Printek 4500, 4503 Appendix C, Optional COAXIAL/TWINAXIAL Interface, Coaxial Operation

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APPENDIX C

OPTIONAL COAXIAL/TWINAXIAL INTERFACE

This appendix describes the configuration of the optional coaxial/twinaxial interface which replaces the standard parallel interface. The factory default settings in the Interface setup menu are Mode: Epson, I/O: CX/TX, and Data Bits: 8.

For your convenience, a parallel interface is also provided as part of the coaxial/twinaxial interface. The interface will automatically switch to receive data from either the coaxial/twinaxial port or the parallel port, after the timeout specified on the configuration DIP switches (SW1-7 & SW1-8). When data is received at the coaxial/twinaxial port, the interface will automatically switch to Printek emulation and select the EBCDIC font. The interface will automatically switch the printer to the default emulation selected in the Interface menu and select the parameters set for the current form in the Forms menu when data is received at the parallel port. For information about changing emulations and/or how to command other special printer functions via software control sequences, refer to the Programmer's Manual.

This interface is supplied with two connector cables. One cable provides a BNC type connector for coaxial connection. The other cable is a “smart T” for twinaxial connections, and automatically provides line termination if you have only one twinaxial cable connected. The interface also configures itself automatically for either coaxial or twinaxial operation, depending upon which of the above cables is attached to the 15 pin “D” connector. Some of the configuration DIP switches will also have different meanings depending upon which cable is attached. Refer to the following coaxial or twinaxial section as appropriate for these switch definitions and other configuration information.

COAXIAL OPERATION

This interface automatically configures itself for coaxial operation if the 15 pin “D” to BNC adapter cable is plugged in when power is applied to the printer.

The coaxial interface allows you to attach a FormsPro 4000 series printer to IBM mainframes via 3274, 3276, or 3174 Cluster Controllers, and emulates either the IBM 3287 or 3262 printer. This interface supports the three types of data transmitted from the Cluster Controller. These types are dependent upon the controller type, the system configuration, and the type of communication used. The types are:

DSC (Data Stream Compatible) 3270 type LU3

DSE (Data Stream Emulation) SNA type LU3

SCS (SNA Character Stream) SNA type LU1

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Contents Serial Matrix Printers FormsPro 4300, FormsProPage Table of Contents Appendix F Control Code & Escape Sequence Summaries Introduction HOW to USE this ManualPrinter Model Descriptions KEY Features Selecting AN Appropriate Installation Location Installation and Quick SetupInstallation and Quick Setup Installing the Ribbon Lowering closing Ribbon Loading Bail Ribbon Cartridge InstallationOpening Latch Panel Installing PaperFormsPro 4503 With Form Installed Front Tractors Installation and Quick Setup Connecting the Printer to a Computer Testing the PrinterEntering the Interface Menu AT the Control Panel Parallel Interface Parallel Interface ConnectorRS-232C Serial Interface RS-232C Serial Interface ConnectorMatching the Printer to Your Application Software Selecting Proprinter Emulation Selecting Ansi X3.64 EmulationSelecting Epson Emulation Selecting Printek Emulation Selecting DEC LA 120-RA EmulationSelecting TTY Emulation Page Introduction Control Panel Operation and Setup MenusControl Panel Display and Indicators OperationOperation Load / Form Feed Control Panel ButtonsAlign UP This button enters and exits the setup menus that are Entering the Forms Setup Menu Introduction to Setup# CPI Operation FX DF Entering the Interface Setup Menu DTR Operation Opening The Latch Panel Changing the PaperChanging the Form in the Tractors FormsPro 4503 With Forms Installed Front Tractor Path FormsPro 4503 Changing to a Form Installed in Another Path Removing the Old Ribbon Using Printek RibbonsChanging the Ribbon Installing the New Ribbon Lowering closing Ribbon Loading Bail Unloading and Selecting Forms Using Special FeaturesStandard Paper Error Handling Handling a Paper Error ConditionHandling Paper Errors With Page Reprint Enabled Turning Off Ribbon Checking Using the Ribbon Check FeatureChecking Setup Configuration Matching the Ribbon Wear Indicator to Printer UseParking the Formspro 4503 Tractors for Shipment Printing Setup InformationPage Case of Difficulty Symptoms and Possible CausesCase of Difficulty Case of Difficulty Using the HEX Dump Mode Selecting a Quality Form Replacing the AC Power FusePrinter is now ready to be put back into service Appendix a Advanced Control Panel FeaturesSetup Options Advanced Control Panel Features Advanced Control Panel Features Setup Security Advanced Control Panel Features A-6 Optional RS-422 Interface RS-422 Serial Interface ConnectorAppendix B Page Coaxial Operation Appendix COptional COAXIAL/TWINAXIAL Interface CX/TX Interface Option Switches When Configured for Coaxial OperationLong Twinaxial Operation Twinaxial Address Switch Option Switches When Configured for Twinaxial OperationGetting On-line Twinaxial Installation PreparationTwinaxial Verification Problems COAXIAL/TWINAXIAL Interface Diagnostics Configuration Printout Address Code Dump Mode Address 0 throughC-10 Optional Buffer Expansion Appendix DBuffer and Jumper Locations on Main Circuit Board Electronics Cover ScrewsOptional Buffer Expansion Page Ascii Character Tables Appendix EAscii Character Tables PC Fast Draft PC Draft PC Letter Quality E-3 Ebcdic Fast Draft Ebcdic Draft Ebcdic Letter Quality E-4 Ascii Character Tables OCR a OCR B Oct Hex Ascii Dec DECIMAL-TO-OCTAL-TO-HEXADECIMAL-TO-ASCII Conversion TablePage Ansi x3.64 Emulation Appendix FControl Code and Escape Sequence Summaries ESC * m n1 n2 data Epson FX EmulationF-3 ESC @ n1 n2 m1 m2 m3 m4 IBM Proprinter EmulationLA-120 Emulation Simple TTY Emulation ESC C Printek EmulationPage Appendix G Printer Reset ConditionsPage Cloning from Printer to Printer Cloning Printer SetupAppendix H Information that is Cloned Using a Setup Unit for CloningPossible Cloning Errors Cloning from a Setup Unit to a Printer Cloning from a Printer to a Setup UnitCloning Printer Setup Appendix Printer SpecificationsLine Spacing Computer Interface Reliability Specifications subject to change without notice Page Appendix J Setup Menu SummariesSetup Interface Ascii GlossaryGlossary Glossary-1

4500, 4503, FormsPro 4300 specifications

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