IBM A00 Preface

Preface

The

describes the operating procedures for

the IBM 4247 Printer Model A00. This guide should be read and used by those who

install or operate the printer, or supervise printer operations.

Youcan use the printer for many different types of applications. This guide includes

the procedures necessary for you to put together step-by-step instructions tailored

to your operation.

Some editorial changes have been made to this User’s Guide to correct formatting

and printing errors.

The following list describes the contents of each chapter and each appendix:

v“Chapter 1. Printer Setup”on page 1 provides information about unpacking,

setting up, connecting, and operating your printer. Youshould complete all of this

chapter to prepare the printer for your environment.

v“Chapter 2. Considering Other Forms Paths”on page 33 describes how to select

a different forms path.

v“Chapter 3. Setting UpAnother Forms Path” on page 39 describes setting up a

forms path for your printer other than the default path.

v“Chapter 4. Conﬁguring YourPrinter” on page 79 describes how to conﬁgure the

printer for your operating environment.

v“Chapter 5.Attaching Your Printer” on page 123 describes how to attach the

printer to your computer.

v“Chapter 6. Operator Tasks”on page 133 provides the information you need for

ordering new supplies, replacing worn ribbons, and available printer options.

v“Chapter 7. Resolving Printer Problems”on page 139 describes how to diagnose

and solve printer problems. Always start your problem determination procedure

with this chapter.

v“Chapter 8. Supplies, Forms, and Cables”on page 151 provides information

about ordering ribbon cartridges and cables, and specifying forms.

v“Appendix A. Speciﬁcations”on page 159 contains general printer information and

planning requirements. It also contains information on the electrical and

environmental requirements, cabling information, and forms speciﬁcations.

v“Appendix B. Optional Features”on page 169 lists the optional features available

for your printer.

v“Appendix C. Native 4247 Commands”on page 171 provides information about

the 4247 Native commands.

v“Appendix D. Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS)”on page 183 contains the

programming information for the Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS)

commands.

v“Appendix E. Epson FX-1050 Data Stream”on page 215 contains the

programming information for the Epson FX printers data stream commands.

v“Appendix F.Code Pages” on page 245 lists all code pages supported by the

4247 Printer Model A00.