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Optra S, Optra Se 3455
and Optra K 1220
SIMM for IPDS
Installation and User’s
Guide
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Document GI-009-07 Rev. 7.0 Seventh Edition Printed in USA P/N 11K1877 E.C. 1K0316 © Copyright Intermate International, Inc., 1997 and LCI Intermate A/S, 1998 and 1999. All rights reserved. © Copyright Lexmark International, Inc., 1998 and 1999. All rights reserved. 2
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Notice The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND LCI INTERMATE A/S PROVIDE THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply
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CONTENTS About this Guide ....................................................................................9 Conventions ................................................................................................................9 1 Introduction......................................................................................11 1.1 Equipment Requirements and Specifications.....................................................11 1.2 Customer Support ..................................
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4.3.12 IPDS Resolution .......................................................................................38 4.3.13 Intervention Required ...............................................................................39 4.3.14 IPDS Timeout ...........................................................................................40 4.3.15 Trace Functions ........................................................................................43 4.3.16 IPDS Version........................
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6.3.3 Creating a Text Job to Change IPDS Option Settings ................................76 6.3.3.1 Lead-in String ................................................................................................... 77 6.3.3.2 Lead-out String ................................................................................................. 77 6.3.3.3 Entering Option Name and Value Settings ....................................................... 78 6.3.3.4 Entering Comments in the Job ........
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7.8.3 Example PSF STARTUP PROC - JCL and PRINTDEV .........................112 7.9 Printing IPDS from PSF/2 ...............................................................................113 7.10 Printer Sharing in the PSF/2 Environment.....................................................117 7.11 Printing IPDS from PSF/AIX ........................................................................119 8 Using the SIMM for IPDS with the Adapter for SCS ................121 8.1 Using the Coax/Twi
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B.1.4 Latin 4 ................................................................................................................ 154 B.1.5 Latin 5 ................................................................................................................ 154 B.1.6 Baltic Multilingual (Latin 6) .............................................................................. 154 B.1.7 Cyrillic ........................................................................................................
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About this Guide Refer to your Lexmark Optra printer's User’s Guide for basic information about your printer and how to use it. Use this booklet as a reference for the SIMM for IPDS . It includes information on: x Installing the SIMM for IPDS. x Understanding, using, and changing the option settings to affect the way host jobs are printed. Conventions x Printer menu keys and operator panel texts are written in bold. x Option values are written in “quotation marks”. x Section titles and bo
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1 Introduction 1.1 Equipment Requirements and Specifications Thank you for purchasing the SIMM (Single Inline Memory Module) for Intelligent Printer Data Stream (IPDS). This provides your printer with high quality IBM host connectivity print output. With the appropriate adapter and host software, your printer becomes an IBM host workstation printer capable of printing AFP or IPDS documents from an AS/400 , System/370, System/390 , or System/36. To use the SIMM for IPDS, your Lexmark Optr
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If you need to update your adapter’s code level, contact the Lexmark Technical Support Center. MarkNet print server and Adapter for SCS firmware updates are also available from the Lexmark web site at http://www.lexmark.com. 1.2 Customer Support If you cannot find answers in this booklet about using the SIMM for IPDS, please contact your point of purchase, your local Lexmark office, or call the Lexmark Technical Support Center. In North America: Lexmark International, Inc. 740 New Circle Road Le
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2 Installation 2.1 Before Installing the SIMM for IPDS Installing the new SIMM for IPDS may restore the printer’s default menu settings. Follow the instructions in the following section to print out the current user default settings and installed printer options before installing the new SIMM for IPDS. Save the printed sheet(s) for reference as you may want to refer to these settings in the future. Refer to your printer User’s Guide if you need information about factory defaults. Note: Ins
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2.3 Installing the SIMM for IPDS Warning: The SIMM for IPDS is easily damaged by static electricity. Make sure to touch the printer’s metal cabinet before handling the SIMM or wear an anti-static wrist strap. Follow these instructions to install the SIMM: 1. Unpack the SIMM for IPDS. Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. Your card may vary in appearance. Save the packing materials. 2. Check the printer model and SIMM to be sure you install the SIMM in the correc
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3. Turn the printer power OFF (O) and unplug the printer power cord. 4. Disconnect all cables from the back of the printer. 5. You must access the printer system board. Refer to your printer User's Guide and follow the instructions on how to access the printer system board. After accessing the system board proceed to step 6. 6. Locate the Optional Firmware SIMM Connector on the system board. Refer to the figure below matching your printer. Hold the option with the connection points pointing
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7. Press the option down toward the system board until it snaps into place. Make sure both metal clips on the connector are fastened and the two pins on the connector are pushed through the holes in the option. Refer to the figure matching your printer. Optra S/Se Optra K 8. You must have at least 4 MB of installed memory to use the SIMM for IPDS. Refer to the menu settings page you printed before beginning the SIMM installation to determine the amount of printer installed memory. Refer to your
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11. Plug in the printer power cord. 12. Turn the printer power ON (I). Note: If all diamonds remain displayed on the printer operator panel or if the printer does not warm the engine and display Ready on the operator panel, follow the steps in the next section to remove the SIMM and repeat the steps in this section to reinstall it. Be sure the SIMM can be used in your printer model. Refer to step 2 for SIMM identification. A minimum of 4 MB of memory is required for IPDS printing. If there is le
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Note: After verifying the installation, you may want to set your other printer settings that were different from the factory defaults. See the menu settings page you printed before starting this installation for comparison. Tip: Place a label on the front of the printer indicating the connector locations of all installed options to avoid having to print the Menu Settings. 18
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2.4 Removing the SIMM for IPDS Warning: The option card is easily damaged by static electricity. Before handling the cards, be sure to touch the printer’s metal cabinet or put on an anti- static wrist strap. 1. Turn the printer power OFF (O) and unplug the printer power cord. 2. Disconnect all cables from the back of the printer. 3. You must access the printer system board. Please refer to your printer's User's Guide and follow the instructions on how to access the Printer System Board. After ac
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4. Refer to the figure below for your printer to locate the SIMM for IPDS in the connector slot. Push out on the metal clips at each end of the connector and rotate the SIMM away from the system board. Optra S/Se Optra K 5. Place the SIMM for IPDS in its original packaging. If you did not save the packaging, wrap the card in paper and store it in a box. 6. Close the Printer System Board. Refer to your printer User's Guide and follow the instructions on how to close the Printer System Board. Aft
