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Xerox LS 3270
User’s Guide
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Preface Xerox LS 3270 Preface September 1997 This manual applies to the Xerox LS 3270 protocol converter, installed with firmware release S10 130.002, and to any sub- sequent release until otherwise specified. The Xerox LS 3270 supports Coax and Centronics inputs. The output is Centronics. The manual describes how the Xerox LS 3270 is connected and operated. Read it (and the Quick Guide provided with the product) before you start using the protocol converter, and keep the manual in a safe place
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Table of Contents Xerox LS 3270 Table of Contents Preface....................................................................................................... 2 Related Manuals: ................................ ................................ ... 2 Table of Contents ...................................................................................... 3 1. Introduction to the Xerox LS 327................................ 0 ....................... 4 1.1. What is the Xerox LS 3270? .............
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Introduction Xerox LS 3270 1. Introduction to the Xerox LS 3270 This chapter gives a short description of the Xerox LS 3270 and its installation requirements. 1.1. What is the Xerox LS 3270? The Xerox LS 3270 is a protocol converter which enables any printer (or other output device) to be connected to an IBM computer system. The printer or device should have a Centronics parallel connector in order to be con nected to the Xerox LS 3270 protocol converter. The IBM system should use the 3270 type
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Introduction Xerox LS 3270 Changing the Driver To change from PCL to FSL driver or vice versa, first of all the rotary switch has to be in position T at power on. The current printer driver will be indicated on a printout. The actual selection of printer driver is then made by turning the rotary switch to position A (PCL) or B (FSL). The new position will also be indicated on a second printout. When the correct position is obtained, turn the rotary switch away from the A, B or T positions (any o
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Introduction Xerox LS 3270 1.3 Supported Control Units The Xerox LS 3270 connects to the following control units: • IBM 3174 All models • IBM 3274 All models (A-adapter) • IBM 3276 All models • IBM 4321/31/41/61 All models • IBM 81XX Via 327x controllers or 8775 terminals • IBM 4701/4702 Through the Device Cluster Adapter • IBM 8775 Through 3287 attachment RPQ All equivalent 3274/76 PCM controllers, subject to valida tion by your dealer. Contact your dealer for more information. 1.4. Installat
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Introduction Xerox LS 3270 1.5 Paper Size Defaul t (US/EU) When you receive the Xerox LS 3270, the box is ready to connect to the system and to the printer. From the factory, the Xerox LS 3270 interface is set up for either US (Letter) or European (A4) paper size (depending on what you specified when ordering the Xerox LS 3270). If, however, you should need to change the default, you may do this by using the FSL function Y8 (see Appendix A for details). 1.6. Operating Environment The Xerox LS
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Installation Xerox LS 3270 2. Installation of the Xerox LS 3270 This chapter starts with an overview of the functionality of the front panel. Then follows a description of how you connect the Xerox LS 3270 box to a printer. NOTE: Before you start the installation, make sure that the rotary switch is set to the required emulation (PCL is default). See the location of the switch in section 2.1. below. 2.1. Knowing the Front Panel PAR Centronics Ouput Port CU B T A TEST External Power Supply Conne
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Installation Xerox LS 3270 ROTARY SWITCH The rotary switch is used for changing the output driver (PCL or FSL) and for generating a TEST print. See the section 1.1.1, PCL or FSL output Driver for information on changing the driver and the section 2.3, Testing for information on making a TEST printout. PARALLEL/MINI-CENTRONICS IN The parallel/mini-Centronics input port can be connected to the parallel/Centronics out put on a PC or similar source able to share the printer with the host. 2.2. Insta
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Installation Xerox LS 3270 Printer Cable: The Xerox LS 3270 does not necessarily have to be plugged directly into the Centronics Input Port of your printer. An extention Centronics cable can be ordered for distance connection between the Xerox LS 3270 and your printer. This kit also contains a velcro tape to enable mounting on the side of a printer. Order no. 999 020 030 2.2.2 Installation Procedure Below follows the procedure for installing the Xerox LS 3270: 1. Make sure the printer power is t
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Installation Xerox LS 3270 using the rotary switch (see section 1.1.1, PCL or FSL output Driver for details). 2.2.3 Automatic Power Supply Control The Xerox LS 3270 will perform a power supply control to see if there is sufficient power on the unit. Section 2.2.1, “Pre-Installation Information” describes how to recognize whether a 5V external power supply is needed in order to make the Xerox LS 3270 work. The 5V power supply can be ordered, using the below order numbers: Order no. 999 021 130 fo
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Installation Xerox LS 3270 2.3. Testing PCL driver: The default configuration of the interface will suffice for most application programs and uses. You should only change the configuration shown in the test printout if you have special requirements. If you should wish to change the configuration, the options may be set from the line as described in the Programmer's Guide; document no. D62077 (see "Related Manuals"). FSL Driver With the FSL driver you have selected an unprogrammed printer driver.
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Installation Xerox LS 3270 Keep the settings printout together with this manual for future reference. Settings Printout using FSL Y120 (PCL mode only) A settings printout can also be generated at power-on by activating 2 function Y120 . 2.4. Timeout The Xerox LS 3270 enables printer sharing between the system and a PC. For this purpose it is possible to specify a timeout period. If the printer is receiving input on the parallel port, for example, and there is a break in the transmission of dat
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Operation Xerox LS 3270 3. Operation of the Xerox LS 3270 The Xerox LS 3270 top panel has been designed to register the operation of the box via the following indicator LEDs : • CU (contact to Control Unit) • PAR (parallel input) See the illustration in the section Knowing the Front Panel for the position of the LEDs. 3.1. Indicators of the Xerox LS 3270 CU (Contact with Control Unit) This indicator LED has 3 states: State Indication Contact with the control unit. ON BLINKING 1. Contact with t
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Specifying Timeout Xerox LS 3270 4. Specifying Timeout In order to specify the timeout for a specific input port, an FSL (Function Selection via the Line) sequence must be sent to the port in question. To do this a tempo rary Escape (ESC) Character must be defined first. This is done in the following way: &&?? The sequence "&&??%" will define "%" as the ESC Character. Timeout is specified in FSL Function 100 . This function has the following syntax ("%" is the ESC Character): %Y100,<
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Specifying Timeout Xerox LS 3270 3 The new setup must be saved in the NVRAM with the following command ("%" is the ESC Character): %X1 The FSL string above was split up into several lines for reasons of clarification to simplify the explanation of the different functions. Below is an example where the FSL string is typed in one line. Example: &&??%%Y100,30,1B,45%%X1 The FSL string above has the following effect: • Defines % as ESC character • Sets timeout to 30 seconds • Send 1B 45 HEX before th
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Programming the Xerox LS 3270 Xerox LS 3270 5. Programming the Xerox LS 3270 The Xerox LS 3270 supports approximately 60 internal Setup 4 Functions (FSL Functions) . When the protocol converter has been installed and connected to a printer, you may have to consider the use of these setup options. FSL setup functions can be sent either from your IBM system or from a PC. PCL Driver (Default) If you have decided to run the Xerox LS 3270 in PCL mode (see Chapter 1), the Xerox LS 3270 is ready to o
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Programming the Xerox LS 3270 Xerox LS 3270 5.1. Setup functions supported in PCL mode Y1 Set IBM Buffer Size Y2 Set Default LPI Y3 Set Default CPI Y4 Set Default Line Spacing Y5 Set Default Page Length (MPL) Y6 Set Default Max. Print Position (MPP) Y7 Set Case (Mono,Dual) Y8 Set LU1 Language Y10 Set Page Format Y11 Set Default Paper Path Y12 Set Default Paper Size Y13 Line Overflow Condition Y14 Enable Graphics Option (idaAFP) Y19 Set Simplex/Duplex Y22 Printer Driver Selection Y25 FF Before Lo
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Programming the Xerox LS 3270 Xerox LS 3270 Y74 Printer Symbol Set Definition Strings Y75 Overwrite Translate Table Y77 Reset APL Translate Table Y78 Select APL Translate Table Y79 ida 820 AFP Font Offset Y80 Overwrite APL Translate Table Y88 Margin Definition Y89 Enable Margin Definition Y90 Define User Escape String Y91 Font Definiti on Y92 Font Point Size Definition Strings Y93 Font Attribute Definition Y94 Font Typeface Definition Y96 Font Change Simulation Y98 Automatic Page Orientation Y10
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Programming the Xerox LS 3270 Xerox LS 3270 TEST functions (T-Functions): T1 Offline Hex Dump (PCIA Dump) T2 Online Hex Dump T3 Online ASCII Hex Dump T4 Print out Settings T5 Printout Character Set T6 Cancel Online ASCII Hex Dump User Settings Functions (X-Functions): X1 Store Settings in Permanent Storage X2 Restore Settings from Permanent Storage X3 Restore Factory Default Settings X4 Restore Settings from Permanent Storage X5 Restore Settings (SCS settings will be retained) Engineering Funct
