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SA40-0564-04
4230 Printer
Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3
User’s Guide
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SA40-0564-04 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 User’s Guide IBM
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Note! Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices” on page ix. | Fifth Edition (August 1994) | This major revision obsoletes and replaces SA40-0564-03. Changes or additions to | the text and illustrations are indicated by a vertical line to the left of the change. Changes are made occasionally to the information herein; any such changes will be reported in subsequent revisions or Technical Newsletters. Publications are
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Contents Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Electronic Emission Notices ...................... ix Trademarks and Service Marks ................... xii Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv How to Use This Guide ........................ xv Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii 4230 Printer Library
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Adjusting the Tractor Tension ............... 1-71 Adjusting the Forms Thickness 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 Instal
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Chapter 3. Getting to Know Your Printer ........... 3-1 Parts of the Printer .......................... 3-2 Model Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Power-On Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Acoustic Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Access Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Front Paper Door ................
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Chapter 4. Replacing Your Ribbon ............... 4-1 Removing the Ribbon Cartridge .................. 4-2 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge ................... 4-5 Chapter 5. Using the Operator Print Tests .......... 5-1 General Test Instructions ...................... 5-1 Printer Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Top of Form Alignment ....................... 5-4 Left Margin Alignment ........................ 5-6 Printer Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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| RS-232C Connector Pin Assignments ............ E-1 | RS-422A Connector Pin Assignments ............ E-1 | Recommended Attachment Cables for PCs and | Compatible Serial Ports ................... E-2 | Recommended Attachment Cables for AS/400 Workstation | Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 | Cable Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3 | RS-232C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3 | RS-422A . . . . . . . .
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viii User’s Guide
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Notices References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only IBM's product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any of the intellectual property rights of IBM may be used instead of the IBM product, program,
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not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condition: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in
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New Zealand Compliance Statement This is a Class A computing device and shall not be located at a distance closer than 20 meters from the boundary of a residential property. Japanese VCCI Korean EMI Notices xi
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Trademarks and Service Marks The following terms, denoted by an asterisk (*) in this publication, are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. AFP AS/400 ApplicationSystem/400 ES/9000 ES/9370 IBM and the IBM logo IPDS Intelligent Printer Data Stream OS/400 The following terms, denoted by a double asterisk (**) in this publication are trademarks of other companies as follows: Lexmark Lexmark International, Inc. User’s
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Safety Information The construction of this machine provides extra protection against the risk of electric shock by grounding appropriate metal parts. The extra protection may not function unless the power cord is connected to a properly grounded outlet. This machine has a grounding-type (3-wire) power cord because grounding is necessary. It is the responsibility of the customer or the person installing the machine to connect it to a properly grounded outlet. Seek professional assistance
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The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Therefore, replacement parts must have the identical or equivalent characteristics as the original parts. The maintenance information for this machine has been written for the professional service person and is not intended to be used by others. User’s Guide xiv
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Preface This guide describes the basic operating procedures for Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 of the IBM 4230 Printer and should be read and used by those who install or operate the printer, or supervise printer operations. You need only basic operating experience to use the IBM 4230 Printer. This experience includes an understanding of how a printer works, how to connect cables, and how to select items from an operator panel menu. You can use the IBM 4230 Printer for many diffe
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Appendix A, “Training Guideline” describes the tasks an operator needs to learn to operate the printer. Appendix B, “Problem Solving,” describes how to diagnose and solve 4230 Printer problems. Appendix C, “Forms Information,” describes the types of forms needed for each forms device. Appendix D, “Declaration of IBM Product Noise Emission Values,” provides the noise emission values for the IBM 4230 Printer. | Appendix E, “Cabling Information,” provides cabling information | for Models 4I3 a
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Publications The following publications provide information on the 4230 Printer. 4230 Printer Library For planning, setup, and operating information, see: IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 User’s Guide, SA40-0564. This guide describes the operating procedures for the IBM 4230 Printer (with special emphasis on using the forms devices). IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions, SA40-0565. This manual describes how to operate
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For service information, see: IBM 4230 and 4232 Printers Maintenance Analysis Procedures, SA40-0571. This manual is a guide for servicing the IBM 4230 Printer. It is the primary maintenance tool for trouble analysis and repair of the 4230 and 4232 Printers. IBM 4230 and 4232 Printers Maintenance Information Manual, SA40-0572. This manual provides detailed maintenance procedures for the 4230 and 4232 Printers. IBM 4230 and 4232 Printers Illustrated Parts Catalog, SA40-0573. This parts catalo
