Xerox FS 5250 IPC Connecting the Xerox FS 5250to the Printer, Connecting via Centronics output

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Connections and Installation

Xerox FS 5250, User’s Guide

6.4. Connecting the Xerox FS 5250to the Printer

CAUTION:

All connections to the Xerox FS 5250 protocol converter should be made while the power is switched OFF to both the printer and converter.

6.4.1 Connecting via Centronics output

Connecting the Xerox FS 5250 to the printer is done by following these steps:

1.Check that the printer's parallel input port is available on printer.

2.Connect the cable supplied with the Xerox FS 5250 between the printer's parallel input port and the protocol converter's PARALLEL OUT port.

3.Power on the printer and the Xerox FS 5250.

4.Turn the address switch (on the rear panel) to the "T" position . A settings printout is generated and the CU indicator starts flashing.

The interface can be set up in many ways. Upon delivery the interface is set up to cover most needs and uses. Appendix B "Test Printout" is a sample printout of settings and is but one way of setting up your interface.

Keep the settings printout you make together with this manual for future reference.

If the printout format does not match the test printout in Appendix B "Test Printout", or if nothing was printed, this means that the printer setup does not match the protocol converter setup. Contact your systems support personnel or your point of purchase for assistance.

5.When the printout is in order, you proceed to the following section "Connecting the Xerox FS 5250 to the System".

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Contents Trademarks EMC directiveSafety Notice Table of Contents PCL PC Support Virtual Printer Error Messages Appendix a Supported Setup FunctionsProgramming via Shareport What is the Xerox FS 5250? Introduction to the Xerox FSPrinter Driver Selection XES mode selection handles Xdpm and Xppm data streams Items Supplied IPC Upgrade KitProduct Features Non-IPCIf equipped with the optional IPC module Supported Control Units Pre-Installation Requirements Installation RequirementsNational Language Via the LineWorking Environment EU or US SettingsConnections and Installation of the Xerox FS Rear Panel= PCL, B = XES Twinax Connector Changing the Driver EmulationVia the Line Selecting emulation via the line can be done inPCL only%Y37,5224% Via the Address SwitchNon-IPDS Y37,n1 Write Emulation Y37,n1 Write EmulationCurrent emulation is Non-IPDS Selection EmulationSelection Emulation Address Setting Via the address switchDual Printer Emulation PCL only Ipds as primary emulation Non-IPDS as primary emulationUpgrading to Ipds Connecting via Centronics output Connecting the Xerox FS 5250to the PrinterWhat if the CU Indicator fails to turn on? Connecting the Xerox FS 5250to the SystemTest Function Test via the address switchTimeout Top Panel of the Xerox FS Operation of the Xerox FS1 CU PAR Parallel inputSER Serial input/output Ready Printer ReadyState Indication Function Selection via the Line Syntax of an FSL FunctionYfunction number,parameters% Escape Character Removing Temporary Escape Character Defining a Temporary Escape Character??% ??blankRemoving Permanent Escape Character Defining a Permanent Escape CharacterY48,00 ??% Command Description Example Commands for Storing and Restoring Settings??% %X1 ??% %X3PCL only Pass-Through Mode%1B %%1B%Pass-through mode XES For details refer to the programmers guide, doc. D62081 Transparency Mode LimitationsIdaSetup Ipds Programming Programming the Xerox FS 5250 Non-IPDS Paper Size Selected FSL FunctionsTrays Changing paper size??% %Y12,n1,n2% &&??space Value Paper SizeValue Paper Tray Other commands Saving the commandThis command also erases the escape character Changing paper size examplePaper Trays Basic printer set-upChanging paper trays Format Value n1 Format CharacteristicsFormats Function Y10 Page FormatChanging Page Format ??% %Y10,n1,n2% &&??spaceValue n2 Tray ??% %Y10,2,3% %X1 Changing page format exampleFunction Y98 Automatic Page Orientation Automatic Page OrientationY98 Syntax Y98,n1,n2% Example Y98, 0,3%Automatic Page Orientation Automatic Page Orientation ChartY98 Enabled factory default Explanation to the chart on Automatic Page OrientationFonts Y98 DisabledSelecting Fonts PCL System /36 OCL Text -YES??% %Y96,n1% &&??space Changing fontSymbol SET and Translate Default Gfid TableGfid Scaleable Fonts Only applies to printers running PCL LevelTypeface ID PCL No Name of Typeface Defining Fonts PCL Style StrokeweightSymbol set of the font Value Symbol setWhat you need to know This is Helvetica Proportional spacing, boldItalic Selected FSL Functions Xerox FS 5250, User’s Guide ValueTypeface Typeface of the font Value TypefaceSelecting Fonts XES Other commandsFont definition example ??% %Y91,521,6,5,1,18,1% %X1This function cannot be saved in the permanent memory Changing font example??% %Y96,41% &&?? Font definition Defining Fonts XESFont strings sent Orientation XES GfidGfid Gfid Optional Scaling CPI / Gfid RelationCOR CPI / Gfid Relation Font definition example Duplex Printing System or interface?What to consider Binding option ??% X4 &&????% Y19,0% &&?? You cannot save the duplex command in the permanent memory Setting DescriptionSelecting duplex printing Orientation??% %Y19,2% %Y10,1,3% &&?? Duplex selection example, PCLDuplex selection example, XES ??% %Y19,2% %Y96,nn% &&??Xdpm ISO Xdpm Ebcdic Xppm Ebcdic Xppm Ascii Output DataY70 Y36 Data Stream Translation Mode Function Settings OutputPort Share Option Function 100 Port Share Option??character Y100,timeout,user string% Y100 =Y100 Example ??%%Y100,20,1B,45%%X1 Sending the commands from the systemPrinter sharing example Sending the commands from the PC??% %Y100,30,1B 45 1B 28 32 53% ??% %Y100,35,1BzlH%%X1Activating the Y249 Engineering Function Programming via ShareportDeactivating the Y249 Engineering Function Limitations when Y249 is activeUpdating firmware Escape sequences must be in HEXPC Support Virtual Printer Recoverable Errors Error MessagesMultistrike String is TOO Long Code Error Type Code Description Non-Recoverable Hardware ErrorsAppendix a Supported Setup Functions XES ModeDescription No. Description ESC Transparency FeaturesPCL Mode ESC Features Quick Reference Guideto the Supported FSL Functions Default depends N1 Physical paper Name Syntax Parameters Ly write PCL String Translate Table Ebcdic Name Syntax Parameters IBM Gfid APO Name Syntax Parameters Deviation Nvram Appendix B Test Printout 101 Appendix C Use of Xerox FS 5250 Serial Port Out Appendix D Related Manuals Laser 5250, Programmers Guide Document no. D62081IPDS, Programmer’s Guide Document no. D60253 Lead-in/lead-out sequences Index