Lexmark 302 - Manual

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Safety Information The construction of this machine provides extra protection againstthe risk of electric shock by grounding appropriate metal parts. Theextra protection may not function unless the power cord is connectedto a properly grounded outlet. This machine has a grounding-type(3-wire) power ...

Ÿ The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious.Therefore, replacement parts must have the identical orequivalent characteristics as the original parts. Ÿ The maintenance information for this machine has been writtenfor the professional service person and is not intended to beused by o...

Preface This guide describes the basic operating procedures for the IBM*4232 Printer Model 302 and should be read and used by those whoinstall or operate the printer, or supervise printer operations. You need only basic operating experience to use the printer. Thisexperience includes an understandin...

Publications The following publications provide information on the 4232 PrinterModel 302. For planning, setup, and operating information, see: Ÿ IBM 4232 Printer Model 302 User’s Guide, SA24-4386. Thisguide describes the operating procedures for the printer (withspecial emphasis on using the forms d...

For service information, see: Ÿ IBM 4230 and 4232 Printers Maintenance Analysis Procedures,SA40-0571. This manual is a guide for servicing the IBM 4230and 4232 Printers. It is the primary maintenance tool for troubleanalysis and repair of the 4230 and 4232 Printers. Ÿ IBM 4230 and 4232 Printers Main...

Introduction Your IBM 4232 Printer Model 302 is a wire-matrix printer with manyfeatures to help you perform your work efficiently. Your printercombines excellent print quality along with the ability to print inseveral print styles and graphics. Your printer receives some instructions from you and so...

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 pervertical inch. Ÿ 6 Ÿ 8. For more information, see “Using Print Format and QualityParameters” in IBM 4232 Printer Model 302 Operator Panel Instructions or “Intro...

Chapter 1. Setting Up the 4232 Printer Model302 The following sections describe how to install the IBM* 4232 PrinterModel 302. The installation procedure includes: Ÿ Installing the ribbon Ÿ Installing the forms device Ÿ Attaching the printer to your computer. Included with the printer are several ma...

Beginning Printer Installation To install the printer, follow these steps: 1. Be sure that you have the following items: A c o u s t i c C o v e r R i b b o n C a r t r i d g e Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e G u i d e M a i n t e n a n c e M a n u a l s P a p e r D o o r(F 3 D e v ic e O n ly ) L o w e...

Installing the Ribbon Cartridge and Guide The following sections describe preparation, installation, andverification 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. ...

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 ribboncartridge onto the metal post. Be sure that the plastic tab on the bottom of the ribbon cartridge aligns with the hole in...

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 ofthe ribbon guide.

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 butdoes not latch down. b. There are no twists or folds in the ribbon. c. The ribbon is not catch...

Preparing for Forms Device Installation To prepare for installing the forms device, follow these steps: CAUTION:The construction of this machine provides extra protectionagainst the risk of electric shock by grounding appropriatemetal parts. The extra protection may not function unlessthe power cord...

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 ...

d. Press Stop. The printer may display and then Ignore these messages until you have attached the printer toyour computer. (Press Stop to turn off the alarm, ifnecessary.) 5. If the printer operated correctly, go to Step 6 on page 1-14, otherwise, check the following: Operator Note If you turned the...

Selecting the Forms Device Installation Procedure Select the forms device installation procedure you will use: Ÿ Go to “Installing and Using the Continuous Forms Device (F1)”on page 1-18 to install the F1 forms device. Ÿ Go to “Installing and Using the Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2)”on page 1-53 to ...

Installing and Using the Continuous Forms Device(F1) The following sections describe how to install and use theContinuous 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 exactsteps. Installing the Contin...

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 knobtowards the bottom of the printer u...

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 andbetween the tensioning plates. See the figure on page 1-18 forhelp in locating t...

2. Align and put the left paper holes of the form over the left tractor pins. Close the left blue tractor door. B l u e Tr a c t o r D o o r 1-24 User’s Guide Model 302

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. T r a c t o r P i n s 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 adju...

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 thecenter of the flat platen rod surface. a b c d e f P l a t e n R o d P l a t e n R o d P l a t e n R o d S u r f a c e F i r s t P r i n t L i n e d. If you pressed Micro ↓ , ...

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. P a p e r D o o r b. Move the blue forms tension knob upward to the number of form copies you are using. Make ...

5. Press Scroll ↑ or Scroll ↓ until the printer displays 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 ...

9. Compare your printout with the sample printout. Did the lines print and is the remainder of the printout clear andreadable? 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...

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 futurereference. You are ready to attach the printer to your computer.Go to “Attaching the 4232 P...

Adjusting the Print Quality After the printer prints a few lines, press Stop and verify that theprint quality is satisfactory. Good print quality includes: Ÿ Clear, legible print Ÿ Satisfactory darkness or lightness of output. It is up to you to decide if the print quality is satisfactory.Adjustment...

Adjusting the Left MarginYou can print a single line of text to help in setting the left marginposition using the Left Margin Alignment Test. You can also changethe 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...

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 leastfive steps beyond where you want the top of form position; thenmake your final adjustment in the up dire...

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 thenprints another line to demonstrate the n...

Unloading Forms To unload forms from the F1 forms device, follow these steps: 1. Press Stop. The printer displays 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 for...

5. Remove the form or forms from the top of the printer. Warning: Do not remove forms by pulling them out from thebottom. Damage to the forms device can result. 1-50 User’s Guide Model 302

Removing the Continuous Forms Device (F1) Note: If you are removing this forms device to install a differentforms device, make sure you change the selected forms device inthe Configuration Menu. To remove the F1 forms device, follow these steps: 1. If forms are in the printer, unload them (see “Unlo...

4. Push the metal bar at the bottom of the device toward the rear of the printer until the forms device unlocks. B o t t o m o f F o r m s D e v i c e M e t a l B a r 5. Grasp the top of the forms device and lift it out. To p o f F o r m s D e v i c e

Installing and Using the Dual Purpose Forms Device(F2) The following sections describe how to install and use the DualPurpose 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 exactsteps. Installing the Du...

2. Unlock the right blue locking lever and move the right tractor assembly to the extreme right. B l u e S l i d i n gG u i d e s B l u e L o c k i n g L e v e r B o t t o m M e t a l B a r R i g h t T r a c t o r A s s e m b l y To p o f F o r m s D e v i c e Te a r B a r 3. Lower the forms device ...

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. B l u e T r a c t o r D o o r s 3. Get continuous forms paper that is at least 203.2 mm (8 in.) wide. 1-56...

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 2-3). 2. Wait until the printer displays 3. Press Stop. The printer displays and then may display Ignore this message until you have attached the print...

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 theblue forms guide/forms sensor. B l u e F o r m s G u i d e / F o r m s S e n s o r 5. Put the left paper holes over the left tractor pins. Close the left blue tractor d...

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 tractordoor. R i g h t T r a c t o r A s s e m b l y 7. Hold the right tractor in place and lock the blue lockin...

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 whichprinting is to start on each form. The alarm beeps each time youpress the Set Top of Form key and the prin...

Adjusting the Print Quality After the printer prints a few lines, press Stop and verify that theprint quality is satisfactory. Good print quality includes: Ÿ Clear, legible print Ÿ Satisfactory darkness or lightness of output. It is up to you to decide if the print quality is satisfactory.Adjustment...

Ÿ Tear-off Position By moving the perforations in continuous forms close to the tearbar, you can separate the forms more easily. To adjust the tearposition, see “Adjusting the Tear-off Position” on page 1-76. Ÿ Load Position By using the operator panel, you can adjust the load position.To adjust the...

3. Adjust the right tractor as necessary: Ÿ Unlock and move the tractor toward the left side of theprinter to loosen the tension on the forms. Ÿ Unlock and move the tractor toward the right side of theprinter to tighten the tension on the forms. L e f t M a r g i n L e f t M a r g i n R i g h t M a ...

Adjusting the Top of Form PositionThe 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 reprin...

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 leastfive steps beyond where you want the top of form position; thenmake your final adjustment in the up dire...

Adjusting the Tear-off PositionThe Dual Purpose Forms Device Document on Demand featuresallow you to tear off a form using the tear bar upon completing aprint job. You can then prepare the printer to print the next print job. Te a r B a r To change the tear-off position of a form, follow these steps...

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

Adjusting the Load PositionThe load position can only be adjusted following an operator initiatedload 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 de...

3. Press Scroll ↓ or Scroll ↑ until the printer displays 4. Press Enter or Start to print this test. The Ready indicator goes on and printing begins. The testprints samples using alignment values higher and lower than thedefault value. The print sample using the default value isindicated with an ast...

5. Open both of the blue tractor doors. B l u e Tr a c t o r D o o r s 6. Lift the form off the tractor pins and pull the form out from the bottom of the printer. 1-82 User’s Guide Model 302

Removing the Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2) Note: If you are removing this forms device to install a differentforms device, make sure you change the selected forms device inthe Configuration Menu. To remove the F2 forms device, follow these steps: 1. If forms are in the printer, unload them (see “Un...

Installing and Using the Document Insertion Device(F3) The following sections describe how to install and use the DocumentInsertion Device (F3). Note: Make sure that the proper forms device is configured. See“Preparing for Forms Device Installation” on page 1-10 for the exactsteps. Installing the Do...

Changing the Paper Door The printer must have a different paper door installed to be used withthe F3 forms device. If you have ordered the F3 forms device, yourshipment includes an F3 forms device paper door. To change paper doors, follow these steps: 1. Open the standard paper door to the position ...

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 pinson each side of the printer. Be sure that you align the door atthe angle shown. Then slowly push the door in place. F 3P a p e r D o o r T a b S l o t H i n g e P i n The...

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. Ta b C h u t e b. Align the lower forms gui...

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 lockinglever and move the right roller assembly so that the pointer lines up wi...

2. Lock the blue locking lever. B l u e L o c k i n g L e v e r 3. Center the blue sliding guide between the roller assemblies. B l u e S l i d i n g G u i d e 4. Close the access cover. Then close the paper door by pulling it out and pushing it down until it latches. 1-92 User’s Guide Model 302

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 beclear and readable. Chapter 1. Setting Up the 4232 Printer Model 302 1-95

Adjusting the Print Quality After the printer prints a few lines, press Stop and verify that theprint quality is satisfactory. Good print quality includes: Ÿ Clear, legible print Ÿ Satisfactory darkness or lightness of output. It is up to you to decide if the print quality is satisfactory.Adjustment...

5. Carefully feed the form under the lower forms guide. Use the left edge of the lower forms guide to help feed the form instraight. Feed the form until the top edge touches both the left and right feed rollers. Continue to hold the form. L o w e rF o r m s G u i d e The printer displays 6. Press Lo...

4. When the form is in the correct position, press Set Top of Form. The alarm beeps and the printer displays Note: The limits for the top of form position adjustment from thedefault 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 ...

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. 1-110 User’s Guide Model 302

Removing the Document Insertion Device (F3) Note: If you are removing this forms device to install a differentforms device, make sure you change the selected forms device inthe Configuration Menu. To remove the F3 forms device, follow these steps: 1. If forms are in the printer, unload them (see “Un...

4. Push the bottom of the device toward the rear of the printer until it unlocks. F i n g e r G r i p s 5. Grasp the top of the forms device and lift it out. P l a t e n R o d To p o f F o r m s D e v i c e 1-112 User’s Guide Model 302

Using the Acoustic Cover The following sections describe how to remove and reinstall theacoustic cover. Removing the Acoustic Cover If you need to remove the acoustic cover for any reason from thepaper exit area, follow these steps: 1. Pivot the acoustic cover open until it is vertical.2. Locate the...

Attaching the 4232 Printer Model 302 to YourComputer This section provides specific instructions on attaching the printer toyour computer. Supported devices include: Ÿ IBM Personal Computer Ÿ IBM Personal System/2* Ÿ IBM RISC System/6000* Ÿ IBM AS/400* with ASCII controller Ÿ IBM 4033 LAN Adapter. |...

Attaching a Serial Cable CAUTION: Ÿ Make sure the machine is turned Off (O) before you connector disconnect the power cord or other cables. Ÿ If the machine has cables other than the power cord, youmust connect them before you plug the power cord into anoutlet. You must first unplug the power cord f...

Chapter 2. Getting to Know Your Printer This chapter introduces you to your IBM 4232 Printer Model 302. Itdescribes the various parts of your printer and shows you theirlocations. This chapter also includes general information about thedifferent forms devices that are available and instructions abou...

Parts of the Printer The printer has the following parts: P r i n t H e a d R i b b o n P o w e r S w i t c h A c c e s s C o v e r O p e r a t o r P a n e l P a p e r D o o r M o d e l a n d S e r i a l N u m b e r B l u e F o r m s G u i d e / F o r m s S e n s o r ( u n d e r p a p e r d o o r ) ...

Power Switch The power switch supplies electricity to the printer. It has twopositions: On (|) and Off (O). P o w e r S w i t c h 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.” 2. Always wait 10 seconds after turning the...

Forms Guide/Forms Sensor The blue forms guide/forms sensor works in several ways. Theway it works depends on the type of forms device installed in theprinter. B l u e F o r m s G u i d e / F o r m s S e n s o r With a Continuous Forms Device (F1) or a Dual Purpose FormsDevice (F2) installed, the sen...

Operator Panel The operator panel includes a 2-line by 40-character display,6 indicators, 16 keys, and an audible alarm. L o a d / E j e c t F o r m F e e d S t a r t S e t T o p o f F o r m S t o p C a n c e l P r i n t L i n e F e e d H e x P r i n t M i c r o M i c r o D a r k e r L i g h t e r Q...

Configuration Parameter Values Parameter values are settings that the printer recognizes to do thefollowing: Ÿ Format the printed page Ÿ Set printing and performance options Ÿ Set character sets for different languages Ÿ Modify the alarm volume or disable the alarm. The printer can use the parameter...

Operating States Online – The printer is online when the Online indicator is on, power is On (|), the power-on tests complete, and the printer is able tocommunicate with the computer. Offline – The printer is offline when the Online indicator is Off, the power-on tests are running, or the printer is...

Forms You can use two types of forms (paper) in your printer: Ÿ Continuous forms (F1 and F2 forms devices) Ÿ Cut forms (F3 and F4 forms devices). The forms may be blank or preprinted. The forms may be single-partor multiple-part, with or without carbon paper. Keep in mind the following as you work w...

Forms Handling Devices The optional forms handling devices available for your printer are: Ÿ Continuous Forms Device (F1) Ÿ Dual Purpose Forms Device (F2) Ÿ Document Insertion Device (F3) Ÿ Auto Sheet Feeder (F4). Each forms device is described on the following pages. Continuous Forms Device (F1) To...

Caring for Your Printer Your printer requires very little care, but the following suggestionsare helpful to prevent damage and to keep it clean. Ÿ Be sure that you use the correct IBM ribbon cartridge (IBM part1040580 or IBM part 1040440). Ÿ Do not place liquid containers near the printer. Ÿ Keep th...

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 3,“Replacing Your Ribbon”). 2. Be sure the desired forms device is installed. Ÿ See “Installing and Using the Continuou...

6. Press Start to make the printer ready to print. The printer starts printing as soon as the computer sends thedata 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 orcomputer operator if the ...

Chapter 3. Replacing Your Ribbon This chapter describes how to remove and replace the ribboncartridge and how to make ribbon adjustments. Warning: Damage to the printer can occur if you do not use IBMribbons (IBM part 1040580 or 1040440) especially designed for the4232 Printer Model 302. Call Lexmar...

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 3. Open the access cover. A c c e s s C o v e r 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 bylifting the right side of the guide first and then pulling up the leftside of the guide. R i b b o n G u i d e 6. Pull the ribbon cartridge up until it snap...

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, ...

4. Align the blue slotted opening on the bottom of the ribbon cartridge with the metal post. You may have to turn the blueribbon advance knob to align the slots. Lower the ribboncartridge onto the metal post. Be sure that the plastic tab on thebottom of the ribbon cartridge aligns with the hole in t...

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 onthe ribbon guide posts until the tops of the posts are evenwith the top of the ribbon guide. R i b b o n G u i d e R i b b o n G u i d e P o s t s 3-6 User’s Guide Model 3...

Chapter 4. Using the Operator Print Tests This chapter describes the print tests you can perform to: Ÿ Demonstrate printing capabilities Ÿ Adjust printer operations Ÿ Check the printer configuration Ÿ Check printer operation. Any of these tests can be performed at anytime. However, all testsshould b...

Printer Demonstration You can print samples of all the available print qualities,representative charts, bar codes, and bit image graphics, by usingthe Printer Demonstration test. This test can also be used to verifyparts of the printer mechanism. Note: The printer can perform this test without being...

Top of Form Alignment You can print a single line of text to help in setting the top of formposition using the Top of Form Alignment test. The test prints a rowof 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...

Left Margin Alignment You can print a single line of text to help in setting the left marginposition using the Left Margin Alignment Test. You can also changethe current left margin position using this test. You can set the left margin position from 1 to 66 units (where eachunit is 0.686 mm [0.027 i...

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 4-1). 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 C...

Printer Configuration You can print the current values for each parameter. Eachparameter is shown with its corresponding value printed to the right.The category and parameter names are printed in the current DisplayLanguage used on the operator panel. See Figure 4-1 onpage 4-10 and Figure 4-2 on pag...

Printer Verification You can test general print quality and the wires in the print head byusing the Printer Verification test. This test prints nine horizontallines using each wire on the print head. After these nine lines haveprinted, several lines of data processing (DP) characters are printedfoll...

The printout should look similar to: Chapter 4. Tests 4-13

Bidirectional Adjustment You can adjust dot registration and print quality for characterscreated using bidirectional printing. The bidirectional alignment mayneed periodic adjustment to maintain print quality. To change the bidirectional alignment, follow these steps: 1. Enter the Operator Print Tes...

The sample printout appears as follows: 4-16 User’s Guide Model 302

Appendix A. Training Guideline This appendix is a guideline for operator training. Those morefamiliar with the IBM 4232 Printer Model 302 operations can use thisguideline to help teach a new operator about the printer.  Copyright IBM Corp. 1993, 1994 A-1

Guideline for Training To introduce a new operator to the printer, use the following steps asa guideline. Change the steps, as needed, to suit your workingenvironment and the operator’s level of responsibility. 1. Show the operator this guide and discuss the contents of Chapter 1, “Setting Up the 42...

Customer Responsibility Discuss the importance of the operator knowing what is and what isnot customer responsibility. The customer is responsible for maintaining, removing, installing, and ordering the following: Ÿ Ribbon cartridges Ÿ Paper. Also, the customer is responsible for following the instr...

Appendix B. Problem Solving When the printer displays a status code, you need to know whataction to take to recover from the displayed condition. This chapterlists the status codes and recovery actions and gives a list ofproblems, probable causes, and recovery actions for problems thatdo not display...

Using the Status Code and Problem Listings When a problem with the printer occurs, the printer displays a statuscode and message. The message on the display identifies theproblem and gives a recommended action. | Status Code and Message Displays: Find the code listed in | numeric order on the follow...

Status Codes 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 f...

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 4232 Printer Mo...

The operator panel setting for the forms device does not match thedevice installed. Be sure that the forms device setting is correct (seeChapter 1, “Setting Up the 4232 Printer Model 302”). Document Insertion Device (F3): This is not an error condition. Press Load/Eject to position the formto the to...

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 pa...

The OCR-A and OCR-B print languages have fixed CPI and PrintQuality settings. For these print languages, the CPI must be set to10 CPI and the Print Quality must be set to NLQ. While theConfiguration Menu allows scrolling through the various selections,this message is displayed if either the CPI or P...

Problem List Index Table B-1. Forms Problems Problem Page Forms do not advance or overprint occurs B-27 Forms buckle, wrinkle, jam, or tear B-28 Forms do not feed into printer B-29 Forms do not stack B-31 Erratic or intermittent forms movement B-31 Table B-2. Print Quality/Ribbon Problems Problem Pa...

Table B-3. Miscellaneous Problems Problem Page Wrong language set B-36 First print character in wrong place B-36 Overprinting B-27 Characters off registration B-27,B-33, B-32 Printing off forms B-32 Forms Device Inspection If you have form feeding problems and the printer does not display astatus co...

3. Locate the gears on the forms device and turn them while checking for noticeable binds. Ÿ For the F1 and F2 forms devices, check that the tractor pinsmove when you turn the gear. Ÿ For the F2, F3, and F4 forms devices, be sure that the feedrolls also move when you turn the gear. If manually turni...

Problem List Warning: When using a Continuous Forms (F1) Device, never pullor unload forms in the downward direction, or you may damage thedevice. 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 occu...

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. SeeChapter 1, “Setting Up the 4232 Printer Model 302” for help onadjusti...

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 4232 Printer Model 302 Planning and Site Preparation Guide). Note: Up to 101.6 mm (4 in.) of forms may stack on the tablebehind the printer without ...

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 thicknesss...

Problem: Ribbon not moving 1: The ribbon cartridge is not properly installed. Solution: Remove and then reinstall the same ribbon. SeeChapter 3, “Replacing Your Ribbon.” If the ribbon still does notmove, replace the ribbon. Problem: Ribbon moves continuously 1: The ribbon drive circuit is failing. S...

Appendix C. Forms Information The following chapter describes the forms specifications, quality, andrestrictions needed for use with the 4232 Printer Model 302. Forms Specifications The printer operates with continuous forms and cut sheet forms. Ifyour printer is equipped with either the F1 or F2 fo...

Continuous Forms — F1 or F2Dimensions Forms Maximum Minimum Width 381 mm (15 in.) 76.2 mm (3 in.) Length 355.6 mm (14 in.) 76.2 mm (3 in.) Thickness The thickness of all forms should be a minimum of 0.08 mm (0.003in.) and a maximum of 0.64 mm (0.025 in.). Acceptable print quality will be provided on...

Cut Sheet Forms — F4All paper used in the Auto Sheet Feeder should be new and withoutpackaging damage. The papers defined below are consideredacceptable for use in the F4 device. Any others should beoperationally tested before regular use. Dimensions The paper sizes shown in the following table incl...

Weight The basis weight for the paper should be 60 to 100 g/m ò (16 to 27 lb). Composition Plain bond paper of one of the following compositions should beacceptable for regular use: Ÿ No. 1 sulphite (100% chemical wood pulp) Ÿ 25% to 100% cotton content Performance Considerations For optimum perform...

Additional Forms Restrictions For best results when printing, the following forms restrictions apply: Ÿ Fastening recommendations: – Form plies must not be fastened with any staples and must be fastened securely enough to prevent partial formsseparation. – For the F3 forms device, multiple-part form...

Positioning Forms When you design the forms layout for your printer, keep the physicaldimensions and forms quality in mind. See Figure C-1 onpage C-10 and Figure C-2 on page C-11 and the followinginformation to obtain best results when printing. .A/ Form Width Maximum: 381 mm (15 in.) for F1, F2, or...

| Appendix E. Cabling Information | Serial Attachment | The printer 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 stand...

| 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 ( 7 ) ( 2 ...

| Local Duplex — DTR or XON/XOFF Pacing, Status Reporting (7) (2) (7) (3) (20) (6) (3) (2) (5) (4) (5) (4) (20) (6) SG RXD DTR DSR SG TXD RTS CTS TXD RXD CTS RTS DTR DSR Com puter Prin ter | Note: This configuration is compatible with cable IBM part 8509386. | Local Duplex — XON/XOFF Pacing, Status ...

| Parallel Attachment | The 4232 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 Conne...

Glossary This glossary defines important 4232Printer Model 302 abbreviations andterms. It includes information fromthe IBM Dictionary of Computing, SC20-1699. It also includes terms and definitionsfrom: Ÿ The American National Dictionary for InformationProcessing Systems, copyright1982 by the Comput...

made up of three automaticallyoperated input bins and a bindesigned for manual sheet insertion,and an F4 forms device. B baud. The rate at which data isbeing sent to or from the computerthrough the serial interface, in bitsper second (bps). bezel. A surrounding or retainingpart such as the cable con...