Xerox FS 3270 instruction manual Preface, Related Manuals, September

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Preface

Xerox FS 3270, User's Guide

Preface

September 1997

This manual applies to the Xerox FS 3270 and the Xerox FS 3270 IPC protocol converters, installed with firmware release S10 xxx.xxx and S91 xxx.xxx, and to any subsequent release until otherwise specified.

NOTE:

Both products: “Xerox FS 3270” and “Xerox FS 3270 IPC” will be referred to as “Xerox FS 3270” unless specific reference is made to the IPC functionality of the Xerox FS 3270 IPC.

The Xerox FS 3270 supports Coax, Centronics and RS232 inputs. The output is centronics. In FSL mode, the RS232 can be config ured to be either input or output (See Section 2.1. for further details).

The manual describes how the Xerox FS 3270 is connected and oper- ated. Read it before you start using the protocol conver ter, and keep the manual in a safe place for future referen ce.

It is assumed that the reader has a basic knowledge and under standing of IBM computer systems, especially the IBM 3270 Information Display System. It is also assumed that the reader has adequate knowledge of the printer which is going to be connected to the Xerox FS 3270 .

The Xerox FS 3270 can be used with most ASCII printers .

Related Manuals

Xerox FS 3270 IPC "IPDS Programmer’s Guide" i-data Document no. D60253

both converters

"Laser 3270, Programmer's Guide" i-data Document no. D62078

“IBM 3268 Printer Models 2 and 2C Description"

IBM Order No. GA27-3268

Contains information on the IBM 3268 printer which Xerox FS 3270 emulates.

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Contents EMC directive TrademarksSeptember PrefaceRelated Manuals Table of Contents Table of Contents Xerox FS 3270, Users Guide Introduction to Xerox FS Installation RequirementsPCL Driver Default Driver PCL or FSL output driverXerox FS 3270 Features Non-IPCXerox FS Supported Control UnitsItems Supplied Operating Environment Changing Paper Size Default US/EuropeIPC Upgrade Kit Xerox FS 3270 IPCInstallation Requirements Xerox FS 3270, Users Guide Installation and Connections of the Xerox FS Rear PanelChanging the Printer Driver Serial inputConnecting the Xerox FS 3270 to the Printer Upgrading to IPCConnecting via Centronics output Connecting via RS-232 outputConnecting to System Xerox FS 3270, Users Guide Connecting the Xerox FS 3270 to the System What if the CU Indicator fails to turn on?Testing PCL driverTimeout Settings Printout at Power-on PCL mode onlyCU Contact with Control Unit Indicators of the Xerox FSOperation of Xerox FS PAR Parallel inputSER Serial input Ready Printer ReadySpecifying Timeout ??character??%%Y100,30,1B,45%%X1 IdaSetup IPC Programming IRQ Handling PrinterPCL Driver Default Programming Xerox FS 3270 non-IPCSetup Functions Supported in PCL mode Where % is the defined ESC character Send Logo ESC FeaturesWhere % is the defined ESC character Engineering Functions User Settings Functions X-FunctionsTest functions T-Functions FunctionsSetup Functions Supported in FSL mode ESC Features User Settings Functions X-Functions ??%%Y100,10,’SHARESTRING’%%X1 FSL Setup via Xerox FS 3270 Serial or Parallel Port??%%Y249,PASSWORD%%Y100,10,’SHARESTRING’%%X1 Character conversionDeactivating the Y249 Engineering Function Limitations when Y249 is activeActivating the Y249 Engineering Function Updating Firmware Error Messages Recoverable ErrorsNot in engineering mode Non-Recoverable Hardware Errors PCL Test Printout Busy TimeoutTest Printouts Active Gfid = Gfid CPI=Proportionally Spaced = FSL Test Printout LPI Appendix a Quick Reference Guide to FSL FunctionsFSL N/S LPI FSL N/SEbcdic =PCL Y10=FSL Are wrapped Y12Y13 Y19 Y22FF after Y26,n1% = No FF Y35 Y41 EABY39 IRQ Y47Eeprom ESCEEPROM/RAM Y52Y55 Y53Y54 Y56HEX Y71Y74 Ascii HEX PCL modeFSL mode N2dataY79 APLName Syntax Parameters Deviations Y93 Y91Y92 Y94APO Y96Y98 Y112 Y110Y111 Y115 Y113Y114 Y118Re. T2 RAMData Example Cable connections to HP LaserJet Appendix B Using Serial OUTUse of Xerox FS 3270 serial port Appendix C Selected Xerox Products