IBM Partner Pavilion 6400 - Manual (Page 23)

Multi–Platform Interface Feature Operation Guide 9
Configuring the Printer
In order for the Multi–Platform Interface
Feature to operate correctly with the 6400,
the printer must be properly configured.
The settings of Custom Set 8 provide
default values that work correctly with the
MPI feature to emulate a P-Series printer.
For other MPI ASCII printer emulations,
such as an Epson, you will need to change
the Custom Set 8 ASCII emulation.
Power-on the printer. If the power-on printer
configuration is not set to Custom Set 8, do
so now. Table 3 shows the most important
values: shuttle time out, latch data on, and
prime signal. If these printer configuration
values are set incorrectly, it may cause
erratic behavior. For a complete listing of
Custom Set 8, see Appendix B.
note
For proper printer operation, the ASCII
emulation in the 6400 must match the ASCII
emulation chosen for the MPI feature.
Check that these match and change as
needed.
See coax code map on page 22 and twinax
code map on page 34 to determine how the
coax or twinax host characters are
translated to ASCII characters.
note
Consult the printer's Setup Guide for a
complete description on how to setup your
printer.