Epson PC AX Manual do Utilizador

PrefaceAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 1AX-7 Cobra+PrefaceWelcome to the User‘s Manual for the AX-7 Cobra+ coax 3270 protocol converter. This manual wi

Section 2: Basic Installation10 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual• PC-Host 2-way sharing cable; serial PC in, serial printer attachment (part no: 12757)•

Section 2: Basic InstallationAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 11The AX-7 Cobra+ will produce a test printout on the printer which shows the firmware rev

Section 2: Basic Installation12 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualSystem Attachment When your AX-7 Cobra+ is configured, and the configuration is verified

Section 3: ConfigurationAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 13Section 3 Configuration Although the AX-7 Cobra+ is prepared for operation at delivery, you m

Section 3: Configuration14 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualConfiguration from a Terminal The AX-7 Cobra+ is equipped with a menu-driven Configuration Ut

Section 3: ConfigurationAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 15Key Definitions The first menu is for assigning the specific keys to be used in the configura

Section 3: Configuration16 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualBasic Configuration The Main Menu is shown after you have assigned the keys.All entries are d

Section 3: ConfigurationAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 17The Printer Driver submenu is shown. Note:❏ If an incorrect selection is made during the Basi

Section 3: Configuration18 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualIf your printer is not listed, consult your printer manual. Most printers can emulate at leas

Section 3: ConfigurationAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 19Select SystemLanguageThis submenu is shown after you have selected IBM Printer Emulation. You

Preface2 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualAX-7 Cobra+About this manualThe manual applies to the AX-7 Cobra+ with firmware release 5.41 and to subsequent

Section 3: Configuration20 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualSelect Form LengthThis submenu is shown after you have selected System Language. This is the

Section 3: ConfigurationAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 21Select Lines per Inch(LPI)This submenu is shown after you have selected Form Length. This is

Section 3: Configuration22 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualSelect Characters perInch (CPI)This submenu is shown after you have selected LPI. This is the

Section 3: ConfigurationAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 23Save the Configuration Select ‘Save’ in the Main MenuThe following submenu is shown:Select ‘Y

Section 3: Configuration24 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualExit the Configuration Select ‘Exit’ in the Main Menu.The following submenu is shown: Select

Section 4: Advanced FunctionsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 25Section 4 Advanced FunctionsThe AX-7 Cobra+ supports a number of functions beyond stand

Section 4: Advanced Functions26 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualMain MenuA number of the advanced functions can be programmed or edited using Configurat

Section 4: Advanced FunctionsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 27Character Translation view and edit tables see page 33.User Definable Strings define an

Section 4: Advanced Functions28 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualConfiguration from the SystemThis function allows you to configure the AX-7 Cobra+ witho

Section 4: Advanced FunctionsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 29The last line is to exit the Extended Emulation Mode.Note:❏ The comments (within bracke

Table of ContentsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 3Table of ContentsSection 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section 4: Advanced Functions30 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualTransparencyThe Transparency function allows you to send data directly to your printer w

Section 4: Advanced FunctionsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 31Redefine Configuration and Transparency SequencesThe Start and Stop Transparency and Co

Section 4: Advanced Functions32 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualExample:Use the new sequences in the same example as in the previous section (Multi-byte

Section 4: Advanced FunctionsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 33Edit Translation TablesNormally, there is no need to edit the translation tables. The c

Section 4: Advanced Functions34 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualEditing TranslationTables usingConfiguration froma TerminalStart the Configuration from

Section 4: Advanced FunctionsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 35The translation table is displayed:The translation table shows the ASCII codes for each

Section 4: Advanced Functions36 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualExample 1:To change a left bracket ‘[’ at position 0A to a left bracket ‘{’ which has AS

Section 4: Advanced FunctionsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 372. Press Enter. The bottom of your screen now looks like this:Replace the string $EE,$0

Section 4: Advanced Functions38 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualEditing TranslationTables usingConfiguration fromthe SystemThe translation table can be

Section 4: Advanced FunctionsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 39User Definable StringsA set of 255 User Definable Strings is at your disposal.A common

Table of Contents4 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualAppendix A The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section 4: Advanced Functions40 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualThe numbers in the leftmost column are the string numbers, ranging from $01 to $FF. Exam

Section 4: Advanced FunctionsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 41Press Enter until the Main Menu is displayed.The maximum String length is determined by

Section 4: Advanced Functions42 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualAs you can see, the function syntax is equal to the Single-byte Transparency function. H

Section 4: Advanced FunctionsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 43String SubstitutionsThis function is useful when you want to print a document that is p

Section 4: Advanced Functions44 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualThe String Substitutions Menu now looks like this:When a Match String is encountered in

Section 4: Advanced FunctionsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 45Programming StringSubstitutions from theSystemThe same programming example as above can

Section 4: Advanced Functions46 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualBar CodesThis function gives you easy access to a range of standard bar code types. You

Section 4: Advanced FunctionsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 47Value 3: Bar Code Height in number of lines (1/6 inch).The value may range from 1 to 32

Section 4: Advanced Functions48 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualPC-Host SharingThe AX-7 Cobra+ is capable of receiving input data both from the IBM host

Section 4: Advanced FunctionsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 49ConfigurationMake sure that the AX-7 Cobra+, the printer and the PC are switched off.1.

Section 1: IntroductionAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 5AX-7 Cobra+Section 1 IntroductionThe AX-7 Cobra+ The AX-7 Cobra+ is a protocol converter, which

Section 4: Advanced Functions50 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualAutomatic Page Orientation(This section applies to Laser Printer drivers only.)The autom

Section 5: Solving ProblemsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 51Section 5 Solving ProblemsThis section helps you to solve any problems that might arise wh

Section 5: Solving Problems52 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualMissing PrintoutsIn case of missing printouts, check the following:1. Is the POWER indicat

Section 5: Solving ProblemsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 53Incorrect Host PrintoutsThere are five major types of incorrect printouts:Some Characters

Section 5: Solving Problems54 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualNote:❏ Advanced users: You might also modify the 10 CPI string contents to set 10.2 CPI in

Section 5: Solving ProblemsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 55Reporting ProblemsIf you run into problems that you can’t solve on your own, it is importa

Section 5: Solving Problems56 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualPrinting theParameter ListThe Parameter List shows the complete configuration. A selection

Section 5: Solving ProblemsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 574. Repeat your print job. The data will now be printed in hexadecimal form.5. Set the rota

Section 5: Solving Problems58 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualError messagesThere are four different error conditions that will cause the AX-7 Cobra+ to

Appendix A: The Parameter ListAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 59Appendix A The Parameter ListThe Parameter List shows the complete configuration of the

Section 1: Introduction6 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualAX-7 Cobra+Theory of Operation Print data from an IBM host is in a format that cannot be recogn

Appendix A: The Parameter List60 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualPrintout ExampleThis printout shows the beginning of a Parameter List (the header and t

Appendix A: The Parameter ListAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 61Printer DriversA printer driver is a device driver containing all the parameters requir

Appendix A: The Parameter List62 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualParameter Descriptions#001 Form LengthNumber of lines per page. The AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ ca

Appendix A: The Parameter ListAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 63#005 System LanguageThis parameter makes the EBCDIC-to-DBC translation table match the

Appendix A: The Parameter List64 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual#031 BaudrateSet the serial port baud rate.#032 Word SizeSet the serial port word size

Appendix A: The Parameter ListAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 65#041 Escape CharacterSelect the DBC character code used for Single-byte Transparency, U

Appendix A: The Parameter List66 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual#045 IBM Printer EmulationSelects the IBM Printer Emulation.#063 ASCII Character SetSel

Appendix A: The Parameter ListAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 67#066 Option Select 2This parameter controls 8 independent switches. Each bit represents

Appendix A: The Parameter List68 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual#070 Transparency Lead-In SequenceStarts Multi-byte Transparency Mode.#071 Configuratio

Appendix A: The Parameter ListAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 69#094 Bar Code AttributesAdjust bar code printout quality to paper and printer conditio

Section 1: IntroductionAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 7AX-7 Cobra+ASCII Printer Driver The AX-7 Cobra+ can utilize many of the functions resident in t

Appendix A: The Parameter List70 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual#124 Extended Attribute Buffer (EAB)Controls the EAB and APL text emulation. The defaul

Appendix A: The Parameter ListAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 71#139 End of Job Time-outA timer controlling parameters #140 and #151 when the host has

Appendix A: The Parameter List72 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual#148 OrientationControls the page orientation when automatic orientation is disabled, o

Appendix B: DBC Character TableAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 73õêÿîAppendix B DBC Character TableThis table (DBC - Device Buffer Code) shows the inte

Appendix B: DBC Character Table74 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manualõêÿî

Appendix C: The Front PanelAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 750987654321Appendix C The Front PanelThe front panel has three indicators (POWER, SYSTEM an

Appendix C: The Front Panel76 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual0987654321The Rotary SwitchThe ten-position rotary switch is used to set start conditions

Appendix C: The Front PanelAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 770987654321Test ModeTest Mode is reached from normal print operation. It is used to access

Appendix C: The Front Panel78 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual0987654321

Appendix D: Technical SpecificationsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 79Appendix D Technical SpecificationsHost Environments• IBM S/370, S/390• IBM 303x,

Section 1: Introduction8 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualAX-7 Cobra+

Appendix D: Technical Specifications80 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualIBM System Features• SNA SCS (LU1), SNA DSE (LU3) and BSC 3270/DSC data streams•

Appendix D: Technical SpecificationsAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 81HardwareSpecifications• Size: 100x25x90 mm / 4.0"x1.0"x3.5"• Weigh

Appendix D: Technical Specifications82 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual

Appendix E: Related DocumentationAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 83Appendix E Related DocumentationTitle Part Number AX-7 Cobra+ Technical Reference 1

Appendix E: Related Documentation84 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual

Appendix F: How to contact AxisAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 85Appendix F How to contact AxisTechnical SupportIf you need technical support, please c

Appendix F: How to contact Axis86 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualThe Axis OfficesTo contact an Axis office, choose the one nearest to your region:North

Appendix F: How to contact AxisAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 87SingaporeAxis Communications Pte Ltd.51 Thomson Road, 187 b Goldhill Centre307630, Sin

Appendix F: How to contact Axis88 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual

IndexAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 89IndexNumerics204 Functions Call EBCDIC Table, 38205 Function Calls, 38207 Multi-purpose Function, 383178 Termina

Section 2: Basic InstallationAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 9Section 2 Basic InstallationUnpacking The following items are included in the standard de

Index90 AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s ManualIBM Printer Emulation, 7, 16, 66IBM Printers, 7IBM System Features, 80Incorrect Host Printouts, 53Incorrect Page

IndexAXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 91Printer Attachment, 10Printer Driver, 16, 61Printing Parameter List, 56Printout Example, 60Programming String Su