IBM 5218, Setup Procedures

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Page 2: ...GA23 1007 1 IBM 5218 Printwheel Printer Setup Procedures...

Page 3: ...ices in your country Publications are not stocked at the address below Requests for copies of IBM publications and for technical information about the system should be made to your IBM representative...

Page 4: ...attaching the optional Paper Support Table IISection 3 IBM Sheet Feed Paper Handler 1I contains instructions for attaching the optional IBM Sheet Feed Paper Handler loading paper doing a print test a...

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Page 6: ...Table IBM Sheet Feed Paper Handler Attaching the IBM Sheet Feed Paper Handler Removing the IBM Sheet Feed Paper Handler Section 4 IBM Tractor Feed Attaching the IBM Tractor Feed and Loading Forms Unl...

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Page 8: ...ave been shipped with these optional features Paper Support Table IBM Sheet Feed Paper Handler IBM Tractor Feed SETUP PROBLEMS If you have any setup problems you cannot correct do one of the following...

Page 9: ...the IBM 6580 serial number are your access code This code is required whenever you call the IBM Office System Support Center OSSC for assistance The serial number is bn the back of the Electrdnics Mod...

Page 10: ...everything from the printer These items include Cover inserts optional Power cord and printer cable Tape Paper Support Table optional If you ordered the 6 meter 19 7 feet printer cable it is enclosed...

Page 11: ...quired The restraints can be reused if the printer is relocated so keep the restraints If no IBM Sheet Feed Paper Handler or IBM Tractor Feed was ordered attach the cover inserts by pressing down unti...

Page 12: ...rests on the top of the Step 5 pri nter I Remove the pad from the top of the printer carrier The pad can be reused if the printer is relocated so keep the pad o 0 0 0 0 o 0 000 Setup and Checkout Proc...

Page 13: ...that the printer has a ribbon and print wheel cartridge installed If not contact your IBM marketing representative Close the printer cover 1i 3 _ __ __ _ __ _ r7 I I _ ___ r 1 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 v__...

Page 14: ...seal from the socket panel back of the printer Step 8 Remove the power cord from the bag If a printer cable is included with the printer set it aside Setup and Checkout Procedure for the IBM 5218 Prin...

Page 15: ...oltage is printed on the label on the back of the pri nter If the plug does not fit the socket have an authorized electrician make the necessary changes in accordance with local safety regulations Ste...

Page 16: ...report the two rligit code 0 Roo Printer Setup On E cep a 0 0 0 On Readv Release Load Line Paper 0 0 0 0 Q 0 Change Font 0 0la9 Mode 0 LJ LJD Start Pront Test Stop 1 Cancel I LJD If the Power On light...

Page 17: ...the Load button 41 The paper will feed up to the top of the card ho 1der G Power Ribbon Printer Setup Change D LJE do On E cep Font Test 0 0 0 0 0 On Ready Release Load Dlag LTI uD Line Paper Mode 0...

Page 18: ...e Paper Mode 0 0 0 0 0 I abcdefghijklnnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLHNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789 O JI 32 jf 0 If the printer does not print contact your service representative Step 15 Press the Release button...

Page 19: ...ted this section If you have a Paper Support Table go to Section 2 If you have an IBM Sheet Feed Paper Handler go to Section 3 If you have an IBM Tractor Feed go to Section 4 If you have none of the a...

Page 20: ...Attach the Paper Support Table by inserting the tabs into the slot To remove the Paper Support Table lift until the tabs are clear of the slot Store the Paper Support Table with nothing heavy on top...

Page 21: ...2 2 You have completed this section If you have an IBM Sheet Feed Paper Handler go to Section 3 If you have an IBM Tractor Feed go to Section 4 If you have neither of the above go to Section 5...

Page 22: ...eople are required to attach it Step 1 TURN THE PRINTER POWER OFF O Remove the Paper Support Table or IBM Tractor Feed if attached Removal instructions for the Paper Support Table are in Section 2 Rem...

Page 23: ...ce flat on top of the printer Insert the latches into the printer cover openings DO NOT LIFT BY THE PAPER TRAY HANDLES e Ii ___ m Do not lift here i i G Step 4 Standing in front of the machine one per...

Page 24: ...device until it rests on the printer cover To check for correct installation attempt to lift the device at both front corners If the device can be lifted away from the printer return to Step 3 o II I...

Page 25: ...Step 6 MAKE SURE THE POWER IS OFF 0 Connect the cabl e as shown The cable will snap into position 3 4...

Page 26: ...nsertion gate has two positions the manual feed position and the automatic feed position The gate clicks into these two positions Rotate the gate to the automatic feed position G II 11 IBM Sheet Feed...

Page 27: ...Step 8 Turn the power on I Step 9 Pull the bottom paper tray completely out of the device 3 6...

Page 28: ...Step 10 Slide the tra I enough to a y s rear extender d ccommodate your paper an paper edge guide e out far Step 11 Fluff or fan the paper IBM Sheet Feed Paper Handler 3 7...

Page 29: ...Step 12 Insert paper so that The paper stack is flush against the edge of the paper tray The edge of the paper stack is on the load paper line 3 8...

Page 30: ...ep 13 Slide the rear paper edge guide up loosely against the rear edge of the paper stack Slide the side paper edge guide up loosely against the edge of the paper stack IBM Sheet Feed Paper Handler 3...

Page 31: ...Step 14 3 10 Slide the paper tray into the device until the tray clicks into position Ensure that the tray rails fit over the device rails e...

Page 32: ...on Printer Setup Change Start T t Load t Excep Font 0 0 0 0 rl LJD Ready Release Load D ag PaPer Mode 0 0 0 0 I abcdefghij klmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 0 12 3456789 O Cj 32 f rl If the p...

Page 33: ...REMOVING THE IBM SHEET FEED PAPER HANDLER Step 1 Remove all the paper Push the extenders in U_ 3 12 T...

Page 34: ...Step 2 TURN THE PRINTER POWER OFF 0 Press the spring loaded thumb latch and unplug the cable o BB BB IBM Sheet Feed Paper Handler 3 13...

Page 35: ...he front edge of the IBM Sheet Feed Paper Handler cover to tilt the device forward then lift the device straight up and away from the printer Do not lift by the paper tray handles Store the IBM Sheet...

Page 36: ...ve the Paper Support Table or IBM Sheet Feed Paper Handler if attached Removal instructions for the Paper Support Table are in Section 2 Removal instructions for the IBM Sheet Feed Paper Handler are i...

Page 37: ...in the pri nter frame Rotate the IBM Tractor Feed back until it rests on the printer cover o 0 0 0 0 0 00 00 o 0 0 0 0 00 00 To ensure that the tractor feed is properly installed lift up on both side...

Page 38: ...Step 5 MAKE SURE THE POWER IS OFF 0 Connect the cable as shown The cable will snap into position IBM Tractor Feed 4 3...

Page 39: ...Step 6 Unlock both tractors by rotating the latches forward Step 7 Move the tractors away from the extreme edges of the tractor assembly DEB EB T 4 4...

Page 40: ...ated Ensure that the wire loops are behind the studs G Do not position the wire loop around the stud Rotate the Paper Separator back to its rest position Step 9 After installation the tractor assembly...

Page 41: ...the Paper Separator Door Step 11 If they are locked rotate the latches on both tractors forward as shown in Step 6 Move the left tractor to the extreme left and the right tractor to the extreme right...

Page 42: ...Step 12 Pull the tension bar lever 0 to the load position J Step 13 Turn the power on CI D DO 00 CD 00 IBM Tractor Feed 4 7...

Page 43: ...Step 14 Open both front and rear tractor lids O Step 15 Bring your form up through the Paper Separator Door 4 8...

Page 44: ...Step 16 Insert the form as shown Step 17 Slide the form into the paper slot until it stops IBM Tractor Feed 4 9...

Page 45: ...h the pri nter e t Power Ribbon Printer Setup Change D LJ LJD On Excep 0 0 o On Ready Release Line 0 0 0 1 4 10 Font 0 0 Load D ag Paper Mode 0 0 rtop Test ICancel LJD If the form fails to feed repeat...

Page 46: ...the front tractor Close the left front tractor lid o t ac 1 o 0 1 o t II I o o o o o Step 20 Slide the right tractor toward the form so that the holes in the form can be placed on the pins of the fro...

Page 47: ...Gently pull on the back side of the form to remove any excess slack Place the form on the rear pins of both tractors and close both rear 1ids Step 22 Move the tension bar lever to the print position...

Page 48: ...the first print position The perforation on the form must be lined up with the left edge of the cardholder G Step 24 Lock the left tractor by pressing down on the latch G Adjust the right tractor so t...

Page 49: ...e the Paper Separator Door After completing this step the form should be loaded as shown in the side view below Platen 4 14 Paper Out Tension Bar Paper Separator Door Closed Tractor Feed Assembly Side...

Page 50: ...p Change D On Excep Font Test 0 0 0 0 0 On Ready Release Load D ag LJLJ uD Line Paper Mode 0 0 0 0 0 cbccefghijklI 1nopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTum JXYZOl23456789 0 CJI 32 l 1 UNLOADING FORMS Step...

Page 51: ...press the Load button G unti 1 the form leaves the printer and the front tractors You may have to press Load more than once Remove the form i D P I Ribbon Printer Setup Change LJD Excep Font Test 0 0...

Page 52: ...IBM TRACTOR FEED Step 1 Unload the forms from the printer see Unloading Forms Close the Paper Separator Door and close the tractor lids 4it Step 2 TURN THE PRINTER POWER OFF O D 00 00 00 00 IBM Tract...

Page 53: ...Step 3 Step 4 4 18 Press the spring loaded thumb latch and unplug the cable Lift the Paper Separator forward until the wire loops clear the IBM Tractor Feed...

Page 54: ...Step 5 Rotate the IBM Tractor Feed forward and lift until it clears the printer cover Store the IBM Tractor Feed in a safe place You have completed this section go to Section 5 IBM Tractor Feed 4 19...

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Page 56: ...SECTION 5 PRINTER CABLE ATTACHMENT Step 1 Press the 0 Power off side of the Displaywriter Power switch Step 2 Turn the printer power off 0 II 000 00 00 00 Printer Cable Attachment 5 1...

Page 57: ...l on the pri nter G and the other end to Socket 0 e on the IBM Displaywriter Electronics Module NOTE When connecting cable plugs tighten the holding screws ct finger tight Step 4 Go to the System Test...

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