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Resident code pages

These code pages are resident in the printer:

v Generic

v 437 (US)

v 850 (International) – only Models TI1 and TI2

v 858 (International) – only Models TI3, TI4, TI8, TG3, TG4, TF6 and TM6

v 860 (Portuguese)

v 863 (Canadian French)

v 865 (Norwegian)

Additional code pages (four thermal and two impact) can be downloaded, if desired,

using diskettes that are available on the Web. See “Resources on the Internet” on

page 44 for more information about downloading diskettes.

Bar codes

SureMark printers can generate these bar codes:

v UPC-A

v UPC-E

v JAN13 (EAN-13)

v JAN8 (EAN-8)

v Code 39

v ITF

v Codabar

v Code 128C

v Codes 128A, 128B, and 128C (only Models TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8,

TG9, TF6 and TM6)

v Code 93

v PDF417

Updated April 2, 2009

Chapter 1. Introduction 15

Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
Figures13
Tables15
- How this Manual Is Organized17
Preface17
- Who Should Read this Manual17
- Related Publications and Diskettes18
- Tell Us What You Think18
- Where to Find more Information18
- GA27-4151-06 (August, 2005)19
- GA27-4151-07 (April, 2009)19
- GA27-4151-07 (February/March, 2007 Update)19
- GA27-4151-07 (May, 2006)19
Summary of Changes19
- Web-Only Update for Corrections to GA27-4151-05 (August, 2003)19
- Web-Only Update for Corrections to GA27-4151-05 (August, 2004)19
- Web-Only Update GA27-4151-06 (December, 2005)19
- Web Update for GA27-4151-04 (June, 2001)20
  - Ga27-4151-0420
- Web-Only Update for GA27-4151-04 (March, 2002)20
- Web-Only Update for Model TI8, GA27-4151-05 (April, 2003)20
- Ga27-4151-0321
- Ga27-4151-0222
Part 1. General Information23
- Updated April24
Chapter 1. Introduction25
- Printer Overview25
  - IBM Suremark Printers25
- Updated April25
- Description of Models26
- Planning Information31
Chapter 2. Installation Instructions39
- Unpacking the Printer40
- Installing a Suremark Printer40
- Using the Wall Mounting Feature45
- Installing the Fillers46
- Communication Mode Selections (All Models Except TI8, TI9, TG8, TG9)50
- Communication Mode Selections (Models TI8, TI9, TG8, TG9)52
- USB Communication Mode53
- USB Selection53
Chapter 3. Suremark Installation, Service, and Utility Software55
- Software Adjustments (Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8, and TG9)56
- 4610 Fonts and Logos Utilities59
  - Utility Diskette59
  - IBM Diagnostics for POS Systems and Peripherals Package (All Models Except TI1 and TI2)59
- Proportional Font Conversion Utility59
- Firmware Update59
- Emulating the IBM Model 3 or Model 4 Printers63
- Emulating an Epson Single-Station Printer (Single-Station Only)65
  - Enabling Epson Emulation65
  - Limitations for Epson Emulation65
- MICR Data Parser Sample Code (Models TI2, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG4, TG8, and TG9 Only)66
- Resources on the Internet66
Part 2. Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8, TG967
Chapter 4. Operation69
- Operating Controls and Indicators69
- Ribbon Loading73
  - Ribbon Cartridge Loading73
- Paper Loading75
  - Paper Loading Path (Models TI1, TI2, TI3,TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8, and TG9)76
- Clearing Jams in the Check Flipper Area77
- MICR Reader Read Head Cleaning78
- Thermal Print Head Cleaning79
  - Print Head and Print Line Area (Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8, and TG9)80
- Document Scanner Cleaning (Model TI8, TI9, TG8, TG9)81
- Document Scanner Calibration (Models TI8, TI9, TG8, TG9)82
Chapter 5. Testing and Problem Analysis83
- Testing the Printer83
- Offline Tests84
- Problem Determination89
Part 3. Models TF6 and TM691
Chapter 6. Operation (Models TF6 and TM6)93
- Operating Controls and Indicators93
- Paper Loading93
  - Suremark Printer Indicator, Control, and Printing Station (Models TF6 and TM6)93
  - Paper Loading Path (Models TF6 and TM6)94
- Thermal Print Head Cleaning95
  - Print Head and Print Line Area (Models TF6 and TM6)95
Chapter 7. Testing and Problem Analysis (Models TF6 and TM6)97
- Testing the Printer97
- Offline Test98
- EIA-232 Hex Dump99
- Resetting the Printer - Offline100
- Problem Determination100
Part 4. Appendixes101
Appendix A. Consumable Supplies103
- Paper Specifications103
  - Thermal Paper103
  - Document Insert Forms (Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8, and TG9 Only)104
- Print Ribbons (Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8, and TG9 Only)105
- Expendable Supplies105
Appendix B. Printer Maintenance Procedures107
- Product Care Procedures107
- Service Provider System Maintenance Procedures107
  - Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8, and TG9107
  - Models TF6 and TM6107
Appendix C. Technical Information109
- General Description109
- Specifications109
- Memory Units111
- Immediate Commands111
- Voltage Conversion Circuitry111
- RS-485 Serial I/O Parameters112
- Cash Drawer Connector Pin Assignments112
- EIA-232 Connector Pin Assignments113
- EIA-232 Parameters113
  - Pin to 25-Pin EIA-232 Connector Layout113
- USB Connector Pin Assignments114
- Code Page Definitions114
- Character Fonts120
  - Thermal Printing Font120
  - Impact Printing Fonts (Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8, and TG9)121
Appendix D. EIA-232 Programming Information123
- EIA-232 Commands Summary by Function126
- Alphabetized EIA-232 Commands Summary130
- System Commands133
- Preset or Onetime-Set Commands136
- Setup Commands151
- Bar Code Commands169
- Print Character Commands178
- Print Graphic Messages179
- Miscellaneous Commands182
- Check Processing Commands (Models TI2, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG4, TG8, and TG9 Only)186
- Document Scanner Commands188
- Asynchronous (Real-Time) Commands197
  - Real-Time Requests197
- Data Buffer Management and Batch Printing198
- Page Mode Printing Commands199
- Document Handling203
Appendix E. Uploading Electronic Journal Data209
- Enable the Upload of EJ Data209
- Disable the Upload of EJ Data209
- Upload the EJ Data210
- Request the Size of the EJ Space210
- Erase the EJ Data in the Printer210
Appendix F. Proportional Fonts211
- Preparing the Fonts211
- Implementing Proportional Fonts211
  - Layout Using Align Commands212
  - Layout Using Set Tab Position213
Appendix G. Emulation Support for Epson Single-Station Printer215
- Commands Supported in Emulation Mode215
  - Commands Supported in Epson Emulation Mode215
- Commands with Limited Support in Emulation Mode217
  - Commands with Limited Support in Epson Emulation Mode217
- Commands Not Supported in Emulation Mode218
- Connectivity Differences218
- Functional Differences218
  - Commands Not Supported in Epson Emulation Mode218
Appendix H. Safety Information219
Appendix I. Notices225
- Electronic Emission Notices227
- Taiwan Contact Information230
- Cable Ferrite Requirement230
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)230
- Product Recycling and Disposal231
- Battery Return Program232
- Flat Panel Displays234
- Monitors and Workstations234
- Trademarks234
- Index235

Brand	IBM
Model	SUREMARK TF6
Category	Printer
Language	English

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