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LX T-04 Twinax Connection User's Guide Docum ent GM-001- 5 Fifth edition of the Intermate LX T-04 Twinax Connection User’s Guide Printed in Denmark No part of this guide m ay be photocopied or reproduced in any w ay, except where noted, without the written consent of LCI Interm ate A/S.
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N o t i c e s 4 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e.
C o n t e n t s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 5 Contents About this guide ...................................... 9 1. I ntroduction ...................................... 1 1 T h e o r y o f O p e r a t i o n ...................................... 1 1 A S C I I P r i n t e r D r i v e r .
C o n t e n t s 6 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e B a r C od e s ............................................. . 3 8 D e f i n e B a r C o d e s .............................................. . 3 8 P r i n t B a r C o d e .....................................
C o n t e n t s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 7 O p e r a ti n g E n v i r o n m e n t ......................................... . 7 3 G. R e l a t e d P ub li ca ti on s ................................... . 7 5 H. Custo m er Suppor t ...............
C o n t e n t s 8 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e.
A b o u t t h i s m a n u a l I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 9 A bout this guide The g uide applies to the Inter m ate L X T-04 with so f twa re release K12-xxxx and to subsequent releases until otherwise noti f ied. The g uide consists of f i v e sections: Introduction The Inter m ate L X T-04 and the concepts used in this guide.
A b o u t t h i s m a n u a l 10 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e.
I n t r o d u c t i o n I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 11 1. Introduction The Interm ate LX T-04 is a protocol conv erter, which m akes it possible to connect the Lexm ark 23xx Plus, Lexm ark 4227 and Lexm ark 4227 Plus printers to an IBM 5250 (Twinax) env ironm ent.
I n t r o d u c t i o n 12 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e IBM Printe r Emulation The f ollowin g IBM printers can be e m ulated b y the Inter m ate L X T - 04 and the attached L ex m ar k m atrix printer: IBM 4214 (de f ault). IBM 4230. IBM 5256. IBM 5224. IBM 5225.
I n s t a l l a t i o n I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 13 2. Installation Unp acking Unpack and check all the item s using the following check list. Contact y our dealer if anything is missing or dam aged.
I n s t a l l a t i o n 14 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e 3. Set the address switch to position ' 9' (test printout function). 4. Switch on the printer. The SYSTEM indicator flashes for a f ew seconds. The Interm ate LX T-04 produces a test printout on the printer, w hich shows the firmw are revision and basic configuration.
I n s t a l l a t i o n I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 15 Sy stem A ttachment When y our Interm ate LX T-04 is configured, and the configuration is verified by a test printout, it is time to connect it to the IBM host. The AS/400 configuration is easiest done using the Auto Configuration.
I n s t a l l a t i o n 16 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e 7. Make a test printout: CHGJOB PRTDEV(PRT08) PRTDEVADR CTLD(CTL01) If you do not receive a printout, check if there is a m essage waiting on the writer: WRKWTR PRT* Caution: Twinax cables are heavy .
C o n f i g u r a t i o n I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 17 3. Configuration Although the Interm ate LX T-04 is prepared for operation at delivery , you m ay want to chang e the conf iguration. A test printout v erifies the current configuration, see Section 2 .
C o n f i g u r a t i o n 18 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e term inal. The rest of this section is a guide to the Configuration Utility. If you want to restart the configuration, just switch the Intermate L X T-04 off and repeat from step 3.
C o n f i g u r a t i o n I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 19 Basic Co nfigu ration ============================================================== Intermate LX T-04 4214 version: K12-xxxx 960103 ========.
C o n f i g u r a t i o n 20 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e Select Printer D river This subm enu is shown after you hav e selected 'Basic Configuration' in the Main Me nu.
C o n f i g u r a t i o n I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 21 Select IBM Printer Emulation This subm enu is shown after you hav e selected Printer Driver.
C o n f i g u r a t i o n 22 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e Selec t System Language This subm enu is shown after you hav e selected IBM Printer Em ulation. ===================================================.
C o n f i g u r a t i o n I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 23 Save the Configura tion Select 'Sav e' in the M ain Men u. The following subm enu is shown: =======================================.
C o n f i g u r a t i o n 24 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e Exit t he Configura t ion Select 'Exit' in the M ain M enu. The following subm enu is shown: ============================================.
A d v a n c e d F u n c t i o n s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 25 4. A dv anced Functions The Interm ate LX T- 04 supports a number of functions beyond standard IBM printer operation. During norm al mode of operation, Interm ate LX T- 04, together with y our printer, em ulates the IBM twinax printer selected in y our configuration.
A d v a n c e d F u n c t i o n s 26 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e Main Menu A num ber of the advanced functions can be program m ed or edited using Configuration from a Term inal. The Main Menu is displayed when the configuration is started (See Configuration from a Terminal on page 16).
A d v a n c e d F u n c t i o n s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 27 Configura tion fr om the Sy s tem This function allows you to configure the Interm ate LX T- 04 without connecting it directly to a term inal as described in Section 3.
A d v a n c e d F u n c t i o n s 28 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e Note: The com m ents (within brackets) should not be included in y our docum ent. T ransparency IBM PC Support Virtual Printer is one way of sending data transparent to the printer. This m ethod is alway s active and is not described in this guide.
A d v a n c e d F u n c t i o n s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 29 Document Example (Multi-by te Transparency): You want the text to hav e an underlined part in the m iddle.
A d v a n c e d F u n c t i o n s 30 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e Define the Se quences The param eters are defined when Extended Em ulation Mode is entered.
A d v a n c e d F u n c t i o n s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 31 Example: Use the new s equences in the sam e exam ple as in S ection 4 (Multi-by te Transparency in IBM Proprinter em ulation): This .
A d v a n c e d F u n c t i o n s 32 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e Character Translation SCS data s tream EBCD IC languag e specif ic characters are f irst translated into EBCDIC International Set 5 characters. This is the internal character representation in the Interm ate LX T-04.
A d v a n c e d F u n c t i o n s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 33 %P (Configuration lead-in sequence) =54,5 (Select Editable Set) =203,$4A,$7B (Translate EBCDIC Int. 5 $4A to ASCII $7B) =206 (Initialize settings) =205 (Save settings permanently) % '54' Is the Param eter num ber.
A d v a n c e d F u n c t i o n s 34 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e Use r Defi ned Str ings There are ten param eters in the Param eter List that can be prog ram m ed as User Definable String (Param eters #120-#129).
A d v a n c e d F u n c t i o n s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 35 Using th e Strings : To underline text in a docum ent using string s number ' 0' and ' 1': This is %Z0underlined text%Z1 text Printout: This is underlined text Note: To use the Strings, Extended Em ulation Mode must be entered.
A d v a n c e d F u n c t i o n s 36 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e Example: Assum e that y ou have selected IBM Proprinter em ulation. The document is prepared for an HP LaserJet and contains 'start underline' and 'stop underline' pass- through com m ands at several locations.
A d v a n c e d F u n c t i o n s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 37 ============================================================== EDIT PARAMETERS ============================================================== Free String Area: $1AA0 #150 Match String 1_____$1B,$26,$64,$44.
A d v a n c e d F u n c t i o n s 38 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e Note: String Substitutions are program m ed in Extended Em ulation Mode. Bar Codes This f unction giv es you easy acces s to a range of standard bar code types. You can design ev ery sing le bar code printout to m eet your specific requirem ents, such as width and heig ht.
A d v a n c e d F u n c t i o n s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 39 value 1: Bar Code Ty pe. Selectable values (in decim al): 1 = Code 39 3= U P C - A 8 = EAN8 9 = EAN13 12 = 2 of 5 Interleaved 13 = Codabar Matrix 17 = Code 128 value 2: Module Width as a multiple of 1/120 inch.
A d v a n c e d F u n c t i o n s 40 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e Document Example: %P (Configuration lead-in sequence) =211,9,2,2,1,10 (Define Bar Code) =212,"123456789012" (Print Bar Code) % (Configuration trailer sequence) Printout Note: To Define and print bar code, Extended Emulation Mode m ust be entered.
S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 41 5. Solv ing Problems This section helps you to solve any problem s that mig ht arise when installing or using y our Interm ate LX T-04 interface. There are three m ajor areas of diff iculty: Missing printouts.
S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s 42 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e 3. System printouts: Is the SYSTEM indicator on? No: The Intermate L X T-04 is not correctly connected to the system , or the power-up routine has been disturbed. Restart the interface (power-off/power-on).
S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 43 Corrupted P rintouts This is generally caused by selecting a Printer Driv er not m atching y our printer. The control com m ands are then m isinterpreted by the printer, causing corrupted printouts.
S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s 44 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e 4. Has the print job been released from the host? Check that Vary On has been made and that the print job has been released from the print queue. Ask y our System Manager. 5. Is the twinax line terminated? The last unit on the twinax line m ust be terminated.
S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 45 1. Make sure that y our printer is on-line. 2. Set the address s witch to ' 9', and wait for approx. 3 seconds until the SYSTEM indicator starts to flash. You are now in the Test Mode.
S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s 46 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e 3. Select position '4' for sy stem hexdum p, or position '3' for ASCII hexdum p. 4. Repeat y our print job. The data is now printed in hexadecima l f orm . 5. Set the address s witch to ' 9' when the printout is com pleted.
S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 47 BE-BAR CODE ERROR Incorrect or insuff icient bar code definition. The bar code must be specified with five values. See Section 4 . E2-PERMANENT MEMORY CHECKSUM ERROR, FACTORY DEFAULTS SET This m essage indicates that the non-volatile m emory has been corrupted.
S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s 48 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e.
A p p e n d i c e s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 49 A ppendices A . Th e Parameter List The Param eter List show s the available configuration of the Intermate L X T-04. Each param eter contains a value or string that is used to determ ine how the Interm ate LX T-04 should behav e towards the host and towa rds the printer.
A p p e n d i c e s 50 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e Printer Driv ers A printer driver is a dev ice driver containing all the param eters required to drive a particular rang e of printers.
A p p e n d i c e s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 51 #15 ASCII Character Set Selects the AS CII Character Set to be used in the printer. Value Descrip tion Value Description 0 US ASCII 7 Sp anish 1 Sw.
A p p e n d i c e s 52 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e #41 Transparency Lead-In Sequence Starts Multi-byte Transparency Mode. Value Description Value Description <any seq> (m ax 8 character c odes ) *<em pt y> (default ) #42 Configuration Le ad-In Sequence Starts Configuration Mode.
A p p e n d i c e s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 53 #46 Start of Job Sequence Sent before next host printout if tim er J ob Tim e-out has elapsed. Value Descripti on Value Description <any seq> (length and contents free of choi ce) *<empt y> (default) #53 Bar Code Driver Selects the graphics driv er used f or bar code printing.
A p p e n d i c e s 54 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e #150-#189 String Substituti ons Program ming and use are described in section 4. Value Description Val ue Description <any seq.
A p p e n d i c e s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 55 B. EBCDIC Chara c ter Table This table (EBCDIC International Set 5) s hows the internal character representation in the Interm ate LX T-04. Read each EBCDIC code as a column and row position. Fo r exam ple EBCDIC International Set 5 code $81 represents the character 'a' .
A p p e n d i c e s 56 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e.
A p p e n d i c e s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 57 C. Op erating th e LX T -04 The SYSTEM indicator This indicator (green) is lit when the Interm ate LX T-04 is connected to y our IBM system . It can als o flash under the f ollowing conditions: Flash during a few seconds at power up.
A p p e n d i c e s 58 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e Dev ice address Follow these s teps to change the devi ce address : 1. Switch the Interm ate LX T-04 off. 2. Select a new devi ce address (positions 0-6). 3. Switch the Interm ate LX T- 04 on. A warning f or change of devi ce address is printed.
A p p e n d i c e s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 59 Pos. Test Mode Function 0 Restart - same a s pow er o ff/pow er on. 1 Set Facto ry Defa ults - abandon the current confi gurat ion. See not e. 2 Print Charac ter Transl at ion Table - see Appendix B .
A p p e n d i c e s 60 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e 4. Press the printer's ONLINE/OFFLINE key twice to change em ulation. The new em ulation is conf irm ed by a printed m ess age. Repeat until the required em ulation m ode is achieved. Refer to the list in Section 1.
A p p e n d i c e s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 61 D. Updati ng the Sof t w a r e Software that can be Update d The Interm ate LX T-04 software held in Flash ROM . A specif ic cable is needed to upgrade the firmware. Checking if an update is availabl e Contact y our dealer to check if a new firmwa re release is available.
A p p e n d i c e s 62 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e 3. Disconnect the LX T-04 from the printer, ie disconnect the ribbon cable from the printer. 4. Make sure the PC has been pow ered Of f. 5. Attach the download cable to the PC’s L PT1 port. Contact your dealer for f urther inf orm ation on the download cable.
A p p e n d i c e s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 63 18. Disconnect the interf ace from the download cable. 19. Connect the interface to the printer, ie connect the ribbon cable and the power cable. 20. Mount the interf ace on the back of the printer.
A p p e n d i c e s 64 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e.
A p p e n d i c e s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 65 E. Euro Support Support for the Euro sym bol can be achieved in two way s . Either by updating the LX T-04 firm ware and selecting the Euro character set or by m aki ng a perm anent character substitution in the interf ace.
A p p e n d i c e s 66 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e Euro Support v ia Terminal Configura tion The Euro sy m bol is contained in the ASCII character set “P C-858".
A p p e n d i c e s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 67 2. Make sure the Interm ate LX T-04 is attached correctly to the printer. See separate sheet f or details about ins talling the interface.
A p p e n d i c e s 68 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e 10. Select position “7" again. Within a few seconds, the Key Definitions m enu should appear on y our term inal.
A p p e n d i c e s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 69 13. Select the “Edit P aram eters” m enu item . This brings up the f ollowing screen. =========================================================.
A p p e n d i c e s 70 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e 20. Connect the LX T- 04 to the network and power the printer On. Euro Support v ia Comma nd Seque nces Note: This approach does NOT require that the LX T- 04 has been updated with the firmware K12-8491 or g reater.
A p p e n d i c e s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 71 F. T echn ical Specificatio ns Supported Pr inters L ex m ar k 23xx Plus L ex m ar k 4227 L ex m ar k 4227 Plus Attachments IBM S y ste m /34. IBM S y ste m /36. IBM S y ste m /38. IBM S y ste m AS/400.
A p p e n d i c e s 72 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e IBM Prin ter Emulation IBM 4214 m odel 2(default). IBM 5256 m odel 1,2 and 3. IBM 5224 m odel 1 and 2. IBM 5225 m odel 1,2,3 and 4. IBM 4230 m odel 101. IBM S ys tem Features SCS and FFT Dat a strea m . Page Presentation Media.
A p p e n d i c e s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 73 Intermate LX T-04 Additional Features Configuration from a Term inal or f rom the System . Editable Character Translation Table. 10 User Definable Strings. Program mable Transparency Function (data pass-through).
A p p e n d i c e s 74 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e.
A p p e n d i c e s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 75 G. Relat e d Publicat ions Title Part Nu m ber IBM Sy s te m / 36 Fun c tions Ref eren c e Guide SA-21-9436-05 IBM AS / 400 Guide to Progra mm i ng.
A p p e n d i c e s 76 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e.
A p p e n d i c e s I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 77 H. Custome r Support If y ou cannot f ind answers in this g uide about usin g the Inter m ate L X T - 04, please contact y our point of purchase, y our local L ex m ar k o ff ice, or call the L ex m ar k Technical Support line.
A p p e n d i c e s 78 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e.
I n d e x I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 79 Index A About this guide ............. 9 Additional IBM 4214 feature . . 72 A d d r e s s S w i t c h ............ 5 7 A d v a n c e d f u n c t i o n s ......... 2 5 A p p e n d i c e s ................ 4 9 A p p r o v a l s E M C .
I n d e x 80 U s e r ‘ s G u i d e I IBM Printer Emulation ................. 12, 21, 51, 72 I B M s y s t e m f e a t u r e s ........ 7 2 I n c o r r e c t h o s t p r i n t o u t s ...... 4 2 I n s t a l l a t i o n ................ 1 3 Interm ate LX T-04 additional f e a t u r e s .
I n d e x I n t e r m a t e L X T - 0 4 81 SYSTEM indicator ........... 14, 16, 42, 45, 57, 67 S y s t e m L a n g u a g e ........ 22, 50 T T e c h n i c a l s p e c i f i c a t i o n s ...... 7 1 T e s t M o d e ............. 57, 58 t e s t p r i n t o u t .
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