4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 User’s Guide SA40-0564-04
4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 User’s Guide IBM SA40-0564-04
Note! Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices” on page ix. | Fifth Edition (August 1994) | This major revision obsoletes and replaces SA40-0564-03. Changes or additions to | the text and illustrations are indicated by a vertical line to the left of the change. Changes are made occasionally to the information herein; any such changes will be reported in subsequent revisions or Technical Newsletters.
Contents Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic Emission Notices . . Trademarks and Service Marks Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preface . . . . . . . . How to Use This Guide Publications . . . . . . 4230 Printer Library Introduction . . . . . . ix ix xii xv . xv xvii xvii xix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Adjusting the Tractor Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Forms Thickness Setting . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Left Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Top of Form Position . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Tear-off Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Load Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Print Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unloading Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Chapter 3. Getting to Know Your Printer . . . Parts of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Switch Power-On Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acoustic Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Access Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Paper Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forms Guide/Forms Sensor . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4. Replacing Your Ribbon Removing the Ribbon Cartridge . . Installing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 5. Using the Operator Print Tests General Test Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . Printer Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Top of Form Alignment Left Margin Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printer Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printer Verification . . . .
| | | | | | | | | | RS-232C Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . RS-422A Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Attachment Cables for PCs and Compatible Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Attachment Cables for AS/400 Workstation Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RS-232C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RS-422A . . . . . . .
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Notices References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only IBM's product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any of the intellectual property rights of IBM may be used instead of the IBM product, program, or service.
not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
New Zealand Compliance Statement This is a Class A computing device and shall not be located at a distance closer than 20 meters from the boundary of a residential property.
Trademarks and Service Marks The following terms, denoted by an asterisk (*) in this publication, are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. AFP AS/400 Application System/400 ES/9000 ES/9370 IBM and the IBM logo IPDS Intelligent Printer Data Stream OS/400 The following terms, denoted by a double asterisk (**) in this publication are trademarks of other companies as follows: Lexmark xii Lexmark International, Inc.
Safety Information The construction of this machine provides extra protection against the risk of electric shock by grounding appropriate metal parts. The extra protection may not function unless the power cord is connected to a properly grounded outlet. This machine has a grounding-type (3-wire) power cord because grounding is necessary. It is the responsibility of the customer or the person installing the machine to connect it to a properly grounded outlet.
The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Therefore, replacement parts must have the identical or equivalent characteristics as the original parts. The maintenance information for this machine has been written for the professional service person and is not intended to be used by others.
Preface This guide describes the basic operating procedures for Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 of the IBM 4230 Printer and should be read and used by those who install or operate the printer, or supervise printer operations. You need only basic operating experience to use the IBM 4230 Printer. This experience includes an understanding of how a printer works, how to connect cables, and how to select items from an operator panel menu.
Appendix A, “Training Guideline” describes the tasks an operator needs to learn to operate the printer. Appendix B, “Problem Solving,” describes how to diagnose and solve 4230 Printer problems. Appendix C, “Forms Information,” describes the types of forms needed for each forms device. Appendix D, “Declaration of IBM Product Noise Emission Values,” provides the noise emission values for the IBM 4230 Printer.
Publications The following publications provide information on the 4230 Printer. 4230 Printer Library For planning, setup, and operating information, see: IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 User’s Guide, SA40-0564. This guide describes the operating procedures for the IBM 4230 Printer (with special emphasis on using the forms devices). IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions, SA40-0565.
For service information, see: IBM 4230 and 4232 Printers Maintenance Analysis Procedures, SA40-0571. This manual is a guide for servicing the IBM 4230 Printer. It is the primary maintenance tool for trouble analysis and repair of the 4230 and 4232 Printers. IBM 4230 and 4232 Printers Maintenance Information Manual, SA40-0572. This manual provides detailed maintenance procedures for the 4230 and 4232 Printers. IBM 4230 and 4232 Printers Illustrated Parts Catalog, SA40-0573.
Introduction Your IBM 4230 Printer is a wire-matrix printer with many features to help you perform your work efficiently. Your printer combines excellent print quality along with the ability to print in several print styles and graphics. Your printer receives some instructions from you and some instructions from the computer system. The computer does the processing; the printer prints the result.
You can set line spacing to the following lines per inch (LPI) from the operator panel. LPI represents the number of lines to be printed per vertical inch. 6 8. For more information, see “Using Print Format and Quality Parameters” in IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions or “Introducing the 4230 Printer” in IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Product and Programming Description.
Chapter 1. Setting Up the 4230 Printer The following sections describe how to install the IBM* 4230 Printer. The installation procedure includes: Installing the ribbon Installing the forms device Included with the printer are several manuals that can help you get started with the 4230 Printer: IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 User’s Guide Use this guide to setup and test the printer (as well as to perform simple maintenance and error checking).
Beginning Printer Installation To install the 4230 Printer, follow these steps: 1.
Note: The printer weighs approximately 20.4 kg (45 lb). Do not lift it by yourself. 2. Place the printer at the workstation (printer stand or table of your choice). Be sure that you have access to both the front and the rear of the printer. 3. Remove the protective film from the access cover window and discard it. 4. Remove the packaging material, if present, from under the acoustic door. 5. Open the access cover. Then open the front paper door as follows: a.
6. Find the orange tie on the right side of the printer to the left of the print head. Carefully cut the orange tie and remove it from the printer.
7. Consult the following figure and then find the large orange knob and orange shipping brace in the center of the printer. Unscrew the knob and remove the knob and shipping brace from the printer. S h ip p in g Brace Note: Save the shipping brace in case you relocate the printer. Chapter 1.
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge and Guide The following sections describe preparation, installation, and verification of the ribbon cartridge. To install a new ribbon cartridge, follow these steps: 1. Slide the print head to the center of the printer. 2. Remove the ribbon cartridge from the package. 3. Remove the yellow clip from the ribbon. 4. Turn the blue ribbon advance knob clockwise to take up slack in the ribbon.
5. Align the blue slotted opening on the bottom of the ribbon cartridge with the metal post. You may need to turn the blue ribbon advance knob to align the slots. Lower the ribbon cartridge onto the metal post. Be sure that the plastic tab on the bottom of the ribbon cartridge aligns with the hole in the printer casting. Ta b B lu e S lo tte d O p e nin g M e ta l P os t 6. Press the cartridge down firmly to snap it into place. Chapter 1.
7. Align the holes in the ribbon guide with the ribbon guide posts on the print head carrier. Press the guide all the way down on the posts until the tops of the posts are even with the top of the ribbon guide.
8. To be sure you have installed the ribbon cartridge correctly, check that: a. The left side of the ribbon cartridge is securely snapped onto the printer. The right side fits over the ribbon drive post but does not latch down. b. There are no twists or folds in the ribbon. c. The ribbon is not catching on the print head. d. The ribbon moves when you turn the blue ribbon advance knob clockwise. If the ribbon does not move, replace the ribbon cartridge. B lu e R ib b o n A d v a n c e K n o b Chapter 1.
Preparing for Forms Device Installation To prepare for installing the forms device, follow these steps: CAUTION: The construction of this machine provides extra protection against the risk of electric shock by grounding appropriate metal parts. The extra protection may not function unless the power cord is connected to a properly grounded outlet. This machine has a grounding-type (3-wire) power cord because grounding is necessary.
2. If you received your printer without an operator panel template installed, you must install the template shipped with the printer. To install the template, do the following: a. Remove the paper from the back of the template. b. Press the template into place on the operator panel, as shown in the following figure.
3. Use the following figures to learn the location of keys and indicators on the operator panel. Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, Figure 1-3 on page 1-13, and Figure 1-4 on page 1-13 show the operator panel for each model.
Power Ready P ro c e s s in g M icro O n li n e Menu S c ro ll D a rk e r E n te r Hex Prin t L in e Fee d F o rm Fee d S ta rt L o ad / E je c t S e t To p o f F o rm S top Cancel Prin t A t te n t io n Q u ic k U nit C he ck Figure M icro Lighter S c ro ll R e tu rn Display In te rf a c e Te s t 1-3.
4. Turn the power On (|). Note: Do not turn the printer power Off (O) during setup unless instructed to do so. The printer does the following: a. All indicators and blocks on the display light, and the alarm beeps. Then the printer displays The printer then displays DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS b. The print head and ribbon move. c.
d. Press Stop. The printer may display 9 COVER/DOOR OPEN PRINT SPEED REDUCED and then on Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3 you may see 15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CHECK CABLE or on Models 202, 2I1, and 5I3 you may see 28 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CALL SYSTEM OPERATOR While on Models 4I3 and 5I3 (when parallel or serial is the active interface) you may see 29 LINK ERROR Ignore these messages until you have attached the printer to your computer. (Press Stop to turn off the alarm, if necessary.) 5.
Operator Note If you turned the power Off (O) and back On (|) in less than 10 seconds, the display may be blank or a message may appear. If the power-on messages do not appear in your language, see “Using Printer Setup Parameters” in IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions to change the Display Language. a. Did the printer come on after you turned the power On (|) in Step 4 on page 1-14? If Yes, go to Step 5b. If No, perform Steps 5a1 through 5a6.
c. Did the indicators or display not respond, or did you have an alarm problem? If Yes, then call for service. If No, go to Step 6. 6. The shipping box for the forms device has printing on the side to help you identify what type of forms device you have. Note which forms device is checked off, then remove the forms device from the shipping box. Note: If you have forms device F3, the shipping box also contains the lower forms guides and F3 paper door. 7. Press Menu.
CONFIGURATION MENU Printer Setup b. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays CONFIGURATION MENU Configuration Storage c. Press Enter. The printer displays Configuration Storage Save Current Values d. Press Enter. The printer displays Save Current Values Custom Set A e. Press Enter to save the configuration changes. The printer displays Save Current Values Custom Set A Saved 14. Turn the power Off (O).
15. Slide the print head to the center of the printer. 16. You are now ready to install the forms device. Go to “Selecting the Forms Device Installation Procedure” on page 1-20. Chapter 1.
Selecting the Forms Device Installation Procedure Select the forms device installation procedure you will use: Go to “Installing and Using the Continuous Forms Device (F1)” on page 1-21 to install the F1 forms device. Go to “Installing and Using the Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2)” on page 1-55 to install the F2 forms device. Go to “Installing and Using the Document Insertion Device (F3)” on page 1-88 to install the F3 forms device.
Installing and Using the Continuous Forms Device (F1) The following sections describe how to install and use the Continuous Forms Device (F1). Note: Make sure that the proper forms device is configured. See “Preparing for Forms Device Installation” on page 1-10 for the exact steps. Installing the Continuous Forms Device (F1) To install the F1 forms device, follow these steps: 1. Hold the forms device so that the device number F1 is in the upper left corner facing you.
3. Lower the forms device into the printer behind the platen rod so that the bottom metal bar enters the printer first. Align the ends of the forms device with the slots in the frame. Continue to lower the forms device until the device rests in the slots of the frame. To p o f Form s D e v ic e E nd of D e v ic e P laten R od S lo t in Frame E nd of D e v ic e S lo t in Frame 4. Look through the front bottom opening in the printer and find the metal bar at the bottom of the forms device. 5.
6. To be sure that you have installed the forms device correctly, look at the following figure and compare it to your printer. Check both the left and right sides. Are the clips around the platen rod as shown? If so, you installed the forms device correctly. If not, repeat Steps 3 through 5. P laten R od P laten R od C lip C lip Chapter 1.
Preparing to Load Forms To prepare to load forms in the F1 forms device, follow these steps: 1. Slide the print head to the far left side of the printer. 2. Loosen the blue forms tension knob by turning it counterclockwise, and then move the blue forms tension knob towards the bottom of the printer until you see the below the number 1. * B lu e F o rm s Te n s i o n K n o b Note: Moving the blue forms tension knob to the lets you load forms. * position 3.
4. Open both of the blue tractor doors. B lu e Tra c to r D o o r s 5. Get continuous forms paper that is at least 203.2 mm (8 in.) wide. Chapter 1.
Loading Forms in the F1 Forms Device To load forms in the F1 forms device, follow these steps: 1. Feed the form into the bottom front of the printer. Be sure that the form goes under the blue forms guide/forms sensor and between the tension plates. See the figure on page 1-21 for help in locating the tension plates.
2. Align and put the left paper holes of the form over the left tractor pins. Close the left blue tractor door. B lu e Tra c t o r D o o r 3. Move the right tractor until the right paper holes of the form fit on the right tractor pins. Be sure that the forms are straight. Tra c to r P in s Chapter 1.
4. Close the right blue tractor door. Hold the tractor in place and lock the blue locking lever. Note: If necessary, unlock the tractor and adjust it so that the forms are not buckled or stretched too tightly. B lu e Tra c to r B lu e L o c k in g L e v e r Door 5. Close the access cover. Then close the paper door by pulling it out and pushing it down until it latches.
6. To align the top of form position, follow these steps: a. Turn the power On (|) and wait for the power-on sequence to complete (see “Power-On Test” on page 3-4). b. Press Stop.
c. Press Micro , Micro , or Line Feed to move the form so that the position of the first line you want to print is in the center of the flat platen rod surface. P laten R od P laten R od abcdef F irs t P rin t L in e P late n R o d S urface d. If you pressed Micro , you might have slack in the forms. Pull lightly downward on the forms at the bottom of the printer to remove the slack. e. Press Set Top of Form to establish the first print line.
7. To adjust the forms tension: a. Open the front paper door as follows: 1) Pull the door up until it will not go any higher. 2) Push the door back slightly to lock it in the open position. Paper Door b. Move the blue forms tension knob upward to the number of form copies you are using. Make sure you do not unlatch the forms device. For example, if you are using single-part forms, set the lever to 1. If you are using two-part forms, set the lever to 2.
c. Press Start. The printer displays READY and then on Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3 you may see 15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CHECK CABLE or on Models 202, 2I1, and 5I3 you may see 28 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CALL SYSTEM OPERATOR While on Models 4I3 and 5I3 (when parallel or serial is the active interface) you may see 29 LINK ERROR Ignore these messages until you have attached the printer to your computer. (Press Stop to turn off the alarm, if necessary.
Using the Printer Verification Test for the F1 Forms Device To run the printer verification test, follow these steps: 1. Turn the power On (|) if not already on. 2. Wait until the printer displays READY 3. Press Stop.
The printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Demonstration 5. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Verification 6. Press Enter or Start to print this test. The Ready indicator comes on and printing begins. 7. Wait for the printer to stop printing and the Ready indicator to go off. 8. Press Form Feed until you can remove the printout.
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9. Compare your printout with the sample printout. Did the lines print and is the remainder of the printout clear and readable? If YES, go to Step 10. If NO, do the following: a. If any of the following items are not installed correctly, the printer can experience forms jamming, ribbon jamming, or an incorrect printer verification printout: Forms device Ribbon cartridge Forms. Repeat the Setup Instructions from page 1-6 if you suspect a ribbon, forms, or forms device installation problem. b.
Setup and Checkout Complete You have completed a simple setup and checkout of the printer. IBM recommends that you print your power-on custom set (Custom Set A) factory defaults and save this printout for future reference. You are ready to attach the printer to your computer. Go to Chapter 2, “Attaching the 4230 Printer to Your Computer” on page 2-1. Note: See pages 1-38 through 1-53 for making adjustments, unloading forms, and removing the forms device. Chapter 1.
Adjusting the Print Quality After the printer prints a few lines, press Stop and verify that the print quality is satisfactory. Good print quality includes: Clear, legible print Satisfactory darkness or lightness of output. It is up to you to decide if the print quality is satisfactory. Adjustments you can make that affect print quality include: Tractor Tension Incorrect tension on the right tractor can cause the paper holes on the forms to tear, wrinkle, or jam in the printer.
of the first print line, see “Adjusting the Top of Form Position” on page 1-46. Print Alignment This adjustment can affect the character formation and dot mixing on those characters that are printed with two passes of the print mechanism. To adjust the print alignment, see “Adjusting the Print Alignment” on page 1-48. Adjusting the Tractor Tension The tractor tension adjustment controls the amount of buckle the forms have when they are loaded in the printer.
L e ft M a rg in R ig h t M a rg in L e ft M a rg in Correct R ig h t M a rg in Incorrect 4. Lock the tractor. Adjusting the Forms Thickness Setting To adjust the lightness or darkness of the print, you must increase or decrease the gap between the print head and the platen rod. This distance is automatically set for you by the Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA), but you can make corrections to the distance if the print output is not as you desire.
Note: The print may not get darker if the ribbon is worn or if there is a problem with the print head. 3. To make the print lighter, press Lighter. The printer displays LIGHT | -----------| DARK The print head moves farther away from the paper, and the print becomes lighter. 4. When you release the key, the printer automatically saves the current value. Note: The ’s indicate the position of the print head relative to the limits.
See “Understanding the Operator Panel” in IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions for more information on this setting. Adjusting the Forms Tension The forms tension lever controls the tension on the forms. The blue forms tension knob lets you adjust the setting of the forms tension lever. The forms tensioner is a metal plate with a row of metal fingers that applies tension to the form according to the setting of the forms tension lever. Settings range from to 6.
Decreasing Forms Tension: To decrease tension on the forms, follow these steps: 1. Loosen the blue forms tension knob by rotating the knob counterclockwise. 2. Move the knob to a lower number setting. For example, if the knob was set at 3, move the knob to 2. 3. Tighten the blue forms tension knob by rotating the knob clockwise. Be sure to avoid unlatching the F1 forms device when adjusting the forms tension. 4. Press Start to print. 5. Observe the forms.
Adjusting the Left Margin You can print a single line of text to help in setting the left margin position using the Left Margin Alignment Test. You can also change the current left margin position using this test. | | You can set the left margin position from 1 to 66 units (where each unit is 0.686 mm [0.027 in.]). The factory default setting is 10. The margin is measured starting at 1.27 mm (0.05 in.) from the center of the tractor pins for continuous forms and the left edge of a cut form.
The printer also prints a single line of H’s. 5. If the H’s do not start where you want your left margin, press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the desired value for the left margin position. 6. Press Enter. An asterisk ( ) appears in front of the selected value. The forms advance one line and the row of H’s prints again. This value is now the current left margin position. * 7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the left margin is correctly positioned.
Adjusting the Top of Form Position The Micro and Micro keys control fine vertical movement. Each time you press these keys, the printer moves the form in 0.355 mm (0.014 in.) increments. Open the access cover. Then open the front paper door as follows: 1. Pull the door up until it will not go any higher. 2. Push the door back slightly to lock it in the open position. Access Cover Paper Door Next load forms, if necessary (see “Loading Forms in the F1 Forms Device” on page 1-26 for more information).
2. If the first print line is not where you want it to be, press Micro , Micro , or Line Feed until it reaches the desired line. Note: If you need to adjust the paper downward, adjust at least five steps beyond where you want the top of form position; then make your final adjustment in the up direction. You can also use the Top of Form Alignment Test (see “Top of Form Alignment” on page 5-4) to print a line of characters to determine more accurately where you have set the top of form position. 3.
Adjusting the Print Alignment You can adjust dot registration and print quality for characters created using bidirectional printing. The bidirectional alignment may need periodic adjustment to maintain print quality. To change the bidirectional alignment, follow these steps: 1. If the printer is ready, press Stop. The printer displays NOT READY 2. Press Test. The printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Demonstration 3.
The printer displays Bidirectional Adjustment Chapter 1.
5. If the default value does not give the best print sample, press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the same number of arrows that were printed beside the best print sample line. Press Enter to set this as the new default value. The printer then prints another line to demonstrate the new default value, and the test is complete. or Press Stop to end the test without changing anything and return to the Operator Print Tests menu.
Unloading Forms To unload forms from the F1 forms device, follow these steps: 1. Press Stop. The printer displays NOT READY 2. Open the acoustic cover. 3. Grasp the form below the printer and tear along the perforation. 4. Press Form Feed as many times as needed to advance and remove the remaining form or forms. Chapter 1.
5. Remove the form or forms from the top of the printer. Warning: Do not remove forms by pulling them out from the bottom. Damage to the forms device can result.
Removing the Continuous Forms Device (F1) Note: If you are removing this forms device to install a different forms device, make sure you change the selected forms device in the Configuration Menu. To remove the F1 forms device, follow these steps: 1. If forms are in the printer, unload them (see “Unloading Forms” on page 1-51); then continue with Step 2 of this procedure. 2. Turn the power Off (O). 3. Open the access cover. Then open the front paper door as follows: a.
4. Push the metal bar at the bottom of the device toward the rear of the printer until the forms device unlocks. M etal B ar B o tto m o f F o rm s D e v ic e 5. Grasp the top of the forms device and lift it out.
Installing and Using the Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2) The following sections describe how to install and use the Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2). Note: Make sure that the proper forms device is configured. See “Preparing for Forms Device Installation” on page 1-10 for the exact steps. Installing the Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2) To install the F2 forms device, follow these steps: 1. Hold the forms device so that the device number F2 is in the upper left corner facing you.
2. Unlock the right blue locking lever and move the right tractor assembly to the extreme right. Te a r B a r To p o f F o rm s D e v ic e B lu e S lid in g G u id e s B lu e L o c k in g L e v e r R ig h t Tra c t o r A s s e m b ly B o t to m M e ta l B a r 3. Lower the forms device into the printer behind the platen rod. Be sure that F2 is in the upper left corner facing you and the blue tractor doors at the bottom of the device enter the printer first.
4. Look through the front bottom opening in the printer and find the metal bar at the bottom of the forms device. 5. Grasp the metal bar with BOTH hands and pull firmly toward you and then upward until both ends LOCK into place. M etal B ar B o tto m o f F o rm s D e v ic e Chapter 1.
6. To be sure that you have installed the forms device correctly, look at the following figure and compare it to your printer. Check both the left and right sides. Are the clips around the platen rod as shown? If so, you installed the forms device correctly. If not, repeat Steps 3 on page 1-56 through 5 on page 1-57.
Preparing to Load Forms To prepare to load forms in the F2 forms device, follow these steps: 1. Slide the print head to the far left side of the printer. 2. Open both of the blue tractor doors. B lu e Tra c t o r D o o r s 3. Get continuous forms paper that is at least 203.2 mm (8 in.) wide. Chapter 1.
Loading Forms in the F2 Forms Device To load forms in the F2 forms device, follow these steps: 1. Turn the power On (|) (see “Power-On Test” on page 3-4). 2. Wait until the printer displays 1 END OF FORMS LOAD FORMS 3. Press Stop.
4. Feed the form into the printer until the paper is on at least two tractor pins on each side. Be sure that the form goes under the blue forms guide/forms sensor. B lu e F o rm s G u id e / F o rm s S e n s o r 5. Put the left paper holes over the left tractor pins. Close the left blue tractor door. B lu e Tra c t o r D o o r Chapter 1.
6. Move the right tractor assembly and blue sliding guides until the right paper holes of the form fit on the right tractor pins. Be sure that the forms are straight. Close the right blue tractor door. R ig h t Tra c to r A s s e m b ly 7. Hold the right tractor in place and lock the blue locking lever. B lu e L o c k in g L e v e r B lu e L o c k in g Lever R ig h t Tr a c to r Note: If necessary, unlock the tractor and adjust it so that the forms are not buckled or stretched too tightly.
8. Evenly space the blue sliding guides between the tractors. S lid in g G u id e s 9. Perform an autoload by pressing Load/Eject, and the form will automatically move to the load position. For more information, see “Adjusting the Load Position” on page 1-81. Note: You can adjust the load position by using the Micro , Micro , or Line Feed keys. If you plan to use the Document on Demand feature, see “Adjusting the Tear-off Position” on page 1-79 for more information.
10. If you adjusted the load position, press Set Top of Form to keep the load position consistent with the top of form position. Pressing Set Top of Form establishes the first print line at which printing is to start on each form. The alarm beeps each time you press the Set Top of Form key and the printer displays TOP OF FORM SET 11. Close the access cover. Then close the paper door by pulling it out and pushing it down until it latches.
Using the Printer Verification Test for the F2 Forms Device To run the printer verification test, follow these steps: 1. Turn the power On (|) if not already on. 2. Wait until the printer displays READY 3. Press Stop.
The printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Demonstration 5. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Verification 6. Press Enter or Start to print this test. The Ready indicator comes on and printing begins. 7. Wait for the printer to stop printing and the Ready indicator to go off. 8. Press Form Feed until you can remove the printout.
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9. Compare your printout with the sample printout. Did the lines print and is the remainder of the printout clear and readable? If YES, go to Step 10. If NO, do the following: a. If any of the following items are not installed correctly, the printer can experience forms jamming, ribbon jamming, or an incorrect printer verification printout: Forms device Ribbon cartridge Forms. Repeat the Setup Instructions on page 1-6 if you suspect a ribbon, forms, or forms device installation problem. b.
Setup and Checkout Complete You have completed a simple setup and checkout of the printer. IBM recommends that you print your power-on custom set (Custom Set A) factory defaults and save this printout for future reference. You are ready to attach the printer to your computer. Go to Chapter 2, “Attaching the 4230 Printer to Your Computer” on page 2-1. Note: See pages 1-70 through 1-86 for making adjustments, unloading forms, and removing the forms device. Chapter 1.
Adjusting the Print Quality After the printer prints a few lines, press Stop and verify that the print quality is satisfactory. Good print quality includes: Clear, legible print Satisfactory darkness or lightness of output. It is up to you to decide if the print quality is satisfactory. Adjustments you can make that affect print quality include: Tractor Tension Incorrect tension on the right tractor can cause the paper holes on the forms to tear, wrinkle, or jam in the printer.
Tear-off Position By moving the perforations in continuous forms close to the tear bar, you can separate the forms more easily. To adjust the tear position, see “Adjusting the Tear-off Position” on page 1-79. Load Position By using the operator panel, you can adjust the load position. To adjust the load position, see “Adjusting the Load Position” on page 1-81.
3. Adjust the right tractor as necessary: Unlock and move the tractor toward the left side of the printer to loosen the tension on the forms. Unlock and move the tractor toward the right side of the printer to tighten the tension on the forms. L e ft M a rg in Correct 4. Lock the tractor.
Adjusting the Forms Thickness Setting To adjust the lightness or darkness of the print, you must increase or decrease the gap between the print head and the platen rod. This distance is automatically set for you by the Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA), but you can make corrections to the distance if the print output is not as you desire. It is up to you to decide if the print is dark (or light) enough to meet your requirements.
4. When you release the key, the printer automatically saves the current value. Note: The ’s indicate the position of the print head relative to the limits. As long as you press Darker or Lighter, the printer displays an increasing amount of darkness or lightness until one of the limits of the gap is reached.
Adjusting the Left Margin You can print a single line of text to help in setting the left margin position using the Left Margin Alignment Test. You can also change the current left margin position using this test. | You can set the left margin position from 1 to 66 units (where each unit is 0.686 mm [0.027 in.]). The factory default setting is 10. The margin is measured starting at 1.27 mm (0.05 in.) from the center of the tractor pins for continuous forms and the left edge of a cut form.
The printer also prints a single line of H’s. 5. If the H’s do not start where you want your left margin, press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the desired value for the left margin position. 6. Press Enter. An asterisk ( ) appears in front of the selected value. The forms advance one line and the row of H’s prints again. This value is now the current left margin position. * 7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the left margin is correctly positioned.
Adjusting the Top of Form Position The Micro and Micro keys control fine vertical movement. Each time you press these keys, the printer moves the form in 0.355 mm (0.014 in.) increments. Note: If you use the Micro , Micro , or Line Feed keys to adjust the print position, you may need to reprint the page. Open the access cover. Then open the front paper door as follows: 1. Pull the door up until it will not go any higher. 2. Push the door back slightly to lock it in the open position.
2. If the first print line is not where you want it to be, press Micro , Micro , or Line Feed until it reaches the desired line. Note: If you need to adjust the paper downward, adjust at least five steps beyond where you want the top of form position; then make your final adjustment in the up direction. You can also use the Top of Form Alignment Test (see “Top of Form Alignment” on page 5-4) to print a line of characters to determine more accurately where you have set the top of form position. 3.
Adjusting the Tear-off Position The Dual Purpose Forms Device Document on Demand features allow you to tear off a form using the tear bar upon completing a print job. You can then prepare the printer to print the next print job. Te a r B a r To change the tear-off position of a form, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is at the top of form position. Press Load/Eject once. The printer displays 3 FORMS EJECTED PRESS LOAD and the Ready indicator goes off.
The limits for the Tear-off Position Adjustment from the default position is ±19.05 mm (0.75 in.). Note: If the last page of the form feeds past the forms sensor, the printer displays 1 END OF FORMS LOAD FORMS and pressing Load/Eject ejects the paper. To remove the form, follow these steps: 1. Tear off the paper toward the front of the printer. 2. Press Load/Eject to position the next form back to the top of form position. The Ready indicator comes on, and you are ready to print the next print job.
Adjusting the Load Position The load position can only be adjusted following an operator initiated load or eject (F2 forms device only) function from the operator panel. You can adjust the load position using the Micro , Micro , or Line Feed keys. The limits for the position adjustment from the default position are +38 and −30.5 mm (+1.5 and −1.2 in.). If you plan to use the Document on Demand feature (F2), see “Adjusting the Tear-off Position” on page 1-79.
3. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Bidirectional Adjustment 4. Press Enter or Start to print this test. The Ready indicator goes on and printing begins. The test prints samples using alignment values higher and lower than the default value. The print sample using the default value is indicated with an asterisk ( ). The alignment printout is complete when the Ready indicator goes off.
The printer displays Bidirectional Adjustment 5. If the default value does not give the best print sample, press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the same number of arrows that were printed beside the best print sample line. Press Enter to set this as the new default value. The printer then prints another line to demonstrate the new default value, and the test is complete. or Press Stop to end the test without changing anything and return to the Operator Print Tests menu.
Unloading Forms To unload forms from the F2 forms device, follow these steps: 1. Open the acoustic cover. 2. Tear off the forms at the tear bar. See “Adjusting the Tear-off Position” on page 1-79 for the procedure. 3. Press Stop. The printer displays NOT READY 4. Open the front paper door as follows: a. Pull the door up until it will not go any higher. b. Push the door back slightly to lock it in the open position.
5. Open both of the blue tractor doors. B lu e Tra c to r D o o r s 6. Lift the form off the tractor pins and pull the form out from the bottom of the printer. Chapter 1.
Removing the Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2) Note: If you are removing this forms device to install a different forms device, make sure you change the selected forms device in the Configuration Menu. To remove the F2 forms device, follow these steps: 1. If forms are in the printer, unload them (see “Unloading Forms” on page 1-84), then continue with Step 2 of this procedure. 2. Turn the power Off (O). 3. Open the access cover. Then open the front paper door as follows: a.
4. Close the blue tractor doors. 5. Push the metal bar at the bottom of the device toward the rear of the printer until the forms device unlocks. M etal B ar B o tto m o f F o rm s D e v ic e 6. Grasp the top of the forms device and lift it out. To p o f Form s D e v ic e Chapter 1.
Installing and Using the Document Insertion Device (F3) The following sections describe how to install and use the Document Insertion Device (F3). Note: Make sure that the proper forms device is configured. See “Preparing for Forms Device Installation” on page 1-10 for the exact steps. Installing the Document Insertion Device (F3) To install the F3 forms device, follow these steps: 1. Hold the forms device so that the device number F3 is in the upper left corner facing you.
2. Unlock the blue locking lever and move the right roller assembly to the extreme right. B lu e L o c k in g L e v e r R ig h t R o lle r A s s e m b ly B o tto m o f F o rm s D e v ic e B lu e S lid in g G u id e 3. Hold the device at the top with the F3 in the upper left corner facing you. The finger grips should be at the bottom and should enter the printer first. Lower the device into the printer behind the platen rod and align the ends of the device with the slots in the frame.
4. Look through the front bottom opening in the printer and find the finger grips at the bottom of the forms device. 5. Grasp the finger grips with BOTH hands and pull firmly toward you and then upward until both ends LOCK into place. F in g e r G r ip s 6. To be sure that you have installed the forms device correctly, look at the following figure and compare it to your printer. Check both the left and right sides.
Changing the Paper Door The printer must have a different paper door installed to be used with the F3 forms device. If you have ordered the F3 forms device, your shipment includes an F3 forms device paper door. To change paper doors, follow these steps: 1. Open the standard paper door to the position shown. Press the two tabs to release the door and slowly pull the door toward you. Remove the standard paper door. S lo t Ta b H in g e P in s P a p e r D oo r Chapter 1.
2. Grasp the lower section of the F3 paper door with both hands. Then align the grooves at the top of the door with the hinge pins on each side of the printer. Be sure that you align the door at the angle shown. Then slowly push the door in place. S lo t H in g e P in Ta b F3 P a p e r D oo r The F3 paper door locks in the open position similar to the standard door.
Preparing to Load Forms To prepare to load forms in the F3 forms device, follow these steps: 1. Install one of the lower forms guides (if not already installed). a. Place the lower forms guide in front of the forms chute so that the tab is under the chute. Ta b C h ute b. Align the lower forms guide beside the blue forms guide/forms sensor. Then slide the lower forms guide to the left until it locks on. 2. Get cut forms that are at least 203.2 by 279.4 mm (8 by 11 in.). Chapter 1.
Loading Forms in the F3 Forms Device To load forms in the F3 forms device, follow these steps: 1. Adjust for the width of the form. Hold a form in front of the upper forms guide and against the left stop. Unlock the blue locking lever and move the right roller assembly so that the pointer lines up with the right edge of the form.
2. Lock the blue locking lever. B lu e L o c k in g L e v e r 3. Center the blue sliding guide between the roller assemblies. B lu e S lid in g G u id e 4. Close the access cover. Then close the paper door by pulling it out and pushing it down until it latches. Chapter 1.
Using the Printer Verification Test for the F3 Forms Device To run the printer verification test, follow these steps: 1. Turn the power On (|), if not already on. 2. Wait until the printer displays READY 3. Press Stop.
The printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Demonstration 5. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Verification 6. Press Enter or Start to begin this test. The printer displays 13 DATA TO PRINT LOAD FORMS 7. Carefully feed the form under the lower forms guide. Use the left edge of the lower forms guide to help feed the form in straight. Feed the form until the top edge touches both the left and right feed rollers. Continue to hold the form.
8. Press Load/Eject. As the printer begins to pull in the form, release the form. The Ready indicator comes on, and printing begins. 9. Wait for the printer to stop printing and the Ready indicator to go off. 10. The lines numbered 1 through 9 should print as shown on the sample printout, and the remainder of the printout should be clear and readable.
11. Compare your printout with the sample printout. Did the lines print and is the remainder of the printout clear and readable? If YES, go to Step 12. If NO, do the following: a. If any of the following items are not installed correctly, the printer can experience forms jamming, ribbon jamming, or an incorrect printer verification printout: Forms device Ribbon cartridge Forms. Repeat the Setup Instructions from page 1-6 if you suspect a ribbon, forms, or forms device installation problem. b.
Setup and Checkout Complete You have completed a simple setup and checkout of the printer. IBM recommends that you print your power-on custom set (Custom Set A) factory defaults and save this printout for future reference. You are ready to attach the printer to your computer. Go to Chapter 2, “Attaching the 4230 Printer to Your Computer” on page 2-1. Note: See pages 1-101 through 1-114 for making adjustments, unloading forms, and removing the forms device.
Adjusting the Print Quality After the printer prints a few lines, press Stop and verify that the print quality is satisfactory. Good print quality includes: Clear, legible print Satisfactory darkness or lightness of output. It is up to you to decide if the print quality is satisfactory. Adjustments you can make that affect print quality include: Forms Thickness Setting This setting can affect the darkness or lightness of output.
Adjusting the Forms Thickness Setting To adjust the lightness or darkness of the print, you must increase or decrease the gap between the print head and the platen rod. This distance is automatically set for you by the Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA), but you can make corrections to the distance if the print output is not as you desire. It is up to you to decide if the print is dark (or light) enough to meet your requirements.
4. When you release the key, the printer automatically saves the current value. Note: The ’s indicates the position of the print head relative to the limits. As long as you press Darker or Lighter, the printer displays an increasing amount of darkness or lightness until one of the limits of the gap is reached.
Adjusting the Left Margin You can print a single line of text to help in setting the left margin position using the Left Margin Alignment Test. You can also change the current left margin position using this test. | | You can set the left margin position from 1 to 66 units (where each unit is 0.686 mm [0.027 in.]). The factory default setting is 10. The margin is measured starting at 1.27 mm (0.05 in.) from the center of the tractor pins for continuous forms and from the left edge of a cut form.
5. Carefully feed the form under the lower forms guide. Use the left edge of the lower forms guide to help feed the form in straight. Feed the form until the top edge touches both the left and right feed rollers. Continue to hold the form. Lower F o rm s G u id e The printer displays 4 PRESS LOAD 6. Press Load/Eject. The printer then displays Left Margin Position xxx where xxx is the current value of the left margin position. Chapter 1.
The printer also prints a single line of H’s. 7. If the H’s do not start where you want your left margin, press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the desired value for the left margin position. 8. Press Enter. An asterisk ( ) appears in front of the selected value. The forms advance one line and the row of H’s prints again. This value is now the current left margin position. * 9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 until the left margin is correctly positioned.
Adjusting the Top of Form Position The Micro and Micro keys control fine vertical movement. Each time you press these keys, the printer moves the form in 0.355 mm (0.014 in.) increments. Note: If you use the Micro , Micro , or Line Feed keys to adjust the print position, you may need to reprint the page. To set the top of form position, follow these steps: 1. Carefully feed the form under the lower forms guide. Use the left edge of the lower forms guide to help feed the form in straight.
4. When the form is in the correct position, press Set Top of Form. The alarm beeps and the printer displays TOP OF FORM SET Note: The limits for the top of form position adjustment from the default position is +101.6 and −8.47 mm (+4 and −0.34 in.). 5. Press Load/Eject to eject the form. 6. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on page 1-107 and decide if the form is loading to the desired position. If necessary, repeat this procedure again until the top of form position is correctly aligned.
Adjusting the Print Alignment You can adjust dot registration and print quality for characters created using bidirectional printing. The bidirectional alignment may need periodic adjustment to maintain print quality. To change the bidirectional alignment, follow these steps: 1. If the printer is ready, press Stop. The printer displays NOT READY 2. Press Test. The printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Demonstration 3.
5. Carefully feed the form under the lower forms guide. Use the left edge of the lower forms guide to help feed the form in straight. Feed the form until the top edge touches both the left and right feed rollers. Continue to hold the form. Lower F o rm s G u id e The printer displays 4 PRESS LOAD 6. Press Load/Eject. As the printer begins to pull in the form, release the form. The Ready indicator goes on, and printing begins.
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7. If the default value does not give the best print sample, press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the same number of arrows that were printed beside the best print sample line. Press Enter to set this as the new default value. The printer then prints another line to demonstrate the new default (you will need to load another form), and the test is complete. or Press Stop to end the test without changing anything and return to the Operator Print Tests menu.
Unloading Forms To unload forms from the F3 forms device: 1. Press Load/Eject. 2. Open the acoustic cover. 3. Remove the form from the top of the printer. Chapter 1.
Removing the Document Insertion Device (F3) Note: If you are removing this forms device to install a different forms device, make sure you change the selected forms device in the Configuration Menu. To remove the F3 forms device, follow these steps: 1. If forms are in the printer, unload them (see “Unloading Forms” on page 1-113); then continue with Step 2 of this procedure. 2. Turn the power Off (O). 3. Open the access cover. Then open the front paper door as follows: a.
4. Push the bottom of the device toward the rear of the printer until it unlocks. F in g e r G r ip s 5. Grasp the top of the forms device and lift it out. To p o f Form s D e v ic e P la ten R od Chapter 1.
6. If you are removing the F3 forms device to install a different forms device, you must remove the lower forms guide. With a firm grasp, slide the lower forms guide to the right off the blue forms guide/forms sensor. Be sure that the tab clears the bottom of the chute before pulling the lower forms guide away from the printer. Store the lower forms guide with your F3 forms device. 7.
Using the Acoustic Cover The following sections describe how to remove and reinstall the acoustic cover. Removing the Acoustic Cover If you need to remove the acoustic cover for any reason from the paper exit area, follow these steps: 1. Pivot the acoustic cover open until it is vertical. 2. Locate the latch release tabs on both brackets. 3. Depress the latch tabs while lifting the acoustic cover.
2. Grasp the brackets of the acoustic cover and insert them into the slots until they latch securely. Bracket P a p e r E x it A re a Bracket L a tc h L a tc h L a tc h e d P o s itio n L a tc h e d P o s itio n Rear View 3. Pivot the acoustic cover until it is closed over the paper exit area.
Chapter 2. Attaching the 4230 Printer to Your Computer | | | | | | | | | | This chapter provides specific instructions on attaching the printer to your computer. Models 102 and 1I1 can attach to a computer using a twinaxial connector. Models 202 and 2I1 can attach to a computer using a coaxial connector. Model 4I3 can attach to three computers simultaneously using the parallel, serial, and twinaxial connectors.
Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3 Twinaxial Attachment Supported computers include: System/36 Application System/400* (AS/400*) 5294 and 5394 Remote Control Units. Attaching a Twinaxial Signal Cable to the Printer To attach a twinaxial cable (not shipped with the printer), follow these steps: 1. Set the address. If your desired printer address is 0, go to Step 3 on page 2-4.
To set the printer address, follow these steps: a. Turn the power On (|). All indicators and blocks on the display light, and the alarm beeps. The printer then displays DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS DIAGNOSTICS COMPLETE and an error message displays. b. Press Stop. The printer displays 15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CHECK CABLE c. Press Menu. Then press Scroll printer displays or Scroll until the CONFIGURATION MENU Printer Address d. Press Enter. The printer displays Printer Address Chapter 2.
e. Press Scroll or Scroll desired address. until the printer displays the f. Press Enter to set the address. An asterisk ( ) appears beside the address. * g. Press Start. The printer displays 15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CHECK CABLE 2. Press Stop to turn off the alarm. 3. CAUTION: Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you connect or disconnect the power cord or other cables. If the machine has cables other than the power cord, you must connect them before you plug the power cord into an outlet.
4. Align the two pins and the key slots in the signal cable with the two holes and the key in the end of the V-connector. For Models 102 and 1I1: Plug the signal cable into the following connector. For Model 4I3: Plug the signal cable into the following connector. Chapter 2.
Notes: a. There is no specified “input” or “output” end of the connector. You can attach a signal cable to either or both ends of the connector. You can connect another device to the unused end of the connector. b. The V-connectors are “self-terminating” and do not require you to set a “terminator switch” which might be found on other printer products. 5. For Models 102 and 1I1: Turn the cable connector clockwise until it locks into place.
6. For Model 4I3: Turn the cable connector clockwise until it locks into place. Chapter 2.
7. For Models 102 and 1I1: Align the two pins and the key slots in the V-connector with the two holes and the key in the cable connector on the bezel. Plug in the connector. Turn the connector clockwise until it locks into place. | | | | 8. For Model 4I3: Insert the cable connector into the printer connector on the bezel. Make sure the cable connector is securely seated into place. Push and fasten the top and bottom clips onto the cable connector.
| | | 9. For Model 4I3: Place the two cables from the V-connector through the cable clamp. Make sure the cables lay flat and are not crossed. C a b le C la m p M odels 4I3 Chapter 2.
10. Connect the power cord to the printer and the wall outlet. 11. Turn the power On (|). All indicators and blocks on the display light, and the alarm beeps. The printer then displays DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS DIAGNOSTICS COMPLETE and READY Note: If the printer does not show the correct display sequence, go to the status code section of Appendix B, “Problem Solving.” 12. You no longer need to get access to the rear of the printer.
| Attaching the Cable to Your Computer If you are attaching the printer to an IBM AS/400 and have connected the signal cable to your computer, go to “Connecting Your Printer to an IBM AS/400” on page 2-12 for information about configuring your system. If you are attaching your printer to an IBM System/36, go to “Connecting Your Printer to an IBM System/36” on page 2-15.
Connecting Your Printer to an IBM AS/400 This section contains instructions for connecting your printer to an IBM AS/400. For additional information, see your AS/400 documentation. 1.
2. System Configuration for a 4230 Printer a. Auto Configuration Auto Configuration can be utilized when either locally or remotely attaching to the system. The printer is configured as DEVTYPE (*IPDS), AFP (*NO). Other parameters are automatically assigned by the system. If you need to specify AFP equal to *Yes, the device description should be manually changed to reflect this. See the AS/400 Device configuration Guide. b.
To manually configure a remote 4230 Printer, use the parameters given in the following table. Refer to the appropriate documentation for the remote control unit that you are using. The printer can be configured to an IBM 5294, 5394, or 5494 Remote Control Unit. Type your choices and press Enter.
Connecting Your Printer to an IBM System/36 This section contains instructions for connecting your printer to an IBM System/36. For additional information not found here, see your System/36 documentation. To connect your printer to a System/36, follow these steps: 1. After your printer is set up: | | | | | | | Set the address and language values on your printer using the Configuration Menu.
CAUTION: Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you connect or disconnect the power cord or other cables. If the machine has cables other than the power cord, you must connect them before you plug the power cord into an outlet. You must first unplug the power cord from the outlet when you remove the other cables. If the cable between the printer and host computer is not installed, find out when it will be installed.
Models 202, 2I1, and 5I3 Coaxial Attachment Supported computers include: 3270 Information Display Systems 43xx Processors ES/9000* and ES/9370* Processors 3174 and 3274 Remote Control Units. Attaching a Coaxial Signal Cable to the Printer CAUTION: Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you connect or disconnect the power cord or other cables. If the machine has cables other than the power cord, you must connect them before you plug the power cord into an outlet.
To attach a coaxial cable (not shipped with the printer), follow these steps: 1. Attach one end of the signal cable to the cable connector at the rear of the printer. 2. Turn the cable connector clockwise until the cable locks in place.
3. Connect the power cord to the printer and to the electrical outlet. 4. Turn the power On (|). All indicators and blocks on the display light, and the alarm beeps. The printer then displays DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS DIAGNOSTICS COMPLETE and READY Note: If the printer does not show the correct display sequence, go to the status code section of Appendix B, “Problem Solving.” 5. You no longer need to get access to the rear of the printer.
Models 4I3 and 5I3 (when parallel or serial is the active interface) Supported computers include: IBM IBM IBM IBM IBM Personal Computer Personal System/2* RISC System/6000* AS/400* with ASCII controller 4033 LAN Adapter. Connecting to the Parallel or Serial Interface Parallel or serial cables are not shipped with your printer. If you do not have a cable, contact your IBM marketing representative. The following table provides the information you need to purchase the correct cable.
To attach a parallel cable: | | | | | | | | 1. Attach the adapter cable (IBM part number 04H5053) by pushing the cable connector into the printer port. 2. Push the clips at each end of the connector into the notches on the adapter cable. 3. Then attach the parallel interface cable to the end of the adapter cable. 4. Push the clips at each end of the connector into the notches on the parallel cable. A d a p te r C a b le I B M p a rt n u m b e r 04H5053 P a r a ll e l In te rfa c e C a b le 5.
6. Turn the power On (|). All indicators and blocks on the display light, and the alarm beeps. The printer then displays DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS DIAGNOSTICS COMPLETE and READY Note: If the printer does not show the correct display sequence, go to the status code section of Appendix B, “Problem Solving.” 7. You no longer need to have access to the rear of the printer. Position the printer so that the front edge aligns with the front edge of your printer stand or table. 8.
Attaching a Serial Cable CAUTION: Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you connect or disconnect the power cord or other cables. If the machine has cables other than the power cord, you must connect them before you plug the power cord into an outlet. You must first unplug the power cord from the outlet when you remove the other cables. To attach a serial cable: 1. Attach the serial interface cable by pushing the connector into the printer port. 2.
3. Connect the power cord to the printer and to the electrical outlet. 4. Turn the power On (|). All indicators and blocks on the display light, and the alarm beeps. The printer then displays DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS DIAGNOSTICS COMPLETE and READY Note: If the printer does not show the correct display sequence, go to the status code section of Appendix B, “Problem Solving.” 5. You no longer need to have access to the rear of the printer.
Chapter 3. Getting to Know Your Printer This chapter introduces you to your IBM 4230 Printer. It describes the various parts of your printer and shows you their locations. This chapter also includes general information about the different forms devices that are available and instructions about caring for your new printer. Copyright IBM Corp.
Parts of the Printer The 4230 Printer has the following parts: P rint H ea d Access Cover R ib b o n O p e ra to r P a n e l P o w e r S w itc h Paper Door B lu e F o rm s G u id e /F o rm s S e n s o r (u n d e r p a p e r d o o r) M o d e l a n d S e ria l N u m b e r Model Identification Figure 3-1 is an enlargement of a plate on the bottom-front area of the printer. TYPE 4230-XXX Model Number S/N XX-XXXXX Serial Num ber Figure 3-1.
Power Switch The power switch supplies electricity to the printer. It has two positions: On (|) and Off (O). P o w e r S w itc h Notes: 1. When you turn the power On (|), a power-on test runs. For the description of the power-on test, see “Power-On Test” on page 3-4. 2. Always wait 10 seconds after turning the power from Off (O) to On (|). 3. Anytime you turn the power On (|), you should verify the top of form position before running a job.
Power-On Test Whenever you turn the power On (|), a power-on test runs. An error-free power-on test goes through these steps: 1. All indicators light briefly. 2. The alarm beeps. 3. Two rows of boxes fill the display. 4. The printer displays the following messages DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS 5. The print head and ribbon move. You will hear some sounds from these movements.
display an error. If an error appears, follow the instructions for “Using the Status Code and Problem Listings” on page B-2. Acoustic Cover The acoustic cover reduces the noise level of the printer while it is printing. Notes: 1. Do not open or close the access cover by holding only the acoustic cover. Open and close the acoustic cover separately from the access cover. 2. If you have installed the F2 forms device, you must open the acoustic cover to use the tear bar.
Forms Guide/Forms Sensor The blue forms guide/forms sensor works in several ways. The way it works depends on the type of forms device installed in the printer. B lu e F o rm s G u id e / F o rm s S e n s o r With a Continuous Forms Device (F1) or a Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2) installed, the sensor works as: A forms guide for aligning the left edge of the form. A forms sensor for detecting the last form fed past it. The printer stops printing after it prints the last line on the last form.
The Document Insertion Device (F3) has an additional guide called a lower forms guide that fits over the sensor. Lower F o rm s G u id e The lower forms guide works as: A guide for aligning the cut sheet form. The sensor works as: A sensor for detecting the presence of a form and activating the Load/Eject key. Chapter 3.
Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) mechanism performs the following tasks: Automatically measures the forms thickness and adjusts the gap from the print head to the platen rod based on the measured value. Measures the form thickness whenever printing is to occur. When you replace the paper, the thickness is automatically remeasured.
Operator Panel The operator panel includes a 2-line by 40-character display, 6 indicators, 16 keys, and an audible alarm. Figure 3-2, Figure 3-3, Figure 3-4 on page 3-10, and Figure 3-5 on page 3-10 show the operator panels for each model.
Power Ready P ro c e s s in g M icro O n li n e Menu S c ro ll D a rk e r E n te r Hex Prin t L in e Fee d F o rm Fee d S ta rt L o ad / E je c t S e t To p o f F o rm S top Cancel Prin t A t te n t io n Q u ic k U nit C he ck Figure M icro Lighter S c ro ll R e tu rn Display In te rf a c e Te s t 3-4.
Alarm The printer alarm beeps to let you know of a printer status condition or an error. Pressing Stop turns the alarm off. You can set the alarm to beep at high or low volume or not to beep by following the procedure in “Using Printer Setup Parameters” in IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions. Note: When you press Set Top of Form, the alarm beeps even if you have it disabled. Display The display is a liquid crystal display (LCD) of 2 lines of 40 characters.
Power Indicator The Power indicator has two operating conditions: On The printer is receiving power. Off The printer is not receiving power. Ready Indicator The Ready indicator has two operating conditions: On The printer is ready to print. Off The printer is not ready to print. Processing Indicator The Processing indicator has three operating conditions: On The printer is currently processing data. Off There is no data to be processed and no data is buffered in the printer.
Format/Online Indicator (Model 5I3) The indicator functions as a Format indicator when the coaxial attachment is active (see the below operating conditions for the Format indicator) or as an Online indicator when the parallel or serial attachment is active (see the above operating conditions for the Online indicator). On The Cancel Print, PA1, and PA2 keys are available for use (that is, you can press them in the printer’s current state). Off The PA1 and PA2 keys are not currently available.
Unit Check Indicator The Unit Check indicator has two operating conditions: Off The printer has not detected any printer errors. Blinking The printer has detected a printer error. The alarm beeps (if not disabled). If the printer also displays a status code, go to “Using the Status Code and Problem Listings” on page B-2. Operator Panel Keys The operator panel has the following keys: Menu/Adjustment Group Darker/Enter Lighter/Return Menu Micro /Scroll Micro /Scroll Quick Reference.
Models 202 and 2I1 – PA1 – PA2 Model 5I3 – PA1/Hex Print – PA2/Display Interface For a detailed description of each key, see “Understanding the Operator Panel” in IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions. Chapter 3.
Configuration Parameter Values Parameter values are settings that the printer recognizes to do the following: Format the printed page Set printing and performance options Set character sets for different languages Modify the alarm volume or disable the alarm. The printer can use the parameter values set by the factory, or you can change them. The new values you set from the operator panel become the new parameter values.
See IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions for the procedures to check or change each of the parameter values. Operating States Online – The printer is online when power is On (|), the power-on tests complete, and the printer is able to communicate with the computer. For the Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3, the Online indicator is On. Offline – The printer is offline whenever power-on tests are running or whenever the printer is in test mode (Operator Print Tests).
The printer displays NOT READY or a status code and message, and the Ready indicator is Off. See “Ready Indicator” on page 3-12 for more information. Forms You can use two types of forms (paper) in your printer: Continuous forms (F1 and F2 forms devices) Cut forms (F3 and F4 forms devices). The forms may be blank or preprinted. The forms may be single-part or multiple-part, with or without carbon paper. Keep in mind the following as you work with forms: Inspect all forms for damage.
Forms Handling Devices The optional forms handling devices available for your printer are: Continuous Forms Device (F1) Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2) Document Insertion Device (F3) Auto Sheet Feeder (F4). Each forms device is described on the following pages. Continuous Forms Device (F1) To p o f F o rm s D e v ic e F1 Te n s io n e r P la t e s B o t to m M e ta l B a r C lip s The Continuous Forms Device (F1) is available for all models.
Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2) Te a r B a r To p o f F o rm s D e v ice C lip s B o tto m M e ta l B a r The Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2) is available for all models. The device has an F2 surrounded by a square in the upper left corner of the device. Use this device when printing work that requires you to separate the continuous forms between transactions and for most general printing requirements on continuous forms. Use the tear bar to separate the printed forms.
Document Insertion Device (F3) Clips Top of Forms Device F3 F3 Bottom of Forms Device Finger G rips The Document Insertion Device (F3) is available for all models. The device has an F3 by itself in the upper left corner of the device. Use this device for printing cut forms for correspondence, individual invoice forms, and so on.
Auto Sheet Feeder Device (F4) F4 F4 The Auto Sheet Feeder Device (F4) is available for all models of the 4230 Printer. The device has an F4 by itself in the upper left corner of the device. This device is used for automatic feeding and printing of cut forms. It can feed paper from one of three bins or a manual insertion slot.
Ribbons Two ribbon cartridges are available for use in the 4230 Printer: one with a black multiple purpose ink (IBM part 1040580) with an average ribbon life of 15 million DP characters, and one with a black general purpose ink (IBM part 1040440) with an average ribbon life of 6 million DP characters. Call Lexmark** at 1-800-438-2468 to order ribbons. See “Installing the Ribbon Cartridge and Guide” on page 1-6 and Chapter 4, “Replacing Your Ribbon” for more information.
Caring for Your Printer Your printer requires very little care, but the following suggestions are helpful to prevent damage and to keep it clean. Be sure that you use the correct IBM ribbon cartridge (IBM part 1040580 or IBM part 1040440). Do not place liquid containers near the printer. Keep the access cover closed except when replacing the ribbon or changing the forms. Do not let objects (rubber bands, paper clips, and so on) drop into the printer. Do not block the air vents on the printer sides.
Starting a Print Job To start a print job, follow this checklist: 1. Be sure a ribbon cartridge is installed (see “Installing the Ribbon Cartridge and Guide” on page 1-6 or Chapter 4, “Replacing Your Ribbon”). 2. Be sure the desired forms device is installed.
6. Press Start to make the printer ready to print. The printer starts printing as soon as the computer sends the data and the printer finishes processing the data. 7. If necessary, repeat adjustments to improve print quality. Note: You may have to check with the programmer or computer operator if the printed results do not appear the way you expect. Stopping or Canceling a Print Job To stop the current print job, follow these steps: 1. Press Stop. The printer stops printing. 2.
Chapter 4. Replacing Your Ribbon This chapter describes how to remove and replace the ribbon cartridge and how to make ribbon adjustments. Warning: Damage to the printer can occur if you do not use IBM ribbons (IBM part 1040580 or 1040440) especially designed for the 4230 Printer. Call Lexmark at 1-800-438-2468 to order ribbons. R ib b o n C a rt rid g e Copyright IBM Corp.
Removing the Ribbon Cartridge To remove an existing ribbon cartridge, follow these steps: 1. If the power is Off (O), go to Step 3. 2. If the power is On (|), press Stop. The printer displays NOT READY 3. Open the access cover.
4. Slide the print head to the center of the printer. 5. Push the ribbon guide toward the back of the printer and lift the ribbon guide up. Note: You may find it easier to remove the ribbon guide by lifting the right side of the guide first and then pulling up the left side of the guide. R ib b o n G u id e Chapter 4.
6. Pull the ribbon cartridge up until it snaps free. Remove the ribbon cartridge from the printer. Note: You may find it easier to remove the ribbon cartridge by lifting the right side of the cartridge first and then pulling up the left side of the cartridge.
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge To install a new ribbon cartridge, follow these steps: 1. Get a new ribbon cartridge and remove it from the package. 2. Remove the yellow clip from the ribbon. 3. Turn the blue ribbon advance knob clockwise to take up slack in the ribbon. If the ribbon does not move, contact your place of purchase and replace the ribbon cartridge. R e m o v e Ye llo w C lip B lu e R ib b o n A d v a n c e K n o b Chapter 4.
4. Align the blue slotted opening on the bottom of the ribbon cartridge with the metal post. You may have to turn the blue ribbon advance knob to align the slots. Lower the ribbon cartridge onto the metal post. Be sure that the plastic tab on the bottom of the ribbon cartridge aligns with the hole in the printer casting. Ta b B lu e S lo tte d O p e nin g M e ta l P os t 5. Press the cartridge down firmly to snap it into place.
6. Align the holes in the ribbon guide with the ribbon guide posts on the print head carrier. Press the guide all the way down on the ribbon guide posts until the tops of the posts are even with the top of the ribbon guide. R ib b o n G u id e R ib b o n G u ide P o sts Chapter 4.
7. To be sure that you have installed the ribbon cartridge correctly, check that: a. The left side of the ribbon cartridge is securely snapped onto the printer. The right side fits over the ribbon drive post but does not latch down. b. There are no twists or folds in the ribbon. c. The ribbon is not catching on the print head. d. The ribbon moves when you turn the blue ribbon advance knob clockwise. If the ribbon does not move, replace the ribbon cartridge.
8. If necessary, load or reload forms (see the appropriate section in Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer,” depending on your forms device). 9. Be sure that the power is On (|). 10. If there is data in the printer to be printed: a. Leave the access cover open. b. Press Start. c. Observe the printer as it prints. Note: If your printing results in partial characters, be sure that the ribbon guide is correctly in place on the print head and no folds are in the ribbon. d.
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Chapter 5. Using the Operator Print Tests This chapter describes the print tests you can perform to: Demonstrate printing capabilities Adjust printer operations Check the printer configuration Check printer operation. Any of these tests can be performed at anytime. However, all tests should be performed when there is no print data buffered in the printer processing. When you go into test mode, the printer goes offline. When you exit test mode, the printer performs a partial reset before going back online.
When a test is not running, pressing Return or Cancel Print tells the printer to exit test mode and perform a partial reset. If you press Return, the printer goes to online not ready; if you press Cancel Print, the printer goes to online ready. Pressing Enter or Start begins a test. Some of the tests print and then exit back to the Operator Print Tests menu automatically, while other tests require you to give input using the operator panel keys to complete the test.
Printer Demonstration You can print samples of all the available print qualities, representative charts, bar codes, and bit image graphics, by using the Printer Demonstration test. This test can also be used to verify parts of the printer mechanism. Note: The 4230 Printer can perform this test without being connected to a computer. To begin the printer demonstration: 1. Enter the Operator Print Tests (see “General Test Instructions” on page 5-1).
Top of Form Alignment You can print a single line of text to help in setting the top of form position using the Top of Form Alignment test. The test prints a row of H’s, and lets you adjust the top of form position and to print another row of H’s until the top of form position is set where you want it. To adjust top of form position, follow these steps: 1. Enter the Operator Print Tests (see “General Test Instructions” on page 5-1). The printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Demonstration 2.
The printer then displays Top of Form Alignment Press ENTER to Reprint 4. If the H’s do not print where you want your top of form position, you can adjust the setting with the following keys: Line Feed Advance form 4.23 mm (0.17 in.) Micro Advance form 0.35 mm (0.0139 in.) Micro Move form backward 0.35 mm (0.0139 in.). 5.
Left Margin Alignment You can print a single line of text to help in setting the left margin position using the Left Margin Alignment Test. You can also change the current left margin position using this test. | | You can set the left margin position from 1 to 66 units (where each unit is 0.686 mm [0.027 in.]). The factory default setting is 10. The margin is measured starting at 1.27 mm (0.05 in.) from the center of the tractor pins for continuous forms and from the left edge of a cut form.
The printer also prints a single line of H’s. 4. If the H’s do not start where you want your left margin, press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the desired value for the left margin position. For each change in value, the left margin is changed 0.686 mm (0.027 in.). 5. Press Enter. An asterisk ( ) appears in front of the selected value. The forms advance one line and the row of H’s prints again. This value is now the current left margin position. * 6.
7. Press Cancel Print to exit the test and make the printer ready. Press Stop to exit the test and return to the Test Menu (see “General Test Instructions” on page 5-1). Note: If you want the new left margin position saved when you turn off the printer, you must save it in a Custom Set. See “Storing Configuration Parameters” in IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions for information on saving configurations.
Printer Configuration | | | | You can print the current values for each parameter. Each parameter is shown with its corresponding value printed to the right. The category and parameter names are printed in the current Display Language used on the operator panel. The current custom set is noted at the top right column of the configuration printout. If you need to verify each custom set, the Operator Print Tests must be run for each custom set.
5. Press Cancel Print to make the printer ready or Return to make the printer not ready (see “General Test Instructions” on page 5-1). | Figure 5-10 5-1.
| Figure 5-2. Sample Printer Configuration Printout (Model 4I3) Chapter 5.
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| Figure 5-4. Sample Printer Configuration Printout (Model 5I3) Chapter 5.
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| Figure 5-6. Sample Printer Configuration Printout — Serial Attached | (Models 4I3 and 5I3 when serial is the active interface) Chapter 5.
Printer Verification You can test general print quality and the wires in the print head by using the Printer Verification test. This test prints nine horizontal lines using each wire on the print head. After these nine lines have printed, several lines of data processing (DP) characters are printed followed by several lines of near letter quality (NLQ) characters. To test print quality, follow these steps: 1. Enter the Operator Print Tests (see “General Test Instructions” on page 5-1).
The printout should look similar to: Chapter 5.
4. Compare your printout with the sample printout. Did the lines print and is the remainder of the printout clear and readable? If YES, go to Step 5. If NO, do the following: a. If any of the following items are not installed correctly, the printer can experience forms jamming, ribbon jamming, or an incorrect print verification printout: Forms device Ribbon cartridge Forms.
Bidirectional Adjustment You can adjust dot registration and print quality for characters created using bidirectional printing. The bidirectional alignment may need periodic adjustment to maintain print quality. To change the bidirectional alignment, follow these steps: 1. Enter the Operator Print Tests (see “General Test Instructions” on page 5-1). The printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Demonstration 2.
The sample printout appears as follows: 5-20 User’s Guide
4. If the default value does not give the best print sample, press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the same number of arrows that were printed beside the best print sample line. Press Enter to set this as the new default value. The printer then prints another line to demonstrate the new default value, and the test is complete. or Press Stop to end the test without changing anything and return to the Operator Print Tests menu.
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Appendix A. Training Guideline This appendix is a guideline for operator training. Those more familiar with the IBM 4230 Printer operations can use this guideline to help teach a new operator about the printer. Copyright IBM Corp.
Introduction All operators should know the following: Locations of printer parts The use and functions of the operator panel keys Forms loading and unloading Ribbon changing Problem solving Model number and attachment type identification. In addition, some operators might be responsible for the following tasks: Forms device installation and checkout All operator panel functions and operation (including checking and changing parameter values) Print tests.
Guideline for Training To introduce a new operator to the printer, use the following steps as a guideline. Change the steps, as needed, to suit your working environment and the operator’s level of responsibility. 1. Show the operator this guide and discuss the contents of Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer.” 2.
6. Show the operator how to load forms with emphasis on: Continuous Forms Device (F1): a. Location and function of the blue tractor locking lever and adjustment for width of form b. Forms tensioner location and location of forms tension knob and adjustment c. Platen rod location and use as a reference d. Top of form and left margin alignment e. Forms movement keys f. Unloading forms, with emphasis on unloading from top of printer.
Document Insertion Device (F3): a. Location and function of feed rollers b. Location and function of right roller assembly locking lever c. Location and function of lower forms guide d. Location of upper forms guide and function (including use of white writing surface) e. Location and function of left stop on the upper forms guide f. Loading a form, with emphasis on feeding forms straight g. Top of form and left margin alignment h. Unloading a form i.
9. Show the operator how to adjust the forms thickness setting to adjust print quality. Emphasize obtaining a smudge-free top copy and legibility on back copies for multiple-part forms and smudge-free legibility single-part forms. 10. Show the operator how to run Operator Print Tests, and describe when and how to use them. See Chapter 5, “Using the Operator Print Tests” for more information. 11.
Customer Responsibility Discuss the importance of the operator knowing what is and what is not customer responsibility. The customer is responsible for maintaining, removing, installing, and ordering the following: Ribbon cartridges Paper. Also, the customer is responsible for following the instructions in the problem solving sections of Appendix B, “Problem Solving” before calling for service.
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Appendix B. Problem Solving When the printer displays a status code, you need to know what action to take to recover from the displayed condition. This chapter lists the status codes and recovery actions and gives a list of problems, probable causes, and recovery actions for problems that do not display a status code. Copyright IBM Corp.
Using the Status Code and Problem Listings When a problem with the printer occurs, the printer displays a status code and message. The message on the display identifies the problem and gives a recommended action. Status Code and Message Displays: Find the code listed in numeric order on the following pages and perform the steps to fix the problem. Only codes on which an operator can take action are included.
Status Codes 1 END OF FORMS LOAD FORMS Continuous Forms Device (F1) and Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2): 1. Press Stop. 2. Load forms. 3. Be sure that the forms are loaded correctly and that they are under the blue forms guide/forms sensor. 4. Be sure that nothing blocks the blue forms guide/forms sensor. 5. Reset the top of form position. 6. Press Start. Document Insertion Device (F3) and Auto Sheet Feeder Device (F4): 1. 2. 3. 4. Press Stop. Press Load/Eject.
2 FORMS JAMMED CLEAR JAM AND RELOAD FORMS Continuous Forms Device (F1) and Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2): 1. 2. 3. 4. Press Stop. Be sure that the forms device is correctly installed. Clear the jam. Be sure that nothing blocks the blue forms guide/forms sensor. 5. Reset the top of form position. (See Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer.”) 6. Press Start. 7. Verify the printed output; if pages are damaged or data is lost, follow your local operating procedures.
The operator panel setting for the forms device does not match the device installed. Be sure that the forms device setting is correct (see Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer”). 4 PRESS LOAD Document Insertion Device (F3): This is not an error condition. Press Load/Eject to position the form to the top of form position and enable printing. 5 MARGIN ERROR ADJUST MARGIN OR LINE LENGTH 1. Press Stop. The left margin automatically resets to 20 units. See Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer.” 2.
7 INCORRECT PRINT ORDER PRESS STOP THEN START Notify the computer operator to check the data stream and then: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press Stop. Reset the top of form position. Press Start. Resubmit the print job. 8 HOLD PRINT TIMEOUT PRESS START 1. Press Start. 2. Resubmit the print job if a duplicate printout occurs. Note: The application program determines if the job is to be continued, reprinted, or canceled.
3. See IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions for more information. 1 LOAD MANUAL BIN PRESS STOP THEN START 1 LOAD MANUAL BIN PRESS STOP THEN ENTER 1 LOAD MANUAL BIN PRESS START TO CONTINUE Auto Sheet Feeder (F4): 1. Press Stop (only if the message indicates to press Stop). 2. Place paper in the manual bin. 3. Press Start or Enter as specified. 11 CHECK/LOAD BIN Auto Sheet Feeder (F4): 1. Press Stop. 2.
12 CHECK PAPER PATH Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2) and Document Insertion Device (F3): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press Stop. Remove the paper from the printer. Place paper in the load position. Press Load/Eject to load paper. Press Start. Note: If this error occurs during the power-on test: 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the power Off (O). Remove the paper. Wait for 10 seconds and turn the power On (|). Make sure the Forms Device parameter value is correct. 13 DATA TO PRINT LOAD FORMS Document Insertion Device (F3): 1.
14 INVALID FORMS SELECT SELECT NEW DEVICE Continuous Forms Device (F1) and Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2): The computer has requested a cut form. The forms device installed does not handle cut forms. 1. Press Stop. 2. Install either the F3 or F4 forms device and set that device through the Configuration Menu (see Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer” for the appropriate procedure or see “Setting Up Your 4230 Printer with ASF” in IBM 4230 Printer Auto Sheet Feeder General Information).
15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CHECK CABLE This status code is automatically reset by the computer and should only appear briefly on the display. If the printer continues to display the message, follow these steps: CAUTION: Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you connect or disconnect the power cord or other cables. If the machine has cables other than the power cord, you must connect them before you plug the power cord into an outlet.
P a p e r P re se n t Sensor To clean this sensor: 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the power Off (O). Remove the ribbon. Hold the sensor in place by pushing it down with a finger. Clean the front surface, opposite the wires and closest to the paper, with a cotton swab or a piece of cloth. 5. Replace the ribbon. 6. Turn the power On (|). If this does not correct the false reading, call for service. Appendix B.
17 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK This status code is automatically reset by the computer and should only appear briefly on the display. If the printer continues to display the message, follow these steps: CAUTION: Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you connect or disconnect the power cord or other cables. If the machine has cables other than the power cord, you must connect them before you plug the power cord into an outlet.
19 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE 1. Turn the power Off (O). 2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|). 3. If the printer displays this status code again, or if the printer displays 66 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE call for service. 21 RECEIVE BUFFER OVERRUN PRESS STOP THEN CANCEL PRINT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press Stop. Press Cancel Print. Check that the serial configuration parameters are set correctly. Press Start. If the status code occurs again, call for service.
23 TRANSMIT BUFFER OVERRUN PRESS STOP THEN CANCEL PRINT 24 PARITY ERROR PRESS STOP THEN CANCEL PRINT 25 FRAMING ERROR PRESS STOP THEN CANCEL PRINT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press Stop. Press Cancel Print. Check that the serial configuration parameters are set correctly. Press Start. If the status code occurs again, call for service. 26 HEX PRINT MODE ACTIVE This is an informational message. The printer displays this message after you press Hex Print. Press Start.
27 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CALL SYSTEM OPERATOR 28 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK CALL SYSTEM OPERATOR 1. Check the control unit for ready and proper connection. 2. Try another coaxial cable. CAUTION: Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you connect or disconnect the power cord or other cables. If the machine has cables other than the power cord, you must connect them before you plug the power cord into an outlet. You must first unplug the power cord from the outlet when you remove the other cables. 3.
3 LOAD MANUAL BIN TIMEOUT LOAD BIN Auto Sheet Feeder (F4): 1. 2. 3. 4. Press Stop. Place paper in the manual bin. Press Load. Press Start. 31 END OF FORMS TIMEOUT LOAD FORMS/BIN Continuous Forms Device (F1) and Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2): 1. Press Stop. 2. Load forms. 3. Be sure that the forms are loaded correctly and that they are under the blue forms guide/forms sensor. 4. Be sure that nothing blocks the blue forms guide/forms sensor. 5. Reset the top of form position. 6. Press Start. 7.
and 5I3 Product and Programming Description for information on the maximum page length setting). 5. Verify the printed output; if data loss is suspected, follow local operating procedures. Auto Sheet Feeder (F4): 1. Press Stop. 2. If there is paper in the bin, remove it from the bin and “fluff” it. Then, place paper back in the bin. If there is not any paper in the bin, add paper. 3. Press Start. 4. Verify the printed output; if data loss is suspected, follow local operating procedures.
34 INVALID FORMS SELECT TIMEOUT SELECT NEW DEVICE Continuous Forms Device (F1) and Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2): The computer has requested a cut form. The forms device installed does not handle cut forms. 1. Press Stop. 2. Install either the F3 or F4 forms device and set that device through the Configuration Menu (see Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer” for the appropriate procedure or see “Setting Up Your 4230 Printer with ASF” in IBM 4230 Printer Auto Sheet Feeder General Information).
35 MARGIN ERROR TIMEOUT ADJUST MARGIN OR LINE LENGTH 1. Press Stop. The left margin automatically resets to 20 units. See Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer.” 2. Press Start. 42 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 43 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 44 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 1. Turn the power Off (O). 2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|). 3. If the printer displays the message again, call for service. Appendix B.
5 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 51 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 52 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 53 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 55 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 56 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 58 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE 1. 2. 3. 4. Press Stop. Be sure that the print head movement is not blocked. Press Start to resume printing. If the printer displays any of these status codes again: a. Turn the power Off (O). b. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|). c.
59 CANCEL PRINT ACTIVE This is an informational message. The printer displays this message after you press Cancel Print. Press Start to cancel the current print job or press Cancel Print again (before pressing Start) to return the printer to ready. (The print job will not be canceled.) 6 BUFFER REPRINT ACTIVE This is an informational message.
63 PRINTER IN SEND STATE 1. Press Stop. 2. See your computer operator for the appropriate action and instructions on which key to press on your printer (PA1 or PA2). 64 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 65 NO ATTACHMENT CARD SEE USER'S GUIDE 1. Turn the power Off (O). 2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|). 3. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service. 66 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE 1. Turn the power Off (O). 2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|). 3.
68 DATA CLEARED PRESS STOP THEN START 1. Press Stop. 2. Press Start. 69 DATA LOST PRESS CANCEL PRINT There has been a probable loss of data. To recover: 1. Press Cancel Print. 2. Press Start. 3. Resubmit your print job. 72 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE 74 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE 75 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE 76 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the power Off (O). Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|).
89 RIBBON JAM CHECK RIBBON 1. Turn the power Off (O). 2. Remove the ribbon cartridge. 3. Turn the blue ribbon advance knob to be sure that the ribbon is advancing correctly. 4. If the ribbon does not advance correctly, replace the ribbon cartridge. 5. If the ribbon cartridge advances correctly: a. Turn the power On (|) without the ribbon cartridge. b. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service. 6. If you try again with a new ribbon cartridge and have the same problem, call for service.
93 EJECT PENDING This is an informational message. The printer displays this message after you press Load/Eject to eject the forms when F2 Eject Mode is set to Delayed Eject. See “Selecting Performance Parameters” in IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions. The printer displays 3 FORMS EJECTED PRESS LOAD after the forms are ejected.
95 OPTION NOT AVAILABLE Change Print Language The OCR-A and OCR-B print languages have fixed CPI and Print Quality settings. For these print languages, the CPI must be set to 10 CPI and the Print Quality must be set to NLQ. While the Configuration Menu allows scrolling through the various selections, this message is displayed if either the CPI or Print Quality is changed when the print language is set to OCR-A or OCR-B.
98 HOLD PRINT TIMEOUT PRESS LOAD This message is displayed when a HOST timeout occurs while a Dual Purpose (F2) forms device is in use and the paper has been ejected. A1 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE A2 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE A3 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 1. Turn the power Off (O). 2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|). 3. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service. A4 MACHINE CHECK SEE USER'S GUIDE 1. 2. 3. 4. Install a new ribbon. Turn the power Off (O).
A9 FUNCTION NOT AVAILABLE USE DURING PRINTING The printer displays this message only while Darker or Lighter is held down. These key functions are valid only after the printer is ready and the automatic forms thickness adjustment (AFTA) measurement has been made. It is best to use these keys only when the printer is printing.
7C PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE 7C1 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE 7D PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE 7D1 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE 7E PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE 7F PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE 7F1 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE 1. Turn the power Off (O). 2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|). 3. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service. Appendix B.
997 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE 998 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE 1. Turn the power Off (O). 2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|). 3. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service. 999 PRINTER CONFIGURATION INVALID PRESS START TO SET FACTORY DEFAULTS | | Press Start to set the factory defaults. If you have Models 4I3 and 5I3, press Start again. The printer should follow the normal power-on sequence.
FE3 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE FE4 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE FE5 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE FE6 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE FE7 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE FF8 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE FF9 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE FFA EXTENDED MEMORY FAILURE + SEE USER'S GUIDE Appendix B.
| For Models 102, 1I1, 202, and 2I1 only: | | FFB EXTENDED MEMORY FAILURE + SEE USER'S GUIDE | | | For Models 4I3 and 5I3 only: FFB NO ATTACHMENT CARD SEE USER'S GUIDE FFD PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE FFE PRINTER BOARD FAILURE SEE USER'S GUIDE 1. Turn the power Off (O). 2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|). 3. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service.
DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS Calibrating Printer Please Wait DIAGNOSTICS COMPLETE These status messages are correct display sequences during power-on, but they should not remain on. If they remain on more than 30 seconds: 1. Turn the power Off (O). 2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|). 3. If the printer displays the same message for more than 30 seconds, call for service.
Problem List Index Table B-1. Forms Problems Problem Page Forms do not advance or overprint occurs B-38 Forms buckle, wrinkle, jam, or tear B-39 Forms do not feed into printer B-40 Forms do not stack B-41 Erratic or intermittent forms movement B-42 Table B-2.
Table B-3. Miscellaneous Problems Problem Page Wrong language set B-47 First print character in wrong place B-47 Overprinting B-38 Characters off registration B-38, B-44, B-43 Printing off forms B-42 Forms Device Inspection If you have form feeding problems and the printer does not display a status code, do the following procedure before calling for service. See Figure B-1 on page B-36 and Figure B-2 on page B-37 to determine the forms device you are using.
3. Locate the gears on the forms device and turn them while checking for noticeable binds. For the F1 and F2 forms devices, check that the tractor pins move when you turn the gear. For the F2, F3, and F4 forms devices, be sure that the feed rolls also move when you turn the gear. If manually turning the gears or rollers does not fix the problem, go to the next step. 4.
Document Insertion Device (F3) L e ft R o lle r A s s e m b ly R ig h t R o lle r A s s e m b ly Fee d R o lls Auto Sheet Feeder (F4) G e a rs R o lle r A s s e m b lie s Figure B-2. F3 and F4 Forms Devices Appendix B.
Problem List Warning: When using a Continuous Forms (F1) Device, never pull or unload forms in the downward direction, or you may damage the device. Always unload forms from the top of the printer. Causes are listed for each problem in order of priority. Problem: Forms do not advance or overprint occurs 1: The forms device is defective. Solution: Inspect the forms device (see “Forms Device Inspection” on page B-35). 2: The forms device is not snapped in.
Problem: Forms buckle, twist, jam, or paper holes tear 1: The right tractor is adjusted incorrectly. Solution: Move the right tractor to obtain the correct form width. The tractor pins should be in the center of the paper holes. See Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer” for help on adjusting the tractor tension. 2: The forms device is installed incorrectly. Solution: Check the forms device installation (see Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer”). 3: The printer is not at the edge of the table.
9: The forms are defective. Solution: Try unloading the forms and then reloading forms (see the forms loading procedures in Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer”). Forms should meet the requirements specified in Appendix C, “Forms Information.” 10: The forms device is defective. Solution: See the “Forms Device Inspection” on page B-35. Problem: Forms jam or do not feed into printer 1: The forms device is installed incorrectly.
Problem: Forms do not feed past print head 1: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) setting needs to be changed. Solution: See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness setting through the operator panel (based on your forms device) in Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer.” 2: The forms device is not properly installed. Solution: Check the forms device installation (see Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer”). 3: The ribbon is twisting or folding. Solution: Replace the ribbon.
Solution: The forms may be outside nominal specifications. See Appendix C, “Forms Information.” 4: The forms contain excessive moisture. Solution: Store the forms in a cool, dry place before using them or leave in the printer for 24 hours. Note: Forms stack best when the forms are 203.2 to 304.8 mm (8 to 12 in.) long. If the forms length is outside this range, operator aid may be needed. Problem: Erratic or intermittent forms movement 1: The forms device is defective or the printer is failing.
Problem: Characters are off registration 1: The first print position is adjusted incorrectly. Solution: Check your settings for the left margin and the top of form position. See Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer” for information on adjusting these settings. If none of the previous problems apply to your forms problem, or if the solution does not solve your problem, be sure that you do the forms device inspection steps (see “Forms Device Inspection” on page B-35). Appendix B.
Print Quality and Ribbon Problems Problem: Unreadable characters 1: The ribbon is dry or worn. Solution: Check the ribbon and replace it if it is dry or worn. 2: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) setting needs to be changed. Solution: See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness setting through the operator panel (based on your forms device) in Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer.
Problem: Ribbon smudging forms 1: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) setting needs to be changed. Solution: See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness setting through the operator panel (based on your forms device) in Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer.” 2: The ribbon cartridge is defective. Solution: Replace the ribbon cartridge. See Chapter 4, “Replacing Your Ribbon.” 3: The ribbon is twisted.
Problem: Wavy print lines 1: Continuous Forms Device (F1) only: the forms tension setting is incorrect. Solution: Check the tension setting. See Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer” for more information. 2: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) setting needs to be changed. Solution: See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness setting through the operator panel (based on your forms device) in Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer.” 3: The forms are loaded incorrectly.
Problem: Ribbon not moving 1: The ribbon cartridge is not properly installed. Solution: Remove and then reinstall the same ribbon. See Chapter 4, “Replacing Your Ribbon.” If the ribbon still does not move, replace the ribbon. Problem: Ribbon moves continuously 1: The ribbon drive circuit is failing. Solution: Call for service. Miscellaneous Problems Problem: Wrong language set 1: Wrong language set selected.
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Appendix C. Forms Information The following chapter describes the forms specifications, quality, and restrictions needed for use with the 4230 Printer. Forms Specifications The 4230 Printer operates with continuous forms and cut sheet forms. If your printer is equipped with either the F1 or F2 form feed device, you can use continuous forms. If your printer is equipped with either the F3 or F4 form feed device, you can use cut sheet forms.
Continuous Forms — F1 or F2 Dimensions Forms Maximum Minimum Width 381 mm (15 in.) 76.2 mm (3 in.) Length 355.6 mm (14 in.) 76.2 mm (3 in.) Thickness The thickness of all forms should be a minimum of 0.08 mm (0.003 in.) and a maximum of 0.64 mm (0.025 in.). Acceptable print quality will be provided on up to four-part forms. Up to six-part forms can be used; however, for best feeding and stacking, a maximum of four parts is recommended.
Cut Sheet Forms — F3 Dimensions Forms Maximum Minimum Width 381 mm (15 in.) 76.2 mm (3 in.) Length 355.6 mm (14 in.) 177.8 mm (7 in.) Thickness The thickness of all forms should be a minimum of 0.08 mm (0.003 in.) and a maximum of 0.25 mm (0.010 in.). Acceptable print quality will be provided when using single-part forms. If you use forms having more than one part, you should test them for forms handling, print registration, and print quality.
Cut Sheet Forms — F4 All paper used in the Auto Sheet Feeder should be new and without packaging damage. The papers defined below are considered acceptable for use in the F4 device. Any others should be operationally tested before regular use. Dimensions The paper sizes shown in the following table include both single-part and multiple-part cut sheets. Note that the term Length applies to the paper dimension parallel to the paper motion. Bin Number Length and Width Capacity Bin 1 Length: 127 - 355.
Weight The basis weight for the paper should be 60 to 100 g/m (16 to 27 lb). Composition Plain bond paper of one of the following compositions should be acceptable for regular use: No. 1 sulphite (100% chemical wood pulp) 25% to 100% cotton content Performance Considerations For optimum performance: Use 75 to 80 g/m (20 to 24 lb), 25% or 50% cotton content plain paper. Restrict printing to 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) from the left and right margins and 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) from the top and bottom edges.
Additional Forms Restrictions For best results when printing, the following forms restrictions apply: Fastening recommendations: – Form plies must not be fastened with any staples and must be fastened securely enough to prevent partial forms separation. – For the F3 forms device, multiple-part forms must be glued only at the top edge and fastened securely enough to prevent forms separation. – For the F4 forms device, only top-glued or snap-out multiple-part forms should be used.
For the F3 forms device: – You should design forms so that no printing takes place within 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) of either the left edge or the right edge of the form. This makes certain that the feed rollers do not press on fresh print and cause smearing. – Do not use forms with holes. For the F4 forms device: – Do not mix or interleave paper of different sizes or compositions in the same input bin. – Do not use forms with holes, cut-outs, or windows. – Do not use envelopes or card stock. Appendix C.
Positioning Forms | | | When you design the forms layout for your 4230 Printer, keep the physical dimensions and forms quality in mind. See Figure C-1 on page C-10, Figure C-2 on page C-11, Figure C-3 on page C-12, and Figure C-4 on page C-13 and the following information to obtain best results when printing. A Form Width Maximum: 381 mm (15 in.) for F1, F2, or F3 356 mm (14 in.) for F4 Minimum: 76.2 mm (3 in.) for F1, F2, or F3 127 mm (4 in.
D Last Print Position For continuous forms: The minimum distance between the center of the right margin holes and the end of the last print position used should be 6.4 mm (0.25 in.). For cut forms: The minimum distance between the right edge of the form and the end of the last print position used should be 6.4 mm (0.25 in.). Appendix C.
C A D P os. 1 132 Positions at 10 CPI 158 Positions at 12 CPI 198 Positions at 15 CPI 220 Positions at 16.7 CPI B P e rfo ra tio n | Figure C-1.
C A D P os. 1 136 Positions at 10 CPI 163 Positions at 12 CPI 204 Positions at 15 CPI 227 Positions at 16.7 CPI 233 Positions at 17.1 CPI (See Note) 272 Positions at 20 C PI (See Note) B P e rfo ra tio n Note: O nly a v aila b le w h en p a ra lle l or s e ria l is th e ac tiv e in te rfa c e. | Figure C-2. Form Design Considerations - Continuous Forms (Models 4I3 | and 5I3) Appendix C.
C A D P os. 1 132 Positions at 10 CPI 158 Positions at 12 CPI 198 Positions at 15 CPI 220 Positions at 16.7 CPI B | Figure C-3.
C A D P os. 1 136 Positions at 10 CPI 163 Positions at 12 CPI 204 Positions at 15 CPI 227 Positions at 16.7 CPI 233 Positions at 17.1 CPI (See Note) 272 Positions at 20 CPI (See Note) B Note: O n ly a va ila ble w he n pa ra llel o r s eria l is th e active inte rfa c e. | Figure C-4. Form Design Considerations - Cut Forms (Models 4I3 and 5I3) Appendix C.
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Appendix D. Declaration of IBM Product Noise Emission Values The following tables show the noise emission values for the 4230 Printer. Table D-1. 4230 All Models Impulsive Noise Prominent Discrete Tones No No Table D-2. Sound Emission Levels - 4230 Standard Covers Sound Emission Category Operating Idling LWAd 7 bels 4.5 bels m 53 dB 30 dB Table D-3. Sound Emission Levels - 4230 ASF Covers Sound Emission Category Operating Idling LWAd 7 bels 4.
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| Appendix E. Cabling Information | Serial Attachment (Models 4I3 and 5I3) | The 4230 attaches to a host or controller by one of two serial interfaces, RS-232C or RS-422A. A single 25-pin D connector mounted directly on the adapter card allows attachment to either interface. | | | | | The RS-232C interface uses a standard serial cable up to 15.2 m (50 ft) in length with transmission rates up to 19.2 Kbps.
| | Recommended Attachment Cables for PCs and Compatible Serial Ports | | Interface Type Cable Part Number Feature Number Bulk Cable Part Number IBM Standard Length | RS-232C 8509386 9386 60X8685 6.1 m (20 ft) | RS-422A 70X8652 8652 4716743 15.2 m (50 ft) | | Recommended Attachment Cables for AS/400 Workstation Controllers | | Interface Type Cable Part Number Feature Number IBM Standard Length | RS-232C 21F4342 4342 12.2 m (40 ft) | RS-422A 21F4346 4346 30.
| Cable Configurations | Cable configurations depend on the computer or devices and machines in the controlling system. | | The following diagrams show some of the possible configurations for the RS-232C and RS-422A connection.
| Local Duplex — DTR or XON/XOFF Pacing, Status Reporting Computer SG (7) Printer (7) SG TXD (2) (2) TXD RXD (3) (3) RXD CTS (5) (20) DTR RTS (4) (5) CTS DTR (20) (6) DSR DSR (4) RTS (6) | Note: This configuration is compatible with cable IBM part 8509386.
| Local Duplex — XON/XOFF Pacing, Status Reporting Computer | Printer SG (7) TXD (2) (2) TXD RXD (3) (3) RXD (7) SG DTR (20) (20) DTR DSR (6) (6) DSR RTS (4) (4) RTS CTS (5) (5) CTS RS-422A Computer Printer - TXD (15) - RXD + TXD (17) + R X D - RXD (19) - TXD + RXD (25) + T X D Appendix E.
| IBM Parallel Attachment (Models 4I3 and 5I3) | The 4230 supports the IBM Parallel Printer Interface. A single 36-pin connector is mounted on the adapter card. | | The PC-parallel interface attaches to the host with a standard PC Parallel Printer cable (IBM part 1525612) up to 1.8 m (6 ft) in length.
Glossary This glossary defines important 4230 Printer abbreviations and terms. It includes information from the IBM Dictionary of Computing, SC20-1699. It also includes terms and definitions from: The American National Dictionary for Information Processing Systems, copyright 1982 by the Computer and Business Equipment Manufacturers Association (CBEMA). Copies may be purchased from the American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, New York 10018.
See also Refers to related terms that have similar (but not synonymous) meanings. A access cover. Provides access to the top of the printer for cleaning, changing ribbon cartridges, and loading or changing forms devices. acoustic cover. A cover bonded with a material that reduces operating noise from a machine. B baud. The rate at which data is being sent to or from the computer through the serial interface, in bits per second (bps). bezel.
characters per inch (CPI). The number of alphanumeric characters that fit into one inch of printed text. coaxial cable. A cable that consists of one conductor, usually a small copper tube or wire, within and insulated from another conductor of larger diameter, usually copper tubing or copper braid. command. A request from a terminal for the performance of an operation or the execution of a particular program. continuous forms.
form, detecting the last form feed past it, and detecting paper jams. of lines of text or graphics that can be placed in one inch. forms tension knob. Blue knob used to adjust the setting on the forms tension lever on the F1 forms device. lower forms guide. Used with the F3 forms device and the forms guide/forms sensor to detect and align cut sheet forms and to activate the Load/Eject key. forms tension lever. Used to control the tension on paper loaded in the F1 forms device.
not ready. A state where you have pressed Stop or an error or operator intervention condition is occurring. The printer can be not ready and online or offline. See also offline and online. Contrast with ready. O offline. Pertaining to equipment or devices not under control of a control unit or host processor. Contrast with online. online. (1) Stored in a computer and accessible from a terminal. (2) Pertaining to equipment or devices under the direct control of a control unit or host processor.
and in comparisons with jobs printed earlier. print speed. The number of characters printed per unit of time. problem determination. The process of identifying the source of a problem; for example, a program component, a machine failure, telecommunication facilities, user or contractor-installed programs or equipment, an environment failure such as a power loss, or a user error. R right roller assembly. Used to guide the right side of cut forms through the F3 forms device. Also known as feed roller.
tractor pins. Used to move continuous forms up or down. V twinaxial cable. A cable that is made of two twisted wires in a shield, similar to two coaxial conductors in one shield. Contrast with coaxial cable. V-Connector. Used to connect the 4230 Printer to the host computer. Named for its V-shape.
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Index A C access cover 3-5 acoustic cover description 3-5 reinstalling 1-117 removing 1-117 adjustments print quality 1-38 tractor tension 1-39, 1-71 alarm 3-11, 3-16 alignment, F1 See Continuous Forms Device (F1), adjustments alignment, F2 See Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2), adjustments alignment, F3 See Document Insertion Device (F3), adjustments attaching to parallel cable 2-20 serial cable 2-23 Attention indicator 3-13 Auto Sheet Feeder (F4) 1-20 Auto Sheet Feeder Device (F4) 3-22 autoload position,
D E damaged forms 3-18 data loss cancel function 3-26 switching power off 3-3 diagram 1-12, 3-9 display 3-11 Document Insertion Device (F3) adjustments forms thickness 1-102 left margin position 1-104 print alignment 1-109 top of form position 1-107 check out installation 1-90 installing 1-88 introduction 3-21 loading forms 1-94 prepare to load forms 1-93 print quality adjustments 1-101 print verification test 1-98 removing 1-114 unloading forms 1-113 use with lower forms guide 1-93 Dual Purpose Forms Dev
forms device (continued) F2 (Dual Purpose Forms Device) (continued) print verification test 1-66 F3 (Document Insertion Device) check out installation 1-90 install the 1-88 load forms 1-94 prepare to load F3 forms 1-93 print verification test 1-98 inspection B-35 prepare for installation 1-14 forms guide, location and function 3-6 forms handling devices 3-19 forms information C-1 forms loading Continuous Forms Device 1-26 Document Insertion Device 1-94 Dual Purpose Forms Device 1-60 forms sensor 3-6 forms t
loading forms (continued) F2 (Dual Purpose Forms Device) (continued) prepare to load 1-59 F3 (Document Insertion Device) load forms 1-94 prepare to load 1-93 locations access cover 3-5 diagram 3-2 operator panel 1-12, 3-9 platen rod 3-8 power switch 3-3 lower forms guide 3-7 M maintenance, printer 3-24 maximum page length (MPL) 3-16 maximum print position (MPP) 3-16 message display B-2 model identification 3-2 moving the printer 3-23 N no status code displays B-2 noise emission values D-1 not ready operat
print job canceling 3-26 starting 3-25 stopping 3-25 print language 3-16 print mode 3-16 print quality adjustments F1 (Continuous Forms Device) 1-38 F2 (Dual Purpose Forms Device) 1-70 F3 (Document Insertion Device) 1-101 print tests bidirectional adjustment 5-19 left margin alignment 5-6 print verification 5-16 printer configuration 5-9 printer demonstration 5-3 print verification test 5-16 printer attaching to a computer coaxial 2-18 twinaxial 2-2 configuration (print test) 5-9 connecting to an IBM AS/400
problem list (no status code displayed) (continued) forms problems (continued) do not feed into printer B-41 do not stack B-41 erratic or intermittent forms movement B-42 miscellaneous problems characters off registration B-43 first print character in wrong place B-47 overprinting B-38 printing off forms B-42 wrong language set B-47 print quality/ribbon problems irregular characters B-44 missing dots B-44 partial print characters B-45 printing too light B-45 ribbon does not move B-47 ribbon folding, snaggin
S serial cable, attaching a 2-23 serial number 3-2 settings, printer 3-16 setup, printer check out ribbon cartridge installation 1-9 F1 (Continuous Forms Device) check out F1 forms device installation 1-23 install the 1-21 load forms in the F1 forms device 1-26 prepare to load F1 forms 1-24 print verification test for the F1 forms device 1-33 F2 (Dual Purpose Forms Device) check out F2 forms device installation 1-58 install the 1-55 load forms in the F2 forms device 1-60 prepare to load F2 forms 1-59 print
unloading forms (continued) F2 (Dual Purpose Forms Device) 1-84 F3 (Document Insertion Device) 1-113 unloading forms, warning B-38 using your printer xix V V-connector X-16 2-4 User’s Guide
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