printer verification test. 2 Select this printer's ID number to run the test on this printer.
twinax code maps 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 code pages, such as Multinational, are not shown. See Appendix E for supported host character sets.
twinax code maps EBCDIC (SCS) TO ASCII CHARACTER MAP 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F LSB 0 1 2 3 NULL nf nf nf 4 5 6 7 20 & 26 2D ø 9B nf nf nf nf nc é 82 / 2F É 90 nf nf nf nf â 83 ê 88 Â B6 Ê D2 ATR N nf nf nf ä 84 ë 89 Ä 8E Ë D3 nf nf nf PP ä A0 è 8A À B7 È D4 nf NL LF ETR N à 85 í A1 Á B5 Í D6 nf BS nf nf ã C6 î 8C Ã C7 Î D7 nf nf nf nf å 86 ï 8B Å 8F Ï D8 nf nf nf nf ç 87 ì 8D Ç 80 Ì DE nf nf nf nf ñ A4 ß E1 Ñ A5 `
twinax code maps EBCDIC (SCS) TO ASCII CHARACTER MAP 8 9 A B C D E F 0 Ø 9D ° F8 µ E6 ¢ BD { 7B } 7D \ 5C 0 30 1 a 61 j 6A ~ 7E £ 9C A 41 J 4A nc 1 31 2 b 62 k 6B s 73 ¥ BE B 42 K 4B S 53 2 32 3 c 63 l 6C t 74 • FA C 43 L 4C T 54 3 33 4 d 64 m 6D u 75 ƒ 9F D 44 M 4D U 55 4 34 5 e 65 n 6E v 76 § F5 E 45 N 4E V 56 5 35 6 f 66 o 6F w 77 ¶ F4 F 46 O 4F W 57 6 36 7 g 67 p 70 x 78 ¼ AC G 47 P 50 X 58 7 37 8 h 68 q 71 y 79 ½ AB H
twinax code dump mode 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 address 7. 3 Power on the printer. After the MPI configuration has printed, set the ADDRESS switch on the interface I/O to the device’s current address (0-6) on the host system.
twinax code dump mode 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 online.
twinax code dump mode 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 structured field dump format (See Figure 4 ). This shows the data as received from the host system with each SCS command on a separate line. Data is presented in a standard Hex Dump format.
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 that access the features of the printer. These codes allow you to transparently pass any character or sequence of characters to the printer.
twinax command interpreter Commands Preface each of the commands in the following list with a single logical-not character as shown in this document by the "¬" character. Table 6 Gives an explanation of all the available commands. Table 6 Twinax Command Interpreter Commands COMMAND ACTION ¬ONN Enable the command interpreter. Ignored if already on. ¬OFF Disable the command interpreter - Default, power up state. Ignored if already off.
twinax command interpreter 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 reenable it until the controller is powered down or following a ¬OFF.
Using PC Parallel with MPI — Introduction 44 — Connection 45 — Setting time outs on the Parallel Host 46 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 43
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 systems that support devices attached via a parallel port. When connected to two host systems, the interface will switch to the other port once the port currently printing is idle for a preset period of time.
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) 2) The printer will feed a blank page when data host inputs are switched. When switching host inputs, the printer configuration is not preserved by the printer's memory.
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 timeout to "infinite retry". DOS will continue to try to print a file until it is completed, or removed from the print queue with a PRINT /T command.
TROUBLESHOOTING — Diagnostics 48 — Troubleshooting your Host Printer Operation 52 — Compatibility Issues 54 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 47
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 board option switch settings.
diagnostics Coax Operation Dialing the diagnostic test number into the “ADDRESS” (Address 7) switch selects the diagnostic routine. Powering up the printer executes them. (See Table 7 ) Table 7 Coax Diagnostic Tests ADDRESS SELECTION DIAGNOSTIC TEST RESULTS 7 Selects Configuration printout and Code Dump Mode All other address settings for the coax diagnostic mode are invalid. note The Coax adapter must be attached to the MPI I/O for operating the Coax Diagnostics.
diagnostics Twinax Operation Dialing the diagnostic test number into the “ADDRESS” switch selects the diagnostic routines. Powering up the printer executes them. (See NOTE). You may change the "ADDRESS" switch while the diagnostic is running (printing) to step to another diagnostic. (See Table 8 ) Table 8 Twinax Diagnostic Tests ADDRESS SELECTION 0-6 DIAGNOSTIC TEST RESULTS Code Dump Mode (if selected after test 7) 7 Configuration Printout 8 Prints one full page in a floating pattern.
diagnostics 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 configuration is set according to Table 3 on page 10.
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 system configuration matches the address setting on the printer. (Twinax Only) 3 Verify that the device type in the system configuration is correct for the type of printer that is being emulated.
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 With the MPI not in code dump mode, set the printer configuration to Hex Print Mode and print the job. Use the printout to verify the hexadecimal output of the MPI going to the printer.
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 print job. Coax PA Keys The MPI does not have coax PA1 or PA2 device response capability.
compatibility issues Error Messages The following tables show error messages as reported to the host system and the causes of those messages. These are the only error messages the MPI reports to the Twinax or Coax host.
compatibility issues 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 MPI interface communicates through the Parallel ASCII port.
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 SNA 3174 Control Unit . . . . 65 — 6400-LU0-DSC-Local Non-SNA 3174 Control Unit . .
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 are required.
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 as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. Define to VTAM by adding logmode entry to VTAM Logmode Table Define to JES2 (not required but recommended.
Step2 – JES2 Definition (SYS1.PARMLIB) RMT1 R1.PR1 DESTID LUTYPE1,BUFSIZE=3840,LINE=1,NUMRD=0,NUMPR=1,NOCOMP, NOCMPCT,SETUPHDR,CONSOLE CLASS=A,NOSEP,PRWIDTH=132,NOFCBLOD,WS=(W,R,Q,PMD,LIM, F,T/C,P),CKTPAGE=30 NAME=LOC64XX,DEST=R1 Step 3 – Define to CICS or another application program An application program must provide the SCS commands to control the printer. CICS, VPS, and other applications support SCS as well as numerous application programs, both customer written and vendor supplied.
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 follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Define to NCP, point to LU1 Logmode entry defined below Define to VTAM by adding logmode entry to VTAM Logmode Table Define to JES2 (May not be required if VPS.
Step 3 – JES2 Definition This definition is not required if you are using VPS and using U1-U9999 as the printer ID. RMT1 R1.PR1 DESTID LUTYPE1,BUFSIZE=3840,LINE=1,NUMRD=0,NUMPR=1,NOCOMP, NOCMPCT,SETUPHDR,CONSOLE (SETUPHDR=PDIR JES2 V3) CLASS=A,NOSEP,PRWIDTH=132,NOFCBLOD,WS=(W,R,Q,PMD,LIM, F,T/C,P),CKPTPAGE=30 NAME=P64XX,DEST=R1 Step 4 – Define to CICS or another application program An application program must provide the SCS commands to control the printer.
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 steps required to install an LU3-DSE printer for host definitions are as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. Define to VTAM by adding logmode entry to VTAM Logmode Table Define to JES2 (Not required but recommended.
Step2 – JES2 Definition (SYS1.PARMLIB) RMT1 R1.PR1 DESTID LUTYPE3,BUFSIZE=3840,LINE=1,NUMRD=0,NUMPR=1,NOCOMP, NOCMPCT,SETUPHDR,CONSOLE CLASS=A,NOSEP,PRWIDTH=132,NOFCBLOD,WS=(W,R,Q,PMD,LIM, F,T/C,P),CKTPAGE=30 NAME=LOC64XX,DEST=R1 Step 3 – Define to CICS or another application program Refer to the vendor documentation for defining a DSE printer to the program for its use. Host system commands to change printer setting are not supported in DSE mode.
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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Define to NCP point to LU3 default logmode entry defined below Define to VTAM by adding logmode entry to VTAM Logmode Table Define to JES2 (May not be required if VPS.
printer ID. RMT1 R1.PR1 DESTID LUTYPE3,BUFSIZE=3840,LINE=1,NUMRD=0,NUMPR=1,NOCOMP, NOCMPCT,SETUPHDR,CONSOLE (SETUPHDR=PDIR JES2 V3) CLASS=A,NOSEP,PRWIDTH=132,NOFCBLOD,WS=(W,R,Q,PMD,LIM, F,T/C,P),CKPTPAGE=30 NAME=P64XX,DEST=R1 Step 4 – Define to CICS or another application program Refer to the vendor documentation for defining a DSE printer to the program for its use. Host system commands to change printer settings are not supported in DSE mode.
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 NONSNA-connected control unit is assumed. The steps required to install a local LU0DSC printer for host definitions are as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. Define to VTAM by adding logmode entry to VTAM Logmode Table Define to JES2 (NOT required but recommended.
Step2 – JES2 Definition (SYS1.PARMLIB) RMT1 R1.PR1 DESTID LUTYPE0,BUFSIZE=3840,LINE=1,NUMRD=0,NUMPR=1,NOCOMP, NOCMPCT,SETUPHDR,CONSOLE CLASS=A,NOSEP,PRWIDTH=132,NOFCBLOD,WS=(W,R,Q,PMD,LIM, F,T/C,P),CKPTAGE=30 NAME=LOC64XX,DEST=R1 Step 3 – Define to CICS or another application program Host commands for changing printer settings are not supported in this mode. Refer to the vendor documentation for defining an DSC printer to the program for its use.
Appendix B: Describing Custom Set 8 — Printer Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
printer configuration 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) are provided in the IBM Line Matrix Printer, 6400 Setup Guide, S246-0116.
printer configuration 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 DISABLE SHUTTLE TIMEOUT 20 SECONDS ENERGY SAVER TIMER 15 MINUTES OCR FONT DENSITY 120 DOTS PER INCH EJECT/RESTORE STANDARD CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT RECALL CUSTOM SET FACTORY DEFAULT SAVE CURRENT VALUES 1 DELETE CUS
printer configuration PROPRINTER III XL EMULATION PRINT LANGUAGE ALTERNATE CHARACTER SET DEFINE CR CODE AUTO LF DEFINE LF CODE FF VALID AT TOF 20 CPI CONDENSED EPSON EMULATION CHARACTER SETS EPSON PRINT LANGUAGE DEFINE CR CODE AUTO LF DEFINE LF CODE PRINTER SELECT 20 CPI CONDENSED P-SERIES EMULATION CHARACTER SETS PRINT LANGUAGE IBM PC SELECT SUBSET PRIMARY SELECT SUBSET EXTENDED MULTINATIONAL ECMA LATIN 1 SELECT SUBSET PRIMARY SELECT SUBSET EXTENDED DEC MULTINATIONAL CONTROL CODE 06 CONTROL CODE 08 DEFINE
printer configuration SELECT SUBSET EXTENDED DEC MULTINATIONAL CONTROL CODE 06 DEFINE CR CODE AUTO LF OVERSTRIKE DEFINE LF CODE PRINTER SELECT ALTERNATE SET 80-9F PRINT FORMAT CHARACTERS PER INCH LINES PER INCH FORMS WIDTH FORMS WIDTH IN INCHES FORMS WIDTH IN MM FORMS WIDTH IN CHARACTERS FORMS LENGTH FORMS LENGTH IN INCHES FORMS LENGTH IN MM FORMS LENGTH IN LINES PRINT QUALITY PRINT CHARACTER TABLE PRINT ATTRIBUTES PROPORTIONAL SPACING ITALIC PRINT SLASHED ZERO MARGINS LEFT MARGIN RIGHT MARGIN BOTTOM MARGIN
Appendix C: Illustrated Parts List 74 — Hardware Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 — Cable Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
hardware assemblies Hardware Assemblies Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 75
cable assemblies Cable Assemblies 76 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide
cable assemblies Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 77
Length: 39" cable assemblies Part No.
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 Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 — Checking the MPI Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 configuration and graphics option configuration. Retain these for possible reference.
hardware installation 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 end and slide the Paper Guide Assembly to the left. Lift the paper guide assembly off the card cage. (See Figure 6 ) Figure 6 Put the paper guide assembly to the side for later re-installation.
hardware installation 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 and open the interface expansion slot To remove the interface: 1 With the printer’s rear cabinet door open, remove the interface expansion slot cover panel. The cover is held down by two screws located at the bottom of the cover; loosen these screws.
hardware 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 connector J111 on the printer’s Controller Board. 2 Connect MPI data cable connector P112 to J112 on the printer’s Controller Board. This connector is keyed to prevent incorrect connection.
hardware installation 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 mount the Multi-Platform PCBA to the standoff, installed earlier, located on the printer’s mother board next to connector J111. (See Figure 8 ) 5 Connect the printer’s Centronics data cable to the connector P3 on the MultiPlatform Interface PCBA.
hardware installation Checking the MPI Installation Once you have verified that the connectors and boards are securely connected, reinstall 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 this manual.
Appendix E: Host Character Sets 86 — Twinax Character Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 — Coax Character Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
twinax character sets Twinax Character Sets Multinational EBCDIC Character Set 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F & - ø Ø ° µ ¢ { } \ 0 é / É a j ~ £ A J â ê Â Ê b k s ¥ B K S 2 á ë Ä Ë c l t • C L T 3 ä è À È d m u ƒ D M U 4 à í Á Í e n v § E N V 5 ã î Ã Î f o w ¶ F O W 6 å ï Å Ï g p x ¼ G P X 7 ç ì Ç Ì h q y ½ H Q Y 8 ñ ß Ñ ` i r z ¾ I R Z 9 [ ] | : * ª ¡ ^ - ¹ ² ³
twinax character sets USA EBCDIC Character Set 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F & - ø Ø ° µ ^ { } \ 0 é / É a j ~ £ A J â ê Â Ê b k s ¥ B K S 2 á ë Ä Ë c l t • C L T 3 ä è À È d m u ƒ D M U 4 à í Á Í e n v § E N V 5 ã î Ã Î f o w ¶ F O W 6 7 å ï Å Ï g p x ¼ G P X 7 8 ç ì Ç Ì h q y ½ H Q Y 8 9 ñ ß Ñ ` i r z ¾ I R Z 9 A ¢ ! | : * ª ¡ [ - ¹ ² ³ B .
twinax character sets Austria/Germany EBCDIC Character Set 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F & - ø Ø ° µ ¢ ä ü ö 0 { / É a j ¯ £ A J â ê Â Ê b k s ¥ B K S 2 { ë Ä Ë c l t • C L T 3 ä } À È d m u ƒ D M U 4 à í Á Í e n v @ E N V 5 ã î Ã Î f o w ¶ F O W 6 7 å ï Å Ï g p x ¼ G P X 7 8 ç ì Ç Ì h q y ½ H Q Y 8 9 ñ ß Ñ ` i r z ¾ I R Z 9 A á ' ù : * ª ¡ ^ - ¹ ² ³ B .
twinax character sets French Canadian EBCDIC Character Set 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F & - ø Ø ° µ ¢ é è ¸ 0 é / É a j ~ £ A J â ê Â Ê b k s ¥ B K S 2 ä ë Ä Ë c l t • C L T 3 [ è À È d m u ƒ D M U 4 à í Á Í e n v § E N V 5 ã î Ã Î f o w ¶ F O W 6 7 å ï Å Ï g p x ¼ G P X 7 8 ç ì Ç Ì h q y ½ H Q Y 8 9 ñ ß Ñ ` i r z ¾ I R Z 9 A [ ] | : * ª ¡ ^ - ¹ ² ³ B .
coax character sets Coax Character Sets USA Internal 3270 Character Set 0 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B 0 & à ä À Ä a q A Q 1 = 1 - è ë È Ë b r B R 2 ' 2 .
coax character sets USA EBCDIC Character Set 0 1 2 3 4 0 5 6 & / 8 9 A B C D E F { } \ 0 a j ~ A J 2 b k s B K S 2 3 c l t C L T 3 4 d m u D M U 4 5 e n 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 i r z Z 9 1 ` 9 92 7 A ¢ ! | : B .
coax character sets UK Internal 3270 Character Set 0 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B 0 & à ä À Ä a q A Q 1 = 1 - è ë È Ë b r B R 2 ' 2 .
coax character sets UK EBCDIC Character Set 0 1 2 3 4 0 5 6 & / 8 9 A B C D E F { } \ 0 a j ~ A J 2 b k s B K S 2 3 c l t C L T 3 4 d m u D M U 4 5 e n 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 i r z Z 9 1 ` 9 94 7 A $ ! | : B .
coax character sets Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 95
coax character sets 96 Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide
