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Introduction

Xerox FS 5250, User’s Guide

1. Introduction to the Xerox FS 5250

This manual applies to the Xerox FS 5250 protocol converter. The Xerox FS 5250 supports twinax Centronics and RS232 inputs. The default output is Centronics.

NOTE:

Both products: “Xerox FS 5250” and “Xerox FS 5250 IPC” will be referred to as “Xerox FS 5250” unless specific reference is made to the IPDS functionality of theXerox FS 5250 IPC.

The manual describes how the Xerox FS 5250 is connected and oper ated. We recommended that you read it before you start using the protocol converter. Keep the manual in a safe place for future referen ce.

It is assumed that the reader has a basic knowledge and under standing of IBM computer systems, especially the IBM 5250 Information Display System. It is also assumed that the reader has adequate knowledge of the printer which is going to be connected to the Xerox FS 5250 .

The Xerox FS 5250 can be used with most Xerox decentralised printers .

1.1. What is the Xerox FS 5250?

The Xerox FS 5250 is a protocol converter which enables most Low End or Midrange Xerox printers (or other output device) to be connected to an IBM computer system. See Supported Control Units for information on the IBM systems to which the Xerox FS 5250 connects.

The printer or device should have a Centronics parallel connector in order to be connected to the Xerox FS 5250 protocol converter.

1.2. Printer Driver Selection

With the Xerox FS 5250, you have the option of selecting between 2 printer drivers: XES and PCL on the rear panel B, A, T -address switch.

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Xerox FS 5250 IPC instruction manual Introduction to the Xerox FS, What is the Xerox FS 5250?, Printer Driver Selection

Contents

EMC directive Trademarks Safety Notice Table of Contents PCL PC Support Virtual Printer Error Messages Appendix a Supported Setup FunctionsProgramming via Shareport What is the Xerox FS 5250? Introduction to the Xerox FSPrinter Driver Selection XES mode selection handles Xdpm and Xppm data streams IPC Upgrade Kit Items Supplied Product Features Non-IPCIf equipped with the optional IPC module Supported Control Units National Language Installation RequirementsPre-Installation Requirements Via the Line EU or US Settings Working Environment Connections and Installation of the Xerox FS Rear Panel= PCL, B = XES Twinax Connector Via the Line EmulationChanging the Driver Selecting emulation via the line can be done inPCL only Non-IPDS Y37,n1 Write Emulation Via the Address Switch%Y37,5224% Y37,n1 Write Emulation Current emulation is Non-IPDS Selection EmulationSelection Emulation Address Setting Via the address switchDual Printer Emulation PCL only Non-IPDS as primary emulation Ipds as primary emulation Upgrading to Ipds Connecting the Xerox FS 5250to the Printer Connecting via Centronics output Connecting the Xerox FS 5250to the System What if the CU Indicator fails to turn on? Test via the address switch Test Function Timeout 1 CU Operation of the Xerox FSTop Panel of the Xerox FS PAR Parallel input SER Serial input/output Ready Printer ReadyState Indication Function Selection via the Line Syntax of an FSL FunctionYfunction number,parameters% Escape Character ??% Defining a Temporary Escape CharacterRemoving Temporary Escape Character ??blank Defining a Permanent Escape Character Removing Permanent Escape Character Y48,00 ??% ??% %X1 Commands for Storing and Restoring SettingsCommand Description Example ??% %X3 %1B Pass-Through ModePCL only %%1B% Pass-through mode XES Transparency Mode Limitations For details refer to the programmers guide, doc. D62081 IdaSetup Ipds Programming Programming the Xerox FS 5250 Non-IPDS Trays Selected FSL FunctionsPaper Size Changing paper size ??% %Y12,n1,n2% &&??space Value Paper SizeValue Paper Tray This command also erases the escape character Saving the commandOther commands Changing paper size example Paper Trays Basic printer set-upChanging paper trays Formats Value n1 Format CharacteristicsFormat Function Y10 Page Format Changing Page Format ??% %Y10,n1,n2% &&??spaceValue n2 Tray Changing page format example ??% %Y10,2,3% %X1 Y98 Syntax Y98,n1,n2% Automatic Page OrientationFunction Y98 Automatic Page Orientation Example Y98, 0,3% Automatic Page Orientation Chart Automatic Page Orientation Explanation to the chart on Automatic Page Orientation Y98 Enabled factory default Selecting Fonts PCL Y98 DisabledFonts System /36 OCL Text -YES Changing font ??% %Y96,n1% &&??space Default Gfid Table Symbol SET and Translate Gfid Scaleable Fonts Only applies to printers running PCL LevelTypeface ID PCL No Name of Typeface Style Strokeweight Defining Fonts PCL Symbol set of the font Value Symbol setWhat you need to know This is Helvetica Proportional spacing, boldItalic Selected FSL Functions Xerox FS 5250, User’s Guide Typeface of the font Value Typeface ValueTypeface Font definition example Other commandsSelecting Fonts XES ??% %Y91,521,6,5,1,18,1% %X1 This function cannot be saved in the permanent memory Changing font example??% %Y96,41% &&?? Defining Fonts XES Font definition XES Gfid Font strings sent Orientation Gfid Gfid Optional Scaling CPI / Gfid RelationCOR CPI / Gfid Relation Font definition example Duplex Printing System or interface?What to consider Binding option ??% X4 &&????% Y19,0% &&?? Selecting duplex printing Setting DescriptionYou cannot save the duplex command in the permanent memory Orientation Duplex selection example, XES Duplex selection example, PCL??% %Y19,2% %Y10,1,3% &&?? ??% %Y19,2% %Y96,nn% &&?? Output Data Xdpm ISO Xdpm Ebcdic Xppm Ebcdic Xppm Ascii Data Stream Translation Mode Function Settings Output Y70 Y36 Port Share Option Function 100 Port Share Option??character Y100,timeout,user string% Y100 =Y100 Sending the commands from the system Example ??%%Y100,20,1B,45%%X1 ??% %Y100,30,1B 45 1B 28 32 53% Sending the commands from the PCPrinter sharing example ??% %Y100,35,1BzlH%%X1 Programming via Shareport Activating the Y249 Engineering Function Updating firmware Limitations when Y249 is activeDeactivating the Y249 Engineering Function Escape sequences must be in HEX PC Support Virtual Printer Error Messages Recoverable Errors Multistrike String is TOO Long Non-Recoverable Hardware Errors Code Error Type Code Description Appendix a Supported Setup Functions XES ModeDescription ESC Transparency Features No. Description PCL Mode ESC Features Quick Reference Guideto the Supported FSL Functions Default depends N1 Physical paper Name Syntax Parameters Ly write PCL String Translate Table Ebcdic Name Syntax Parameters IBM Gfid APO Name Syntax Parameters Deviation Nvram Appendix B Test Printout 101 Appendix C Use of Xerox FS 5250 Serial Port Out Appendix D Related Manuals Laser 5250, Programmers Guide Document no. D62081IPDS, Programmer’s Guide Document no. D60253 Index Lead-in/lead-out sequences