IBM 6400 Setup Guide

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6400 Line Matrix Printers Setup Guide, Cabinet and Pedestal Models
IPDS Feature
Configuration
Matching printer operational settings to those of the host computer is known
as “printer configuration.” The settings, or configuration parameters, such as
selecting the host interface, are adjusted according to the operator panel key
descriptions in your Operator’s Guide. Configure the IPDS in the same way
you would configure the printer for other features.
You can select IPDS default parameters directly from the operator panel as
explained in this chapter, or by application commands as explained in the
6400 IPDS Programmer’s Reference Manual.
NOTE: The IPDS feature is not available with the Multi–Platform Interface
Coax/Twinax feature.
IPDS Parameters
The IPDS parameters are described on page E–23 and the following pages.
Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) indicate the default value. The printer
must be off–line to enter the configuration structure.
Enter and exit the IPDS configuration menu according to the configuration
procedures in Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.” Pressing an invalid key
to enter a parameter value may move you to another level in the
configuration or exit the configuration menu completely.
IMPORTANT
BEFORE you reconfigure the IPDS, print a configuration sheet to see all
of the current settings. Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.”
Configure the IPDS according to your specific requirements.
The IPDS configuration menu is shown in Figure E–3 on the following page.

IBM 6400 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	6400
Category	Printer
Language	English