Xerox FS 3270 Installation Requirements, Introduction to Xerox FS, PCL or FSL output driver

Installation Requirements

Xerox FS 3270, User's Guide

1. Installation Requirements

This chapter gives you a short description of the Xerox FS 3270 and its installation requirements.

1.1. Introduction to Xerox FS 3270

The Xerox FS 3270 is a protocol converter which enables any printer (or other output device) to be connected to an IBM computer sys tem.

The printer or device should have either an RS 232/V24 serial connector, or a Centronics parallel connector in order to be con nected to the Xerox FS 3270 protocol converter.

The IBM system should use the 3270 type terminals. See Section 1.3, Supported Control Units, for information on the IBM systems to which the Xerox FS 3270 connects.

PCL or FSL output driver

The output driver selection switch on the rear panel of the box al lows you to change from PCL (factory default) to FSL if needed:

The PCL Driver (Default Driver)

If you wish to operate in PCL mode, the box is ready to operate as it is when delivered. It is important that you do not change the position of the switch. When used with certain older IBM controllers, the FSL function Y8 may have to be set to obtain the correct SCS printer language. For further programming of the box, you are referred to the Laser 3270 Programmer's Guide; D62078, subpart D62030.

The FSL Driver

To use a non-PCL printer or connect to a serial input port on a printer, you have to set the switch to FSL/alternate. For this, you must follow the instructions in the section “Changing the Printer Driver”. The Xerox FS 3270 box is compatible with the Xerox 3270 box. For program ming the internal setup of the box you must refer to the Laser 3270 Programmer's Guide; document no. D62078, subpart D62071.

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