IBM Proprinter User Manual

WARRANTY
STATEMENT (Except U.S.
and
Puerto
Rico)
The
warranty
terms
and
conditions
for
the
printer (except
for
the
U.S.
and
Puerto
Rico)
are
available
from
your
supplier.
Please retain
them
with
your
proof
of
purchase.
No
statements
contained
in
this
documentation shall affect
the
statutory rights of consumers.
LIMITED
WARRANTY
(U.S.
and
Puerto
Rico Only)
The
International
Business Machines
Corporation
warrants
this
IBM
Proprinter
to
be in good working
order.for
a period
of
one
year
from
the
date
of
purchase
from
IBM
or
an
IBM
authorized
Dealer
or
Service/Exchange
Center.
Should
this
Product fail to be in good
working
order
at
any
time
during
this
one-year
warranty
period, IBM will,
at
its
option,
repair
or
replace
this
product
at
no
additional
charge except
as
set forth below.
Repair
parts
and
replacement
products
will be
furnished
on
an
exchange basis
and
will be
either
reconditioned
or
new. All
replaced
parts
and
products become
the
property
of
IBM.
This
limited
warranty
does
not
include service to
repair
damage
to
the
product
resulting
from accident,
disaster, misuse, abuse,
or
non· IBM modification
of
the
product.
Limited
Warranty
service may
be
obtained
by delivering
the
product
during
the
one·year
warranty
period
to
an
IBM Authorized
Dealer
or
IBM
Service/Exchange
Center
and
providing proof
of
purchase
date.
If
this
product
is delivered by mail,
you agree
to
insure
the
product
or
assume
the
risk
of loss
or
damage
in
transit,
to
prepay shipping
charges
to
the
warranty
service
location
and
to
use
the
original
shipping
carton
or
equivalent.
Contact
an
IBM Authorized
Dealer
or
an
IBM
Service/Exchange
Center
for
additional
information.
ALL
EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES
OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN
DURATION TO A PERIOD
OF
1
YEAR FROM
THE
DATE
OF
PURCHASE, AND NO WARRANTIES,
WHETHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD. SOME
STATES
DO
NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, SO
THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.
IF THIS PRODUCT IS NOT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS WARRANTED
ABOVE. YOUR SOLE REMEDY SHALL
BE
REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT
AS
PROVIDED ABOVE.
IN
NO EVENT WILL IBM BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY
DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR
OTHER
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT
OF
THE
USE
OF OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT,
EVEN
IF
IBM OR YOUR PLACE
OF PURCHASE HAS
BEEN
ADVISED
OF
THE
POSSIBILITY
OF
SUCH
DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS,
SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
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IBM Proprinter Specifications

General

Type	Dot Matrix Printer
Interface	Parallel
Number of Pins	9
Print Method	Impact
Emulation	IBM Proprinter
Print Quality	Draft, NLQ

Summary

Section 1. Introduction

Printer Description

Describes the IBM Proprinter's physical characteristics, print head, and speed capabilities.

Dot-Addressable Graphics

Explains how to print graphics line-by-line to create images or charts.

Ease Of Use

Highlights features that make the Proprinter user-friendly.

Simple Operator Panel

Details the lights and keys on the printer's operator panel.

Types of Printing

Lists the types of media and document formats the printer supports.

Design Your Own Characters

Explains how to create and store custom characters or fonts.

Near-Letter Quality Printing

Describes the NLQ printing mode for higher quality output.

Paper Feeding

Explains the two paper feeding modes: friction and pinfeed.

Built-In Test

Describes the printer's self-test function performed on power-on.

Print Modes

Details various printing modes like condensed, emphasized, and NLQ.

How to Identify Parts of the Printer

Illustrates and names the main components of the printer.

Section 2. How to Set Up Your Printer

Printer Setup Overview

Provides an introduction to the printer setup process and initial steps.

Setup Requirements

Details essential power, plug, and location requirements for safe printer setup.

Printer Interfaces and Cables

Explains printer connection points, interface types, and required cables.

Ribbon Installation Guide

Step-by-step instructions for installing or replacing the printer ribbon cartridge.

Paper Loading and Testing

Guides for loading paper and performing printer self-tests for verification.

Power Cord Installation

Instructions for correctly connecting the printer's power cord to a wall outlet.

Final Connection and Troubleshooting

Steps for connecting the printer cable and resolving operational issues.

Section 3. How to Operate Your Printer

Printer Operation Basics

Covers powering on the printer and understanding its startup behavior.

Operator Panel and Controls

Details printer lights, their meanings, and the function of control keys.

Paper Handling Guides

Instructions for using the paper cover, forms guides, and different paper types.

Printer Controls Overview

Explains the printer's physical controls like the advance knob and release lever.

Forms Thickness and Darkness Adjustment

Guide to adjusting forms thickness for print quality and darkness.

Loading Paper Forms

Step-by-step instructions for loading various types of paper forms into the printer.

Setting Margins and Top of Form

Procedures for setting left margins and the top of form position.

Printer Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the printer's internal and external components.

Section 4. Printer Control Codes and Escape Sequences

Control Code Descriptions

Details specific control codes used to manage printer operations.

Escape Sequence Descriptions

Details specific escape sequences for advanced printer control.

Print Mode Combinations

Explains valid combinations of printer print modes and their results.

Character Set Charts

Presents ASCII values for Character Set 1, Character Set 2, and All Characters.

Section 5. Problem Determination Procedures

Printer Troubleshooting Overview

Provides an overview of basic printer troubleshooting steps.

Printer Error Indicators

Guides on identifying printer errors through audible beeps and light patterns.

Paper Jam Resolution

Step-by-step instructions for clearing paper jams and managing pinfeed wheel guides.

Programming and Service Issues

Troubleshooting printer issues related to programming commands and contacting service.

Symptom and Reference Charts

Utilizes charts to correlate symptoms with causes and solutions.

Section 6. How to Change the Switch Settings

Switch Settings Overview

Explains the purpose of printer switches and their functions.

Changing Switch Settings Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for safely modifying printer switch settings.

Section 7. How to Move Your Printer

Printer Moving and Packing Guidelines

Provides instructions for packing and moving the printer for service or relocation.

New Location Setup

Refers to Section 2 for guidance on setting up the printer at its new location.

Appendix A. What to Do When the Printer Needs Repair

Printer Preparation for Service

Lists items to remove from the printer before shipping for service.

Service Contact Information

Details on contacting service providers, dealers, and product centers.