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i-data Electronic Documentation
The i-data Printing Solutions
ida 812-1x MIO
Operator’s Guide
Doc. no D60222 Revision 01
WARNING:
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has
been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J
of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable prot
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Document No.: D60222-01 © Copyright i-data international a-s 1997 MAIN OFFICE: i-data international a-s Vadstrupvej 35-43 DK-2880 Bagsvaerd Denmark Telephone: +45 44 36 60 00 Telefax: +45 44 36 61 11 SUBSIDIARIES i-data Denmark i-data Sweden Vadstrupvej 35 Datavägen 21 DK-2880 Bagsvaerd S-43600 Askim Denmark Sweden Telephone: +45 44 44 77 50 Telephone: + 00 46 31 680710 Telefax: +45 44 44 85 50 Telefax: + 00 46 31 682670 i-data UK Ltd. i-data France Unit 3, Cartel Business Centre Parc de Haute T
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ida 812-1x MIO Operator’s Guide Preface Preface September 1997 This manual applies to the ida 812-1x MIO, i.e. the following printers equipped with an i-data plug-in interface with firmware release no: S21 112.070 or higher. • HP LaserJet IIISi • HP LaserJet 4 • HP LaserJet 4Si • HP LaserJet 4 Plus • HP LaserJet 4V • HP LaserJet 5 • HP LaserJet 5Si • HP PaintJet XL300 • HP DeskJet 1200C • HP DeskJet 1600 C • HP Color LaserJet and to any subsequent releases until otherwise specified. It is assume
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ida 812-1x MIO Operator’s Guide Preface Related Manuals "ida 812-1x PCL Platform, Programmer's Guide" Document No. D62026. As the ida 812-1x MIO emulates the IBM 5219 printer, useful information may be obtained from: "IBM 5219 Printer, Models DO1/DO2, Programmer's Reference Guide", IBM Order No. GA 23-1025. "Using the IBM Pageprinter 3812 with an IBM System /36 or System /38", IBM Order No. S544-3343. "Device Configuration Guide (AS/400)", IBM Order No. SC21-8106. -4-
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ida 812-1x MIO Operator’s Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface...........................................................................................................3 Prerequisite Manuals ................................ ................................ .3 Table of Contents......................................................................................... 5 1. Introduction to the ida 812-1x MIO .......................................................... 7 1.1. What is the i
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ida 812-1x MIO Operator’s Guide Table of Contents 5.2.4. SETUP Menu................................ ................................ ..29 5.2.5. SAVE/RESTORE Menu................................ .................. 29 6. Errors and Recovery .................................................................................30 6.1. Error Messages in MIO front panel ................................ ............... 30 6.2. Error Messages on Paper ................................ .....................
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ida 812-1x MIO Operator’s Guide Introduction 1. Introduction to the ida 812-1x MIO 1.1. What is the ida 812-1x MIO The ida 812-1x MIO is a printer with an interface de signed for use with the DisplayWrite/36, Office/38, Office/400, TMS and similar programs. The ida 812-1x MIO emulates the IBM 5219/3812-1 printers and supports the facilities offered by the IBM 5219 printer. Furthermore, simple emulations of the IBM 5224-1, IBM 5225-2, IBM 5256-120 and IBM 4234-2 are possible. Front Panel Support
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ida 812-1x MIO Operator’s Guide Introduction • Up to 24 pages per minute • Laser quality printout • Printer sharing with automatic switching and setup • Automatic font change • Scalable fonts • Proportional spacing • Internally generated bar codes which can be accessed via GFID or via Escape sequence • Easy operation with few operator interventions • User-string definition • Permanent Escape Character • FSL function simulating font change via Escape sequence • Support of the ida PSS software p
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ida 812-1x MIO Operator’s Guide Introduction settings (the HP MIO printer’s) or be over written from the syst em and cause formatting problems (see Chapter 5 Front Panel Setup). 1.4. How the ida 812-1x MIO Works The ida 812-1x MIO works using 26 internal Setup Func tions. These setup functions are downloaded as special commands from your IBM system. The ida 812-1x MIO interface intercepts these commands and uses them for its own internal setup. Chapter 6, Function Selection via the Line is a bri
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ida 812-1x MIO Operator’s Guide Installation 2. Installing the ida 812-1x MIO Interface Before you start the installation, make sure that the kit is complete. It should contain the following items: • ida 812-1x MIO interface • Auto-terminating T-cable • "ida 812-1x MIO, Operator's Guide"; Document No. D60222 (electronic format) • "ida 812-1x MIO, Quick Guide"; Document No. D10222 (hardcopy format) CAUTION: The interface can be damaged by static discharge. To prevent this damage, the interface co
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ida 812-1x MIO Operator’s Guide Installation The possible values are: • International • United States • Austria/Germany • Belgium • Brazil • Canada/France • Denmark/Norway • Finland/Sweden • France • Italy • Iceland • Japan (English) • Portugal • Spain • Spanish speaking • United Kingdom • Multinational The factory default language is Multinational (except for the US where the default language is United States, i.e. US English). If you wish to change the factory default, please see Appendix B, D
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ida 812-1x MIO Operator’s Guide Installation 2.3. Installation Procedure The installation of the ida 812-1x MIO interface varies slightly depending on the printer in which it is installed. This is decribed in more detail below. NOTE: Irrespective of printer, you should first make sure that power to the printer is turned OFF, and that the correct language has been selected on the interface DIP switch bank as described in Section 2.1, DIP Switch Language Selection and illustrated in Appendix B, DI
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ida 812-1x MIO Operator’s Guide Installation 2.3.4. HP LaserJet 5Si 1. Loosen the screws and remove the plate of the top slot positioned on the rear of the printer. 2. Insert the ida 812-1x MIO interface in the slot and tighten screws. 2.3.5. HP PaintJet XL300 1. Loosen the screws on the cover plate positioned at the centre of the rear panel and remove the plate. 2. Insert the ida 812-1x MIO interface (twinax connector at the left) in the slot and tighten screws. 2.3.6. HP DeskJet 1200 C 1. L
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ida 812-1x MIO Operator’s Guide Installation 3. Installing the ida 812-1x MIO Printer The installation of the ida 812-1x MIO printer is similar to the installation described in the original HP manuals, except for the twinax cable connection of the ida 812-1x MIO to the host system (see Section 3.3, Twinax Connection). All functions and features of the original printers are available on the ida 812-1x MIO. However, certain front panel settings and LaserJet escape sequences should be used with gre
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ida 812-1x MIO Operator’s Guide Installation 3.2. Printer Configuration Procedure 1. Set the device address on the switch located on the rear panel next to the twinax connector. Possible values are 0 to 6. Make sure that the device address is set before the twinax cable is connected. 2. Select PCL from the front panel. 3. Turn the printer power off before you connect the twinax cable(s) according to Section 3.3, Twinax Connection. 4. The configuration must comply with the requirements of your i
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ida 812-1x MIO Operator’s Guide Installation WARNING! The twinax cable must never be connected directly to the twinax socket of the printer. It must always be connected to the T-cable. 3.4. Printer Emulations On the ida 812-1x MIO it is possible to emulate the following IBM printers once the interface card has been installed: • 3812-1/5219 • 5224-2 • 5225-2 • 5256 -120 • 4234-2 Factory default is 3812-1/5219 emulation. You change this emulation in the following way (provided that the printer ha
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ida 812-1x MIO Operator’s Guide Installation 6. Turn printer power OFF and set the Device Address switch as described in Section 3.2, Printer Configuration Procedure and according to the new emulation. 7. Connect the twinax cable and turn printer power ON. 3.5. System Configuration To obtain access to all the features of the ida 812-1x MIO on the AS/400 and System /38 the printer should be configured as a 3812 Model 1 printer. On System /36 the printer should be configured as a 5219 DO1 or DO2 p
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ida 812-1x MIO Operator’s Guide Operation 4. ida 812-1x MIO Operation The ida 812-1x MIO is controlled entirely from the host system by IBM commands and requires very little operator intervention. The configuration of the printer may be changed from the system with Function Selection via the Line (FSL) sequences as de scribed in Chapter 7, Function Selection via the Line and the "ida 812-1x PCL Platform, Programmer's Guide", doc. no. D62026. The printer can be tested via the line as described in
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ida 812-1x MIO Operator’s Guide Operation The PAR.DATA indicator LED has 2 states which indicate the follow- ing: State Indication OFF Parallel interface inactive. ON Parallel interface active. 4.2. The TEST Key As previously mentioned, tests are primarily selected via the line. However, the [TEST] key may be used to activate the following: • Test 4, Setup printout followed by • Test 1, ONLINE HEX dump. An examples of the Setup printout obtained by activating the tests can be found in Chapter 10
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ida 812-1x MIO Operator’s Guide Operation If data is sent on the twinax line, the module will enter Twinax Session mode. If no data is sent via the twinax line within the specified timeout period, parallel data may be printed. This also applies if the module is in Twinax Session mode. NOTE: Because the printer is being shared between the parallel port and the host, careful attention should be paid to the setting up of the PC, so that jobs are not automatically terminated because the printer is b
