IBM 6500 User Manual

Hex Code Printout
A hex code printout (or hex dump) lists each ASCII/EBCDIC data character
received from the host computer, along with its corresponding two-digit
hexadecimal code. Hex dumps can be used to troubleshoot some types of printer
data reception problems.
To convert an ASCII/EBCDIC character to its corresponding hex code (or
vice-versa), refer to the ASCII code chart in the 6500 ASCII Programmer’s Reference
Manual, or the EBCDIC code chart in the 6500 Coax/Twinax Programmer’s Reference
Manual.
Each printable character prints both as its assigned symbol and as its hex
equivalent. Each nonprintable character prints both as a period (.) and as its hex
equivalent.
When using a parallel interface, the letter “p” before a hex code indicates an active
Paper Instruction (PI) line and a blank space before a hex code indicates an
inactive PI line.
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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