IBM 6500 User Manual

Define LF Code
Controls the action of the printer when it receives a Line Feed code (X'0A') from
the host computer. If this feature is enabled, each time the printer receives a line
feed, it inserts an additional carriage return code (X'0D') into the data stream. This
feature can be used in most installations, but it is required if the host computer
does not send carriage returns to the printer.
v LF = CR + LF (the default). Adds an extra carriage return with each line feed.
v LF = LF. Does not add a carriage return with a line feed.
Character Set
This parameter selects a character set for the ANSI emulation. Note that when 0876
OCR-A or 0877 OCR-B is selected as the print language, the Font Attributes
Typeface parameter is changed to OCR-A or OCR-B, respectively. Character sets are
shown in detail in the Character Sets Reference Manual.
Printer Select
v ON = DC1/OFF = DC3 (the default). Disables the printer when a DC1 control
code is received, and enables the printer when a DC3 control code is received.
v Disable. Ignores the DC1 and DC3 control codes.
ESC c Sequence
v Enable (the default). An ESC c code received from the host resets the printer
parameters to the factory defaults.
v Disable. An ESC c code received from the host is ignored.
Reset Command
When the printer receives a host data stream reset command (ESC @ or ESC[K) in
addition to resetting printer variables, the selected configuration will be loaded.
v Disable (the default). The active emulation parameters are loaded when the
reset command is executed.
v Power-Up Config. The power-up configuration is loaded when the reset
command is executed.
v Current Config. The currently selected configuration is loaded when the reset
command is executed.
v Factory Config. The factory installed configuration is loaded when the reset
command is executed.
Received CR
v Observe (the default). A CR code received from the host is handled as a
carriage return.
v Ignore. A CR code received from the host is ignored.
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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