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Preface
The
4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
describes the operating procedures for
the IBM 4247 Printer Model A00. This guide should be read and used by those who
install or operate the printer, or supervise printer operations.
You can use the printer for many different types of applications. This guide includes
the procedures necessary for you to put together step-by-step instructions tailored
to your operation.
Some editorial changes have been made to this User’s Guide to correct formatting
and printing errors.
How to Use this Guide
The following list describes the contents of each chapter and each appendix:
v “Chapter 1. Printer Setup” on page 1 provides information about unpacking,
setting up, connecting, and operating your printer. You should complete all of this
chapter to prepare the printer for your environment.
v “Chapter 2. Considering Other Forms Paths” on page 33 describes how to select
a different forms path.
v “Chapter 3. Setting Up Another Forms Path” on page 39 describes setting up a
forms path for your printer other than the default path.
v “Chapter 4. Configuring Your Printer” on page 79 describes how to configure the
printer for your operating environment.
v “Chapter 5. Attaching Your Printer” on page 123 describes how to attach the
printer to your computer.
v “Chapter 6. Operator Tasks” on page 133 provides the information you need for
ordering new supplies, replacing worn ribbons, and available printer options.
v “Chapter 7. Resolving Printer Problems” on page 139 describes how to diagnose
and solve printer problems. Always start your problem determination procedure
with this chapter.
v “Chapter 8. Supplies, Forms, and Cables” on page 151 provides information
about ordering ribbon cartridges and cables, and specifying forms.
v “Appendix A. Specifications” on page 159 contains general printer information and
planning requirements. It also contains information on the electrical and
environmental requirements, cabling information, and forms specifications.
v “Appendix B. Optional Features” on page 169 lists the optional features available
for your printer.
v “Appendix C. Native 4247 Commands” on page 171 provides information about
the 4247 Native commands.
v “Appendix D. Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS)” on page 183 contains the
programming information for the Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS)
commands.
v “Appendix E. Epson FX-1050 Data Stream” on page 215 contains the
programming information for the Epson FX printers data stream commands.
v “Appendix F. Code Pages” on page 245 lists all code pages supported by the
4247 Printer Model A00.
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