IBM TF6, TG3, TG4, TG8, TG9, TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TM6 Preface

Preface

This manual assists you with installation, testing, and problem determination of

IBM®SureMark™printers.

This manual is intended for use by persons who are installing, testing, or

programming an IBM SureMark printer. The manual should also be used for

problem determination on the printer.

Part 1, “General information,” on page 1 contains information that applies to

SureMark printers in general:

vChapter 1, “Introduction” provides an overview of the features and options of the

SureMark printers.

vChapter 2, “Installation instructions” provides information on installing the

SureMark printers.

vChapter 3, “SureMark installation, service, and utility software” provides

information about using SureMark utilities to setup or modify your system

configuration.

Part 2, “Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8, TG9,” on page 45

contains information that is specific to the thermal/impact SureMark printers:

vChapter 4, “Operation” provides information about the controls and indicators.

Ribbon loading and paper loading instructions are also included.

vChapter 5, “Testingand problem analysis” provides information on testing and on

problem determination.

Part 3, “Models TF6 andTM6,” on page 69 contains information that is specific to

the single-station SureMark printers:

vChapter 6, “Operation (Models TF6 andTM6)” provides information on the

controls and indicators. Paper loading instructions are also included.

vChapter 7, “Testingand problem analysis (Models TF6 and TM6)” provides

information on testing and on problem determination.

The appendixes contain the following information:

vAppendix A, “Consumable supplies” provides information about consumable

supplies.

vAppendix C, “Technicalinformation” provides information about technical

specifications.

vAppendix D, “EIA-232 programming information” provides information about

EIA-232 programming commands.

vAppendix E, “Uploading electronic journal data” provides information about

uploading electronic journal data while the SureMark is in Model 4 emulation

mode.

vAppendix F,“Proportional fonts” provides information about creating and using

proportional fonts.

vAppendix G, “Emulation support for Epson single-station printer” provides

expanded information about Epson emulation mode.

Updated April 2, 2009

IBM manual Preface