Configuring the Printer
In order for the Multi–Platform Interface Feature to operate correctly with the 6400, the printer must be properly configured. The settings of Custom Set 8 provide default values that work correctly with the MPI feature to emulate a P-Series printer. For other MPI ASCII printer emulations, such as an Epson, you will need to change the Custom Set 8 ASCII emulation.
Power-on the printer. If the power-on printer configuration is not set to Custom Set 8, do so now. Table 3 shows the most important values: shuttle time out, latch data on, and prime signal. If these printer configuration values are set incorrectly, it may cause erratic behavior. For a complete listing of Custom Set 8, see Appendix B.
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For proper printer operation, the ASCII emulation in the 6400 must match the ASCII emulation chosen for the MPI feature. Check that these match and change as needed.
See coax code map on page 22 and twinax code map on page 34 to determine how the coax or twinax host characters are translated to ASCII characters.
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Consult the printer's Setup Guide for a complete description on how to setup your printer.
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