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... Setting 1-73 Adjusting the Left Margin 1-75 Adjusting the Top of Form Position 1-77 Adjusting the Tear-off Position 1-79 Adjusting the Load Position 1-81 Adjusting the Print Alignment 1-81 Unloading Forms 1-84 Removing the Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2 1-86 Installing and Using the Document Insertion Device (F3) . . . 1-88 Installing the Document Insertion Device (F3 1-88 Changing the Paper Door 1-91 Preparing to the Parallel or Serial Interface 2-20 Attaching a Parallel Cable 2-20 Attaching a Serial Cable 2-23 iv User's Guide Attaching the 4230 Printer...
... Setting 1-73 Adjusting the Left Margin 1-75 Adjusting the Top of Form Position 1-77 Adjusting the Tear-off Position 1-79 Adjusting the Load Position 1-81 Adjusting the Print Alignment 1-81 Unloading Forms 1-84 Removing the Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2 1-86 Installing and Using the Document Insertion Device (F3) . . . 1-88 Installing the Document Insertion Device (F3 1-88 Changing the Paper Door 1-91 Preparing to the Parallel or Serial Interface 2-20 Attaching a Parallel Cable 2-20 Attaching a Serial Cable 2-23 iv User's Guide Attaching the 4230 Printer...
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... Unit Check Indicator 3-14 Operator Panel Keys 3-14 Configuration Parameter Values 3-16 Operating States 3-17 Ready and Not Ready 3-17 Forms 3-18 Forms Handling Devices 3-19 Continuous Forms Device (F1 3-19 Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2 3-20 Document Insertion Device (F3 3-21 Auto Sheet Feeder Device (F4 3-22 Ribbons 3-23 Print Head 3-23 Problem Determination 3-23 Relocation Instructions 3-23 Caring for Your Printer 3-24 Starting a Print Job 3-25 Stopping or Canceling a Print Job...
... Unit Check Indicator 3-14 Operator Panel Keys 3-14 Configuration Parameter Values 3-16 Operating States 3-17 Ready and Not Ready 3-17 Forms 3-18 Forms Handling Devices 3-19 Continuous Forms Device (F1 3-19 Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2 3-20 Document Insertion Device (F3 3-21 Auto Sheet Feeder Device (F4 3-22 Ribbons 3-23 Print Head 3-23 Problem Determination 3-23 Relocation Instructions 3-23 Caring for Your Printer 3-24 Starting a Print Job 3-25 Stopping or Canceling a Print Job...
User Guide
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... the IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Operator Panel Instructions include: The operator panel Configuration options. See "Publications" on page xvii for attachment to install the Auto Sheet Feeder feature, see IBM 4230 Printer Auto Sheet Feeder General Information for each forms device. The blue color in this guide shows parts of publications. Topics in the printer. xvi User's Guide This guide uses color to help you plan to a serial or parallel | interface. Note...
... the IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Operator Panel Instructions include: The operator panel Configuration options. See "Publications" on page xvii for attachment to install the Auto Sheet Feeder feature, see IBM 4230 Printer Auto Sheet Feeder General Information for each forms device. The blue color in this guide shows parts of publications. Topics in the printer. xvi User's Guide This guide uses color to help you plan to a serial or parallel | interface. Note...
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... the IBM 4230 Printer (with the 4230 Printer. This guide contains detailed information to operate the 4230 Printer control panel. IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Product and Programming Description, GC40-0595. This manual describes the setup and use of the Auto Sheet Feeder with special emphasis on the 4230 Printer. 4230 Printer Library For planning, setup, and operating information, see: IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 User's Guide, SA40-0593. This card...
... the IBM 4230 Printer (with the 4230 Printer. This guide contains detailed information to operate the 4230 Printer control panel. IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Product and Programming Description, GC40-0595. This manual describes the setup and use of the Auto Sheet Feeder with special emphasis on the 4230 Printer. 4230 Printer Library For planning, setup, and operating information, see: IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 User's Guide, SA40-0593. This card...
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The installation procedure includes: Installing the ribbon Installing the forms device Included with the printer are installing an Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF), see "Setting Up Your 4230 Printer with the 4230 Printer: IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 User's Guide Use this manual to learn how to perform simple maintenance and error checking). This guide also contains error codes and a symptoms list. The guide should be posted near the printer. If you cannot successfully complete all of...
The installation procedure includes: Installing the ribbon Installing the forms device Included with the printer are installing an Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF), see "Setting Up Your 4230 Printer with the 4230 Printer: IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 User's Guide Use this manual to learn how to perform simple maintenance and error checking). This guide also contains error codes and a symptoms list. The guide should be posted near the printer. If you cannot successfully complete all of...
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... tractor pins for continuous forms and the left edge of a cut form. If the printer is 10. The printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Demonstration 3. The factory default setting is ready, press Stop. The printer displays NOT READY 2. To align the left margin position. 1-44 User's Guide You can also change the current left margin position using the Left Margin Alignment Test. Press Scroll ↑ or Scroll ↓ until the printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Left Margin Alignment 4. Enter the Operator Print Tests by pressing Test. Adjusting the Left Margin...
... tractor pins for continuous forms and the left edge of a cut form. If the printer is 10. The printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Demonstration 3. The factory default setting is ready, press Stop. The printer displays NOT READY 2. To align the left margin position. 1-44 User's Guide You can also change the current left margin position using the Left Margin Alignment Test. Press Scroll ↑ or Scroll ↓ until the printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Left Margin Alignment 4. Enter the Operator Print Tests by pressing Test. Adjusting the Left Margin...
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... H's by changing the Left Margin Position in the Configuration Menu. (See "Using Print Format and Quality Parameters" in a Custom Set. See "Storing Configuration Parameters" in front of H's. 5. This value is now the current left margin is correctly positioned. (You can press Line Feed or Form Feed to exit the test. Note: If you want your left margin, press Scroll ↑ or Scroll ↓ until the left margin position. 7. Press Enter. * An asterisk ( ) appears in IBM 4230 Printer Models 101...
... H's by changing the Left Margin Position in the Configuration Menu. (See "Using Print Format and Quality Parameters" in a Custom Set. See "Storing Configuration Parameters" in front of H's. 5. This value is now the current left margin is correctly positioned. (You can press Line Feed or Form Feed to exit the test. Note: If you want your left margin, press Scroll ↑ or Scroll ↓ until the left margin position. 7. Press Enter. * An asterisk ( ) appears in IBM 4230 Printer Models 101...
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... changing the Left Margin Position in the Configuration Menu. (See "Using Print Format and Quality Parameters" in a Custom Set. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the left margin position saved when you turn off the printer, you want your left margin, press Scroll ↑ or Scroll ↓ until the printer displays the desired value for information on saving configurations. Note: If you must save it in IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Operator Panel Instructions.) 1-76 User's Guide The forms...
... changing the Left Margin Position in the Configuration Menu. (See "Using Print Format and Quality Parameters" in a Custom Set. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the left margin position saved when you turn off the printer, you want your left margin, press Scroll ↑ or Scroll ↓ until the printer displays the desired value for information on saving configurations. Note: If you must save it in IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Operator Panel Instructions.) 1-76 User's Guide The forms...
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... adjust the load position using bidirectional printing. Setting Up the 4230 Printer 1-81 The printer displays NOT READY 2. Adjusting the Load Position The load position can only be adjusted following an operator initiated load or eject (F2 forms device only) function from the default position are +38 and −30.5 mm (+1.5 and −1.2 in.). The printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Demonstration Chapter 1. The alarm beeps and the printer displays TOP OF FORM SET Adjusting the Print Alignment You can adjust dot registration and print quality...
... adjust the load position using bidirectional printing. Setting Up the 4230 Printer 1-81 The printer displays NOT READY 2. Adjusting the Load Position The load position can only be adjusted following an operator initiated load or eject (F2 forms device only) function from the default position are +38 and −30.5 mm (+1.5 and −1.2 in.). The printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Demonstration Chapter 1. The alarm beeps and the printer displays TOP OF FORM SET Adjusting the Print Alignment You can adjust dot registration and print quality...
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... those characters that are using preprinted forms. To adjust the position of the first print character, see "Adjusting the Left Margin" on page 1-104. To adjust the position of the first print line, see "Adjusting the Print Alignment" on page 1-107. To adjust the print alignment, see "Adjusting the Top of Form Position" on page 1-109. Adjusting the Print Quality After the printer prints a few lines, press Stop and verify that affect print quality include: Forms Thickness Setting This setting can affect the darkness or lightness...
... those characters that are using preprinted forms. To adjust the position of the first print character, see "Adjusting the Left Margin" on page 1-104. To adjust the position of the first print line, see "Adjusting the Print Alignment" on page 1-107. To adjust the print alignment, see "Adjusting the Top of Form Position" on page 1-109. Adjusting the Print Quality After the printer prints a few lines, press Stop and verify that affect print quality include: Forms Thickness Setting This setting can affect the darkness or lightness...
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... the left margin is now the current left margin position without printing the row of H's. 7. If the H's do not start where you must save it in a Custom Set. You may also adjust the left margin position. 9. The printer also prints a single line of H's by changing the Left Margin Position in the Configuration Menu. (See "Using Print Format and Quality Parameters" in IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Operator Panel Instructions.) 1-106 User's Guide Press Stop or Cancel Print to move the forms between printing...
... the left margin is now the current left margin position without printing the row of H's. 7. If the H's do not start where you must save it in a Custom Set. You may also adjust the left margin position. 9. The printer also prints a single line of H's by changing the Left Margin Position in the Configuration Menu. (See "Using Print Format and Quality Parameters" in IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Operator Panel Instructions.) 1-106 User's Guide Press Stop or Cancel Print to move the forms between printing...
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... shows a number of different types of a printer status condition or an error. Understanding status and error codes "Using the Status Code and Problem Listings" on your part. Pressing Stop turns the alarm off. Note: When you press Set Top of 40 characters. Getting to beep by following the procedure in "Using Printer Setup Parameters" in IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Operator Panel Instructions Using Operator Print Tests Chapter 5, "Using the Operator Print Tests." Status information helps you have it disabled. Chapter 3. See...
... shows a number of different types of a printer status condition or an error. Understanding status and error codes "Using the Status Code and Problem Listings" on your part. Pressing Stop turns the alarm off. Note: When you press Set Top of 40 characters. Getting to beep by following the procedure in "Using Printer Setup Parameters" in IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Operator Panel Instructions Using Operator Print Tests Chapter 5, "Using the Operator Print Tests." Status information helps you have it disabled. Chapter 3. See...
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... current left margin position using the Left Margin Alignment Test. The | margin is 0.686 mm [0.027 in .) from the center of the tractor pins for continuous forms and from the left edge of a cut form. The printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Demonstration 2. Press Enter or Start to begin the test. To align the left margin position. 5-6 User's Guide Left Margin Alignment You can print a single line of text to help in setting the left margin position using this test. Enter the Operator Print Tests (see "General Test Instructions" on page 5-1). The factory default setting is...
... current left margin position using the Left Margin Alignment Test. The | margin is 0.686 mm [0.027 in .) from the center of the tractor pins for continuous forms and from the left edge of a cut form. The printer displays OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Demonstration 2. Press Enter or Start to begin the test. To align the left margin position. 5-6 User's Guide Left Margin Alignment You can print a single line of text to help in setting the left margin position using this test. Enter the Operator Print Tests (see "General Test Instructions" on page 5-1). The factory default setting is...
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... IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Operator Panel Instructions on page B-35 for service if you cannot solve the problem using the procedures. 12. Give examples of status code displays, such as 1 END OF FORMS LOAD FORMS Describe how to check and change parameter values. 9. See Chapter 5, "Using the Operator Print Tests" for multiple-part forms and smudge-free legibility single-part forms. 10. Show the operator "Checking and Changing Configuration Parameter Values" in "Using the Status Code...
... IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Operator Panel Instructions on page B-35 for service if you cannot solve the problem using the procedures. 12. Give examples of status code displays, such as 1 END OF FORMS LOAD FORMS Describe how to check and change parameter values. 9. See Chapter 5, "Using the Operator Print Tests" for multiple-part forms and smudge-free legibility single-part forms. 10. Show the operator "Checking and Changing Configuration Parameter Values" in "Using the Status Code...
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Press Stop. 2. If the status code occurs again, call for service. 26 HEX PRINT MODE ACTIVE This is an informational message. Press Cancel Print. 3. Press Start. 5. Press Start. The printer displays this message after you press Stop. Check that the serial configuration parameters are set correctly. 4. B-14 User's Guide 23 TRANSMIT BUFFER OVERRUN PRESS STOP THEN CANCEL PRINT 24 PARITY ERROR PRESS STOP THEN CANCEL PRINT 25 FRAMING ERROR PRESS STOP THEN CANCEL PRINT 1. All data will print in hexadecimal code until you press Hex Print.
Press Stop. 2. If the status code occurs again, call for service. 26 HEX PRINT MODE ACTIVE This is an informational message. Press Cancel Print. 3. Press Start. 5. Press Start. The printer displays this message after you press Stop. Check that the serial configuration parameters are set correctly. 4. B-14 User's Guide 23 TRANSMIT BUFFER OVERRUN PRESS STOP THEN CANCEL PRINT 24 PARITY ERROR PRESS STOP THEN CANCEL PRINT 25 FRAMING ERROR PRESS STOP THEN CANCEL PRINT 1. All data will print in hexadecimal code until you press Hex Print.
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... installation. Problem: Missing dots or irregular characters 1: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) setting needs to be changed . Solution: See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness setting through the operator panel (based on your forms device) in Chapter 1, "Setting Up the 4230 Printer." replace it is worn. See Chapter 5, "Using the Operator Print Tests." See Chapter 1, "Setting Up the 4230 Printer." 5: The print head or printer is dry or worn. Solution: Do the printer test. Solution: Check the ribbon for service. Solution: Check...
... installation. Problem: Missing dots or irregular characters 1: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) setting needs to be changed . Solution: See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness setting through the operator panel (based on your forms device) in Chapter 1, "Setting Up the 4230 Printer." replace it is worn. See Chapter 5, "Using the Operator Print Tests." See Chapter 1, "Setting Up the 4230 Printer." 5: The print head or printer is dry or worn. Solution: Do the printer test. Solution: Check the ribbon for service. Solution: Check...
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..., replace the ribbon. Solution: See "Using Printer Setup Parameters" in IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Operator Panel Instructions for service. See the appropriate forms device in wrong place 1: Left margin or top of form position adjustments. Solution: Remove and then reinstall the same ribbon. Appendix B. Problem: First print character in Chapter 1, "Setting Up the 4230 Printer." Solution: Check the left margin and top of form is not properly aligned. Miscellaneous Problems Problem: Wrong language set 1: Wrong language set selected. Problem: Ribbon moves...
..., replace the ribbon. Solution: See "Using Printer Setup Parameters" in IBM 4230 Printer Models 101, 1S2, 201, 2S2, 4S3, and 5S3 Operator Panel Instructions for service. See the appropriate forms device in wrong place 1: Left margin or top of form position adjustments. Solution: Remove and then reinstall the same ribbon. Appendix B. Problem: First print character in Chapter 1, "Setting Up the 4230 Printer." Solution: Check the left margin and top of form is not properly aligned. Miscellaneous Problems Problem: Wrong language set 1: Wrong language set selected. Problem: Ribbon moves...
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... as feed roller. R ready. Synonymous with not ready. The housing holding the ribbon and containing the ribbon advance knob. S serial interface. slotted opening. Serial or parallel attachment. tear off position. The mechanism that controls movement of continuous forms paper by using the tear bar on the bottom of a network not centrally linked to take up slack and improve print quality. tractor doors. X-6 User's Guide The printer can be ready and online or offline. Contrast...
... as feed roller. R ready. Synonymous with not ready. The housing holding the ribbon and containing the ribbon advance knob. S serial interface. slotted opening. Serial or parallel attachment. tear off position. The mechanism that controls movement of continuous forms paper by using the tear bar on the bottom of a network not centrally linked to take up slack and improve print quality. tractor doors. X-6 User's Guide The printer can be ready and online or offline. Contrast...
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...print tests bidirectional adjustment 5-19 left margin alignment 5-6 print verification 5-16 printer configuration 5-9 printer demonstration 5-3 print verification test 5-16 printer attaching to a computer coaxial 2-18 twinaxial 2-2 configuration (print test) 5-9 connecting to an IBM AS/400 2-12 IBM System/36 2-15 demonstration (print test) 5-3 left margin (print test) 5-6 problems 1-15 verification (print test) 5-16 printer settings 3-16 printer setup check out ribbon cartridge installation 1-9 F1 (Continuous Forms Device) check out F1 forms device installation 1-23 install the 1-21 load forms...
...print tests bidirectional adjustment 5-19 left margin alignment 5-6 print verification 5-16 printer configuration 5-9 printer demonstration 5-3 print verification test 5-16 printer attaching to a computer coaxial 2-18 twinaxial 2-2 configuration (print test) 5-9 connecting to an IBM AS/400 2-12 IBM System/36 2-15 demonstration (print test) 5-3 left margin (print test) 5-6 problems 1-15 verification (print test) 5-16 printer settings 3-16 printer setup check out ribbon cartridge installation 1-9 F1 (Continuous Forms Device) check out F1 forms device installation 1-23 install the 1-21 load forms...
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... indicator 3-12 ready operating state 3-17 relocating the printer 3-23 removal of acoustic cover 1-117 removal of ribbon 4-2 removing the forms devices F1 (Continuous Forms Device) 1-53 F2 (Dual Purpose Forms Device) 1-114 F3 (Document Insertion Device) 1-86 ribbon cartridge check out installation 1-9 install the 1-6 prepare for installation 1-6 changing 4-1 guide installation 1-8 installing 4-5 ordering replacement 3-23 removal 4-2 ribbon advance knob 4-5 ribbon cartridge, ordering replacement 3-23 ribbon guide 4-4 ribbons, black 3-23 right tractor, adjustment 1-39, 1-71 X-14 User's Guide
... indicator 3-12 ready operating state 3-17 relocating the printer 3-23 removal of acoustic cover 1-117 removal of ribbon 4-2 removing the forms devices F1 (Continuous Forms Device) 1-53 F2 (Dual Purpose Forms Device) 1-114 F3 (Document Insertion Device) 1-86 ribbon cartridge check out installation 1-9 install the 1-6 prepare for installation 1-6 changing 4-1 guide installation 1-8 installing 4-5 ordering replacement 3-23 removal 4-2 ribbon advance knob 4-5 ribbon cartridge, ordering replacement 3-23 ribbon guide 4-4 ribbons, black 3-23 right tractor, adjustment 1-39, 1-71 X-14 User's Guide