IBM 6500 User Manual

Define CR Code (Carriage Return)
This option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Carriage Return
code (X'0D') from the host computer. If this feature is enabled, each time the
printer receives a Carriage Return, it inserts an additional Line Feed code (X'0A')
into the data stream. Do not use this feature if the host computer sends line feeds
to the printer.
v CR = CR (the default). Does not insert an extra line feed after each carriage
return.
v CR = CR + LF. Inserts an extra line feed after each carriage return. The next
print position will be print position 1 of the next line.
Auto LF
This option defines the printer action when print data is received past the forms
width setting.
v Disable (the default). Discards any data past the forms width.
v Enable. Performs an automatic carriage return and line feed when data is
received past the forms width.
Define LF Code (Line Feed)
v LF = CR + LF (the default). Forces an automatic carriage return with each line
feed command received. The next print position is print position 1 of the next
line.
v LF = LF. Does not perform an automatic carriage return when a line feed
command is received. The next print position will be the current print position
of the next line.
Compressed Print
Controls which host command sets compressed printing.
v Char 01 SOH (the default)
v Char 03 ETX
v Char 09 HT
Elong/Alt. Font
Controls which host command sets elongated (double high) fonts and extended
character set.
v Elng=BS Font=SO (the default)
v Elng=SO Font=BS
High Speed Print Mode
Controls which host command sets high speed printing.
v Char 02 STX (the default)
v Char 03 ETX
v Char 09 HT
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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