Lexmark Printer 102 User Manual

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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general information under “Notices” on page ix.

| Fifth Edition (August 1994)

| This major revision obsoletes and replaces SA40-0564-03. Changes or additions to

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Contents

Notices

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Electronic Emission Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Trademarks and Service Marks

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Safety Information

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Preface

How to Use This Guide

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

4230 Printer Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix

Chapter 1. Setting Up the 4230 Printer

Beginning Printer Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Installing the Ribbon Cartridge and Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Preparing for Forms Device Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Selecting the Forms Device Installation Procedure . . . . . . 1-20

Installing and Using the Continuous Forms Device (F1) . . . 1-21

Installing the Continuous Forms Device (F1) . . . . . . . . 1-21

. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Preparing to Load Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Loading Forms in the F1 Forms Device . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

Using the Printer Verification Test for the F1 Forms Device

Adjusting the Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38

Adjusting the Tractor Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39

1-33

Adjusting the Forms Thickness Setting . . . . . . . . . . 1-40

Adjusting the Forms Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42

Adjusting the Left Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-44

Adjusting the Top of Form Position

Adjusting the Print Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48

Unloading Forms

. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51

Removing the Continuous Forms Device (F1) . . . . . . . . 1-53

Installing and Using the Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2) . . 1-55

Installing the Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2) . . . . . . . 1-55

Preparing to Load Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-59

Loading Forms in the F2 Forms Device . . . . . . . . . . . 1-60

Using the Printer Verification Test for the F2 Forms Device

1-65

Adjusting the Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-70

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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

Installing and Using the Document Insertion Device (F3) . . . 1-88

Installing the Document Insertion Device (F3) . . . . . . . . 1-88

Changing the Paper Door

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-91

Preparing to Load Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-93

Loading Forms in the F3 Forms Device . . . . . . . . . . . 1-94

Using the Printer Verification Test for the F3 Forms Device

1-96

Adjusting the Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-101

Adjusting the Forms Thickness Setting . . . . . . . . . . 1-102

Adjusting the Left Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-104

Adjusting the Top of Form Position

Adjusting the Print Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-109

Unloading Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-113

. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-107

Removing the Document Insertion Device (F3) . . . . . . . 1-114

Using the Acoustic Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-117

Removing the Acoustic Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-117

Reinstalling the Acoustic Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-117

Chapter 2. Attaching the 4230 Printer to Your Computer

2-1

Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3 Twinaxial Attachment . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Attaching a Twinaxial Signal Cable to the Printer . . . . . . . 2-2

Attaching the Cable to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Connecting Your Printer to an IBM AS/400 . . . . . . . . 2-12

Connecting Your Printer to an IBM System/36 . . . . . . 2-15

Models 202, 2I1, and 5I3 Coaxial Attachment

. . . . . . . . . 2-17

Attaching a Coaxial Signal Cable to the Printer . . . . . . . 2-17

Models 4I3 and 5I3 (when parallel or serial is the active

interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Connecting to the Parallel or Serial Interface . . . . . . . . 2-20

Attaching a Parallel Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Attaching a Serial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

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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

Access Cover

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Front Paper Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Forms Guide/Forms Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA)

. . . . . . . 3-8

Platen Rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Operator Panel

Alarm

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Ready Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Processing Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Online Indicator (Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3)

. . . . . . . 3-12

Format Indicator (Models 202 and 2I1) . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Format/Online Indicator (Model 5I3) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Attention Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Unit Check Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Operator Panel Keys

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Configuration Parameter Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Operating States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Ready and Not Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Forms

Forms Handling Devices

Continuous Forms Device (F1)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Document Insertion Device (F3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Auto Sheet Feeder Device (F4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Ribbons

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Problem Determination

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Relocation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Caring for Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Starting a Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Stopping or Canceling a Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Printer Verification

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Bidirectional Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Appendix A. Training Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Guideline for Training

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Customer Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

Appendix B. Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Using the Status Code and Problem Listings . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Status Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

Problem List Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-34

Forms Device Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-35

Problem List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-38

Print Quality and Ribbon Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-44

Miscellaneous Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-47

Appendix C. Forms Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Forms Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Continuous Forms — F1 or F2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

Cut Sheet Forms — F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

Cut Sheet Forms — F4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4

Additional Forms Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6

Positioning Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8

Appendix D. Declaration of IBM Product Noise Emission

Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

| Appendix E. Cabling Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

Serial Attachment (Models 4I3 and 5I3) . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5

. . . . . . . . E-6

IBM Parallel Attachment (Models 4I3 and 5I3)

Glossary

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X-1

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X-9

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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, or service. The evaluation and verification of

operation in conjunction with other products, except those expressly

designated by IBM, are the responsibility of the user.

IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering

subject matter in this document. The furnishing of this document

does not give you any license to these patents. You can send

license inquiries, in writing, to the IBM Director of Licensing, IBM

Corporation, 208 Harbor Drive, Stamford, CT 06904-2501 USA.

Electronic Emission Notices

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in

a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which

case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own

expense.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be

| used in order to meet FCC emission limits. In addition, for Models

| 4I3 and 5I3, adapter cable IBM part number 04H5053, as supplied, is

| required for compliance when using the parallel connector. IBM is

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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, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance

Statement

This equipment does not exceed Class A limits per radio noise

emissions for digital apparatus, set out in the Radio Interference

Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Operation in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference

to radio and TV reception requiring the owner or operator to take

whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference.

Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des

Communications du Canada

Cet équipement ne dépasse pas les limites de Classe A d’émission

de bruits radioélectriques pour les appareils numériques, telles que

prescrites par le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique établi

par le ministére de Communications du Canada. Léxploitation faite

en milieu résidentiel peut entraîner le broulliage des réceptions radio

et télé, ce qui obligerait le propriétaire ou l’opérateur à prendre les

dispositions nécessaires pour en éliminer les causes.

United Kingdom Telecommunications Compliance Act

This equipment is approved under approval number

NS/G/23/J/100003 for indirect connections to the public

telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom.

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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

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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

Application System/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.

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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 before using an adapter or extension cord; such a device

could interrupt the grounding circuit.

If this machine is connected to an outlet that has been

incorrectly connected to the building wiring, serious electric

shock could result.

For continued protection against the risk of electric shock and

personal injury:

Connect the machine only to a properly grounded outlet of the

correct voltage. The voltage your machine will accept is

indicated on the machine.

Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you connect or

disconnect the power cord or other cables.

If the machine has cables other than the power cord, you must

connect them before you plug the power cord into an outlet. You

must first unplug the power cord from the outlet when you

remove the other cables.

Do not use the machine in an area where it can become wet.

Keep hair and personal articles away from moving parts in the

machine to avoid the possibility of getting them caught.

Refer service or repairs to qualified personnel.

There may be some increased risks of electric shock and

personal injury during disassembly and servicing of this machine.

Professional service personnel should understand this and take

necessary precautions.

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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.

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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 different types of

applications. This guide includes the procedures necessary for you

to put together step-by-step instructions tailored to your operation.

A training outline in the Appendix gives the experienced IBM 4230

Printer operator a guideline for teaching others how to use the

printer.

How to Use This Guide

The following list describes the contents of each chapter and the

appendices in more detail:

Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer,” provides information on

setting up the 4230 Printer.

Chapter 2, “Attaching the 4230 Printer to Your Computer,”

provides information on connecting your printer to the host

computer.

Chapter 3, “Getting to Know Your Printer,” gives locations,

descriptions of parts, a checklist of things you need to do to start

a print job, and general information about the care and use of

your printer.

Chapter 4, “Replacing Your Ribbon,” describes the removal and

replacement of damaged or worn ribbons.

Chapter 5, “Using the Operator Print Tests,” describes

procedures for testing and adjusting the printer.

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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 and 5I3 for attachment to a serial or parallel

interface.

You will use the IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3,

and 5I3 User’s Guide with the IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1,

202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions. Topics in the IBM

4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel

Instructions include:

The operator panel

Configuration options.

See “Publications” on page xvii for a complete list of publications.

Note: If you plan to install the Auto Sheet Feeder feature, see IBM

4230 Printer Auto Sheet Feeder General Information for additional

setup and operation procedures.

This guide uses color to help you identify parts of the printer. The

blue color in this guide shows parts of the printer that are actually

blue in the printer.

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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 the 4230 Printer control panel.

IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3 Quick Reference

Guide, SA40-0581. This card shows the key functions and the

available configuration values and the process for setting them.

IBM 4230 Printer Models 202, 2I1, and 5I3 Quick Reference

Guide, SA40-0580. This card shows the key functions and the

available configuration values and the process for setting them.

IBM 4230 Printer Planning and Site Preparation Guide,

GC40-1700. This guide contains detailed information to help you

plan for and prepare the site for a 4230 Printer installation.

IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3 and 5I3 Product

and Programming Description, GC40-1701. This manual

describes the printer and programming functions specific to 4230

Printers that attach to the IBM 3270 Information Display System,

the IBM System/36, and AS/400. Models 4I3 and 5I3 also attach

to the IBM Personal Computer, IBM Personal System/2, IBM

RISC System/6000, and the IBM 4033 LAN Adapter.

IBM 4230 Printer Auto Sheet Feeder General Information,

SA40-0578. This manual describes the setup and use of the

Auto Sheet Feeder with the 4230 Printer.

IBM 4230 and 4232 Printers Safety Information, SA40-0575.

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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 catalog contains listings and illustrations

of all replacement assemblies and detail parts for the 4230 and

4232 Printers.

IBM 4230 and 4232 Printers Safety Information, SA40-0575.

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Introduction

Your IBM 4230 Printer is a wire-matrix printer with many features to

help you perform your work efficiently. Your printer combines

excellent print quality along with the ability to print in several print

styles and graphics.

Your printer receives some instructions from you and some

instructions from the computer system. The computer does the

processing; the printer prints the result. It is important that you

communicate with the people who operate and program the

computer so that you know when any changes are made that could

affect your printer.

The 4230 Printer can use one of four different forms devices to move

paper through the printer. Each device does a different type of print

job, depending on the type of forms you use: continuous forms for

large printouts, tear-off forms such as retail invoices, or cut sheet

forms. See “Forms Handling Devices” on page 3-19 for more

information.

The 4230 Printer has four different print quality settings:

Fast Draft Quality

DP (Data Processing) Quality

DP Text Quality

Near Letter Quality.

You can set the character spacing on the 4230 Printer to the

following characters per inch (CPI):

16.7 (Fast Draft and DP Quality only)

17.1 (Fast Draft and DP Quality only for Models 4I3 and 5I3

when parallel or serial is the active interface)

20 (Fast Draft and DP Quality only for Models 4I3 and 5I3 when

parallel or serial is the active interface)

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You can set line spacing to the following lines per inch (LPI) from the

operator panel. LPI represents the number of lines to be printed per

vertical inch.

For more information, see “Using Print Format and Quality

Parameters” in IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and

5I3 Operator Panel Instructions or “Introducing the 4230 Printer” in

IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Product

and Programming Description.

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Chapter 1. Setting Up the 4230 Printer

The following sections describe how to install the IBM* 4230 Printer.

The installation procedure includes:

Installing the ribbon

Installing the forms device

Included with the printer are several manuals that can help you get

started with the 4230 Printer:

IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 User’s

Guide

Use this guide to setup and test the printer (as well as to perform

simple maintenance and error checking). This guide also

contains error codes and a symptoms list.

IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3

Operator Panel Instructions

Use this manual to learn how to have the printer perform each

function available through the operator panel.

IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3 Quick Reference

Guide or IBM 4230 Printer Models 202, 2I1, and 5I3 Quick

Reference Guide

Use the guide as a reference when operating the printer. The

guide should be posted near the printer.

If you are installing an Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF), see “Setting Up

Your 4230 Printer with ASF” in IBM 4230 Printer Auto Sheet Feeder

General Information for the setup procedure.

Do Each Step in Order

Complete each step before you start the next one. If you

cannot successfully complete all of the following steps, call

your place of purchase.

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Beginning Printer Installation

To install the 4230 Printer, follow these steps:

1. Be sure that you have the following items:

Acoustic Cover

Printer

Forms Device

Lower Forms Guides

(F3 Device Only)

Paper Door

Ribbon Cartridge

(F3 Device Only)

Quick Reference Guide

Maintenance

Manuals

User's Guide

Operator Panel Instructions

Shield

Power Cord

V-Connector

(Twinaxial Attached Printers)

Notes:

a. Contact your place of purchase if any of the items shown

above are missing.

b. The Document Insertion Device (F3) is shipped with a long

and short lower forms guide and a paper door. If you

ordered the F3 forms device, be sure that you find the

guides and paper door and set them aside.

c. You also will have enclosed a V-connector.

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Note: The printer weighs approximately 20.4 kg (45 lb). Do not

lift it by yourself.

2. Place the printer at the workstation (printer stand or table of your

choice). Be sure that you have access to both the front and the

rear of the printer.

3. Remove the protective film from the access cover window and

discard it.

4. Remove the packaging material, if present, from under the

acoustic door.

5. Open the access cover. Then open the front paper door as

follows:

a. Pull the door up until it will not go any higher.

b. Push the door back slightly to lock it in the open position.

Access Cover

Paper Door

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6. Find the orange tie on the right side of the printer to the left of

the print head. Carefully cut the orange tie and remove it from

the printer.

Orange Tie

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7. Consult the following figure and then find the large orange knob

and orange shipping brace in the center of the printer. Unscrew

the knob and remove the knob and shipping brace from the

printer.

Shipping

Brace

Note: Save the shipping brace in case you relocate the printer.

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Installing the Ribbon Cartridge and Guide

The following sections describe preparation, installation, and

verification of the ribbon cartridge.

To install a new ribbon cartridge, follow these steps:

1. Slide the print head to the center of the printer.

2. Remove the ribbon cartridge from the package.

3. Remove the yellow clip from the ribbon.

4. Turn the blue ribbon advance knob clockwise to take up slack

in the ribbon. If the ribbon does not move, contact your place of

purchase and replace the ribbon cartridge.

Remove Yellow Clip

Blue Ribbon Advance Knob

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5. Align the blue slotted opening on the bottom of the ribbon

cartridge with the metal post. You may need to turn the blue

ribbon advance knob to align the slots. Lower the ribbon

cartridge onto the metal post. Be sure that the plastic tab on the

bottom of the ribbon cartridge aligns with the hole in the printer

casting.

Tab

Blue Slotted Opening

Metal Post

6. Press the cartridge down firmly to snap it into place.

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7. Align the holes in the ribbon guide with the ribbon guide posts on

the print head carrier. Press the guide all the way down on

the posts until the tops of the posts are even with the top of

the ribbon guide.

Ribbon Guide

Ribbon

Guide Posts

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8. To be sure you have installed the ribbon cartridge correctly,

check that:

a. The left side of the ribbon cartridge is securely snapped onto

the printer. The right side fits over the ribbon drive post but

does not latch down.

b. There are no twists or folds in the ribbon.

c. The ribbon is not catching on the print head.

d. The ribbon moves when you turn the blue ribbon advance

knob clockwise. If the ribbon does not move, replace the

ribbon cartridge.

Blue Ribbon Advance Knob

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Preparing for Forms Device Installation

To prepare for installing the forms device, follow these steps:

CAUTION:

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 before using an adapter or extension cord; such

a device could interrupt the grounding circuit.

If this machine is connected to an outlet that has been

incorrectly connected to the building wiring, serious electric

shock could result.

1. Make sure the power switch is Off (O). Connect the power cord

to the rear of the printer. Press firmly to be sure that the plug is

securely seated.

Power Switch

Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.

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2. If you received your printer without an operator panel template

installed, you must install the template shipped with the printer.

To install the template, do the following:

a. Remove the paper from the back of the template.

b. Press the template into place on the operator panel, as

shown in the following figure.

x x x x x

x x x x x x x x x

x x x x

x x x x x

x x x x

x x

x x x x

x x x x x

x x x x

x x x x x

x x x x x x x x

x x

x x x x x

x x x x

x x x x x x

x x x x x

x x x x x x

x x x x x

x x x x x x x x

To change the language shown on the operator panel

display, see “Using Printer Setup Parameters” in IBM 4230

Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator

Panel Instructions.

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3. Use the following figures to learn the location of keys and

indicators on the operator panel. Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2,

Figure 1-3 on page 1-13, and Figure 1-4 on page 1-13 show

the operator panel for each model.

Power

Ready

Processing

Micro

Hex

Line

Feed

Form

Feed

Start

Stop

Cancel

Darker

Enter

Online

Scroll

Attention

Unit Check

Micro

Display

Load/

Address Eject

Set Top

of Form

Quick

Lighter

Test

Scroll

Return

Figure 1-1. 4230 Printer Models 102 and 1I1 Operator Panel

Power

Ready

Processing

Micro

Scroll

Darker

Line

Feed

Form

Feed

Start

Stop

Cancel

PA1

PA2

Format

Enter

Attention

Unit Check

Load/

Eject

Set Top

of Form

Micro

Quick

Lighter

Return

Test

Scroll

Figure 1-2. 4230 Printer Models 202 and 2I1 Operator Panel

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Power

Ready

Processing

Micro

Hex

Line

Feed

Form

Feed

Start

Cancel

Darker

Enter

Online

Scroll

Attention

Unit Check

Quick

Micro

Display

Interface

Load/

Eject

Set Top Stop

of Form

Lighter

Test

Scroll

Return

Figure 1-3. 4230 Printer Model 4I3 Operator Panel

Power

Ready

Processing

PA1/

Hex

Micro

Scroll

Darker

Line

Feed

Form

Feed

Start

Stop

Cancel

Format/Online

Enter

Attention

PA2/

Display

Interface

Load/

Eject

Set Top

of Form

Micro

Quick

Lighter

Return

Test

Unit Check

Scroll

Figure 1-4. 4230 Printer Model 5I3 Operator Panel

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4. Turn the power On (|).

Note: Do not turn the printer power Off (O) during setup unless

instructed to do so.

The printer does the following:

a. All indicators and blocks on the display light, and the alarm

beeps. Then the printer displays

The printer then displays

DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS

<A>

b. The print head and ribbon move.

c. The printer displays

Calibrating Printer

Please Wait

<A>

and then

DIAGNOSTICS COMPLETE

followed by

1 END OF FORMS

LOAD FORMS

The Attention indicator also blinks and the alarm beeps.

This status code appears because forms have not been

loaded.

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d. Press Stop.

The printer may display

9 COVER/DOOR OPEN

PRINT SPEED REDUCED

and then on Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3 you may see

15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CHECK CABLE

or on Models 202, 2I1, and 5I3 you may see

28 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CALL SYSTEM OPERATOR

While on Models 4I3 and 5I3 (when parallel or serial is the

active interface) you may see

29 LINK ERROR

Ignore these messages until you have attached the printer to

your computer. (Press Stop to turn off the alarm, if

necessary.)

5. If the printer operated correctly, go to Step 6 on page 1-17,

otherwise, check the following:

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Operator Note

If you turned the power Off (O) and back On (|) in less than

10 seconds, the display may be blank or a message may

appear.

If the power-on messages do not appear in your language,

see “Using Printer Setup Parameters” in IBM 4230 Printer

Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel

Instructions to change the Display Language.

a. Did the printer come on after you turned the power On (|) in

Step 4 on page 1-14?

If Yes, go to Step 5b.

If No, perform Steps 5a1 through 5a6.

1) Turn the power Off (O).

2) Unplug the printer power cord from the electrical outlet.

3) Be sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the

rear of the printer.

4) Try another electrical device (such as a lamp) in the

outlet.

5) If the outlet is working, connect the printer to the outlet

again. Return to Step 4 on page 1-14 and try again.

6) If the printer still fails to come on, call your service

representative.

b. Did the printer display a code or message and did the same

code or message remain on the display after approximately

30 seconds?

If Yes, go to Appendix B, “Problem Solving,” find the

status code or message the printer displayed, and follow

the instructions.

If No, go to Step 5c on page 1-17.

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c. Did the indicators or display not respond, or did you have an

alarm problem?

If Yes, then call for service.

If No, go to Step 6.

6. The shipping box for the forms device has printing on the side to

help you identify what type of forms device you have. Note

which forms device is checked off, then remove the forms device

from the shipping box.

Note: If you have forms device F3, the shipping box also

contains the lower forms guides and F3 paper door.

7. Press Menu. Then press Scroll or Scroll until the printer

displays

CONFIGURATION MENU

Printer Setup

8. Press Enter to select this category.

9. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays

Printer Setup

Forms Device

10. Press Enter to select this parameter.

11. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the desired

forms device.

12. Press Enter to set the device.

An asterisk ( ) appears beside your choice of device.

13. You now need to save this change to the power-on custom set

(Custom Set A), so the printer will have the correct device setting

the next time it is turned on.

a. Press Return twice to get back to the category level of the

Configuration Menu.

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CONFIGURATION MENU

Printer Setup

b. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays

CONFIGURATION MENU

Configuration Storage

c. Press Enter.

The printer displays

Configuration Storage

Save Current Values

d. Press Enter.

The printer displays

Save Current Values

Custom Set A

e. Press Enter to save the configuration changes.

The printer displays

Save Current Values

Custom Set A Saved

14. Turn the power Off (O).

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15. Slide the print head to the center of the printer.

16. You are now ready to install the forms device. Go to “Selecting

the Forms Device Installation Procedure” on page 1-20.

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Selecting the Forms Device Installation Procedure

Select the forms device installation procedure you will use:

Go to “Installing and Using the Continuous Forms Device (F1)”

on page 1-21 to install the F1 forms device.

Go to “Installing and Using the Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2)”

on page 1-55 to install the F2 forms device.

Go to “Installing and Using the Document Insertion Device (F3)”

on page 1-88 to install the F3 forms device.

See “Setting Up Your 4230 Printer with ASF” in IBM 4230 Printer

Auto Sheet Feeder General Information to install the F4 forms

device.

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Installing and Using the Continuous Forms Device

(F1)

The following sections describe how to install and use the

Continuous Forms Device (F1).

Note: Make sure that the proper forms device is configured. See

“Preparing for Forms Device Installation” on page 1-10 for the exact

steps.

Installing the Continuous Forms Device (F1)

To install the F1 forms device, follow these steps:

1. Hold the forms device so that the device number F1 is in the

upper left corner facing you. Note the bottom metal bar and the

clips; they will be important later.

2. Remove the orange shipping clip, if installed.

Important

The F1 forms device for the 4230 Printer has a circle around

the F1 emblem. Use only these forms devices in the 4230

Printer.

Top of Forms Device

Clips

Bottom Metal Bar

Tensioner Plates

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3. Lower the forms device into the printer behind the platen rod so

that the bottom metal bar enters the printer first. Align the ends

of the forms device with the slots in the frame. Continue to lower

the forms device until the device rests in the slots of the frame.

Top of

Forms

Device

End of

Device

Platen Rod

Slot in

Frame

End of

Device

Slot in

Frame

4. Look through the front bottom opening in the printer and find the

metal bar at the bottom of the forms device.

5. Grasp the metal bar with BOTH hands and pull firmly toward you

and then upward until both ends LOCK into place.

Metal Bar

Bottom of Forms Device

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6. To be sure that you have installed the forms device correctly,

look at the following figure and compare it to your printer. Check

both the left and right sides. Are the clips around the platen rod

as shown? If so, you installed the forms device correctly. If not,

repeat Steps 3 through 5.

Platen Rod

Clip

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Preparing to Load Forms

To prepare to load forms in the F1 forms device, follow these steps:

1. Slide the print head to the far left side of the printer.

2. Loosen the blue forms tension knob by turning it

counterclockwise, and then move the blue forms tension knob

towards the bottom of the printer until you see the below the

number 1.

Blue Forms

Tension Knob

Note: Moving the blue forms tension knob to the position

lets you load forms.

3. Unlock the blue locking lever on the right tractor. Slide the

tractor to the extreme right.

Blue Locking Lever

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4. Open both of the blue tractor doors.

Blue Tractor Doors

5. Get continuous forms paper that is at least 203.2 mm (8 in.)

wide.

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Loading Forms in the F1 Forms Device

To load forms in the F1 forms device, follow these steps:

1. Feed the form into the bottom front of the printer. Be sure that

the form goes under the blue forms guide/forms sensor and

between the tension plates. See the figure on page 1-21 for

help in locating the tension plates.

Blue Forms Guide/

Forms Sensor

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2. Align and put the left paper holes of the form over the left

tractor pins. Close the left blue tractor door.

Blue Tractor Door

3. Move the right tractor until the right paper holes of the form fit

on the right tractor pins. Be sure that the forms are straight.

Tractor Pins

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4. Close the right blue tractor door. Hold the tractor in place and

lock the blue locking lever.

Note: If necessary, unlock the tractor and adjust it so that the

forms are not buckled or stretched too tightly.

Blue Tractor

Door

Blue Locking Lever

5. Close the access cover. Then close the paper door by pulling it

out and pushing it down until it latches.

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6. To align the top of form position, follow these steps:

a. Turn the power On (|) and wait for the power-on sequence to

complete (see “Power-On Test” on page 3-4).

b. Press Stop.

The printer displays

NOT READY

<A>

and then on Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3 you may see

15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CHECK CABLE

or on Models 202, 2I1, and 5I3 you may see

28 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CALL SYSTEM OPERATOR

While on Models 4I3 and 5I3 (when parallel or serial is the

active interface) you may see

29 LINK ERROR

Ignore these messages until you have attached the printer to

your computer. (Press Stop to turn off the alarm, if

necessary.)

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c. Press Micro , Micro , or Line Feed to move the form so

that the position of the first line you want to print is in the

center of the flat platen rod surface.

Platen Rod

abcdef

First Print Line

Platen Rod Surface

d. If you pressed Micro , you might have slack in the forms.

Pull lightly downward on the forms at the bottom of the

printer to remove the slack.

e. Press Set Top of Form to establish the first print line.

Note: The Set Top of Form key establishes the first line at

which printing is to start on each form. The alarm beeps

each time you press the Set Top of Form key, and the

printer displays

TOP OF FORM SET

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7. To adjust the forms tension:

a. Open the front paper door as follows:

1) Pull the door up until it will not go any higher.

2) Push the door back slightly to lock it in the open position.

Paper Door

b. Move the blue forms tension knob upward to the number

of form copies you are using. Make sure you do not unlatch

the forms device. For example, if you are using single-part

forms, set the lever to 1. If you are using two-part forms, set

the lever to 2.

Tighten the blue forms tension knob by turning it

clockwise. Close the paper door by pulling it out and

pushing it down until it latches.

Blue Forms

Tension Knob

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c. Press Start.

The printer displays

READY

<A>

and then on Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3 you may see

15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CHECK CABLE

or on Models 202, 2I1, and 5I3 you may see

28 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CALL SYSTEM OPERATOR

While on Models 4I3 and 5I3 (when parallel or serial is the

active interface) you may see

29 LINK ERROR

Ignore these messages until you have attached the printer to

your computer. (Press Stop to turn off the alarm, if

necessary.)

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Using the Printer Verification Test for the F1 Forms

Device

To run the printer verification test, follow these steps:

1. Turn the power On (|) if not already on.

2. Wait until the printer displays

READY

<A>

3. Press Stop.

The printer displays

NOT READY

<A>

and then on Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3 you may see

15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CHECK CABLE

or on Models 202, 2I1, and 5I3 you may see

28 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CALL SYSTEM OPERATOR

While on Models 4I3 and 5I3 (when parallel or serial is the

active interface) you may see

29 LINK ERROR

Ignore these messages until you have attached the printer to

your computer. (Press Stop to turn off the alarm, if necessary.)

4. Press Test.

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The printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Demonstration

5. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Verification

6. Press Enter or Start to print this test. The Ready indicator

comes on and printing begins.

7. Wait for the printer to stop printing and the Ready indicator to go

off.

8. Press Form Feed until you can remove the printout.

The lines numbered 1 through 9 should print as shown on the

sample printout on page 1-35, and the remainder of the printout

should be clear and readable.

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9. Compare your printout with the sample printout.

Did the lines print and is the remainder of the printout clear and

readable?

If YES, go to Step 10.

If NO, do the following:

a. If any of the following items are not installed correctly, the

printer can experience forms jamming, ribbon jamming, or an

incorrect printer verification printout:

Forms device

Ribbon cartridge

Forms.

Repeat the Setup Instructions from page 1-6 if you suspect a

ribbon, forms, or forms device installation problem.

b. Be sure that enough forms are loaded and press Enter or

Start to get another printout.

c. If the second printout is not similar to the sample printout, go

to Appendix B, “Problem Solving.”

d. Once you get a good printout, go to Step 10.

10. Turn the power Off (O).

Power Switch

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Setup and Checkout Complete

You have completed a simple setup and checkout of the printer.

IBM recommends that you print your power-on custom set

(Custom Set A) factory defaults and save this printout for future

reference. You are ready to attach the printer to your computer.

Go to Chapter 2, “Attaching the 4230 Printer to Your Computer”

on page 2-1.

Note: See pages 1-38 through 1-53 for making adjustments,

unloading forms, and removing the forms device.

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Adjusting the Print Quality

After the printer prints a few lines, press Stop and verify that the

print quality is satisfactory. Good print quality includes:

Clear, legible print

Satisfactory darkness or lightness of output.

It is up to you to decide if the print quality is satisfactory.

Adjustments you can make that affect print quality include:

Tractor Tension

Incorrect tension on the right tractor can cause the paper holes

on the forms to tear, wrinkle, or jam in the printer. To adjust the

tractor tension, see “Adjusting the Tractor Tension” on

page 1-39.

Forms Thickness Setting

This setting can affect the darkness or lightness of output.

The printer will normally sense the forms thickness and adjust

itself automatically. However, if this setting is not correct, it can

be adjusted. To adjust the forms thickness, see “Adjusting the

Forms Thickness Setting” on page 1-40.

Note: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA)

mechanism automatically measures the forms thickness and

adjusts the gap from the print head to the platen rod based on

the measured value. See “Automatic Forms Thickness

Adjustment (AFTA)” on page 3-8 for information on how the

4230 Printer sets the forms thickness.

Forms Tension

Incorrect tension on the forms can cause forms to tear, wrinkle,

or buckle and can affect the appearance of the output. To adjust

the forms tension, see “Adjusting the Forms Tension” on

page 1-42.

Left Margin and Top of Form Position

The adjustment of the first print position can affect the

appearance of the output, especially if you are using preprinted

forms. To adjust the position of the first print character, see

“Adjusting the Left Margin” on page 1-44. To adjust the position

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of the first print line, see “Adjusting the Top of Form Position” on

page 1-46.

Print Alignment

This adjustment can affect the character formation and dot

mixing on those characters that are printed with two passes of

the print mechanism. To adjust the print alignment, see

“Adjusting the Print Alignment” on page 1-48.

Adjusting the Tractor Tension

The tractor tension adjustment controls the amount of buckle the

forms have when they are loaded in the printer. Since the left tractor

does not move, you make this adjustment by moving the right tractor.

The ideal adjustment is to center the right and left paper holes of the

forms on the tractor pins without stretching or tearing the holes.

To adjust the tractor tension on the F1 forms device, follow these

steps:

1. Feed several forms through the printer.

2. Observe the left and right paper holes of the forms:

If the paper holes are stretched or torn on the outside edges,

the tractor tension is too tight (not enough buckle in the

forms).

If the forms twist or wrinkle as they move through the printer,

the tractor tension is too loose (too much buckle in the

forms).

3. Adjust the right tractor as necessary:

Unlock and move the tractor toward the left side of the

printer to loosen the tension on the forms.

Unlock and move the tractor toward the right side of the

printer to tighten the tension on the forms.

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Left Margin

Correct

Left Margin

Right Margin

Incorrect

4. Lock the tractor.

Adjusting the Forms Thickness Setting

To adjust the lightness or darkness of the print, you must increase or

decrease the gap between the print head and the platen rod. This

distance is automatically set for you by the Automatic Forms

Thickness Adjustment (AFTA), but you can make corrections to the

distance if the print output is not as you desire. It is up to you to

decide if the print is dark (or light) enough to meet your

requirements.

To adjust the forms thickness setting with the F1 forms device, follow

these steps:

1. The forms thickness setting must be adjusted when the printer is

printing or has printed and is ready. Press Start, if needed, to

have the printer display

READY

<A>

2. To make the print darker, press Darker.

The printer displays

LIGHT |

-------| DARK

The print head moves closer to the paper, and the print becomes

darker.

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Note: The print may not get darker if the ribbon is worn or if

there is a problem with the print head.

3. To make the print lighter, press Lighter.

The printer displays

LIGHT |

-----------| DARK

The print head moves farther away from the paper, and the print

becomes lighter.

4. When you release the key, the printer automatically saves the

current value.

Note: The ’s indicate the position of the print head relative to the

limits.

As long as you press Darker or Lighter, the printer displays an

increasing amount of darkness or lightness until one of the limits of

the gap is reached. The printer displays either

LIGHT |

| DARK

DARKNESS LIMIT REACHED

LIGHT | ------------------| DARK

LIGHTNESS LIMIT REACHED

As you adjust the gap, you may also see the printer display

LIGHT |

---------| DARK

DEFAULT DARKNESS

This message tells you that the forms thickness setting is at the

automatically set value.

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See “Understanding the Operator Panel” in IBM 4230 Printer Models

102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions for more

information on this setting.

Adjusting the Forms Tension

The forms tension lever controls the tension on the forms. The blue

forms tension knob lets you adjust the setting of the forms tension

lever. The forms tensioner is a metal plate with a row of metal

fingers that applies tension to the form according to the setting of the

forms tension lever.

Settings range from to 6. The setting puts no tension on the

form and allows forms to pass freely while loading. The 1 setting

puts the least amount of tension on the form. Settings 2 through 6

vary the amount of tension on the form and approximately relate to

the number of sheets in the form you use. Set the tension lever to

the number of sheets in the form being used.

Note: Higher numbers are toward the top and lower numbers are

toward the bottom of the printer.

When you adjust the forms tension, be sure that the forms are not

held too tightly or too loosely. If too much tension is on the forms,

the forms can tear, the paper holes of the form can stretch, and

forms can jam. If too little tension is on the forms, the forms can

wrinkle or buckle, causing the forms to jam.

Blue Forms

Tension Knob

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Decreasing Forms Tension: To decrease tension on the forms,

follow these steps:

1. Loosen the blue forms tension knob by rotating the knob

counterclockwise.

2. Move the knob to a lower number setting.

For example, if the knob was set at 3, move the knob to 2.

3. Tighten the blue forms tension knob by rotating the knob

clockwise. Be sure to avoid unlatching the F1 forms device

when adjusting the forms tension.

4. Press Start to print.

5. Observe the forms.

If the form paper holes are still tearing or stretching, press Stop

and repeat Steps 1 through 5 of this procedure.

If the forms are buckling, there is too little tension on the forms.

If the tension is satisfactory, continue to print.

Increasing Forms Tension: To increase tension on the forms,

follow these steps:

1. Loosen the blue forms tension knob by rotating the knob

counterclockwise.

2. Move the knob to a higher number setting.

For example, if the knob was set at 2, move the knob to 3.

3. Tighten the blue forms tension knob by rotating the knob

clockwise. Be sure to avoid unlatching the F1 forms device

when adjusting the forms tension.

4. Press Start to print.

5. Observe the forms.

If the forms are still buckling, press Stop and repeat Steps 1

through 5 of this procedure.

If the forms are tearing or jamming, there is too much tension on

the forms.

If the tension is satisfactory, continue to print.

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Adjusting the Left Margin

You can print a single line of text to help in setting the left margin

position using the Left Margin Alignment Test. You can also change

the current left margin position using this test.

You can set the left margin position from 1 to 66 units (where each

| unit is 0.686 mm [0.027 in.]). The factory default setting is 10. The

| margin is measured starting at 1.27 mm (0.05 in.) from the center of

the tractor pins for continuous forms and the left edge of a cut form.

To align the left margin position, follow these steps:

1. If the printer is ready, press Stop.

The printer displays

NOT READY

<A>

2. Enter the Operator Print Tests by pressing Test.

The printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Demonstration

3. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Left Margin Alignment

4. Press Enter or Start to begin the test. The printer displays

Left Margin Position

xxx

where xxx is the current value of the left margin position.

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The printer also prints a single line of H’s.

5. If the H’s do not start where you want your left margin, press

Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the desired value

for the left margin position.

6. Press Enter.

An asterisk ( ) appears in front of the selected value. The

forms advance one line and the row of H’s prints again. This

value is now the current left margin position.

7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the left margin is correctly positioned.

(You can press Line Feed or Form Feed to move the forms

between printing the rows of H’s.)

8. Press Stop or Cancel Print to exit the test.

Note: If you want the new left margin position saved when you

turn off the printer, you must save it in a Custom Set.

See “Storing Configuration Parameters” in IBM 4230

Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator

Panel Instructions for information on saving

configurations.

You may also adjust the left margin position without

printing the row of H’s by changing the Left Margin

Position in the Configuration Menu. (See “Using Print

Format and Quality Parameters” in IBM 4230 Printer

Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel

Instructions.)

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Adjusting the Top of Form Position

The Micro and Micro keys control fine vertical movement. Each

time you press these keys, the printer moves the form in 0.355 mm

(0.014 in.) increments.

Open the access cover. Then open the front paper door as follows:

1. Pull the door up until it will not go any higher.

2. Push the door back slightly to lock it in the open position.

Access Cover

Paper Door

Next load forms, if necessary (see “Loading Forms in the F1 Forms

Device” on page 1-26 for more information). Complete the following

steps to make fine vertical adjustments to the top of form position.

To set the top of form position, follow these steps:

1. Press Stop.

The printer displays

NOT READY

<A>

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2. If the first print line is not where you want it to be, press Micro ,

Micro , or Line Feed until it reaches the desired line.

Note: If you need to adjust the paper downward, adjust at least

five steps beyond where you want the top of form position; then

make your final adjustment in the up direction. You can also use

the Top of Form Alignment Test (see “Top of Form Alignment” on

page 5-4) to print a line of characters to determine more

accurately where you have set the top of form position.

3. When the form is in the correct position, press Set Top of Form.

The alarm beeps and the printer displays

TOP OF FORM SET

4. Advance the form by pressing Form Feed, and decide if the form

is on the desired line. If necessary, repeat Steps 1 through 4 of

this procedure until the first print line is correctly aligned.

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Adjusting the Print Alignment

You can adjust dot registration and print quality for characters

created using bidirectional printing. The bidirectional alignment may

need periodic adjustment to maintain print quality.

To change the bidirectional alignment, follow these steps:

1. If the printer is ready, press Stop.

The printer displays

NOT READY

<A>

2. Press Test.

The printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Demonstration

3. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Bidirectional Adjustment

4. Press Enter or Start to print this test.

The Ready indicator goes on and printing begins. The test

prints samples using alignment values higher and lower than the

default value. The print sample using the default value is

indicated with an asterisk ( ). The alignment printout is

complete when the Ready indicator goes off.

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The printer displays

Bidirectional Adjustment

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5. If the default value does not give the best print sample, press

Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the same number of

arrows that were printed beside the best print sample line. Press

Enter to set this as the new default value. The printer then

prints another line to demonstrate the new default value, and the

test is complete.

Press Stop to end the test without changing anything and return

to the Operator Print Tests menu.

Press Cancel Print to end the test, exit test mode, perform a

partial reset, and have the printer display

READY

<A>

Note: See Chapter 5, “Using the Operator Print Tests” for more

information.

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Unloading Forms

To unload forms from the F1 forms device, follow these steps:

1. Press Stop.

The printer displays

NOT READY

<A>

2. Open the acoustic cover.

3. Grasp the form below the printer and tear along the perforation.

4. Press Form Feed as many times as needed to advance and

remove the remaining form or forms.

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5. Remove the form or forms from the top of the printer.

Warning: Do not remove forms by pulling them out from the

bottom. Damage to the forms device can result.

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Removing the Continuous Forms Device (F1)

Note: If you are removing this forms device to install a different

forms device, make sure you change the selected forms device in

the Configuration Menu.

To remove the F1 forms device, follow these steps:

1. If forms are in the printer, unload them (see “Unloading Forms”

on page 1-51); then continue with Step 2 of this procedure.

2. Turn the power Off (O).

3. Open the access cover. Then open the front paper door as

follows:

a. Pull the door up until it will not go any higher.

b. Push the door back slightly to lock it in the open position.

Access Cover

Paper Door

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4. Push the metal bar at the bottom of the device toward the rear of

the printer until the forms device unlocks.

Metal Bar

Bottom of Forms Device

5. Grasp the top of the forms device and lift it out.

Top of

Forms

Device

Platen Rod

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Installing and Using the Dual Purpose Forms Device

(F2)

The following sections describe how to install and use the Dual

Purpose Forms Device (F2).

Note: Make sure that the proper forms device is configured. See

“Preparing for Forms Device Installation” on page 1-10 for the exact

steps.

Installing the Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2)

To install the F2 forms device, follow these steps:

1. Hold the forms device so that the device number F2 is in the

upper left corner facing you. Note the bottom metal bar and the

clips; they will be important later.

Important

The F2 forms device for the 4230 Printer has a box around

the F2 emblem. Use only these forms devices in the 4230

Printer.

Tear Bar

Top of Forms Device

Clips

Bottom Metal Bar

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2. Unlock the right blue locking lever and move the right tractor

assembly to the extreme right.

Tear Bar

Top of Forms Device

Blue Sliding

Guides

Blue Locking Lever

Right Tractor Assembly

Bottom Metal Bar

3. Lower the forms device into the printer behind the platen rod.

Be sure that F2 is in the upper left corner facing you and the

blue tractor doors at the bottom of the device enter the printer

first. Align the ends of the device with the slots in the frame.

Continue to lower the device until the ends of the device rest in

the slots of the frame.

Top of

Forms

Device

End of

Device

Platen Rod

Slot in

Frame

End of

Device

Slot in

Frame

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4. Look through the front bottom opening in the printer and find the

metal bar at the bottom of the forms device.

5. Grasp the metal bar with BOTH hands and pull firmly toward you

and then upward until both ends LOCK into place.

Metal Bar

Bottom of Forms Device

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6. To be sure that you have installed the forms device correctly,

look at the following figure and compare it to your printer. Check

both the left and right sides. Are the clips around the platen rod

as shown? If so, you installed the forms device correctly. If not,

repeat Steps 3 on page 1-56 through 5 on page 1-57.

Platen Rod

Clip

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Preparing to Load Forms

To prepare to load forms in the F2 forms device, follow these steps:

1. Slide the print head to the far left side of the printer.

2. Open both of the blue tractor doors.

Blue Tractor Doors

3. Get continuous forms paper that is at least 203.2 mm (8 in.)

wide.

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Loading Forms in the F2 Forms Device

To load forms in the F2 forms device, follow these steps:

1. Turn the power On (|) (see “Power-On Test” on page 3-4).

2. Wait until the printer displays

1 END OF FORMS

LOAD FORMS

3. Press Stop.

The printer displays

NOT READY

<A>

and then on Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3 you may see

15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CHECK CABLE

or on Models 202, 2I1, and 5I3 you may see

28 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CALL SYSTEM OPERATOR

While on Models 4I3 and 5I3 (when parallel or serial is the

active interface) you may see

29 LINK ERROR

Ignore these messages until you have attached the printer to

your computer. (Press Stop to turn off the alarm, if necessary.)

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4. Feed the form into the printer until the paper is on at least two

tractor pins on each side. Be sure that the form goes under the

blue forms guide/forms sensor.

Blue Forms Guide/

Forms Sensor

5. Put the left paper holes over the left tractor pins. Close the left

blue tractor door.

Blue Tractor Door

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6. Move the right tractor assembly and blue sliding guides until

the right paper holes of the form fit on the right tractor pins. Be

sure that the forms are straight. Close the right blue tractor

door.

Right Tractor Assembly

7. Hold the right tractor in place and lock the blue locking lever.

Blue Locking Lever

Blue Locking

Lever

Right Tractor

Note: If necessary, unlock the tractor and adjust it so that the

forms are not buckled or stretched too tightly. Be sure that you

lock the locking lever when you are finished adjusting.

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8. Evenly space the blue sliding guides between the tractors.

Sliding Guides

9. Perform an autoload by pressing Load/Eject, and the form will

automatically move to the load position. For more information,

see “Adjusting the Load Position” on page 1-81.

Note: You can adjust the load position by using the

Micro , Micro , or Line Feed keys. If you plan to use the

Document on Demand feature, see “Adjusting the Tear-off

Position” on page 1-79 for more information.

Platen Rod

abcdef

First Print Line

Platen Rod Surface

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10. If you adjusted the load position, press Set Top of Form to keep

the load position consistent with the top of form position.

Pressing Set Top of Form establishes the first print line at which

printing is to start on each form. The alarm beeps each time you

press the Set Top of Form key and the printer displays

TOP OF FORM SET

11. Close the access cover. Then close the paper door by pulling it

out and pushing it down until it latches.

Note: If you load forms on the tractors before turning on the

power, the printer will automatically load forms to the load

position.

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Using the Printer Verification Test for the F2 Forms

Device

To run the printer verification test, follow these steps:

1. Turn the power On (|) if not already on.

2. Wait until the printer displays

READY

<A>

3. Press Stop.

The printer displays

NOT READY

<A>

and then on Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3 you may see

15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CHECK CABLE

or on Models 202, 2I1, and 5I3 you may see

28 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CALL SYSTEM OPERATOR

While on Models 4I3 and 5I3 (when parallel or serial is the

active interface) you may see

29 LINK ERROR

Ignore these messages until you have attached the printer to

your computer. (Press Stop to turn off the alarm, if necessary.)

4. Press Test.

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The printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Demonstration

5. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Verification

6. Press Enter or Start to print this test. The Ready indicator

comes on and printing begins.

7. Wait for the printer to stop printing and the Ready indicator to go

off.

8. Press Form Feed until you can remove the printout.

The lines numbered 1 through 9 should print as shown on the

sample printout on page 1-67, and the remainder of the printout

should be clear and readable.

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9. Compare your printout with the sample printout.

Did the lines print and is the remainder of the printout clear and

readable?

If YES, go to Step 10.

If NO, do the following:

a. If any of the following items are not installed correctly, the

printer can experience forms jamming, ribbon jamming, or an

incorrect printer verification printout:

Forms device

Ribbon cartridge

Forms.

Repeat the Setup Instructions on page 1-6 if you suspect a

ribbon, forms, or forms device installation problem.

b. Be sure that enough forms are loaded and press Enter or

Start to get another printout.

c. If the second printout still is not similar to the sample

printout, go to Appendix B, “Problem Solving.”

d. Once you get a good printout, go to Step 10.

10. Turn the power Off (O).

Power Switch

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Setup and Checkout Complete

You have completed a simple setup and checkout of the printer.

IBM recommends that you print your power-on custom set

(Custom Set A) factory defaults and save this printout for future

reference. You are ready to attach the printer to your computer.

Go to Chapter 2, “Attaching the 4230 Printer to Your Computer”

on page 2-1.

Note: See pages 1-70 through 1-86 for making adjustments,

unloading forms, and removing the forms device.

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Adjusting the Print Quality

After the printer prints a few lines, press Stop and verify that the

print quality is satisfactory. Good print quality includes:

Clear, legible print

Satisfactory darkness or lightness of output.

It is up to you to decide if the print quality is satisfactory.

Adjustments you can make that affect print quality include:

Tractor Tension

Incorrect tension on the right tractor can cause the paper holes

on the forms to tear, wrinkle, or jam in the printer. To adjust the

tractor tension, see “Adjusting the Tractor Tension” on

page 1-71.

Forms Thickness Setting

This setting can affect the darkness or lightness of output.

The printer will normally sense the forms thickness and adjust

itself automatically. However, if this setting is not correct, it can

be adjusted. To adjust the forms thickness, see “Adjusting the

Forms Thickness Setting” on page 1-73.

Note: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA)

mechanism automatically measures the forms thickness and

adjusts the gap from the print head to the platen rod based on

the measured value. See “Automatic Forms Thickness

Adjustment (AFTA)” on page 3-8 for information on how the

4230 Printer sets the forms thickness.

Left Margin and Top of Form Position

The adjustment of the first print position can affect the

appearance of the output, especially if you are using preprinted

forms. To adjust the position of the first print character, see

“Adjusting the Left Margin” on page 1-75. To adjust the position

of the first print line, see “Adjusting the Top of Form Position” on

page 1-77.

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Tear-off Position

By moving the perforations in continuous forms close to the tear

bar, you can separate the forms more easily. To adjust the tear

position, see “Adjusting the Tear-off Position” on page 1-79.

Load Position

By using the operator panel, you can adjust the load position.

To adjust the load position, see “Adjusting the Load Position” on

page 1-81.

Print Alignment

This adjustment can affect the character formation and dot

mixing on those characters that are printed with two passes of

the print mechanism. To adjust the print alignment, see

“Adjusting the Print Alignment” on page 1-81.

Adjusting the Tractor Tension

The tractor tension adjustment controls the amount of buckle that the

forms have when they are loaded in the printer. Since the left tractor

does not move, you make this adjustment by moving the right tractor.

The ideal adjustment is to center the right and left paper holes of the

forms on the tractor pins without stretching or tearing the holes.

To adjust the tractor tension on the F2 forms device, follow these

steps:

1. Feed several forms through the printer.

2. Observe the left and right paper holes of the forms:

If the paper holes are stretched or torn on the outside edges,

the tractor tension is too tight (not enough buckle in the

forms).

If the forms twist or wrinkle as they move through the printer,

the tractor tension is too loose (too much buckle in the

forms).

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3. Adjust the right tractor as necessary:

Unlock and move the tractor toward the left side of the

printer to loosen the tension on the forms.

Unlock and move the tractor toward the right side of the

printer to tighten the tension on the forms.

Left Margin

Correct

Left Margin

Right Margin

Incorrect

4. Lock the tractor.

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Adjusting the Forms Thickness Setting

To adjust the lightness or darkness of the print, you must increase or

decrease the gap between the print head and the platen rod. This

distance is automatically set for you by the Automatic Forms

Thickness Adjustment (AFTA), but you can make corrections to the

distance if the print output is not as you desire. It is up to you to

decide if the print is dark (or light) enough to meet your

requirements.

To adjust the forms thickness setting with the F2 forms device, follow

these steps:

1. The forms thickness setting must be adjusted when the printer is

printing or has printed and is ready. Press Start, if needed, to

have the printer display

READY

<A>

2. To make the print darker, press Darker.

The printer displays

LIGHT |

-------| DARK

The print head moves closer to the paper, and the print becomes

darker.

Note: The print may not get darker if the ribbon is worn or if

there is a problem with the print head.

3. To make the print lighter, press Lighter.

The printer displays

LIGHT |

-----------| DARK

The print head moves farther away from the paper, and the print

becomes lighter.

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4. When you release the key, the printer automatically saves the

current value.

Note: The ’s indicate the position of the print head relative to the

limits.

As long as you press Darker or Lighter, the printer displays an

increasing amount of darkness or lightness until one of the limits of

the gap is reached. The printer displays either

LIGHT |

| DARK

DARKNESS LIMIT REACHED

LIGHT | ------------------| DARK

LIGHTNESS LIMIT REACHED

As you adjust the gap, you may also see the printer display

LIGHT |

---------| DARK

DEFAULT DARKNESS

This message tells you that the forms thickness setting is at the

automatically set value.

See “Understanding the Operator Panel” in IBM 4230 Printer Models

102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions for more

information on this setting.

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Adjusting the Left Margin

You can print a single line of text to help in setting the left margin

position using the Left Margin Alignment Test. You can also change

the current left margin position using this test.

You can set the left margin position from 1 to 66 units (where each

unit is 0.686 mm [0.027 in.]). The factory default setting is 10. The

| margin is measured starting at 1.27 mm (0.05 in.) from the center of

the tractor pins for continuous forms and the left edge of a cut form.

To align the left margin position, follow these steps:

1. If the printer is ready, press Stop.

The printer displays

NOT READY

<A>

2. Enter the Operator Print Tests by pressing Test.

The printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Demonstration

3. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Left Margin Alignment

4. Press Enter or Start to begin the test.

The printer displays

Left Margin Position

xxx

where xxx is the current value of the left margin position.

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The printer also prints a single line of H’s.

5. If the H’s do not start where you want your left margin, press

Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the desired value

for the left margin position.

6. Press Enter.

An asterisk ( ) appears in front of the selected value. The forms

advance one line and the row of H’s prints again. This value is

now the current left margin position.

7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the left margin is correctly positioned.

(You can press Line Feed or Form Feed to move the forms

between printing the rows of H’s.)

8. Press Stop or Cancel Print to exit the test.

Note: If you want the new left margin position saved when you

turn off the printer, you must save it in a Custom Set.

See “Storing Configuration Parameters” in IBM 4230

Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator

Panel Instructions for information on saving

configurations.

You may also adjust the left margin position without

printing the row of H’s by changing the Left Margin

Position in the Configuration Menu. (See “Using Print

Format and Quality Parameters” in IBM 4230 Printer

Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel

Instructions.)

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Adjusting the Top of Form Position

The Micro and Micro keys control fine vertical movement. Each

time you press these keys, the printer moves the form in 0.355 mm

(0.014 in.) increments.

Note: If you use the Micro , Micro , or Line Feed keys to adjust

the print position, you may need to reprint the page.

Open the access cover. Then open the front paper door as follows:

1. Pull the door up until it will not go any higher.

2. Push the door back slightly to lock it in the open position.

Access Cover

Paper Door

Next load forms, if necessary (see “Loading Forms in the F2 Forms

Device” on page 1-60 for more information). Complete the following

steps to make fine vertical adjustments to the top of form position.

To set the top of form position, follow these steps:

1. Press Stop.

The printer displays

NOT READY

<A>

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2. If the first print line is not where you want it to be, press Micro ,

Micro , or Line Feed until it reaches the desired line.

Note: If you need to adjust the paper downward, adjust at least

five steps beyond where you want the top of form position; then

make your final adjustment in the up direction. You can also use

the Top of Form Alignment Test (see “Top of Form Alignment” on

page 5-4) to print a line of characters to determine more

accurately where you have set the top of form position.

3. When the form is in the correct position, press Set Top of Form.

The alarm beeps and the printer displays

TOP OF FORM SET

4. Advance the form by pressing Form Feed, and decide if the form

is on the desired line. If necessary, repeat Steps 1 through 4 of

this procedure until the top of form position is correctly aligned.

5. If you plan to use the Document on Demand feature, see

“Adjusting the Tear-off Position” on page 1-79. Since you have

changed the position of the first print line, you need to adjust the

eject distance using the procedure given in that section.

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Adjusting the Tear-off Position

The Dual Purpose Forms Device Document on Demand features

allow you to tear off a form using the tear bar upon completing a

print job. You can then prepare the printer to print the next print job.

Tear Bar

To change the tear-off position of a form, follow these steps:

1. Make sure the printer is at the top of form position. Press

Load/Eject once.

The printer displays

3 FORMS EJECTED

PRESS LOAD

and the Ready indicator goes off. The paper quickly advances

to the tear-off position.

If you have Models 4I3 and 5I3, you can also use the Automatic

Eject or Automatic Restore options to change the tear-off

position of a form. See IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202,

2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions for more

information on these options.

2. Open the acoustic cover.

3. If the perforation on the form is not at the tear-off position, use

the Micro , Micro , and Line Feed keys to adjust the form

position until the perforation is exactly in line with the tear-off bar.

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The limits for the Tear-off Position Adjustment from the default

position is ±19.05 mm (0.75 in.).

Note: If the last page of the form feeds past the forms sensor,

the printer displays

1 END OF FORMS

LOAD FORMS

and pressing Load/Eject ejects the paper.

To remove the form, follow these steps:

1. Tear off the paper toward the front of the printer.

2. Press Load/Eject to position the next form back to the top of

form position.

The Ready indicator comes on, and you are ready to print the

next print job.

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Adjusting the Load Position

The load position can only be adjusted following an operator initiated

load or eject (F2 forms device only) function from the operator panel.

You can adjust the load position using the Micro , Micro , or Line

Feed keys. The limits for the position adjustment from the default

position are +38 and −30.5 mm (+1.5 and −1.2 in.). If you plan to

use the Document on Demand feature (F2), see “Adjusting the

Tear-off Position” on page 1-79.

Note: Press Set Top of Form to keep the load position consistent

with the top of form position. Pressing Set Top of Form establishes

the first print line at which printing is to start on each form. The

alarm beeps and the printer displays

TOP OF FORM SET

Adjusting the Print Alignment

You can adjust dot registration and print quality for characters

created using bidirectional printing. The bidirectional alignment may

need periodic adjustment to maintain print quality.

To change the bidirectional alignment, follow these steps:

1. If the printer is ready, press Stop.

The printer displays

NOT READY

<A>

2. Press Test.

The printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Demonstration

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3. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Bidirectional Adjustment

4. Press Enter or Start to print this test.

The Ready indicator goes on and printing begins. The test

prints samples using alignment values higher and lower than the

default value. The print sample using the default value is

indicated with an asterisk ( ). The alignment printout is

complete when the Ready indicator goes off.

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The printer displays

Bidirectional Adjustment

5. If the default value does not give the best print sample, press

Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the same number of

arrows that were printed beside the best print sample line. Press

Enter to set this as the new default value. The printer then

prints another line to demonstrate the new default value, and the

test is complete.

Press Stop to end the test without changing anything and return

to the Operator Print Tests menu.

Press Cancel Print to end the test, exit test mode, perform a

partial reset, and have the printer display

READY

<A>

Note: See Chapter 5, “Using the Operator Print Tests” for more

information.

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Unloading Forms

To unload forms from the F2 forms device, follow these steps:

1. Open the acoustic cover.

2. Tear off the forms at the tear bar. See “Adjusting the Tear-off

Position” on page 1-79 for the procedure.

3. Press Stop.

The printer displays

NOT READY

<A>

4. Open the front paper door as follows:

a. Pull the door up until it will not go any higher.

b. Push the door back slightly to lock it in the open position.

Paper Door

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5. Open both of the blue tractor doors.

Blue Tractor Doors

6. Lift the form off the tractor pins and pull the form out from the

bottom of the printer.

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Removing the Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2)

Note: If you are removing this forms device to install a different

forms device, make sure you change the selected forms device in

the Configuration Menu.

To remove the F2 forms device, follow these steps:

1. If forms are in the printer, unload them (see “Unloading Forms”

on page 1-84), then continue with Step 2 of this procedure.

2. Turn the power Off (O).

3. Open the access cover. Then open the front paper door as

follows:

a. Pull the door up until it will not go any higher.

b. Push the door back slightly to lock it in the open position.

Access Cover

Paper Door

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4. Close the blue tractor doors.

5. Push the metal bar at the bottom of the device toward the rear of

the printer until the forms device unlocks.

Metal Bar

Bottom of Forms Device

6. Grasp the top of the forms device and lift it out.

Top of

Forms

Device

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Installing and Using the Document Insertion Device

(F3)

The following sections describe how to install and use the Document

Insertion Device (F3).

Note: Make sure that the proper forms device is configured. See

“Preparing for Forms Device Installation” on page 1-10 for the exact

steps.

Installing the Document Insertion Device (F3)

To install the F3 forms device, follow these steps:

1. Hold the forms device so that the device number F3 is in the

upper left corner facing you. Note the bottom of the device, the

finger grips, and the clips; they will be important later.

Clips

Top of Forms Device

Bottom of Forms Device

Finger Grips

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2. Unlock the blue locking lever and move the right roller

assembly to the extreme right.

Blue Locking Lever

Right Roller Assembly

Bottom of Forms Device

Blue Sliding Guide

3. Hold the device at the top with the F3 in the upper left corner

facing you. The finger grips should be at the bottom and should

enter the printer first. Lower the device into the printer behind

the platen rod and align the ends of the device with the slots in

the frame. Continue to lower the device until the ends of the

device rest in the slots of the frame.

Top of

Forms

Device

End of

Device

Platen Rod

Slot in

Frame

End of

Device

Slot in

Frame

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4. Look through the front bottom opening in the printer and find the

finger grips at the bottom of the forms device.

5. Grasp the finger grips with BOTH hands and pull firmly toward

you and then upward until both ends LOCK into place.

Finger Grips

6. To be sure that you have installed the forms device correctly,

look at the following figure and compare it to your printer. Check

both the left and right sides. Are the clips around the platen rod

as shown? If so, you installed the forms device correctly. If not,

repeat Steps 3 on page 1-89 through 5.

Platen Rod

Clip

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Changing the Paper Door

The printer must have a different paper door installed to be used with

the F3 forms device. If you have ordered the F3 forms device, your

shipment includes an F3 forms device paper door.

To change paper doors, follow these steps:

1. Open the standard paper door to the position shown. Press the

two tabs to release the door and slowly pull the door toward you.

Remove the standard paper door.

Slot

Tab

Hinge

Pins

Paper Door

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2. Grasp the lower section of the F3 paper door with both hands.

Then align the grooves at the top of the door with the hinge pins

on each side of the printer. Be sure that you align the door at

the angle shown. Then slowly push the door in place.

Slot

Hinge Pin

Tab

Paper Door

The F3 paper door locks in the open position similar to the

standard door.

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Preparing to Load Forms

To prepare to load forms in the F3 forms device, follow these steps:

1. Install one of the lower forms guides (if not already installed).

a. Place the lower forms guide in front of the forms chute so

that the tab is under the chute.

Tab

Chute

b. Align the lower forms guide beside the blue forms

guide/forms sensor. Then slide the lower forms guide to

the left until it locks on.

2. Get cut forms that are at least 203.2 by 279.4 mm (8 by 11 in.).

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Loading Forms in the F3 Forms Device

To load forms in the F3 forms device, follow these steps:

1. Adjust for the width of the form. Hold a form in front of the upper

forms guide and against the left stop. Unlock the blue locking

lever and move the right roller assembly so that the pointer lines

up with the right edge of the form.

Left Stop

Blue Locking Lever

Upper

Forms Guide

Pointer

Left Stop

Right Roller

Assembly

If needed, use the white writing surface near the blue sliding

guides to make pencil marks to help you line up the form.

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2. Lock the blue locking lever.

Blue Locking Lever

3. Center the blue sliding guide between the roller assemblies.

Blue Sliding Guide

4. Close the access cover. Then close the paper door by pulling it

out and pushing it down until it latches.

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Using the Printer Verification Test for the F3 Forms

Device

To run the printer verification test, follow these steps:

1. Turn the power On (|), if not already on.

2. Wait until the printer displays

READY

<A>

3. Press Stop.

The printer displays

NOT READY

<A>

and then on Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3 you may see

15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CHECK CABLE

or on Models 202, 2I1, and 5I3 you may see

28 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CALL SYSTEM OPERATOR

While on Models 4I3 and 5I3 (when parallel or serial is the

active interface) you may see

29 LINK ERROR

Ignore these messages until you have attached the printer to

your computer. (Press Stop to turn off the alarm, if necessary.)

4. Press Test.

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The printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Demonstration

5. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Verification

6. Press Enter or Start to begin this test.

The printer displays

13 DATA TO PRINT

LOAD FORMS

7. Carefully feed the form under the lower forms guide. Use the

left edge of the lower forms guide to help feed the form in

straight. Feed the form until the top edge touches both the left

and right feed rollers. Continue to hold the form.

Lower

Forms Guide

The printer displays

4 PRESS LOAD

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8. Press Load/Eject. As the printer begins to pull in the form,

release the form. The Ready indicator comes on, and printing

begins.

9. Wait for the printer to stop printing and the Ready indicator to go

off.

10. The lines numbered 1 through 9 should print as shown on the

sample printout, and the remainder of the printout should be

clear and readable.

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11. Compare your printout with the sample printout.

Did the lines print and is the remainder of the printout clear and

readable?

If YES, go to Step 12.

If NO, do the following:

a. If any of the following items are not installed correctly, the

printer can experience forms jamming, ribbon jamming, or an

incorrect printer verification printout:

Forms device

Ribbon cartridge

Forms.

Repeat the Setup Instructions from page 1-6 if you suspect a

ribbon, forms, or forms device installation problem.

b. Press Enter or Start, load another form, and press

Load/Eject to get another printout.

c. If the second printout is still not similar to the sample

printout, go to Appendix B, “Problem Solving.”

d. Once you get a good printout, go to Step 12.

12. Turn the power Off (O).

Power Switch

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Setup and Checkout Complete

You have completed a simple setup and checkout of the printer.

IBM recommends that you print your power-on custom set

(Custom Set A) factory defaults and save this printout for future

reference. You are ready to attach the printer to your computer.

Go to Chapter 2, “Attaching the 4230 Printer to Your Computer”

on page 2-1.

Note: See pages 1-101 through 1-114 for making adjustments,

unloading forms, and removing the forms device.

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Adjusting the Print Quality

After the printer prints a few lines, press Stop and verify that the

print quality is satisfactory. Good print quality includes:

Clear, legible print

Satisfactory darkness or lightness of output.

It is up to you to decide if the print quality is satisfactory.

Adjustments you can make that affect print quality include:

Forms Thickness Setting

This setting can affect the darkness or lightness of output.

The printer will normally sense the forms thickness and adjust

itself automatically. However, if this setting is not correct, it can

be adjusted. To adjust the forms thickness, see “Adjusting the

Forms Thickness Setting” on page 1-102.

Note: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA)

mechanism automatically measures the forms thickness and

adjusts the gap from the print head to the platen rod based on

the measured value. See “Automatic Forms Thickness

Adjustment (AFTA)” on page 3-8 for information on how the

4230 Printer sets the forms thickness.

Left Margin and Top of Form Position

The adjustment of the first print position can affect the

appearance of the output, especially if you are using preprinted

forms. To adjust the position of the first print character, see

“Adjusting the Left Margin” on page 1-104. To adjust the

position of the first print line, see “Adjusting the Top of Form

Position” on page 1-107.

Print Alignment

This adjustment can affect the character formation and dot

mixing on those characters that are printed with two passes of

the print mechanism. To adjust the print alignment, see

“Adjusting the Print Alignment” on page 1-109.

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Adjusting the Forms Thickness Setting

To adjust the lightness or darkness of the print, you must increase or

decrease the gap between the print head and the platen rod. This

distance is automatically set for you by the Automatic Forms

Thickness Adjustment (AFTA), but you can make corrections to the

distance if the print output is not as you desire. It is up to you to

decide if the print is dark (or light) enough to meet your

requirements.

To adjust the forms thickness setting with the F3 forms device, follow

these steps:

1. The forms thickness setting must be adjusted when the printer is

printing or has printed and is ready. Press Start, if needed, to

have the printer display

READY

<A>

2. To make the print darker, press Darker.

The printer displays

LIGHT |

-------| DARK

The print head moves closer to the paper, and the print becomes

darker.

Note: The print may not get darker if the ribbon is worn or if

there is a problem with the print head.

3. To make the print lighter, press Lighter.

The printer displays

LIGHT |

-----------| DARK

The print head moves farther away from the paper, and the print

becomes lighter.

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4. When you release the key, the printer automatically saves the

current value.

Note: The ’s indicates the position of the print head relative to the

limits.

As long as you press Darker or Lighter, the printer displays an

increasing amount of darkness or lightness until one of the limits of

the gap is reached. The printer displays either

LIGHT |

| DARK

DARKNESS LIMIT REACHED

LIGHT | ------------------| DARK

LIGHTNESS LIMIT REACHED

As you adjust the gap, you may also see the printer display

LIGHT |

---------| DARK

DEFAULT DARKNESS

This message tells you that the forms thickness setting is at the

automatically set value.

See “Understanding the Operator Panel” in IBM 4230 Printer Models

102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions for more

information on this setting.

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Adjusting the Left Margin

You can print a single line of text to help in setting the left margin

position using the Left Margin Alignment Test. You can also change

the current left margin position using this test.

You can set the left margin position from 1 to 66 units (where each

| unit is 0.686 mm [0.027 in.]). The factory default setting is 10. The

| margin is measured starting at 1.27 mm (0.05 in.) from the center of

the tractor pins for continuous forms and from the left edge of a cut

form.

To align the left margin position, follow these steps:

1. If the printer is ready, press Stop.

The printer displays

NOT READY

<A>

2. Enter the Operator Print Tests by pressing Test.

The printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Demonstration

3. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Left Margin Alignment

4. Press Enter or Start to begin the test.

The printer displays

13 DATA TO PRINT

LOAD FORMS

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5. Carefully feed the form under the lower forms guide. Use the

left edge of the lower forms guide to help feed the form in

straight. Feed the form until the top edge touches both the left

and right feed rollers. Continue to hold the form.

Lower

Forms Guide

The printer displays

4 PRESS LOAD

6. Press Load/Eject.

The printer then displays

Left Margin Position

xxx

where xxx is the current value of the left margin position.

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The printer also prints a single line of H’s.

7. If the H’s do not start where you want your left margin, press

Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the desired value

for the left margin position.

8. Press Enter.

An asterisk ( ) appears in front of the selected value. The forms

advance one line and the row of H’s prints again. This value is

now the current left margin position.

9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 until the left margin is correctly positioned.

(You can press Line Feed or Load/Eject to move the forms

between printing the rows of H’s.)

10. Press Stop or Cancel Print to exit the test.

Note: If you want the new left margin position saved when you

turn off the printer, you must save it in a Custom Set.

See “Storing Configuration Parameters” in IBM 4230

Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator

Panel Instructions for information on saving

configurations.

You may also adjust the left margin position without

printing the row of H’s by changing the Left Margin

Position in the Configuration Menu. (See “Using Print

Format and Quality Parameters” in IBM 4230 Printer

Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel

Instructions.)

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Adjusting the Top of Form Position

The Micro and Micro keys control fine vertical movement. Each

time you press these keys, the printer moves the form in 0.355 mm

(0.014 in.) increments.

Note: If you use the Micro , Micro , or Line Feed keys to adjust

the print position, you may need to reprint the page.

To set the top of form position, follow these steps:

1. Carefully feed the form under the lower forms guide. Use the

left edge of the lower forms guide to help feed the form in

straight. Feed the form until the top edge touches both the left

and right feed rollers. Continue to hold the form.

Lower

Forms Guide

2. Press Load/Eject.

As the printer begins to pull in the form, release the form. The

form loads to the top of form position.

3. If the first print line is not where you want it to be, press Micro ,

Micro , or Line Feed until it reaches the desired line.

Note: If you need to adjust the paper downward, adjust at least

five steps beyond where you want the top of form position; then

make your final adjustment in the up direction. You can also use

the Top of Form Alignment Test (see “Top of Form Alignment” on

page 5-4) to print a line of characters to determine more

accurately where you have set the top of form position.

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4. When the form is in the correct position, press Set Top of Form.

The alarm beeps and the printer displays

TOP OF FORM SET

Note: The limits for the top of form position adjustment from the

default position is +101.6 and −8.47 mm (+4 and −0.34 in.).

5. Press Load/Eject to eject the form.

6. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on page 1-107 and decide if the form is

loading to the desired position. If necessary, repeat this

procedure again until the top of form position is correctly aligned.

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Adjusting the Print Alignment

You can adjust dot registration and print quality for characters

created using bidirectional printing. The bidirectional alignment may

need periodic adjustment to maintain print quality.

To change the bidirectional alignment, follow these steps:

1. If the printer is ready, press Stop.

The printer displays

NOT READY

<A>

2. Press Test.

The printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Demonstration

3. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Bidirectional Adjustment

4. Press Enter or Start to begin this test.

The printer displays

13 DATA TO PRINT

LOAD FORMS

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5. Carefully feed the form under the lower forms guide. Use the

left edge of the lower forms guide to help feed the form in

straight. Feed the form until the top edge touches both the left

and right feed rollers. Continue to hold the form.

Lower

Forms Guide

The printer displays

4 PRESS LOAD

6. Press Load/Eject.

As the printer begins to pull in the form, release the form. The

Ready indicator goes on, and printing begins. The test prints

samples using alignment values higher and lower than the

default value. The print sample using the default value is

indicated with an asterisk ( ). The alignment printout is

complete when the Ready indicator goes off.

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The printer displays

Bidirectional Adjustment

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7. If the default value does not give the best print sample, press

Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the same number of

arrows that were printed beside the best print sample line. Press

Enter to set this as the new default value. The printer then

prints another line to demonstrate the new default (you will need

to load another form), and the test is complete.

Press Stop to end the test without changing anything and return

to the Operator Print Tests menu.

Press Cancel Print to end the test, exit test mode, perform a

partial reset, and have the printer display

READY

<A>

Note: See Chapter 5, “Using the Operator Print Tests” for more

information.

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Unloading Forms

To unload forms from the F3 forms device:

1. Press Load/Eject.

2. Open the acoustic cover.

3. Remove the form from the top of the printer.

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Removing the Document Insertion Device (F3)

Note: If you are removing this forms device to install a different

forms device, make sure you change the selected forms device in

the Configuration Menu.

To remove the F3 forms device, follow these steps:

1. If forms are in the printer, unload them (see “Unloading Forms”

on page 1-113); then continue with Step 2 of this procedure.

2. Turn the power Off (O).

3. Open the access cover. Then open the front paper door as

follows:

a. Pull the door up until it will not go any higher.

b. Push the door back slightly to lock it in the open position.

Access Cover

Paper Door

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4. Push the bottom of the device toward the rear of the printer until

it unlocks.

Finger Grips

5. Grasp the top of the forms device and lift it out.

Top of

Forms

Device

Platen Rod

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6. If you are removing the F3 forms device to install a different

forms device, you must remove the lower forms guide.

With a firm grasp, slide the lower forms guide to the right off the

blue forms guide/forms sensor. Be sure that the tab clears

the bottom of the chute before pulling the lower forms guide

away from the printer. Store the lower forms guide with your F3

forms device.

7. If you are removing the F3 forms device to install a different

forms device, remove the F3 front paper door and install the

standard front paper door.

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Using the Acoustic Cover

The following sections describe how to remove and reinstall the

acoustic cover.

Removing the Acoustic Cover

If you need to remove the acoustic cover for any reason from the

paper exit area, follow these steps:

1. Pivot the acoustic cover open until it is vertical.

2. Locate the latch release tabs on both brackets.

3. Depress the latch tabs while lifting the acoustic cover.

Reinstalling the Acoustic Cover

To reinstall the acoustic cover over the paper exit area, follow these

steps:

Note: The figure in this section shows the rear of the printer.

1. Locate the slots near the paper exit area of the access cover.

Bracket

Slot

Latch

Slot

Latch

Rear View

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2. Grasp the brackets of the acoustic cover and insert them into the

slots until they latch securely.

Bracket

Paper Exit Area

Bracket

Latch

Latched

Position

Latched

Position

Rear View

3. Pivot the acoustic cover until it is closed over the paper exit area.

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Chapter 2. Attaching the 4230 Printer to Your

Computer

| This chapter provides specific instructions on attaching the printer to

| your computer. Models 102 and 1I1 can attach to a computer using

| a twinaxial connector. Models 202 and 2I1 can attach to a

| computer using a coaxial connector. Model 4I3 can attach to three

| computers simultaneously using the parallel, serial, and twinaxial

| connectors. Model 5I3 can attach to three computers simultaneously

| using the parallel, serial, and coaxial connectors. For Models 4I3

| and 5I3, you may want to attach the printer to more than one

| computer. If so, you need to perform the steps in each appropriate

| section.

For Coaxial or Twinaxial, look at the bezel at the rear of the printer.

If your printer has a feature card number or card name of:

Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3 Twinaxial, go to “Models 102, 1I1, and

4I3 Twinaxial Attachment” on page 2-2.

Models 202, 2I1, and 5I3 Coaxial, go to “Models 202, 2I1, and

5I3 Coaxial Attachment” on page 2-17.

For Models 4I3 and 5I3 (when parallel or serial is the active

interface), go to “Models 4I3 and 5I3 (when parallel or serial is the

active interface)” on page 2-20.

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Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3 Twinaxial Attachment

Supported computers include:

System/36

Application System/400* (AS/400*)

5294 and 5394 Remote Control Units.

Attaching a Twinaxial Signal Cable to the Printer

To attach a twinaxial cable (not shipped with the printer), follow these

steps:

1. Set the address. If your desired printer address is 0, go to Step

3 on page 2-4. If your desired printer address is not 0, see the

following table for the valid values and follow Steps 1a on

page 2-3 through 1g on page 2-4 to change the value. If you

do not know what to assign for the printer address, check with

your system operator.

If Desired

Shown when Setting

Address Is:

Set:

000

001

002

003

004

005

006

Printer Address:

Printer Address=0

Printer Address=1

Printer Address=2

Printer Address=3

Printer Address=4

Printer Address=5

Printer Address=6

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To set the printer address, follow these steps:

a. Turn the power On (|). All indicators and blocks on the

display light, and the alarm beeps. The printer then displays

DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS

DIAGNOSTICS COMPLETE

<A>

and an error message displays.

b. Press Stop.

The printer displays

15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CHECK CABLE

c. Press Menu. Then press Scroll or Scroll until the

printer displays

CONFIGURATION MENU

Printer Address

d. Press Enter.

The printer displays

Printer Address

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e. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the

desired address.

f. Press Enter to set the address. An asterisk ( ) appears

beside the address.

g. Press Start.

The printer displays

15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CHECK CABLE

2. Press Stop to turn off the alarm.

3. CAUTION:

Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you

connect or disconnect the power cord or other cables.

If the machine has cables other than the power cord,

you must connect them before you plug the power cord

into an outlet. You must first unplug the power cord

from the outlet when you remove the other cables.

Before you connect the cable to the V-connector, slip a cable

shield over the end of the cable. (If you are connecting two

cables, slip a cable shield over the end of both cables.)

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4. Align the two pins and the key slots in the signal cable with the

two holes and the key in the end of the V-connector.

For Models 102 and 1I1: Plug the signal cable into the

following connector.

For Model 4I3: Plug the signal cable into the following

connector.

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Notes:

a. There is no specified “input” or “output” end of the connector.

You can attach a signal cable to either or both ends of the

connector. You can connect another device to the unused

end of the connector.

b. The V-connectors are “self-terminating” and do not require

you to set a “terminator switch” which might be found on

other printer products.

5. For Models 102 and 1I1: Turn the cable connector clockwise

until it locks into place.

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6. For Model 4I3: Turn the cable connector clockwise until it locks

into place.

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7. For Models 102 and 1I1: Align the two pins and the key slots in

the V-connector with the two holes and the key in the cable

connector on the bezel. Plug in the connector. Turn the

connector clockwise until it locks into place.

8. For Model 4I3: Insert the cable connector into the printer

connector on the bezel. Make sure the cable connector is

securely seated into place. Push and fasten the top and bottom

clips onto the cable connector.

Cable Connector

Bezel

Models 102 and 1I1

Models 4I3

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9. For Model 4I3: Place the two cables from the V-connector

through the cable clamp. Make sure the cables lay flat and are

not crossed.

Cable Clamp

Models 4I3

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10. Connect the power cord to the printer and the wall outlet.

11. Turn the power On (|). All indicators and blocks on the display

light, and the alarm beeps. The printer then displays

DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS

DIAGNOSTICS COMPLETE

<A>

and

READY

<A>

Note: If the printer does not show the correct display sequence,

go to the status code section of Appendix B, “Problem Solving.”

12. You no longer need to get access to the rear of the printer.

Position the printer so that the front edge aligns with the front

edge of your printer stand or table.

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| Attaching the Cable to Your Computer

If you are attaching the printer to an IBM AS/400 and have

connected the signal cable to your computer, go to “Connecting Your

Printer to an IBM AS/400” on page 2-12 for information about

configuring your system. If you are attaching your printer to an IBM

System/36, go to “Connecting Your Printer to an IBM System/36” on

page 2-15.

For all other computers, see the appropriate instructions included

with your computer for attaching the other end of the signal cable to

your computer.

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Connecting Your Printer to an IBM AS/400

This section contains instructions for connecting your printer to an

IBM AS/400.

For additional information, see your AS/400 documentation.

1. Changing your Printer Configuration

Your 4230 Printer can be configured either as a 4230 Printer (if

your version of OS/400* supports the 4230 Printer), by setting

4224 Emulation Mode to No on Models 102, 1I1, 202, and 2I1

or Host Emulation Mode to 4230 on Models 4I3 and 5I3, or as

an IBM 4224 Printer (if your version of OS/400 does not support

the 4230 Printer) by setting 4224 Emulation Mode to Yes on

Models 102, 1I1, 202, and 2I1 or Host Emulation Mode to 4224

on Models 4I3 and 5I3.

For Models 102, 1I1, 202, and 2I1, the printer is shipped with

4224 Emulation Mode set to Yes. To set your printer's 4224

Emulation Mode to No, see “Using Printer Setup Parameters” in

IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3

Operator Panel Instructions for information on configuring your

printer.

For Models 4I3 and 5I3, the printer is shipped with Host

Emulation Mode set to 4224. To set your printer's Host

Emulation Mode to 4230, see “Using Printer Setup Parameters”

in IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3

Operator Panel Instructions for information on configuring your

printer.

The 4230 printer (local or remote) is supported by OS/400 as

follows:

4230 mode (AFP *Yes or *No): V2R2 or later

4224 mode (AFP *No): V1R1 or later

4224 mode (AFP *Yes): V2R1 or later

Note: The AFP* parameter is part of the printer's device

description on the AS/400.

For more information on configuring a printer, see AS/400 Device

Configuration Guide or the online configuration information on

the system.

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2. System Configuration for a 4230 Printer

a. Auto Configuration

Auto Configuration can be utilized when either locally or

remotely attaching to the system. The printer is configured

as DEVTYPE (*IPDS), AFP (*NO). Other parameters are

automatically assigned by the system. If you need to specify

AFP equal to *Yes, the device description should be

manually changed to reflect this. See the AS/400 Device

configuration Guide.

b. Manual Configuration

To manually configure a local 4230 Printer use the

parameters given in the following table.

Type your choices and press Enter.

Parameter

Parameter Setting

Description

Device description

Device class

DEVD

DEVCLS

TYPE

Workstation printer name

*LCL

Device type

*IPDS

Device model

MODEL

AFP

0000

Advance Function

Port number Printing

Switch setting

*NO (See Note)

PORT

SWTSET

ONLINE

CTL

y (Printer station address)

*YES

Online at IPL

Attached controller

Twinaxial workstation

controller name

Font identifier

Form feed

FONT

zzz (Default font identifier)

*CONT

FORMFEED

Note: AFP *Yes can be specified if the level of OS/400

supports the printer as an AFP printer. See Step 1 on

page 2-12.

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To manually configure a remote 4230 Printer, use the

parameters given in the following table. Refer to the appropriate

documentation for the remote control unit that you are using.

The printer can be configured to an IBM 5294, 5394, or 5494

Remote Control Unit.

Type your choices and press Enter.

Parameter

Parameter Setting

Description

Device description

Device class

DEVD

Workstation printer name

DEVCLS

TYPE

*RMT

Device type

*IPDS

Device model

MODEL

AFP

0000

Advanced Function

Location Address

Online at IPL

*NO (See Note)

LOCADR

ONLINE

CTL

*YES

Attached controller

Twinaxial workstation

controller name

Font identifier

Form feed

FONT

yyy (Default font identifier)

*CONT

FORMFEED

Note: AFP *Yes can be specified if the level of OS/400

supports the printer as an AFP printer. See step 1 on

page 2-12.

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Connecting Your Printer to an IBM System/36

This section contains instructions for connecting your printer to an

IBM System/36.

For additional information not found here, see your System/36

documentation.

To connect your printer to a System/36, follow these steps:

1. After your printer is set up:

Set the address and language values on your printer using the

Configuration Menu. Set 4224 Emulation Mode to Yes for

Models 102, 1I1, 202, and 2I1 or Host Emulation Mode to 4224

for Models 4I3 and 5I3. This will configure your 4230 Printer to

emulate the IBM 4224 Printer. Your System/36 will control the

4230 Printer as if it were an IBM 4224 Printer. For instructions

on how to set your printer to 4224 Emulation Mode or Host

Emulation Mode, see “Checking and Changing Configuration

Parameter Values” in IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202,

2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions for information on

configuring your printer.

The specific parameter values for this printer should have been

determined by your system supervisor. If that information has

not been provided, contact your system supervisor.

2. Load and line up forms.

See Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer” for instructions on

loading and lining up forms in your printer.

3. Ask the system supervisor if the cable from the printer to the

host computer is installed.

If the cable between the printer and host computer is installed,

go to Step 4 on page 2-16.

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CAUTION:

Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you

connect or disconnect the power cord or other cables.

If the machine has cables other than the power cord,

you must connect them before you plug the power cord

into an outlet. You must first unplug the power cord

from the outlet when you remove the other cables.

If the cable between the printer and host computer is not

installed, find out when it will be installed. Connect the cables to

the printer only when instructed to do so by your system

supervisor.

4. Changing Your System/36 Configuration.

Auto Configuration will configure the printer as an IPDS* printer.

Other parameters are automatically assigned by the system.

Auto configuration is valid only for local printers. Remote printers

must be manually configured.

To modify the System/36 configuration for the 4230 Printer, see

“Adding or Deleting Local Display Stations and Printers” and

“Adding or Deleting Remote Work Stations” in Changing Your

System Configuration, SC21-9082.

The printer can be used as a local or remote IPDS printer. Use

the PH device code (IPDS Printer Universal Device Code).

There is no specific 4230 device code.

If the printer is to be used as a remote printer, it can be

configured to an IBM 5394 or 5294 Remote Control Unit.

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Models 202, 2I1, and 5I3 Coaxial Attachment

Supported computers include:

3270 Information Display Systems

43xx Processors

ES/9000* and ES/9370* Processors

3174 and 3274 Remote Control Units.

Attaching a Coaxial Signal Cable to the Printer

CAUTION:

Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you connect

or disconnect the power cord or other cables.

If the machine has cables other than the power cord, you

must connect them before you plug the power cord into an

outlet. You must first unplug the power cord from the outlet

when you remove the other cables.

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To attach a coaxial cable (not shipped with the printer), follow these

steps:

1. Attach one end of the signal cable to the cable connector at the

rear of the printer.

2. Turn the cable connector clockwise until the cable locks in place.

Cable Connector

Bezel

Models 202 and 2I1

Model 5I3

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3. Connect the power cord to the printer and to the electrical outlet.

4. Turn the power On (|). All indicators and blocks on the display

light, and the alarm beeps. The printer then displays

DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS

DIAGNOSTICS COMPLETE

<A>

and

READY

<A>

Note: If the printer does not show the correct display sequence,

go to the status code section of Appendix B, “Problem Solving.”

5. You no longer need to get access to the rear of the printer.

Position the printer so that the front edge aligns with the front

edge of your printer stand or table.

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Models 4I3 and 5I3 (when parallel or serial is the

active interface)

Supported computers include:

IBM Personal Computer

IBM Personal System/2*

IBM RISC System/6000*

IBM AS/400* with ASCII controller

IBM 4033 LAN Adapter.

Connecting to the Parallel or Serial Interface

Parallel or serial cables are not shipped with your printer. If you do

not have a cable, contact your IBM marketing representative. The

following table provides the information you need to purchase the

correct cable.

Interface

Part Name

Part Number

1525612

Cable Length

1.8 m (6 ft)

6 m (20 ft)

Parallel

Parallel Cable

Serial Cable

Serial

8509386

RS-232C

Serial

Serial Cable

70X8652

15.2 m (50 ft)

RS-422A

Attaching a Parallel Cable

CAUTION:

Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you connect

or disconnect the power cord or other cables.

If the machine has cables other than the power cord, you

must connect them before you plug the power cord into an

outlet. You must first unplug the power cord from the outlet

when you remove the other cables.

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To attach a parallel cable:

1. Attach the adapter cable (IBM part number 04H5053) by pushing

the cable connector into the printer port.

2. Push the clips at each end of the connector into the notches on

the adapter cable.

3. Then attach the parallel interface cable to the end of the adapter

cable.

4. Push the clips at each end of the connector into the notches on

the parallel cable.

Adapter Cable

IBM part number

04H5053

Parallel

Interface Cable

5. Connect the power cord to the printer and to the electrical outlet.

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6. Turn the power On (|). All indicators and blocks on the display

light, and the alarm beeps. The printer then displays

DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS

DIAGNOSTICS COMPLETE

<A>

and

READY

<A>

Note: If the printer does not show the correct display sequence,

go to the status code section of Appendix B, “Problem Solving.”

7. You no longer need to have access to the rear of the printer.

Position the printer so that the front edge aligns with the front

edge of your printer stand or table.

8. Refer to your computer system documentation for information on

attaching the cable to your computer.

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Attaching a Serial Cable

CAUTION:

Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you connect

or disconnect the power cord or other cables.

If the machine has cables other than the power cord, you

must connect them before you plug the power cord into an

outlet. You must first unplug the power cord from the outlet

when you remove the other cables.

To attach a serial cable:

1. Attach the serial interface cable by pushing the connector into

the printer port.

2. Tighten the two locking screws to hold the cable in place.

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3. Connect the power cord to the printer and to the electrical outlet.

4. Turn the power On (|). All indicators and blocks on the display

light, and the alarm beeps. The printer then displays

DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS

DIAGNOSTICS COMPLETE

<A>

and

READY

<A>

Note: If the printer does not show the correct display sequence,

go to the status code section of Appendix B, “Problem Solving.”

5. You no longer need to have access to the rear of the printer.

Position the printer so that the front edge aligns with the front

edge of your printer stand or table.

6. Refer to your computer system documentation for information on

attaching the cable to your computer.

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Chapter 3. Getting to Know Your Printer

This chapter introduces you to your IBM 4230 Printer. It describes

the various parts of your printer and shows you their locations. This

chapter also includes general information about the different forms

devices that are available and instructions about caring for your new

printer.

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Parts of the Printer

The 4230 Printer has the following parts:

Access Cover

Print Head

Ribbon

Operator Panel

Power Switch

Paper Door

Blue Forms Guide/Forms Sensor

(under paper door)

Model and Serial Number

Model Identification

Figure 3-1 is an enlargement of a plate on the bottom-front area of

the printer.

TYPE 4230-XXX

Model Number

S/N XX-XXXXX

Serial Number

Figure 3-1. 4230 Printer Model Identification Plate

Record the model and serial numbers of your printer. You will need

this information as you use this and other 4230 Printer manuals.

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Power Switch

The power switch supplies electricity to the printer. It has two

positions: On (|) and Off (O).

Power Switch

Notes:

1. When you turn the power On (|), a power-on test runs. For the

description of the power-on test, see “Power-On Test” on

page 3-4.

2. Always wait 10 seconds after turning the power from Off (O) to

On (|).

3. Anytime you turn the power On (|), you should verify the top of

form position before running a job. See Chapter 1, “Setting Up

the 4230 Printer” for adjusting the top of form position for your

forms device.

Warning: If you turn the power Off (O) while data is in the printer

buffer (a temporary storage area) or coming from the computer to the

printer, you will lose data.

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Power-On Test

Whenever you turn the power On (|), a power-on test runs. An

error-free power-on test goes through these steps:

1. All indicators light briefly.

2. The alarm beeps.

3. Two rows of boxes fill the display.

4. The printer displays the following messages

DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS

<A>

5. The print head and ribbon move. You will hear some sounds

from these movements. If no paper is loaded, the printer

displays

Calibrating Printer

Please Wait

<A>

Next, the printer displays

DIAGNOSTICS COMPLETE

<A>

6. Finally, the printer displays the message

READY

<A>

Note: If the power-on test stops at any point or the printer displays

a three-digit code and error message before the test is complete, a

power-on error has occurred. If you have not loaded any forms or

the printer is not communicating with the host, the printer may

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display an error. If an error appears, follow the instructions for

“Using the Status Code and Problem Listings” on page B-2.

Acoustic Cover

The acoustic cover reduces the noise level of the printer while it is

printing.

Notes:

1. Do not open or close the access cover by holding only the

acoustic cover. Open and close the acoustic cover separately

from the access cover.

2. If you have installed the F2 forms device, you must open the

acoustic cover to use the tear bar.

Access Cover

Opening the access cover:

Gives you access to the top of the printer for:

– Cleaning

– Changing ribbon cartridges

– Loading or changing forms devices

Causes printing and forms movement to slow down.

Note: The printer may also display status code 090. See

“Status Codes” on page B-3 for more information.

Front Paper Door

Opening the front paper door:

Gives you access to the front area of the printer where paper is

loaded

Provides access for loading forms devices

Causes printing and forms movement to slow down.

Note: The printer may also display status code 090. See

“Status Codes” on page B-3 for more information.

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Forms Guide/Forms Sensor

The blue forms guide/forms sensor works in several ways. The

way it works depends on the type of forms device installed in the

printer.

Blue Forms Guide/

Forms Sensor

With a Continuous Forms Device (F1) or a Dual Purpose Forms

Device (F2) installed, the sensor works as:

A forms guide for aligning the left edge of the form.

A forms sensor for detecting the last form fed past it. The

printer stops printing after it prints the last line on the last form.

A forms sensor for detecting the presence of a form and

activating the Load/Eject key for the Automatic Load feature with

the Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2).

A paper jam detector.

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The Document Insertion Device (F3) has an additional guide called a

lower forms guide that fits over the sensor.

Lower

Forms Guide

The lower forms guide works as:

A guide for aligning the cut sheet form.

The sensor works as:

A sensor for detecting the presence of a form and activating the

Load/Eject key.

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Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA)

The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) mechanism

performs the following tasks:

Automatically measures the forms thickness and adjusts the gap

from the print head to the platen rod based on the measured

value.

Measures the form thickness whenever printing is to occur.

When you replace the paper, the thickness is automatically

remeasured.

For the Document Insertion Device (F3), AFTA measures the first

document after you turn the printer On (|) or after you press Stop

and then Start.

For the Auto Sheet Feeder Device (F4), AFTA measures the first

sheet of each bin after you turn the printer On (|) and after you

press Stop and then Start.

The operator may adjust the AFTA by pressing Darker and Lighter.

Locate the information on your forms device and follow the

procedure for adjusting the print darkness in Chapter 1, “Setting Up

the 4230 Printer.”

Platen Rod

The platen rod is a metal bar with a flat surface. The platen rod is

part of the base printer and is easy to identify when no forms device

is installed. You need to know the location of the platen rod for

installing the forms device, loading forms, and aligning the first print

line.

Platen Rod

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Operator Panel

The operator panel includes a 2-line by 40-character display,

6 indicators, 16 keys, and an audible alarm.

Figure 3-2, Figure 3-3, Figure 3-4 on page 3-10, and Figure 3-5 on

page 3-10 show the operator panels for each model.

Power

Ready

Processing

Micro

Hex

Line

Feed

Form

Feed

Start

Stop

Cancel

Darker

Enter

Online

Scroll

Attention

Unit Check

Micro

Display

Load/

Address Eject

Set Top

of Form

Quick

Lighter

Test

Scroll

Return

Figure 3-2. 4230 Printer Models 102 and 1I1 Operator Panel

Power

Ready

Processing

Micro

Scroll

Darker

Line

Feed

Form

Feed

Start

Stop

Cancel

PA1

PA2

Format

Enter

Attention

Unit Check

Load/

Eject

Set Top

of Form

Micro

Quick

Lighter

Return

Test

Scroll

Figure 3-3. 4230 Printer Models 202 and 2I1 Operator Panel

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Power

Ready

Processing

Micro

Hex

Line

Feed

Form

Feed

Start

Cancel

Darker

Enter

Online

Scroll

Attention

Unit Check

Quick

Micro

Display

Interface

Load/

Eject

Set Top Stop

of Form

Lighter

Test

Scroll

Return

Figure 3-4. 4230 Printer Model 4I3 Operator Panel

Power

Ready

Processing

PA1/

Hex

Micro

Scroll

Darker

Line

Feed

Form

Feed

Start

Stop

Cancel

Format/Online

Enter

Attention

PA2/

Display

Interface

Load/

Eject

Set Top

of Form

Micro

Quick

Lighter

Return

Test

Unit Check

Scroll

Figure 3-5. 4230 Printer Model 5I3 Operator Panel

This section describes each part of the operator panel. For a

detailed description on using the operator panel, see IBM 4230

Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel

Instructions. IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3 Quick

Reference Guide or IBM 4230 Printer Models 202, 2I1, and 5I3

Quick Reference Guide also provide a brief description of panel

functions.

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Alarm

The printer alarm beeps to let you know of a printer status condition

or an error. Pressing Stop turns the alarm off.

You can set the alarm to beep at high or low volume or not to beep

by following the procedure in “Using Printer Setup Parameters” in

IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator

Panel Instructions.

Note: When you press Set Top of Form, the alarm beeps even if

you have it disabled.

Display

The display is a liquid crystal display (LCD) of 2 lines of 40

characters. The display shows a number of different types of

messages: status codes and information, error codes and

messages, and Configuration and Operator Print Tests Menus.

Status information helps you identify a problem or a normal condition

that requires some action on your part.

For help with...

See...

Understanding status and error codes

“Using the Status Code and

Problem Listings” on

page B-2

Using the Configuration Menu

“Checking and Changing

Configuration Parameter

Values” in IBM 4230 Printer

Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1,

4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel

Instructions

Setting Display Language

Using Operator Print Tests

“Using Printer Setup

Parameters” in IBM 4230

Printer Models 102, 1I1,

202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3

Operator Panel Instructions

Chapter 5, “Using the

Operator Print Tests.”

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Power Indicator

The Power indicator has two operating conditions:

Off

The printer is receiving power.

The printer is not receiving power.

Ready Indicator

The Ready indicator has two operating conditions:

Off

The printer is ready to print.

The printer is not ready to print.

Processing Indicator

The Processing indicator has three operating conditions:

Off

The printer is currently processing data.

There is no data to be processed and no data is buffered

in the printer.

Blinking The printer has data buffered, but it cannot currently be

printed.

Online Indicator (Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3)

The Online indicator has two operating conditions:

Off

The printer is communicating with the computer.

The printer is not communicating with the computer.

| Format Indicator (Models 202 and 2I1)

The Format indicator has two operating conditions:

The Cancel Print, PA1, and PA2 keys are available for

use (that is, you can press them in the printer’s current

state).

Off

The PA1 and PA2 keys are not currently available. The

Cancel Print key is only available when running an

Operator Print Test.

Use the PA1 and PA2 keys to send special operator requests. See

“Understanding the Operator Panel” in the IBM 4230 Printer Models

102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions for more

information on these keys.

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Format/Online Indicator (Model 5I3)

The indicator functions as a Format indicator when the coaxial

attachment is active (see the below operating conditions for the

Format indicator) or as an Online indicator when the parallel or

serial attachment is active (see the above operating conditions for

the Online indicator).

The Cancel Print, PA1, and PA2 keys are available for

use (that is, you can press them in the printer’s current

state).

Off

The PA1 and PA2 keys are not currently available. The

Cancel Print key is only available when running an

Operator Print Test.

The PA1 and PA2 keys are used to send special operator requests.

See “Understanding the Operator Panel” in the IBM 4230 Printer

Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions

for more information on these keys.

Attention Indicator

The Attention indicator has two operating conditions:

Off

The printer has not detected any conditions requiring

operator intervention.

Blinking The printer has detected a condition requiring immediate

operator intervention. The alarm also beeps (if not

disabled). If the printer also displays a status code, go to

“Using the Status Code and Problem Listings” on

page B-2.

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Unit Check Indicator

The Unit Check indicator has two operating conditions:

Off

The printer has not detected any printer errors.

Blinking The printer has detected a printer error. The alarm beeps

(if not disabled). If the printer also displays a status code,

go to “Using the Status Code and Problem Listings” on

page B-2.

Operator Panel Keys

The operator panel has the following keys:

Menu/Adjustment Group

Darker/Enter

Lighter/Return

Micro /Scroll

Quick Reference.

Operation Group

Cancel Print

Form Feed

Line Feed

Load/Eject

Set Top of Form

Start

Stop

Test

Models 102 and 1I1

– Display Address

– Hex Print

Model 4I3

– Display Interface

– Hex Print

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Models 202 and 2I1

– PA1

– PA2

Model 5I3

– PA1/Hex Print

– PA2/Display Interface

For a detailed description of each key, see “Understanding the

Operator Panel” in IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3,

and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions.

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Configuration Parameter Values

Parameter values are settings that the printer recognizes to do the

following:

Format the printed page

Set printing and performance options

Set character sets for different languages

Modify the alarm volume or disable the alarm.

The printer can use the parameter values set by the factory, or you

can change them. The new values you set from the operator panel

become the new parameter values.

Important

Changes to these values will not be saved when you turn the

printer Off (O) unless you choose to save them in a Custom

Default Set. In other words, all configuration changes are

online—only changes until they are saved using the Save Current

Values parameter in the Configuration Menu under Configuration

Storage. For detailed information on saving configuration

changes, see “Storing Configuration Parameters” in IBM 4230

Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel

Instructions.

Some of the values you can change from the Configuration Menu on

the operator panel are:

Characters per inch (CPI)

Lines per inch (LPI)

Maximum print position (MPP)

Maximum page length (MPL)

Print language

Display language

Printer address (Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3)

System interface (Models 4I3 and 5I3 when parallel or serial is

the active interface)

Print quality

Alarm setting.

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See IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3

Operator Panel Instructions for the procedures to check or change

each of the parameter values.

Operating States

Online – The printer is online when power is On (|), the power-on

tests complete, and the printer is able to communicate with the

computer. For the Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3, the Online indicator is

On.

Offline – The printer is offline whenever power-on tests are running

or whenever the printer is in test mode (Operator Print Tests). For

the Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3, the Online indicator is Off.

Ready and Not Ready

Ready – The printer is ready when you press Start and there are no

error conditions. The printer can be ready and online or offline.

Ready is indicated when the Ready indicator is On. See “Ready

Indicator” on page 3-12 for more information.

The printer displays

READY

<A>

unless an information message overrides ready or the printer is

offline.

Not Ready – The printer is not ready when you press Stop or when

an error or operator intervention condition occurs. The printer can be

not ready and online or offline.

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The printer displays

NOT READY

<A>

or a status code and message, and the Ready indicator is Off. See

“Ready Indicator” on page 3-12 for more information.

Forms

You can use two types of forms (paper) in your printer:

Continuous forms (F1 and F2 forms devices)

Cut forms (F3 and F4 forms devices).

The forms may be blank or preprinted. The forms may be single-part

or multiple-part, with or without carbon paper.

Keep in mind the following as you work with forms:

Inspect all forms for damage.

Do not use stapled, torn, or wrinkled forms.

When you use forms directly from a box, remove the box tops;

or, preferably, remove the forms from the box. Rough box-top

edges can damage the forms or cause the forms to jam.

All multiple-part cut forms must be glued at the top edge.

A maximum of four-part forms is recommended for the best

registration, feeding, and stacking. You might be able to use

five- or six-part forms, but test them before ordering large

quantities.

Humidity affects forms feeding and stacking. Keep all forms in a

cool, dry place. If the forms are exposed to high humidity, allow

them to adjust to the humidity level of the printer area for

approximately 24 hours before you use them.

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Forms Handling Devices

The optional forms handling devices available for your printer are:

Continuous Forms Device (F1)

Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2)

Document Insertion Device (F3)

Auto Sheet Feeder (F4).

Each forms device is described on the following pages.

Continuous Forms Device (F1)

Top of Forms Device

Clips

Bottom Metal Bar

Tensioner Plates

The Continuous Forms Device (F1) is available for all models.

The device has an F1 surrounded by a circle in the upper left corner

of the device.

Use this device when you are printing large volume work (especially

with very thin forms) or work that requires minimum operator

intervention.

See “Installing and Using the Continuous Forms Device (F1)” on

page 1-21 for information on installing and removing the forms

device, loading and unloading forms, and adjusting the device.

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Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2)

Tear Bar

Top of Forms Device

Clips

Bottom Metal Bar

The Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2) is available for all models.

The device has an F2 surrounded by a square in the upper left

corner of the device.

Use this device when printing work that requires you to separate the

continuous forms between transactions and for most general printing

requirements on continuous forms. Use the tear bar to separate the

printed forms. Also, the automatic loading feature (autoload) is

enabled for this device.

See “Installing and Using the Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2)” on

page 1-55 for information on installing and removing the forms

device, loading and unloading forms, and adjusting the device.

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Document Insertion Device (F3)

Clips

Top of Forms Device

Bottom of Forms Device

Finger Grips

The Document Insertion Device (F3) is available for all models.

The device has an F3 by itself in the upper left corner of the device.

Use this device for printing cut forms for correspondence, individual

invoice forms, and so on.

See “Installing and Using the Document Insertion Device (F3)” on

page 1-88 for information on installing and removing the forms

device, loading and unloading forms, and adjusting the device.

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Auto Sheet Feeder Device (F4)

The Auto Sheet Feeder Device (F4) is available for all models of the

4230 Printer.

The device has an F4 by itself in the upper left corner of the device.

This device is used for automatic feeding and printing of cut forms.

It can feed paper from one of three bins or a manual insertion slot.

The Auto Sheet Feeder Device (F4) consists of two parts: (1) a

forms transport device (shown above) that mounts inside your

printer, and (2) a sheet feeder that sits in front of the printer on the

same table.

See “Setting Up Your 4230 Printer with ASF” in IBM 4230 Printer

Auto Sheet Feeder General Information for information on setting up

and operating this device.

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Ribbons

Two ribbon cartridges are available for use in the 4230 Printer: one

with a black multiple purpose ink (IBM part 1040580) with an

average ribbon life of 15 million DP characters, and one with a black

general purpose ink (IBM part 1040440) with an average ribbon life

of 6 million DP characters. Call Lexmark** at 1-800-438-2468 to

order ribbons.

See “Installing the Ribbon Cartridge and Guide” on page 1-6 and

Chapter 4, “Replacing Your Ribbon” for more information.

Print Head

Your printer has a 9-wire print head. The print head is bidirectional

(prints left to right and right to left).

If there is a problem with the print head, contact your IBM service

representative.

Problem Determination

Appendix B, “Problem Solving” has codes and problem information.

The most probable cause of a printer problem is listed first. There is

also an inspection procedure for the forms devices to help you find

and remove paper jams. If you cannot resolve the problem using

this information, contact your service representative.

Relocation Instructions

Be sure that you tape or tie down the print head and use foam or

some other material as padding. Reinstall the shipping brace if

possible (see page 1-5).

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Caring for Your Printer

Your printer requires very little care, but the following suggestions

are helpful to prevent damage and to keep it clean.

Be sure that you use the correct IBM ribbon cartridge (IBM part

1040580 or IBM part 1040440).

Do not place liquid containers near the printer.

Keep the access cover closed except when replacing the ribbon

or changing the forms.

Do not let objects (rubber bands, paper clips, and so on) drop

into the printer.

Do not block the air vents on the printer sides. Obstructions

could restrict airflow and cause the printer to overheat.

Clean or vacuum the printer as necessary to remove dust or lint

from the forms feed path. Be sure that the power switch is

turned Off (O).

Use a cloth dampened with mild soap and warm water to clean

the printer exterior.

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Starting a Print Job

To start a print job, follow this checklist:

1. Be sure a ribbon cartridge is installed (see “Installing the

Ribbon Cartridge and Guide” on page 1-6 or Chapter 4,

“Replacing Your Ribbon”).

2. Be sure the desired forms device is installed.

See “Installing and Using the Continuous Forms Device

(F1)” on page 1-21, or

See “Installing and Using the Dual Purpose Forms

Device (F2)” on page 1-55, or

See “Installing and Using the Document Insertion Device

(F3)” on page 1-88, or

See “Setting Up Your 4230 Printer with ASF” in IBM

4230 Printer Auto Sheet Feeder General Information for

information on using the Auto Sheet Feeder.

3. Be sure that the parameter values agree with the application

you are to print.

See the procedures for setting your parameter values in IBM

4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator

Panel Instructions.

4. Load forms.

When you load forms, be sure that you use the correct forms

loading procedure and do all of the following:

a. Set the correct forms device setting.

b. Set the top of form position.

c. Adjust the left margin (if needed).

d. Adjust the forms tension (Continuous Forms Device [F1]

only).

5. Verify that the computer is ready to send information to the

printer.

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6. Press Start to make the printer ready to print.

The printer starts printing as soon as the computer sends the

data and the printer finishes processing the data.

7. If necessary, repeat adjustments to improve print quality.

Note: You may have to check with the programmer or

computer operator if the printed results do not appear the

way you expect.

Stopping or Canceling a Print Job

To stop the current print job, follow these steps:

1. Press Stop.

The printer stops printing.

2. To continue printing the same print job, press Start.

To cancel the current print job, follow these steps:

Warning: Canceling a print job by using Cancel Print sends a

message to the computer and will cause data in the printer to be

cleared.

1. Press Stop.

2. Press Cancel Print

The printer stops printing.

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Chapter 4. Replacing Your Ribbon

This chapter describes how to remove and replace the ribbon

cartridge and how to make ribbon adjustments.

Warning: Damage to the printer can occur if you do not use IBM

ribbons (IBM part 1040580 or 1040440) especially designed for the

4230 Printer. Call Lexmark at 1-800-438-2468 to order ribbons.

Ribbon Cartridge

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Removing the Ribbon Cartridge

To remove an existing ribbon cartridge, follow these steps:

1. If the power is Off (O), go to Step 3.

2. If the power is On (|), press Stop.

The printer displays

NOT READY

<A>

3. Open the access cover.

Access Cover

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4. Slide the print head to the center of the printer.

5. Push the ribbon guide toward the back of the printer and lift the

ribbon guide up.

Note: You may find it easier to remove the ribbon guide by

lifting the right side of the guide first and then pulling up the left

side of the guide.

Ribbon Guide

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6. Pull the ribbon cartridge up until it snaps free. Remove the

ribbon cartridge from the printer.

Note: You may find it easier to remove the ribbon cartridge by

lifting the right side of the cartridge first and then pulling up the

left side of the cartridge.

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Installing the Ribbon Cartridge

To install a new ribbon cartridge, follow these steps:

1. Get a new ribbon cartridge and remove it from the package.

2. Remove the yellow clip from the ribbon.

3. Turn the blue ribbon advance knob clockwise to take up slack

in the ribbon. If the ribbon does not move, contact your place of

purchase and replace the ribbon cartridge.

Remove Yellow Clip

Blue Ribbon Advance Knob

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4. Align the blue slotted opening on the bottom of the ribbon

cartridge with the metal post. You may have to turn the blue

ribbon advance knob to align the slots. Lower the ribbon

cartridge onto the metal post. Be sure that the plastic tab on the

bottom of the ribbon cartridge aligns with the hole in the printer

casting.

Tab

Blue Slotted Opening

Metal Post

5. Press the cartridge down firmly to snap it into place.

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6. Align the holes in the ribbon guide with the ribbon guide posts on

the print head carrier. Press the guide all the way down on

the ribbon guide posts until the tops of the posts are even

with the top of the ribbon guide.

Ribbon Guide

Ribbon

Guide Posts

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7. To be sure that you have installed the ribbon cartridge correctly,

check that:

a. The left side of the ribbon cartridge is securely snapped onto

the printer. The right side fits over the ribbon drive post but

does not latch down.

b. There are no twists or folds in the ribbon.

c. The ribbon is not catching on the print head.

d. The ribbon moves when you turn the blue ribbon advance

knob clockwise. If the ribbon does not move, replace the

ribbon cartridge.

Blue Ribbon Advance Knob

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8. If necessary, load or reload forms (see the appropriate section in

Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer,” depending on your

forms device).

9. Be sure that the power is On (|).

10. If there is data in the printer to be printed:

a. Leave the access cover open.

b. Press Start.

c. Observe the printer as it prints.

Note: If your printing results in partial characters, be sure

that the ribbon guide is correctly in place on the print head

and no folds are in the ribbon.

d. When printing is satisfactory, close the access cover and

continue with your print jobs.

You have completed installing a ribbon cartridge. If you have any

printing problems, see Appendix B, “Problem Solving” to determine

the probable cause.

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Chapter 5. Using the Operator Print Tests

This chapter describes the print tests you can perform to:

Demonstrate printing capabilities

Adjust printer operations

Check the printer configuration

Check printer operation.

Any of these tests can be performed at anytime. However, all tests

should be performed when there is no print data buffered in the

printer processing. When you go into test mode, the printer goes

offline. When you exit test mode, the printer performs a partial reset

before going back online. This partial reset clears any buffered print

data and anything stored in printer storage, such as downloaded

fonts or overlays.

Entering the Operator Print Tests may cause the forms configuration

settings to be adjusted. If the current settings are less than a

maximum print position of 72 or a maximum page length of 66, the

printer will adjust the settings to a standard 8.5 x 11 inch page.

This is done to ensure correct formatting of all offline customer tests.

The original settings will be reset when the printer returns to the

online state. If the settings are larger than the required page

dimensions, the settings are not changed.

General Test Instructions

To enter the Operator Print Tests menu, press Test when the printer

is not ready. The printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Demonstration

The Printer Demonstration test is the first test in the Operator Print

Tests menu. From this display, press Scroll or Scroll to view

the other tests.

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When a test is not running, pressing Return or Cancel Print tells the

printer to exit test mode and perform a partial reset. If you press

Return, the printer goes to online not ready; if you press Cancel

Print, the printer goes to online ready.

Pressing Enter or Start begins a test. Some of the tests print and

then exit back to the Operator Print Tests menu automatically, while

other tests require you to give input using the operator panel keys to

complete the test. See the individual test descriptions on the

following pages for specific instructions.

While a test is running, pressing Stop or Cancel Print halts the test.

If you press Stop, the display returns to the Operator Print Tests

menu. If you press Cancel Print, the printer exits test mode,

performs a partial reset, and becomes online ready.

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Printer Demonstration

You can print samples of all the available print qualities,

representative charts, bar codes, and bit image graphics, by using

the Printer Demonstration test. This test can also be used to verify

parts of the printer mechanism.

Note: The 4230 Printer can perform this test without being

connected to a computer.

To begin the printer demonstration:

1. Enter the Operator Print Tests (see “General Test Instructions”

on page 5-1).

The printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Demonstration

2. Press Enter or Start to begin the test.

The printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Please Wait

while the demonstration data is being loaded. After the data is

loaded, the Ready indicator goes on and printing begins. The

demonstration automatically repeats until Stop or Cancel Print is

pressed.

3. Press Cancel Print to exit the test and make the printer ready

(see “General Test Instructions” on page 5-1). Press Stop to

exit the test and return to the Test Menu.

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Top of Form Alignment

You can print a single line of text to help in setting the top of form

position using the Top of Form Alignment test. The test prints a row

of H’s, and lets you adjust the top of form position and to print

another row of H’s until the top of form position is set where you

want it.

To adjust top of form position, follow these steps:

1. Enter the Operator Print Tests (see “General Test Instructions”

on page 5-1).

The printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Demonstration

2. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Top of Form Alignment

3. Press Enter or Start to begin the test.

The printer prints a single line of H’s.

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The printer then displays

Top of Form Alignment

Press ENTER to Reprint

4. If the H’s do not print where you want your top of form position,

you can adjust the setting with the following keys:

Line Feed Advance form 4.23 mm (0.17 in.)

Micro

Advance form 0.35 mm (0.0139 in.)

Move form backward 0.35 mm (0.0139 in.).

5. After you have made an adjustment, press Enter to print the H’s

again on the same page, or press Form Feed (Load/Eject for

the F3 or F4 forms devices) and then Enter to print the H’s at

the new top of form position on the next page.

6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until the top of form position is where you

want it.

7. Press Set Top of Form to set the new top of form position. The

alarm beeps and the printer displays

TOP OF FORM SET

8. Press Cancel Print to exit the test and make the printer ready.

Press Stop to exit the test and return to the Test Menu (see

“General Test Instructions” on page 5-1).

Note: The top of form position can be adjusted without printing the

row of H’s. See the appropriate section for your forms device on

setting the top of form position.

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Left Margin Alignment

You can print a single line of text to help in setting the left margin

position using the Left Margin Alignment Test. You can also change

the current left margin position using this test.

You can set the left margin position from 1 to 66 units (where each

| unit is 0.686 mm [0.027 in.]). The factory default setting is 10. The

| margin is measured starting at 1.27 mm (0.05 in.) from the center of

the tractor pins for continuous forms and from the left edge of a cut

form.

To align the left margin position, follow these steps:

1. Enter the Operator Print Tests (see “General Test Instructions”

on page 5-1).

The printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Demonstration

2. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Left Margin Alignment

3. Press Enter or Start to begin the test.

The printer displays

Left Margin Position

xxx

where xxx is the current value of the left margin position.

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The printer also prints a single line of H’s.

4. If the H’s do not start where you want your left margin, press

Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the desired value

for the left margin position. For each change in value, the left

margin is changed 0.686 mm (0.027 in.).

5. Press Enter.

An asterisk ( ) appears in front of the selected value. The forms

advance one line and the row of H’s prints again. This value is

now the current left margin position.

6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until the left margin is correctly aligned.

(You can press Line Feed or Form Feed [Load/Eject for F3 or

F4 forms devices] to move the forms between printing the rows

of H’s.)

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7. Press Cancel Print to exit the test and make the printer ready.

Press Stop to exit the test and return to the Test Menu (see

“General Test Instructions” on page 5-1).

Note: If you want the new left margin position saved when you turn

off the printer, you must save it in a Custom Set. See

“Storing Configuration Parameters” in IBM 4230 Printer

Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel

Instructions for information on saving configurations.

You may also adjust the left margin without printing the row

of H’s by changing the left margin position in the

Configuration Menu. (See “Using Print Format and Quality

Parameters” in IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1,

4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions.)

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Printer Configuration

You can print the current values for each parameter. Each

parameter is shown with its corresponding value printed to the right.

The category and parameter names are printed in the current Display

Language used on the operator panel. The current custom set is

noted at the top right column of the configuration printout. If you

need to verify each custom set, the Operator Print Tests must be run

for each custom set. The custom set must be changed in the

| configuration menu before running each configuration printout. See

| Figure 5-1 on page 5-10, Figure 5-2 on page 5-11, Figure 5-3 on

| page 5-12, Figure 5-4 on page 5-13, Figure 5-5 on page 5-14, and

| Figure 5-6 on page 5-15 for sample printouts.

Printer configurations can be checked by entering the configuration

menus.

To print the printer configuration:

1. Enter the Operator Print Tests (see “General Test Instructions”

on page 5-1).

The printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Demonstration

2. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Configuration

3. Press Enter or Start to begin the test.

The Ready indicator goes on and printing begins. The printout

shows the current configuration. The configuration printout is

complete when the Ready indicator goes off.

4. The printer returns to the Operator Print Tests menu

automatically when the configuration printout is complete.

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5. Press Cancel Print to make the printer ready or Return to make

the printer not ready (see “General Test Instructions” on

page 5-1).

| Figure 5-1. Sample Printer Configuration Printout (Models 102 and 1I1)

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| Figure 5-2. Sample Printer Configuration Printout (Model 4I3)

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| Figure 5-3. Sample Printer Configuration Printout (Models 202 and 2I1)

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| Figure 5-4. Sample Printer Configuration Printout (Model 5I3)

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| Figure 5-5. Sample Printer Configuration Printout — Parallel Attached

| (Models 4I3 and 5I3 when parallel is the active interface)

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| Figure 5-6. Sample Printer Configuration Printout — Serial Attached

| (Models 4I3 and 5I3 when serial is the active interface)

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Printer Verification

You can test general print quality and the wires in the print head by

using the Printer Verification test. This test prints nine horizontal

lines using each wire on the print head. After these nine lines have

printed, several lines of data processing (DP) characters are printed

followed by several lines of near letter quality (NLQ) characters.

To test print quality, follow these steps:

1. Enter the Operator Print Tests (see “General Test Instructions”

on page 5-1).

The printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Demonstration

2. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Verification

3. Press Enter or Start to begin the test.

The Ready indicator goes on and printing begins. The

verification printout is complete when the Ready indicator goes

off.

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The printout should look similar to:

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4. Compare your printout with the sample printout.

Did the lines print and is the remainder of the printout clear and

readable?

If YES, go to Step 5.

If NO, do the following:

a. If any of the following items are not installed correctly, the

printer can experience forms jamming, ribbon jamming, or an

incorrect print verification printout:

Forms device

Ribbon cartridge

Forms.

Repeat the setup instructions in Chapter 1, “Setting Up the

4230 Printer” if you suspect a ribbon, forms, or forms device

installation problem.

b. Be sure that enough forms are still loaded and press Enter

to get another printout.

c. If the second printout is not similar to the sample printout, go

to Appendix B, “Problem Solving.”

d. Once you get a good printout, go to Step 5.

5. Press Cancel Print to make the printer ready or Return to make

the printer not ready (see “General Test Instructions” on

page 5-1).

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Bidirectional Adjustment

You can adjust dot registration and print quality for characters

created using bidirectional printing. The bidirectional alignment may

need periodic adjustment to maintain print quality.

To change the bidirectional alignment, follow these steps:

1. Enter the Operator Print Tests (see “General Test Instructions”

on page 5-1).

The printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Printer Demonstration

2. Press Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays

OPERATOR PRINT TESTS

Bidirectional Adjustment

3. Press Enter or Start to begin the test.

The Ready indicator goes on and printing begins. The test

prints samples using alignment values higher and lower than the

default value. The print sample using the default value is

indicated with an asterisk ( ). The alignment printout is

complete when the Ready indicator goes off.

The printer displays

Bidirectional Adjustment

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The sample printout appears as follows:

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4. If the default value does not give the best print sample, press

Scroll or Scroll until the printer displays the same number of

arrows that were printed beside the best print sample line. Press

Enter to set this as the new default value. The printer then

prints another line to demonstrate the new default value, and the

test is complete.

Press Stop to end the test without changing anything and return

to the Operator Print Tests menu.

Press Cancel Print to end the test, exit test mode, perform a

partial reset, and have the printer display

READY

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5. If you changed the value, check the last line printed for

acceptable quality and alignment.

If the quality is not acceptable, return to Step 3 on page 5-19,

otherwise, go to Step 6.

6. Press Cancel Print to make the printer ready or Return to make

the printer not ready (see “General Test Instructions” on

page 5-1).

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Appendix A. Training Guideline

This appendix is a guideline for operator training. Those more

familiar with the IBM 4230 Printer operations can use this guideline

to help teach a new operator about the printer.

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Introduction

All operators should know the following:

Locations of printer parts

The use and functions of the operator panel keys

Forms loading and unloading

Ribbon changing

Problem solving

Model number and attachment type identification.

In addition, some operators might be responsible for the following

tasks:

Forms device installation and checkout

All operator panel functions and operation (including checking

and changing parameter values)

Print tests.

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Guideline for Training

To introduce a new operator to the printer, use the following steps as

a guideline. Change the steps, as needed, to suit your working

environment and the operator’s level of responsibility.

1. Show the operator this guide and discuss the contents of

Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer.”

2. Show the operator

IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, and 4I3 Quick Reference

Guide or IBM 4230 Printer Models 202, 2I1, and 5I3 Quick

Reference Guide (depending on the model installed)

IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3

Operator Panel Instructions

and discuss the contents of each.

3. The power cord should be unplugged before connecting or

disconnecting the signal cable. See Chapter 1, “Setting Up the

4230 Printer” for the proper sequence.

4. Show the operator how to install the forms device with emphasis

on identifying the type of forms device (F1, F2, F3, or F4). Show

the operator where the procedures are in Chapter 1, “Setting Up

the 4230 Printer” or in IBM 4230 Printer Auto Sheet Feeder

General Information (depending on the forms device installed).

5. Show the operator how to set the forms device number. Show

the operator where the procedures are in Chapter 1, “Setting Up

the 4230 Printer” or in IBM 4230 Printer Auto Sheet Feeder

General Information (depending on the forms device installed).

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6. Show the operator how to load forms with emphasis on:

Continuous Forms Device (F1):

a. Location and function of the blue tractor locking lever and

adjustment for width of form

b. Forms tensioner location and location of forms tension knob

and adjustment

c. Platen rod location and use as a reference

d. Top of form and left margin alignment

e. Forms movement keys

f. Unloading forms, with emphasis on unloading from top of

printer.

See “Installing and Using the Continuous Forms Device (F1)” on

page 1-21 for more information.

Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2):

a. Location and function of tear bar

b. Location of blue tractor locking lever and adjustment for

width of form

c. Platen rod location and use as a reference

d. Auto load feature demonstration

e. Top of form and left margin alignment

f. Forms movement keys

g. Readying the printer for the next transaction, with emphasis

on the proper method for setting the tear off position and for

tearing off the form at the tear bar toward the front of the

printer

h. Unloading forms, with emphasis on removing forms from the

bottom of the printer.

See “Installing and Using the Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2)”

on page 1-55 for more information.

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Document Insertion Device (F3):

a. Location and function of feed rollers

b. Location and function of right roller assembly locking lever

c. Location and function of lower forms guide

d. Location of upper forms guide and function (including use of

white writing surface)

e. Location and function of left stop on the upper forms guide

f. Loading a form, with emphasis on feeding forms straight

g. Top of form and left margin alignment

h. Unloading a form

i. Removal of lower forms guide if another type of forms device

is to be installed.

See “Installing and Using the Document Insertion Device (F3)” on

page 1-88 for more information.

Auto Sheet Feeder (F4):

See IBM 4230 Printer Auto Sheet Feeder General

Information for more information.

7. Show the operator the location of information on changing ribbon

cartridges (see Chapter 4, “Replacing Your Ribbon”).

8. Show the operator how to remove and replace the ribbon

cartridge. Emphasis should be on how to tell if the ribbon guide

is properly seated and how to check for twists or folds. See

Chapter 4, “Replacing Your Ribbon” for more information.

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9. Show the operator how to adjust the forms thickness setting to

adjust print quality. Emphasize obtaining a smudge-free top

copy and legibility on back copies for multiple-part forms and

smudge-free legibility single-part forms.

10. Show the operator how to run Operator Print Tests, and describe

when and how to use them. See Chapter 5, “Using the

Operator Print Tests” for more information.

11. Show the operator how to use the problem-solving information in

“Using the Status Code and Problem Listings” on page B-2.

Give examples of status code displays, such as

1 END OF FORMS

LOAD FORMS

Describe how to call for service if you cannot solve the problem

using the procedures.

12. Show the operator how to do the forms device inspection

procedure. See “Forms Device Inspection” on page B-35 for

more information.

13. Show the operator “Checking and Changing Configuration

Parameter Values” in IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202,

2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions on parameter

values. Show how to check and change parameter values.

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Customer Responsibility

Discuss the importance of the operator knowing what is and what is

not customer responsibility. The customer is responsible for

maintaining, removing, installing, and ordering the following:

Ribbon cartridges

Paper.

Also, the customer is responsible for following the instructions in the

problem solving sections of Appendix B, “Problem Solving” before

calling for service. For example, if the characters in a printout have

missing dots, the customer should look up the problem in this

chapter.

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Appendix B. Problem Solving

When the printer displays a status code, you need to know what

action to take to recover from the displayed condition. This chapter

lists the status codes and recovery actions and gives a list of

problems, probable causes, and recovery actions for problems that

do not display a status code.

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Using the Status Code and Problem Listings

When a problem with the printer occurs, the printer displays a status

code and message. The message on the display identifies the

problem and gives a recommended action.

Status Code and Message Displays: Find the code listed in

numeric order on the following pages and perform the steps to fix the

problem. Only codes on which an operator can take action are

included.

Note: If you get a code that you cannot find on this table, record

the code and run the job or test again. If you get the same code,

call for service.

If the recommended recovery action does not fix your problem, see

“Problem List Index” on page B-34 and then go to the page

identified. If you still cannot fix the problem, call for service.

No Status Code Displays: Scan the “Problem List Index” on

page B-34 and go to the page listed beside the problem. Find your

problem in the chart, read down the page to the “Solution,” and do

the recommended recovery action. If you still cannot fix the problem,

call for service.

Note: A plus sign (+) in any error messages indicates that the

printer has the Extended Memory feature installed.

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Status Codes

1 END OF FORMS

LOAD FORMS

Continuous Forms Device (F1) and Dual Purpose Forms Device

(F2):

1. Press Stop.

2. Load forms.

3. Be sure that the forms are loaded correctly and that they are

under the blue forms guide/forms sensor.

4. Be sure that nothing blocks the blue forms guide/forms

sensor.

5. Reset the top of form position.

6. Press Start.

Document Insertion Device (F3) and Auto Sheet Feeder Device

(F4):

1. Press Stop.

2. Press Load/Eject.

3. Load the correct form size, or

4. Check the maximum page length setting and correct it; then

reload the form and restart the print job (see “Introducing the

4230 Printer” in IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3,

and 5I3 Product and Programming Description for more

information on the maximum page length setting).

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2 FORMS JAMMED

CLEAR JAM AND RELOAD FORMS

Continuous Forms Device (F1) and Dual Purpose Forms Device

(F2):

1. Press Stop.

2. Be sure that the forms device is correctly installed.

3. Clear the jam.

4. Be sure that nothing blocks the blue forms guide/forms

sensor.

5. Reset the top of form position. (See Chapter 1, “Setting Up the

4230 Printer.”)

6. Press Start.

7. Verify the printed output; if pages are damaged or data is lost,

follow your local operating procedures.

Note: If this error occurs during the power-on test:

1. Turn the power Off (O).

2. Clear the jam.

3. Wait for 10 seconds and turn the power On (|).

4. Make sure the Forms Device parameter value is correct.

3 FORMS EJECTED

PRESS LOAD

Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2):

This is not an error condition. Press Load/Eject to position the form

back to the top of form position and enable printing.

Continuous Forms Device (F1), Document Insertion Device (F3),

and Auto Sheet Feeder (F4):

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The operator panel setting for the forms device does not match the

device installed. Be sure that the forms device setting is correct (see

Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer”).

4 PRESS LOAD

Document Insertion Device (F3):

This is not an error condition. Press Load/Eject to position the form

to the top of form position and enable printing.

5 MARGIN ERROR

ADJUST MARGIN OR LINE LENGTH

1. Press Stop.

The left margin automatically resets to 20 units. See Chapter 1,

“Setting Up the 4230 Printer.”

2. Press Start.

6 HOST SYSTEM REQUEST ATTENTION

Note: This is not an error. See your computer operator for further

action.

Press Stop and then Start to stop the alarm from beeping.

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7 INCORRECT PRINT ORDER

PRESS STOP THEN START

Notify the computer operator to check the data stream and then:

1. Press Stop.

2. Reset the top of form position.

3. Press Start.

4. Resubmit the print job.

8 HOLD PRINT TIMEOUT

PRESS START

1. Press Start.

2. Resubmit the print job if a duplicate printout occurs.

Note: The application program determines if the job is to be

continued, reprinted, or canceled.

9 INVALID KEYPRESS

9 INVALID MULTIPLE KEYPRESS

9 INVALID KEYPRESS

PRESS STOP FIRST

The operator panel function is invalid or the computer is overriding

the request.

1. Check the operator panel function.

2. Reenter the correct operation.

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3. See IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3

Operator Panel Instructions for more information.

1 LOAD MANUAL BIN

PRESS STOP THEN START

1 LOAD MANUAL BIN

PRESS STOP THEN ENTER

1 LOAD MANUAL BIN

PRESS START TO CONTINUE

Auto Sheet Feeder (F4):

1. Press Stop (only if the message indicates to press Stop).

2. Place paper in the manual bin.

3. Press Start or Enter as specified.

11 CHECK/LOAD BIN

Auto Sheet Feeder (F4):

1. Press Stop.

2. If there is paper in the bin, remove it from the bin and “fluff” it.

Then, place paper back in the bin.

If there is not any paper in the bin, add paper.

3. Press Start.

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12 CHECK PAPER PATH

Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2) and Document Insertion Device

(F3):

1. Press Stop.

2. Remove the paper from the printer.

3. Place paper in the load position.

4. Press Load/Eject to load paper.

5. Press Start.

Note: If this error occurs during the power-on test:

1. Turn the power Off (O).

2. Remove the paper.

3. Wait for 10 seconds and turn the power On (|).

4. Make sure the Forms Device parameter value is correct.

13 DATA TO PRINT

LOAD FORMS

Document Insertion Device (F3):

1. Place paper in the load position.

The printer displays

4 PRESS LOAD

2. Press Load/Eject to load paper.

Printing continues.

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14 INVALID FORMS SELECT

SELECT NEW DEVICE

Continuous Forms Device (F1) and Dual Purpose Forms Device

(F2):

The computer has requested a cut form. The forms device installed

does not handle cut forms.

1. Press Stop.

2. Install either the F3 or F4 forms device and set that device

through the Configuration Menu (see Chapter 1, “Setting Up the

4230 Printer” for the appropriate procedure or see “Setting Up

Your 4230 Printer with ASF” in IBM 4230 Printer Auto Sheet

Feeder General Information).

Note: If you do not have an F3 or F4 forms device, see your

programmer.

3. Press Start.

4. Resubmit the print job.

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15 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CHECK CABLE

This status code is automatically reset by the computer and should

only appear briefly on the display. If the printer continues to display

the message, follow these steps:

CAUTION:

Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you connect

or disconnect the power cord or other cables.

If the machine has cables other than the power cord, you

must connect them before you plug the power cord into an

outlet. You must first unplug the power cord from the outlet

when you remove the other cables.

1. Turn the power Off (O).

2. Check that the cable is connected to the printer and to the

computer.

3. Turn the power On (|).

4. If the status code occurs again, call for service.

16 PRESS STOP THEN LOAD

Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2):

Inserting paper under the blue tractor doors and pressing Start will

display the 016 message. Press Stop, then Load/Eject to advance

the paper under the print head.

This message could also display if the paper present sensor

becomes dirty.

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Paper Present

Sensor

To clean this sensor:

1. Turn the power Off (O).

2. Remove the ribbon.

3. Hold the sensor in place by pushing it down with a finger.

4. Clean the front surface, opposite the wires and closest to the

paper, with a cotton swab or a piece of cloth.

5. Replace the ribbon.

6. Turn the power On (|).

If this does not correct the false reading, call for service.

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17 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

This status code is automatically reset by the computer and should

only appear briefly on the display. If the printer continues to display

the message, follow these steps:

CAUTION:

Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you connect

or disconnect the power cord or other cables.

If the machine has cables other than the power cord, you

must connect them before you plug the power cord into an

outlet. You must first unplug the power cord from the outlet

when you remove the other cables.

1. Turn the power Off (O).

2. Check that the cable is connected to the printer and to the

computer.

3. Turn the power On (|).

4. If the status code occurs again, call for service.

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19 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

SEE USER'S GUIDE

1. Turn the power Off (O).

2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|).

3. If the printer displays this status code again, or if the printer

displays

66 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

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call for service.

21 RECEIVE BUFFER OVERRUN

PRESS STOP THEN CANCEL PRINT

1. Press Stop.

2. Press Cancel Print.

3. Check that the serial configuration parameters are set correctly.

4. Press Start.

5. If the status code occurs again, call for service.

22 UNIT ADDRESS NOT RECEIVED

CHECK PRINTER ADDRESS

The unit address has not been received in the last second. Check

the address setting with your computer operator.

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23 TRANSMIT BUFFER OVERRUN

PRESS STOP THEN CANCEL PRINT

24 PARITY ERROR

PRESS STOP THEN CANCEL PRINT

25 FRAMING ERROR

PRESS STOP THEN CANCEL PRINT

1. Press Stop.

2. Press Cancel Print.

3. Check that the serial configuration parameters are set correctly.

4. Press Start.

5. If the status code occurs again, call for service.

26 HEX PRINT MODE ACTIVE

This is an informational message. The printer displays this message

after you press Hex Print. Press Start. All data will print in

hexadecimal code until you press Stop.

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27 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CALL SYSTEM OPERATOR

28 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

CALL SYSTEM OPERATOR

1. Check the control unit for ready and proper connection.

2. Try another coaxial cable.

CAUTION:

Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you

connect or disconnect the power cord or other cables.

If the machine has cables other than the power cord,

you must connect them before you plug the power cord

into an outlet. You must first unplug the power cord

from the outlet when you remove the other cables.

3. Try another printer, if possible.

4. If none of these solutions fix the problem, contact your system

operator.

29 LINK ERROR

1. Press Stop.

2. Check that the cable is connected to the printer and to the

computer.

3. Check that the computer is powered on.

4. Check that the serial configuration parameters are set correctly.

5. Press Start. If the printer displays this status code again, try

sending a print job.

6. If the status code still displays, call for service.

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3 LOAD MANUAL BIN TIMEOUT

LOAD BIN

Auto Sheet Feeder (F4):

1. Press Stop.

2. Place paper in the manual bin.

3. Press Load.

4. Press Start.

31 END OF FORMS TIMEOUT

LOAD FORMS/BIN

Continuous Forms Device (F1) and Dual Purpose Forms Device

(F2):

1. Press Stop.

2. Load forms.

3. Be sure that the forms are loaded correctly and that they are

under the blue forms guide/forms sensor.

4. Be sure that nothing blocks the blue forms guide/forms

sensor.

5. Reset the top of form position.

6. Press Start.

7. Verify the printed output; if data loss is suspected, follow local

operating procedures.

Document Insertion Device (F3):

1. Press Stop.

2. Press Load/Eject.

3. Load the correct form size, or

4. Check the maximum page length setting and correct it; then

reload the form and restart the print job (see “Introducing the

4230 Printer” in IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3,

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and 5I3 Product and Programming Description for information on

the maximum page length setting).

5. Verify the printed output; if data loss is suspected, follow local

operating procedures.

Auto Sheet Feeder (F4):

1. Press Stop.

2. If there is paper in the bin, remove it from the bin and “fluff” it.

Then, place paper back in the bin.

If there is not any paper in the bin, add paper.

3. Press Start.

4. Verify the printed output; if data loss is suspected, follow local

operating procedures.

32 FORMS JAM TIMEOUT

CLEAR JAM AND RELOAD FORMS

Continuous Forms Device (F1) and Dual Purpose Forms Device

(F2):

1. Press Stop.

2. Be sure that the forms device is correctly installed.

3. Clear the jam.

4. Be sure that nothing blocks the blue forms guide/forms

sensor.

5. Reset the top of form position. (See Chapter 1, “Setting Up the

4230 Printer.”)

6. Press Start.

7. Verify the printed output; if pages are damaged or data is lost,

follow your local operating procedures.

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34 INVALID FORMS SELECT TIMEOUT

SELECT NEW DEVICE

Continuous Forms Device (F1) and Dual Purpose Forms Device

(F2):

The computer has requested a cut form. The forms device installed

does not handle cut forms.

1. Press Stop.

2. Install either the F3 or F4 forms device and set that device

through the Configuration Menu (see Chapter 1, “Setting Up the

4230 Printer” for the appropriate procedure or see “Setting Up

Your 4230 Printer with ASF” in IBM 4230 Printer Auto Sheet

Feeder General Information).

Note: If you do not have an F3 or F4 forms device, see your

programmer.

3. Press Start.

4. Resubmit the print job.

Continuous Forms Device (F1) and Dual Purpose Forms Device

(F2):

1. Press Stop.

2. Be sure the forms are loaded correctly. The forms may be under

the blue forms guide/forms sensor but not up to the platen

rod.

3. Be sure that nothing blocks the blue forms guide/forms

sensor.

4. Reset the top of form position.

5. Press Start.

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35 MARGIN ERROR TIMEOUT

ADJUST MARGIN OR LINE LENGTH

1. Press Stop.

The left margin automatically resets to 20 units. See Chapter 1,

“Setting Up the 4230 Printer.”

2. Press Start.

42 MACHINE CHECK

SEE USER'S GUIDE

43 MACHINE CHECK

SEE USER'S GUIDE

44 MACHINE CHECK

SEE USER'S GUIDE

1. Turn the power Off (O).

2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|).

3. If the printer displays the message again, call for service.

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5 MACHINE CHECK

SEE USER'S GUIDE

51 MACHINE CHECK

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52 MACHINE CHECK

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53 MACHINE CHECK

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55 MACHINE CHECK

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56 MACHINE CHECK

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58 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

SEE USER'S GUIDE

1. Press Stop.

2. Be sure that the print head movement is not blocked.

3. Press Start to resume printing.

4. If the printer displays any of these status codes again:

a. Turn the power Off (O).

b. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|).

c. Run the Printer Verification Test (see “Printer Verification” on

page 5-16).

d. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service.

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59 CANCEL PRINT ACTIVE

This is an informational message. The printer displays this message

after you press Cancel Print.

Press Start to cancel the current print job or press Cancel Print

again (before pressing Start) to return the printer to ready. (The

print job will not be canceled.)

6 BUFFER REPRINT ACTIVE

This is an informational message. The printer displays this message

after the Buffer Reprint Code is sent and accepted (see “Setting

Send Buffer Reprint Code” in IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202,

2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel Instructions).

Press Start. The buffer reprints. The message will change after the

buffer has finished reprinting.

61 PA1 SELECTED

62 PA2 SELECTED

These are informational messages. The printer displays these

messages after you press PA1 or PA2.

Press Start. The status code disappears when the controller

accepts the input.

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63 PRINTER IN SEND STATE

1. Press Stop.

2. See your computer operator for the appropriate action and

instructions on which key to press on your printer (PA1 or PA2).

64 MACHINE CHECK

SEE USER'S GUIDE

65 NO ATTACHMENT CARD

SEE USER'S GUIDE

1. Turn the power Off (O).

2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|).

3. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service.

66 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

SEE USER'S GUIDE

1. Turn the power Off (O).

2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|).

3. If the printer displays this status code again or if the printer

displays

19 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

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call for service.

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68 DATA CLEARED

PRESS STOP THEN START

1. Press Stop.

2. Press Start.

69 DATA LOST

PRESS CANCEL PRINT

There has been a probable loss of data. To recover:

1. Press Cancel Print.

2. Press Start.

3. Resubmit your print job.

72 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

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74 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

SEE USER'S GUIDE

75 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

SEE USER'S GUIDE

76 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

SEE USER'S GUIDE

1. Turn the power Off (O).

2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|).

3. If the power-on test is successful, resubmit the print job.

4. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service.

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89 RIBBON JAM

CHECK RIBBON

1. Turn the power Off (O).

2. Remove the ribbon cartridge.

3. Turn the blue ribbon advance knob to be sure that the ribbon

is advancing correctly.

4. If the ribbon does not advance correctly, replace the ribbon

cartridge.

5. If the ribbon cartridge advances correctly:

a. Turn the power On (|) without the ribbon cartridge.

b. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service.

6. If you try again with a new ribbon cartridge and have the same

problem, call for service.

9 COVER/DOOR OPEN

PRINT SPEED REDUCED

This is an informational message. The access cover and front paper

door should be closed while the printer is printing. If the access

cover or front paper door is open, the 4230 Printer slows printing and

forms movement for safety reasons.

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93 EJECT PENDING

This is an informational message. The printer displays this message

after you press Load/Eject to eject the forms when F2 Eject Mode is

set to Delayed Eject. See “Selecting Performance Parameters” in

IBM 4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator

Panel Instructions.

The printer displays

3 FORMS EJECTED

PRESS LOAD

after the forms are ejected.

94 FUNCTION NOT AVAILABLE

Change Print Quality to DP

This message displays when Hex Print is pressed and the print

quality is set to Near Letter Quality. Change the print quality to Data

Processing (DP) to enable the use of this function.

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95 OPTION NOT AVAILABLE

Change Print Language

The OCR-A and OCR-B print languages have fixed CPI and Print

Quality settings. For these print languages, the CPI must be set to

10 CPI and the Print Quality must be set to NLQ. While the

Configuration Menu allows scrolling through the various selections,

this message is displayed if either the CPI or Print Quality is

changed when the print language is set to OCR-A or OCR-B.

Note: When the print language is changed to any language other

than OCR-A or OCR-B, these options become enabled. They are,

however, left at 10 CPI and NLQ and require reconfiguring if these

settings are not suitable.

97 FUNCTION NOT AVAILABLE

MENU LOCKED

This message is displayed when Menu is pressed when the Menu

Lock feature is enabled. Contact your system programmer.

96 NOT READY

COVER/DOOR OPEN

This message is displayed when either the access cover or the

paper door is opened and the printer is in the not ready state. The

not ready state is reached when Stop is pressed from the ready

state. If the printer is made ready and a print job is started, the

printer runs at a reduced speed if either the access or the paper door

cover is left open.

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98 HOLD PRINT TIMEOUT

PRESS LOAD

This message is displayed when a HOST timeout occurs while a

Dual Purpose (F2) forms device is in use and the paper has been

ejected.

A1 MACHINE CHECK

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A2 MACHINE CHECK

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A3 MACHINE CHECK

SEE USER'S GUIDE

1. Turn the power Off (O).

2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|).

3. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service.

A4 MACHINE CHECK

SEE USER'S GUIDE

1. Install a new ribbon.

2. Turn the power Off (O).

3. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|).

4. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service.

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A9 FUNCTION NOT AVAILABLE

USE DURING PRINTING

The printer displays this message only while Darker or Lighter is

held down. These key functions are valid only after the printer is

ready and the automatic forms thickness adjustment (AFTA)

measurement has been made. It is best to use these keys only

when the printer is printing.

3 PANEL DIAGNOSTICS FAILURE

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31 PANEL COMMUNICATION FAILURE

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312 PANEL COMMUNICATION FAILURE

SEE USER'S GUIDE

314 PANEL COMMUNICATION FAILURE

SEE USER'S GUIDE

316 PANEL COMMUNICATION FAILURE

SEE USER'S GUIDE

32 PANEL COMMUNICATION FAILURE

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1. Turn the power Off (O).

2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|).

3. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service.

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7C PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

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7C1 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

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7D PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

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7D1 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

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7E PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

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7F PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

SEE USER'S GUIDE

7F1 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

SEE USER'S GUIDE

1. Turn the power Off (O).

2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|).

3. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service.

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997 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

SEE USER'S GUIDE

998 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

SEE USER'S GUIDE

1. Turn the power Off (O).

2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|).

3. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service.

999 PRINTER CONFIGURATION INVALID

PRESS START TO SET FACTORY DEFAULTS

| Press Start to set the factory defaults. If you have Models 4I3 and

| 5I3, press Start again. The printer should follow the normal

power-on sequence. You then need to reconfigure the printer and

save the values. (See “Storing Configuration Parameters” in IBM

4230 Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel

Instructions.)

1. Turn the power Off (O).

2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|).

3. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service.

Axx APPLICATION CHECK

SEE USER'S GUIDE

1. Press Stop.

2. Press Start.

3. Contact the system programmer and report the data stream

error.

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FE3 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

SEE USER'S GUIDE

FE4 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

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FE5 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

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FE6 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

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FE7 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

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FF8 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

SEE USER'S GUIDE

FF9 PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

SEE USER'S GUIDE

FFA EXTENDED MEMORY FAILURE

+ SEE USER'S GUIDE

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| For Models 102, 1I1, 202, and 2I1 only:

| FFB EXTENDED MEMORY FAILURE

| + SEE USER'S GUIDE

| For Models 4I3 and 5I3 only:

| FFB NO ATTACHMENT CARD

SEE USER'S GUIDE

FFD PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

SEE USER'S GUIDE

FFE PRINTER BOARD FAILURE

SEE USER'S GUIDE

1. Turn the power Off (O).

2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|).

3. If the printer displays this status code again, call for service.

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DIAGNOSTICS IN PROGRESS

<A>

Calibrating Printer

Please Wait

DIAGNOSTICS COMPLETE

These status messages are correct display sequences during

power-on, but they should not remain on.

If they remain on more than 30 seconds:

1. Turn the power Off (O).

2. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power On (|).

3. If the printer displays the same message for more than 30

seconds, call for service.

xxx OPTION NOT AVAILABLE

You have selected a print language or display language that is not

available for your feature package. The xxx can be a numeric value

for a print language or a display language.

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Problem List Index

Table B-1. Forms Problems

Problem

Page

B-38

B-39

B-40

B-41

B-42

Forms do not advance or overprint occurs

Forms buckle, wrinkle, jam, or tear

Forms do not feed into printer

Forms do not stack

Erratic or intermittent forms movement

Table B-2. Print Quality/Ribbon Problems

Problem

Page

Incomplete characters print

Missing dots

B-44

No print

B-44

Partial print characters

B-44, B-44

Partial print lines

B-45

Printing too light

B-45

Printing too dark

B-45

Smudging

B-45

Ribbon does not move

Ribbon moving continuously

Ribbon folding, snagging, or tearing

Irregular characters

B-47

B-46

B-44

Variations in print densities (light, dark, or cut-off printing)

within the same line of print

B-44, B-45

Wavy print

B-46

B-44

Unreadable characters

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Table B-3. Miscellaneous Problems

Problem

Page

B-47

B-38

Wrong language set

First print character in wrong place

Overprinting

Characters off registration

B-38,

B-44, B-43

Printing off forms

B-42

Forms Device Inspection

If you have form feeding problems and the printer does not display a

status code, do the following procedure before calling for service.

See Figure B-1 on page B-36 and Figure B-2 on page B-37 to

determine the forms device you are using.

To check the forms device, follow these steps:

1. Observe the way the forms are loaded. Be sure that they are

loaded correctly. If necessary, review the forms loading

procedures for the type of forms device you are using. If forms

are loaded correctly and they are still jamming, go to the next

step.

Note: The procedures for unloading forms and removing the

forms device can be found in the appropriate forms device

section in Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer.”

2. Remove the device. Look for any obstacles such as torn pieces

of paper or foam that could be jamming the device. On the F2,

F3, or F4 forms devices, check the upper set of rollers on the

device. Clear the jam. If clearing the jam does not fix the

problem, go to the next step.

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3. Locate the gears on the forms device and turn them while

checking for noticeable binds.

For the F1 and F2 forms devices, check that the tractor pins

move when you turn the gear.

For the F2, F3, and F4 forms devices, be sure that the feed

rolls also move when you turn the gear.

If manually turning the gears or rollers does not fix the problem,

go to the next step.

4. If you see damage to the device, if the gears or rollers continue

to bind, or if the device still does not operate properly, call for

service.

Continuous Forms Device (F1)

Tractor Pins

Gear

Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2) (All Models)

Gears

Tractor Pins

Left Roller

Assembly

Right Roller

Assembly

Feed Rolls

Figure B-1. F1 and F2 Forms Devices

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Document Insertion Device (F3)

Left Roller

Assembly

Right Roller

Assembly

Feed Rolls

Auto Sheet Feeder (F4)

Gears

Roller Assemblies

Figure B-2. F3 and F4 Forms Devices

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Problem List

Warning: When using a Continuous Forms (F1) Device, never pull

or unload forms in the downward direction, or you may damage the

device. Always unload forms from the top of the printer.

Causes are listed for each problem in order of priority.

Problem: Forms do not advance or overprint occurs

1: The forms device is defective.

Solution: Inspect the forms device (see “Forms Device

Inspection” on page B-35).

2: The forms device is not snapped in.

Solution: Check the installation of the forms device.

3: The ribbon is getting caught on a form.

Solution: Check the ribbon for twists or folds.

4: The printer is failing.

Solution: Turn the power Off (O), wait 10 seconds, and turn the

power On (|). If you get a status code, go to “Status Codes” on

page B-3. If no code displays, press Micro several times. If

forms do not feed each time you press Micro , call for service.

Problem: Overprint occurs at top or bottom line of page

1: There is a problem with the application program.

Solution: See your programmer.

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Problem: Forms buckle, twist, jam, or paper holes tear

1: The right tractor is adjusted incorrectly.

Solution: Move the right tractor to obtain the correct form width.

The tractor pins should be in the center of the paper holes. See

Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer” for help on adjusting the

tractor tension.

2: The forms device is installed incorrectly.

Solution: Check the forms device installation (see Chapter 1,

“Setting Up the 4230 Printer”).

3: The printer is not at the edge of the table.

Solution: Move the printer to the front edge of the table.

4: The forms tension (F1 only) is not set correctly.

Solution: Check the forms tension adjustment. See Chapter 1,

“Setting Up the 4230 Printer” for help on adjusting the forms

tension.

5: The forms supply is not aligned with the printer.

Solution: Reposition the forms supply so that the forms feed

evenly. See the information on loading and unloading forms in

Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer.”

6: The forms are catching on the carton edge.

Solution: Remove the uneven carton edges, or remove the

forms from the carton.

Note: As the forms reach the bottom of the box, this problem

can occur more often.

7: The ribbon is twisted or folded.

Solution: Check the ribbon for folds or twists.

8: The forms contain excessive moisture.

Solution: Store the forms in a cool, dry place before using them,

or store the forms in the printer area for 24 hours.

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9: The forms are defective.

Solution: Try unloading the forms and then reloading forms (see

the forms loading procedures in Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230

Printer”). Forms should meet the requirements specified in

Appendix C, “Forms Information.”

10: The forms device is defective.

Solution: See the “Forms Device Inspection” on page B-35.

Problem: Forms jam or do not feed into printer

1: The forms device is installed incorrectly.

Solution: Check the forms device installation (see Chapter 1,

“Setting Up the 4230 Printer”).

2: The ribbon is twisting or folding.

Solution: Check the ribbon for twists or folds.

3: The wrong forms device code is entered.

Solution: See Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer” for the

correct forms device code and check the entry.

4: Continuous Forms Device (F1) only: the forms tension setting is

at too high a number.

Solution: Move the forms tension lever to a lower number

setting.

5: Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2): Forms jamming in feed roller

assembly when using the Document on Demand feature.

Solution: Make sure the perforation of the form is aligned with

the top of the tear bar when the Load/Eject is pressed. Also

make sure that the forms are being torn off toward the front of the

printer. This will assist in providing clean tear off. See pages

1-55 and 1-56 for location of the tear bar.

6: The forms device is defective.

Solution: See “Forms Device Inspection” on page B-35.

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Problem: Forms do not feed past print head

1: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) setting

needs to be changed.

Solution: See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness

setting through the operator panel (based on your forms device)

in Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer.”

2: The forms device is not properly installed.

Solution: Check the forms device installation (see Chapter 1,

“Setting Up the 4230 Printer”).

3: The ribbon is twisting or folding.

Solution: Replace the ribbon.

4: The forms device is defective.

Solution: See “Forms Device Inspection” on page B-35.

5: The ribbon shield is damaged.

Solution: Replace the ribbon.

Problem: Forms do not stack correctly

1: The forms do not stack correctly on the table behind the printer.

Solution: Use the recommended table (see IBM 4230 Printer

Planning and Site Preparation Guide).

Note: Up to 101.6 mm (4 in.) of forms may stack on the table

behind the printer without decreasing the ability of the forms to

stack correctly.

2: The forms do not stack correctly in the output rack on the table.

Solution: Check for obstructions to the paper path (cables,

cords, or other items). If you find an obstruction, remove or

relocate it.

3: The forms are specified incorrectly.

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Solution: The forms may be outside nominal specifications. See

Appendix C, “Forms Information.”

4: The forms contain excessive moisture.

Solution: Store the forms in a cool, dry place before using them

or leave in the printer for 24 hours.

Note: Forms stack best when the forms are 203.2 to 304.8 mm

(8 to 12 in.) long. If the forms length is outside this range,

operator aid may be needed.

Problem: Erratic or intermittent forms movement

1: The forms device is defective or the printer is failing.

Solution: See “Forms Device Inspection” on page B-35.

Problem: Printing off the form or out of the desired area with

the Document Insertion Device (F3) only

1: The form is skewed or the vertical adjustments are not correct.

Solution: Be sure that the forms are straight and making contact

with both the right and left feed rollers.

2: The right roller assembly is adjusted incorrectly.

Solution: Unlock and move the right tractor to obtain proper

form width.

3: Incorrect characters per inch (CPI) or lines per inch (LPI) settings.

incorrect.

Solution: Check with your system operator for the correct CPI

and LPI settings.

4: The forms size is too small.

Solution: Use the correct size forms.

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Problem: Characters are off registration

1: The first print position is adjusted incorrectly.

Solution: Check your settings for the left margin and the top of

form position. See Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer” for

information on adjusting these settings.

If none of the previous problems apply to your forms problem, or if

the solution does not solve your problem, be sure that you do the

forms device inspection steps (see “Forms Device Inspection” on

page B-35).

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Print Quality and Ribbon Problems

Problem: Unreadable characters

1: The ribbon is dry or worn.

Solution: Check the ribbon and replace it if it is dry or worn.

2: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) setting

needs to be changed.

Solution: See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness

setting through the operator panel (based on your forms device)

in Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer.”

Problem: Missing dots or irregular characters

1: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) setting

needs to be changed.

Solution: See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness

setting through the operator panel (based on your forms device)

in Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer.”

2: The ribbon is worn.

Solution: Check the ribbon for wear; replace it if necessary.

3: The ribbon is twisted or folded.

Solution: Straighten the ribbon.

4: The forms device is not seated correctly.

Solution: Check the forms device installation. See Chapter 1,

“Setting Up the 4230 Printer.”

5: The print head or printer is failing.

Solution: Do the printer test. See Chapter 5, “Using the

Operator Print Tests.” If your print head is defective, call for

service.

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Problem: Ribbon smudging forms

1: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) setting

needs to be changed.

Solution: See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness

setting through the operator panel (based on your forms device)

in Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer.”

2: The ribbon cartridge is defective.

Solution: Replace the ribbon cartridge. See Chapter 4,

“Replacing Your Ribbon.”

3: The ribbon is twisted.

Solution: Remove the ribbon, straighten it, and reinstall it (see

Chapter 4, “Replacing Your Ribbon”).

4: The ribbon is over-inked.

Solution: Replace the ribbon. See Chapter 4, “Replacing Your

Ribbon.”

Problem: Printing is too light or partial characters print

1: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) setting

needs to be changed.

Solution: See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness

setting through the operator panel (based on your forms device)

in Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer.”

2: The ribbon guide is seated incorrectly.

Solution: Press down on the ribbon guide. See Chapter 4,

“Replacing Your Ribbon.”

3: The print head is defective.

Solution: Do the printer tests. If there is still a problem, call for

service.

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Problem: Wavy print lines

1: Continuous Forms Device (F1) only: the forms tension setting is

incorrect.

Solution: Check the tension setting. See Chapter 1, “Setting

Up the 4230 Printer” for more information.

2: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) setting

needs to be changed.

Solution: See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness

setting through the operator panel (based on your forms device)

in Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer.”

3: The forms are loaded incorrectly.

Solution: Check to see that the forms are properly loaded.

Problem: Ribbon snagging or tearing

1: The ribbon is worn.

Solution: Replace the ribbon cartridge. See Chapter 4,

“Replacing Your Ribbon.”

2: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) setting

needs to be changed.

Solution: See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness

setting through the operator panel (based on your forms device)

in Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 4230 Printer.”

3: The print head is catching on the ribbon.

Solution: Call for service.

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Problem: Ribbon not moving

1: The ribbon cartridge is not properly installed.

Solution: Remove and then reinstall the same ribbon. See

Chapter 4, “Replacing Your Ribbon.” If the ribbon still does not

move, replace the ribbon.

Problem: Ribbon moves continuously

1: The ribbon drive circuit is failing.

Solution: Call for service.

Miscellaneous Problems

Problem: Wrong language set

1: Wrong language set selected.

Solution: See “Using Printer Setup Parameters” in IBM 4230

Printer Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3 Operator Panel

Instructions for information on selecting language sets.

Problem: First print character in wrong place

1: Left margin or top of form is not properly aligned.

Solution: Check the left margin and top of form position

adjustments. See the appropriate forms device in Chapter 1,

“Setting Up the 4230 Printer.”

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Appendix C. Forms Information

The following chapter describes the forms specifications, quality, and

restrictions needed for use with the 4230 Printer.

Forms Specifications

The 4230 Printer operates with continuous forms and cut sheet

forms. If your printer is equipped with either the F1 or F2 form feed

device, you can use continuous forms. If your printer is equipped

with either the F3 or F4 form feed device, you can use cut sheet

forms. See the following information on the physical characteristics

of forms for each type of device.

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Continuous Forms — F1 or F2

Dimensions

Forms

Width

Maximum

Minimum

381 mm (15 in.)

355.6 mm (14 in.)

76.2 mm (3 in.)

Length

Thickness

The thickness of all forms should be a minimum of 0.08 mm (0.003

in.) and a maximum of 0.64 mm (0.025 in.).

Acceptable print quality will be provided on up to four-part forms. Up

to six-part forms can be used; however, for best feeding and

stacking, a maximum of four parts is recommended. If you use

forms having more than four parts, you should test them for forms

handling, print registration, and print quality.

Weight

Minimum weight for single-part forms is 56 g/m (15 lb). Maximum

weight for single-part forms is 150 g/m (40 lb). The best range is

60 to 90 g/m (16 to 24 lb). Paper weights outside the functional

range should be tested by the user. For multiple-part forms, the

paper weight of individual sheets can be as low as 45 g/m (12 lb).

Individual sheets below this limit should be tested by the user.

Performance Considerations

For optimum performance, printing should be restricted to 6.4 mm

(0.25 in.) from all edges, holes, or folds on the forms.

Forms are available from IBM or any forms supplier.

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Cut Sheet Forms — F3

Dimensions

Forms

Width

Maximum

Minimum

381 mm (15 in.)

355.6 mm (14 in.)

76.2 mm (3 in.)

177.8 mm (7 in.)

Length

Thickness

The thickness of all forms should be a minimum of 0.08 mm (0.003

in.) and a maximum of 0.25 mm (0.010 in.).

Acceptable print quality will be provided when using single-part

forms. If you use forms having more than one part, you should test

them for forms handling, print registration, and print quality.

Weight

Minimum weight for single-part forms is 56 g/m (15 lb). Maximum

weight for single-part forms is 150 g/m (40 lb). The best range is

75 to 90 g/m (20 to 24 lb). Paper weights outside the functional

range should be tested by the user.

Performance Considerations

When using the F3 device, you can use a width of up to 381 mm (15

in.). However, for optimum feeding and print registration, a

maximum width of 330 mm (13 in.) is recommended. For optimum

performance, printing should be restricted to 127 mm (0.5 in.) from

all edges of the form.

Forms are available from IBM or any forms supplier.

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Cut Sheet Forms — F4

All paper used in the Auto Sheet Feeder should be new and without

packaging damage. The papers defined below are considered

acceptable for use in the F4 device. Any others should be

operationally tested before regular use.

Dimensions

The paper sizes shown in the following table include both single-part

and multiple-part cut sheets. Note that the term Length applies to

the paper dimension parallel to the paper motion.

Bin Number

Length and Width

Capacity

Bin 1

Length: 127 - 355.6 mm

(5 - 14 in.)

80 g/m

(220 sheets)

Width:

101.6 - 355.6 mm

(4 - 14 in.)

Bin 2

Bin 3

Bin 4

Length: 203.2 - 355.6 mm

(8 - 14 in.)

80 g/m

(220 sheets)

Width:

101.6 - 355.6 mm

(4 - 14 in.)

Length: 279.4 - 355.6 mm

(11 - 14 in.)

80 g/m

(220 sheets)

Width:

101.6 - 355.6 mm

(4 - 14 in.)

Length: 127 - 355.6 mm

(5 - 14 in.)

Width:

101.6 - 355.6 mm

(4 - 14 in.)

Thickness

Single sheet paper thickness should be a minimum of 0.086 mm

(0.0034 in.) and a maximum of 0.177 mm (0.0046 in.).

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Weight

The basis weight for the paper should be 60 to 100 g/m (16 to 27

lb).

Composition

Plain bond paper of one of the following compositions should be

acceptable for regular use:

No. 1 sulphite (100% chemical wood pulp)

25% to 100% cotton content

Performance Considerations

For optimum performance:

Use 75 to 80 g/m (20 to 24 lb), 25% or 50% cotton content

plain paper.

Restrict printing to 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) from the left and right

margins and 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) from the top and bottom edges.

Keep at least three sheets in the selected input bin (paper load

failure frequency increases otherwise).

All input bins are capable of handling multiple-part forms.

Multiple-part forms present special considerations because of their

complexity. There are many different types of multiple-part forms

available. Use only snap-out or top-glued multiple-part forms on the

ASF. Form sets should be operationally tested before regular use.

For specific information about multiple-part forms, see IBM 4230

Printer Auto Sheet Feeder General Information.

Some forms such as highly embossed papers (many stock

certificates), coated papers, and multiple-part forms that do not

conform to specifications will not feed reliably by the ASF.

Forms are available from IBM or any forms supplier.

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Additional Forms Restrictions

For best results when printing, the following forms restrictions apply:

Fastening recommendations:

– Form plies must not be fastened with any staples and must

be fastened securely enough to prevent partial forms

separation.

– For the F3 forms device, multiple-part forms must be glued

only at the top edge and fastened securely enough to

prevent forms separation.

– For the F4 forms device, only top-glued or snap-out

multiple-part forms should be used.

– If crimp fasteners are used, you should consider the

following:

- Crimps should not project significantly above the surface

of the first form to avoid ribbon interference.

- Crimps should not add significantly to the total forms

thickness.

- The protruding tail of the crimp should be opposite the

direction of forms motion so that the forms motion tends

to compress and tighten the crimp. The crimp should

also be away from the surface of the forms where

printing is occurring to avoid ribbon interference.

- Excessively hard or stiff crimps can interfere with proper

ribbon and forms processing operation.

Forms stacking:

– For best stacking efficiency, the distance between folds

should be 152.4 to 317.5 mm (6 to 12.5 in.).

Feed holes should be free of chads and crimps to avoid false

form jam errors.

Forms should be strong enough to prevent tearing of feed holes.

Label forms should be tested for satisfactory forms handling,

print registration, and print quality.

Do not use forms that have started to come apart.

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For the F3 forms device:

– You should design forms so that no printing takes place

within 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) of either the left edge or the right

edge of the form. This makes certain that the feed rollers do

not press on fresh print and cause smearing.

– Do not use forms with holes.

For the F4 forms device:

– Do not mix or interleave paper of different sizes or

compositions in the same input bin.

– Do not use forms with holes, cut-outs, or windows.

– Do not use envelopes or card stock.

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Positioning Forms

When you design the forms layout for your 4230 Printer, keep the

| physical dimensions and forms quality in mind. See Figure C-1 on

| page C-10, Figure C-2 on page C-11, Figure C-3 on page C-12,

| and Figure C-4 on page C-13 and the following information to obtain

best results when printing.

A Form Width

Maximum: 381 mm (15 in.) for F1, F2, or F3

356 mm (14 in.) for F4

Minimum: 76.2 mm (3 in.) for F1, F2, or F3

127 mm (4 in.) for F4

B Form Length

Maximum: 356 mm (14 in.)

Minimum: 76.2 mm (3 in.) for F1 and F2

Minimum: 177.8 mm (7 in.) for F3

Minimum: 127 mm (5 in.) for F4 (Bin 1)

Minimum: 203 mm (8 in.) for F4 (Bin 2)

Minimum: 279 mm (11 in.) for F4 (Bin 3)

Minimum: 127 mm (5 in.) for F4 (Bin 4)

C First Print Position

For continuous forms:

The minimum distance between the center of the margin holes

and the start of the first print position used is 1.27 mm (0.05 in.).

The maximum distance between the center of the margin holes

and the start of the first print position used is 48.5 mm (1.91 in.).

For cut forms:

The minimum distance between the left edge of the form and the

start of the first print position used is 1.27 mm (0.05 in.).

The maximum distance between the left edge of the form and

the start of the first print position used is 48.5 mm (1.91 in.).

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D Last Print Position

For continuous forms:

The minimum distance between the center of the right margin

holes and the end of the last print position used should be 6.4

mm (0.25 in.).

For cut forms:

The minimum distance between the right edge of the form and

the end of the last print position used should be 6.4 mm

(0.25 in.).

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Pos. 1

132 Positions at 10 CPI

158 Positions at 12 CPI

198 Positions at 15 CPI

220 Positions at 16.7 CPI

Perforation

| Figure C-1. Form Design Considerations - Continuous Forms (Models 102,

| 1I1, 202, and 2I1)

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Pos. 1

136 Positions at 10 CPI

163 Positions at 12 CPI

204 Positions at 15 CPI

227 Positions at 16.7 CPI

233 Positions at 17.1 CPI (See Note)

272 Positions at 20 CPI (See Note)

Perforation

Note:

Only available when parallel or serial is the active interface.

| Figure C-2. Form Design Considerations - Continuous Forms (Models 4I3

| and 5I3)

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Pos. 1

132 Positions at 10 CPI

158 Positions at 12 CPI

198 Positions at 15 CPI

220 Positions at 16.7 CPI

| Figure C-3. Form Design Considerations - Cut Forms (Models 102, 1I1,

| 202, and 2I1)

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Pos. 1

136 Positions at 10 CPI

163 Positions at 12 CPI

204 Positions at 15 CPI

227 Positions at 16.7 CPI

233 Positions at 17.1 CPI (See Note)

272 Positions at 20 CPI (See Note)

Note: Only available when parallel or serial is the active interface.

| Figure C-4. Form Design Considerations - Cut Forms (Models 4I3 and 5I3)

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Appendix D. Declaration of IBM Product

Noise Emission Values

The following tables show the noise emission values for the 4230

Printer.

Table D-1. 4230 All Models

Impulsive Noise

Prominent Discrete Tones

Table D-2. Sound Emission Levels - 4230 Standard Covers

Sound Emission Category

Operating

7 bels

Idling

LWAd

4.5 bels

30 dB

<LpA>m

53 dB

Table D-3. Sound Emission Levels - 4230 ASF Covers

Sound Emission Category

Operating

7 bels

Idling

LWAd

4.5 bels

30 dB

<LpA>m

55 dB

Notes:

1. LWAd is the declared sound power emission level for a

production series of machines.

2. <LpA>m is the mean value of the space-averaged sound

pressure emission levels at the one-meter positions for a

production series of machines.

All measurements are made in accordance with the American

National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and reported in

conformance with the International Organization for Standardization

(ISO) 9296.

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_|Appendix E. Cabling Information

| Serial Attachment (Models 4I3 and 5I3)

| The 4230 attaches to a host or controller by one of two serial

| interfaces, RS-232C or RS-422A. A single 25-pin D connector

| mounted directly on the adapter card allows attachment to either

| interface.

| The RS-232C interface uses a standard serial cable up to 15.2 m (50

| ft) in length with transmission rates up to 19.2 Kbps.

| The RS-422A interface uses a serial cable up to 1219 m (4,000 ft) in

| length with transmission rates up to 38.4 Kbps.

| RS-232C Connector Pin Assignments

Number

Signal

Name

Description

TXD

RXD

RTS

CTS

DSR

Transmit Data

Receive Data

Request to Send

Clear to Send

Data Set Ready

Signal Ground

Data Terminal Ready

DTR

| RS-422A Connector Pin Assignments

Number

Signal

Name

Description

- RXD

+ RXD

- TXD

+ TXD

Receive Data

Transmit Data

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| Recommended Attachment Cables for PCs and Compatible

| Serial Ports

Interface

Type

Cable

Part Number

Feature

Number

Bulk Cable

Part Number

IBM Standard

Length

RS-232C

RS-422A

8509386

70X8652

9386

8652

60X8685

4716743

6.1 m (20 ft)

15.2 m (50 ft)

| Recommended Attachment Cables for AS/400 Workstation

| Controllers

Interface

Type

Cable

Part Number

Feature

Number

IBM Standard

Length

RS-232C

RS-422A

21F4342

21F4346

4342

4346

12.2 m (40 ft)

30.5 m (100 ft)

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| Cable Configurations

| Cable configurations depend on the computer or devices and

| machines in the controlling system.

| The following diagrams show some of the possible configurations for

| the RS-232C and RS-422A connection.

| RS-232C

| Local Simplex — DTR Pacing, No Status Reporting

Computer

SG (7)

Printer

(7) SG

(3) RXD

TXD (2)

(20) DTR

(4) RTS

CTS (5) or DSR (6)

(6)

DSR

| Local Duplex — DTR or XON/XOFF Pacing, Status Reporting

Computer

Printer

(7)

(7) SG

TXD (2)

TXD

RXD

(2)

(3)

RXD

(3)

(20) DTR

(5) CTS

CTS (5) or DSR (6)

(6)

DSR

(4) RTS

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| Local Duplex — DTR or XON/XOFF Pacing, Status Reporting

Computer

Printer

(7)

(2)

(3)

(5)

(7)

(2)

TXD

RXD

TXD

(3) RXD

(20)

(5)

DTR

CTS

DSR

CTS

RTS (4)

DTR (20)

(6)

DSR

(4) RTS

(6)

| Note: This configuration is compatible with cable IBM part 8509386.

| Local Duplex — XON/XOFF Pacing, Status Reporting

Computer

Printer

(7)

(2)

(7)

(2)

TXD

RXD (3)

(3) RXD

(20) DTR

(20)

(5)

DTR

CTS

RTS

DSR

(5)

CTS

(4) RTS

(6) DSR

(4)

(6)

| Local Duplex — XON/XOFF Pacing, Status Reporting

Computer

Printer

(7)

(2)

(7)

TXD

RXD

(2)

TXD

(3) RXD

(20) DTR

(3)

(20)

(6)

DTR

DSR

RTS

CTS

(6)

(4)

DSR

RTS

(4)

(5)

(5) CTS

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| Local Duplex — XON/XOFF Pacing, Status Reporting

Computer

Printer

(7)

(2)

(7)

(2)

TXD

RXD

TXD

(3) RXD

(20) DTR

(3)

(20)

(6)

DTR

DSR

(6)

(4)

(5)

DSR

RTS

CTS

RTS

CTS

(4)

(5)

| RS-422A

Computer

Printer

(15)

TXD

RXD

+ TXD

(17) + R X D

(19) - TXD

(25) + T X D

RXD

+ RXD

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| IBM Parallel Attachment (Models 4I3 and 5I3)

| The 4230 supports the IBM Parallel Printer Interface. A single 36-pin

| connector is mounted on the adapter card.

| The PC-parallel interface attaches to the host with a standard PC

| Parallel Printer cable (IBM part 1525612) up to 1.8 m (6 ft) in length.

| IBM Parallel Connector Pin Assignments

Number

Signal Name

Description

-STROBE

DATA

Strobe

2 - 9

Eight Data Lines

Acknowledge

Busy

-ACKNLG

BUSY

Out of Paper

Printer Selected

SLCT

Unused

LOGIC GND

CHASSIS GROUND

Unused

Logic Ground

Chassis Ground

19 - 30

GROUND

-INIT

Ground

Initialize Printer

Printer Error

Ground

-ERROR

GROUND

Unused

34, 35

Unused

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Glossary

This glossary defines important 4230

Printer abbreviations and terms. It

includes information from the IBM

Dictionary of Computing,

reached among participating

members.

For abbreviations, the definition

usually consists only of the words

represented by the letters; for

complete definitions, see the entries

for the words.

SC20-1699.

It also includes terms and definitions

from:

The American National

This Glossary uses standard

reference words for entries. They

are:

Dictionary for Information

Processing Systems, copyright

1982 by the Computer and

Business Equipment

Ref. Meaning

Manufacturers Association

(CBEMA). Copies may be

purchased from the American

National Standards Institute,

1430 Broadway, New York, New

York 10018. Definitions are

identified by an asterisk (*).

Deprecated term for

Indicates that the term

should not be used. It refers

to a preferred term, which is

defined.

Synonymous with

Appears in the commentary

of a preferred term and

identifies less desirable or

less specific terms that have

the same meaning.

The Information Technology

Vocabulary, developed by

Subcommittee 1, Joint Technical

Committee 1, of the International

Organization for Standardization

and the International

Synonym for

Appears in the commentary

of a less desirable or less

specific term and identifies

the preferred term that has

the same meaning.

Electrotechnical Committee

(ISO/IEC JTC1/SC1).

Definitions from published

segments of the vocabularies

are identified by the symbol

(ISO); definitions from draft

international standards, draft

proposals, and working papers

in development by the ISO/IEC

JTC1/SC1 vocabulary

Contrast with

Refers to a term that has an

opposed or substantively

different meaning.

See

subcommittee are identified by

the symbol (TC97), indicating

final agreement has not yet been

Refers to multiple-word terms

that have the same last

word.

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