IBM A00 Contents

Contents

Notices ...........................xiii

Electronic Emissions ......................xiii

Trademarks and Service Marks ..................xv

Safety Information .......................xvi

Preface ...........................xix

How to Use this Guide......................xix

Related Publications ...................... xx

Chapter 1. Printer Setup .................... 1

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 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

Chapter 2. Considering Other Forms Paths .............33

Choosing Other Forms Paths ...................33

Choosing a Forms Path for YourNeeds ...............34

Choosing a Forms Path for Special Forms .............. 35

Other Considerations for Forms ..................35

Description of Each Forms Path ..................36

Front Push Forms Path .................... 36

Rear Push Forms Path ....................36

Dual Push Forms Paths ....................36

Rear Pull Forms Path .....................37