IBM 6400 Setup Guide

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6400 Line Matrix Printers Setup Guide, Cabinet and Pedestal Models
IPDS Emulation Mode
Select which type of printer you want IPDS to support. You can choose
either to emulate a 4234 or you can choose 6408/6412. You should choose
which mode you use based on your software applications. For instance, if
you are using PSF/MVS, then you would choose 6408/6412 as PSF/MVS
provides support for this printer.
• 4234. The default. IPDS supports 4234 printer functions. This is the
default which should be used most often. If you are using IPDS with
PSF applications, except PSF/MVS, make sure you select 4234.
Please review Chapter 3, “IPDS Commands Reference” in your 6400
IPDS Programmer’s Reference Manual for information on using IPDS
commands when you select 4234 from the IPDS Emulation Mode menu.
• 6408/6412. IPDS supports 6408/6412 printer functions. Use this value when
you are using IPDS with PSF/MVS. This value enables IPDS and PSF/MVS
to take advantage of 6408/6412 printer functions which are supported
directly by PSF/MVS. Other PSF applications only support this printer as a
4234 printer.
Please review Chapter 4, “IPDS Command Differences” in your 6400 IPDS
Programmer’s Reference Manual for information on using IPDS commands
when you select 6408/6412 from the IPDS Emulation Mode menu.
NOTE: If you want to use the value 6408/6412 as the default value, you will
need to select 6408/6412 as the default, save the value as a custom set,
and then power the printer off and back on again.
Postnet Barcode Width
Determines the width of Postnet bar code. This option applies to non–rotated
Postnet bar codes.
• Standard. The default. Postnet bar codes are printed at the standard
width.

IBM 6400 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	6400
Category	Printer
Language	English