IBM A00 Printer User Manual


 
Contents
Notices ...........................xiii
Electronic Emissions ......................xiii
Trademarks and Service Marks .................. xv
Safety Information .......................xvi
Preface ...........................xix
How to Use this Guide......................xix
Related Publications ...................... xx
Chapter 1. Printer Setup .................... 1
Information Necessary for Printer Setup ............... 1
Unpacking Your Printer ..................... 2
Setting Up Your Printer ..................... 3
Removing Packing Materials .................. 3
Installing Operator Panel Overlay................. 4
Installing Wire Forms Guide................... 5
Locating Operator Accessible Areas and Controls ............ 5
Operator Panel ........................ 6
Operator Panel Display .................... 7
Audible Alarm ........................ 7
Status Indicators ....................... 7
Function Keys ........................ 9
Default Forms Path .......................13
Setting Up Front Push Forms Path (Default)..............14
Setting Front Push Tractor ...................14
Installing Front Push Tractor ..................15
Installing Ribbon Cartridge ....................17
Connecting Electrical Power....................18
Changing Display Language ...................19
Stacking Forms for Front Push Forms Path ..............20
Loading Forms into Front Push Forms Path ..............20
Creating Print Test Sample (Self Test Printout-with Firmware Level) .....23
Tearing Off Forms .......................24
Choosing Tear-Off Option....................25
Checking and Adjusting Tear-Off Position ..............25
Checking Configuration .....................27
Printing Power On Configuration Setup ..............27
Printing Program Configuration Setup ...............28
Parking Continuous Forms ....................29
Setting Up Manual Sheet Feed Path ................30
Optional Printer Stand ......................32
Summary ..........................32
Chapter 2. Considering Other Forms Paths .............33
Choosing Other Forms Paths ...................33
Choosing a Forms Path for Your Needs ...............34
Choosing a Forms Path for Special Forms ..............35
Other Considerations for Forms ..................35
Description of Each Forms Path ..................36
Front Push Forms Path ....................36
Rear Push Forms Path ....................36
Dual Push Forms Paths ....................36
Rear Pull Forms Path .....................37
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