IBM 6500 User Manual

Lead-In Characters
The Lead-In Character commands must have a start and end code. Set 1 is the
factory default. Three sets (each containing a start and end code) are available:
v Set 1: start code = <% (default)
end code = >
v Set 2 start code = ¬¬
end
code = $
v Set 3 start code = _%
end
code = _
v User Defined
User Defined Codes
v Start Code 2: X'5F' (the default)
v Start Code 1: X'5F' (the default)
v Stop Code: X'5B' (the default)
The codes have a range of X'40' - X'FF'.
Alternate Set 80 - 9F
This selection determines if ASCII codes X'80' through X'9F' will be used as control
codes or printed as standard printable characters.
v Printable (the default). Prints the alternate set as standard characters
v Control Code. Selects the alternate set to be used as printer control codes.
Mono/Dual Case
Specifies the font as Mono or Dual case. This option is available only in non-SCS
mode. The host will be notified of the change when the printer is placed online.
Mono Case prints the same as Dual Case if the character set is one of the following
“right to left” sets: Katak., Hebrew, Old Hebrew, and Farsi.
SCS (System Network Architecture Character String) mode is controlled by the
host computer.
v Dual Case (the default)
v Mono Case
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IBM 6500 Specifications

General

Print Speed	Up to 600 cps
Print Width	Up to 13.6 inches
Paper Handling	tractor feed
Interfaces	Parallel
Noise Level	65 dB
Print Technology	Impact dot matrix
Type	Line matrix printer

Summary

Chapter 1. Printer Overview

Chapter 2. Installation

Installation, Attachment, And Configuration Overview

Provides an overview of the steps required for printer installation and setup.

Before You Begin

Contains important information and safety precautions before starting the installation process.

Chapter 3. Configuring the Printer

Overview

Explains the importance of printer configuration and parameter settings.

Unlocking The Program Mode

Explains the procedure to unlock the operator panel for changing settings.

Saving Your Configuration in a Custom Set

Guides on how to save current printer settings as a custom configuration.

Chapter 4. The Configuration Menus

Configuration Overview

Introduces the printer configuration menus and parameter options.

Quick Setup Menu

Details frequently changed settings for initial printer setup.

Chapter 5. Printer Interfaces

RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces

PC Parallel Interface

IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface

Chapter 6. Routine Service and Diagnostics

Cleaning Requirements

Printer Self-Tests

Lists and describes the built-in diagnostic tests for checking printer functions.

Fault Messages

Explains fault messages and their corresponding correction procedures.

Appendix A. Printer Specifications

Appendix C. Host Attachment

Host Attachment

Appendix D. Attaching Host Systems to a Coax/Twinax Printer

Attaching Printer to an iSeries or zSeries Host System

Attaching Printer to an iSeries with Twinax Interface