Printek FormsPro 4300, 4500, 4503 operation manual COAXIAL/TWINAXIAL Interface Diagnostics

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Optional Coaxial/Twinaxial Interface

a.Verify that the printer has the correct address setting.

b.Verify that the address in the system configuration matches the address setting on the printer.

c.Verify that the device type in the system configuration is correct for the type of printer being emulated, such as: 4214, 5225, etc.

d.Verify that the cable to the device immediately up stream on the twinax line is correctly connected. That is, if there is an up stream device, does the cable from that device originate at the “OUT” connection.

e.Verify that the device immediately up stream is functioning properly.

f.Verify that the device immediately down stream is functioning properly.

g.Verify that the last device on the line is providing the proper line termination. Also make sure that the last device on the line is the only device providing termination.

If the problem remains after you have checked all of the above, you may use the diagnostics described in the following section to verify that the interface and printer are functioning properly. If you are still unable to complete the installation, contact your dealer or Printek Technical Support for assistance.

Note: If you make any changes to cables, switch settings or the configuration, power the printer down, pause, and then power the printer up again.

COAXIAL/TWINAXIAL INTERFACE DIAGNOSTICS

This interface has its own built-in diagnostic programs to help you verify that the printer is operating properly.

To use a diagnostic, first turn off the printer. Then select the desired diagnostic by setting the interface switch SW2-1 to the test position (ON) and select the desired test as described below with the address (ADDR) switch. Now power the printer back on.

When finished running diagnostics, be sure to power off the printer, set SW2-1 to the run position (OFF), select the proper address for your installation (if configured for twinaxial operation), and power the printer back on.

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Contents FormsPro 4300, FormsPro Serial Matrix PrintersPage Table of Contents Appendix F Control Code & Escape Sequence Summaries HOW to USE this Manual IntroductionPrinter Model Descriptions KEY Features Installation and Quick Setup Selecting AN Appropriate Installation LocationInstallation and Quick Setup Installing the Ribbon Ribbon Cartridge Installation Lowering closing Ribbon Loading BailInstalling Paper Opening Latch PanelFormsPro 4503 With Form Installed Front Tractors Installation and Quick Setup Testing the Printer Connecting the Printer to a ComputerEntering the Interface Menu AT the Control Panel Parallel Interface Connector Parallel InterfaceRS-232C Serial Interface Connector Matching the Printer to Your Application SoftwareRS-232C Serial Interface Selecting Ansi X3.64 Emulation Selecting Epson EmulationSelecting Proprinter Emulation Selecting DEC LA 120-RA Emulation Selecting TTY EmulationSelecting Printek Emulation Page Operation Control Panel Operation and Setup MenusControl Panel Display and Indicators IntroductionOperation Control Panel Buttons Load / Form FeedAlign UP This button enters and exits the setup menus that are Introduction to Setup Entering the Forms Setup Menu# CPI Operation FX DF Entering the Interface Setup Menu DTR Operation Changing the Paper Changing the Form in the TractorsOpening The Latch Panel FormsPro 4503 With Forms Installed Front Tractor Path FormsPro 4503 Changing to a Form Installed in Another Path Using Printek Ribbons Changing the RibbonRemoving the Old Ribbon Installing the New Ribbon Lowering closing Ribbon Loading Bail Using Special Features Unloading and Selecting FormsHandling a Paper Error Condition Standard Paper Error HandlingHandling Paper Errors With Page Reprint Enabled Matching the Ribbon Wear Indicator to Printer Use Using the Ribbon Check FeatureChecking Setup Configuration Turning Off Ribbon CheckingPrinting Setup Information Parking the Formspro 4503 Tractors for ShipmentPage Symptoms and Possible Causes Case of DifficultyCase of Difficulty Case of Difficulty Using the HEX Dump Mode Replacing the AC Power Fuse Selecting a Quality FormPrinter is now ready to be put back into service Advanced Control Panel Features Setup OptionsAppendix a Advanced Control Panel Features Advanced Control Panel Features Setup Security Advanced Control Panel Features A-6 RS-422 Serial Interface Connector Appendix BOptional RS-422 Interface Page Appendix C Optional COAXIAL/TWINAXIAL InterfaceCoaxial Operation Option Switches When Configured for Coaxial Operation CX/TX InterfaceLong Twinaxial Operation Option Switches When Configured for Twinaxial Operation Twinaxial Address SwitchTwinaxial Installation Preparation Getting On-lineTwinaxial Verification Problems COAXIAL/TWINAXIAL Interface Diagnostics Code Dump Mode Address 0 through Configuration Printout AddressC-10 Appendix D Optional Buffer ExpansionElectronics Cover Screws Buffer and Jumper Locations on Main Circuit BoardOptional Buffer Expansion Page Appendix E Ascii Character TablesAscii 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 DECIMAL-TO-OCTAL-TO-HEXADECIMAL-TO-ASCII Conversion Table Oct Hex Ascii DecPage Appendix F Control Code and Escape Sequence SummariesAnsi x3.64 Emulation Epson FX Emulation ESC * m n1 n2 dataF-3 IBM Proprinter Emulation ESC @ n1 n2 m1 m2 m3 m4LA-120 Emulation Simple TTY Emulation Printek Emulation ESC CPage Printer Reset Conditions Appendix GPage Cloning Printer Setup Appendix HCloning from Printer to Printer Using a Setup Unit for Cloning Possible Cloning ErrorsInformation that is Cloned Cloning from a Printer to a Setup Unit Cloning from a Setup Unit to a PrinterCloning Printer Setup Printer Specifications AppendixLine Spacing Computer Interface Reliability Specifications subject to change without notice Page Setup Menu Summaries Appendix JSetup Interface Glossary AsciiGlossary Glossary-1

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