IBM A00 Chapter 1. Printer Setup

Chapter 1. Printer Setup

Information Necessary for Printer Setup ............... 1

Unpacking YourPrinter ..................... 2

Setting Up YourPrinter ..................... 3

Removing Packing Materials .................. 3

Installing Operator Panel Overlay................. 4

Installing Wire Forms Guide................... 5

Locating Operator AccessibleAreas and Controls ............ 5

Operator Panel ........................ 6

Operator Panel Display .................... 7

Audible Alarm ........................ 7

Status Indicators ....................... 7

Function Keys ........................ 9

Default Forms Path .......................13

Setting Up Front Push Forms Path (Default)..............14

Setting Front Push Tractor ...................14

Installing Front Push Tractor ..................15

Installing Ribbon Cartridge ....................17

Connecting Electrical Power....................18

Changing Display Language ...................19

Stacking Forms for Front Push Forms Path ..............20

Loading Forms into Front Push Forms Path ..............20

Creating Print TestSample (Self Test Printout-with Firmware Level) .....23

TearingOff Forms .......................24

Choosing Tear-OffOption.................... 25

Checking and Adjusting Tear-OffPosition ..............25

Checking Tear-offPosition .................. 25

Adjusting Tear-offPosition ..................26

Checking Conﬁguration .....................27

Printing Power On Conﬁguration Setup ..............27

Printing Program Conﬁguration Setup ...............28

Parking Continuous Forms ....................29

Setting Up Manual Sheet Feed Path ................30

Optional Printer Stand ......................32

Summary ..........................32

Youshould complete all of “Chapter 1. Printer Setup” to fully prepare your printer for

your environment. Youmust continue with “Chapter 2. Considering Other Forms

Paths” on page33 if you need to set up a different forms path.

Toset up your printer, you will need the following information:

vIs a forms path required other than the Front Push forms path?

The 4247 Printer is shipped to you with the Front Push forms path set as the

default. IBM recommends you consider this your primary forms path and use it

whenever possible. If you do not intend to keep the Front Push as your primary

forms path, “Chapter 2. Considering Other Forms Paths”on page 33 will guide

you through making another selection, after you verify correct operation of the

Front Push forms path and the Manual Sheet Feed.