HP3000 Application Notes
HP3000 Application Note #4Printer Configuration Guide |
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Printer ConfigurationThis guide is intended to be a quick reference for printer configuration problems. Each printer, or series of printers, appears on a page in numerical order, with configuration information presented by interface type and MPE level. This guide lists the TYPE, SUB-TYPE, TERM-TYPE (if applicable), and DEVICE NAME (if one is available), and DRIVER for each printer. The following information is also needed in the configuration:
256X seriesThe 256X series of printers are high-speed, dot-matrix line printers. They are replacements for the 2608A, 2608S and 261X printers. These printers are available with HP-IB, MTS, RS-422 and RS-232 interfaces. If you are configuring for MTS, please see the "HP 26067A System Interface Option 002, Multipoint Interface" manual, section 2-12. For additional information on the serial interface, please refer to the "26067A/B System Interface Option 003, Serial Interface Manual." This manual contains information that is not in the printer manual. The 2563A prints 300 lines per minute, the 2564B and 2565A print 600 lines per minute, the 2566A and 2566B print 900 lines per minute, and the 2567B prints 1200 lines per minute.HP-IB Interface Printers
These printers offer both TRANSPARENT and FEATURE access. Feature access means
that the printer will recognize special control codes and escape sequences. If
you don't know which you want, use FEATURE access.
Configuration for feature access:
Type 32, Sub-type 9, Driver HIOCIPR0; Device name: HP2563, HP2565 or HP2566 Configuration for transparent access: Type 32, Sub-type 13, Driver HIOCIPR0 Connected to an ATP Port
If the system is on MPE IV or V/P --
Type 32, Sub-type 14, Term-type 19, Driver HIOASLP0 If the system is on MPE V/E or later -- Type 32, Sub-type 14, Term-type TTPCL19.PUB.SYS2, Driver HIOASLP0 Connected to an ADCC Port
If the system is on MPE IV or V/P --
Type 32, Sub-type 14, Term-type 19, Driver HIOTERM0 If the system is on MPE V/E or later -- Type 32, Sub-type 14, Term-type TTPCL19.PUB.SYS2, Driver HIOASLP2
KNOWN PROBLEMS:The 256X printers use column 0 as the first column of a printout. The serial printer drivers send an escape sequence to start printing in column 1. This will cause the 132nd character to be lost. This is fixed in the term-type files TTPCL 19.PUB.SYS and TTPCL22.PUB.SYS in MPE V/E. There are patches available for MPE V/P. Contact the Response Centers for assistance. 1 Some spoolfiles that print correctly on the 2608A may print incorrectly on the 256X printers with FEATURE access. The 256X printers recognize control codes and escape sequences that the 2608A ignores. In this case, use TRANSPARENT access. 2 TTPCLI9.PUB.SYS is a term-type file shipped with T-MIT (and later). It takes care of the 132nd column problem mentioned above and will also let the user select 6 or 8 lines per inch, compressed print, etc., from the printer panel. This file will work with MPE V/E. If TTPCL19.PUB.SYS is not available, use term-type 19.Printer SettingsThe settings for the 256X printers are set from the operator's panel on the printer. To change the settings, follow these instructions:
2601AThe 2601A printer is a letter quality, impact printer.
2602AThe 2602A printer is a letter quality, impact printer.Connected to an ATP port
If connected to a three pin ATP port --
Type 16, Sub-type 0, Term-type 13, Driver HIOTERM1 WARNING - The above configuration will require a special cable to provide the proper RS-232 signals to the printer. See the note below. If connected to a 25 pin ATP modem port -- Type 16, Sub-type 1, Term-type 13, Driver HIOTERM1 Connected to an ADCC port
If the system is on MPE IV or V/P --
Type 16, Sub-type 0, Term-type 13, Driver HIOTERM0 If the system is on MPE V/E or later -- Type 16, Sub-type 1, Term-type 13, Driver HIOTERM2
2603AThe 2603A is a letter-quality impact printer which replaces the 2601A and 2602A printers.Connected to an ATP portType 16, Sub-type 0, Term-type 13, Driver HIOTERM1Connected to an ADCC port
If the system is on MPE IV or V/P --
Type 16, Sub-type 0, Term-type 13, Driver HIOTERM0 If the system is on MPE V/E or later -- Type 16, Sub-type 0, Term-type 13, Driver HIOTERM2
Printer settingsThe 2603A printer contains four banks of DIP switches on the printer's rear panel. To open the rear panel door, slide the door latch toward the bottom and rear of the printer. The switch settings are only read when the printer is initially powered on. The DIP switches should all be down except switches 6 and 7 of the third bank (see figure 1.)2608AThe 2608A printer is a 400 line-per-minute, dot matrix printer. It is configured as follows: Type 32, Sub-type 4, Driver HIOLPRT0; Device name: HP2608A2608SThe 2608S is a 400 line-per-minute, dot matrix printer. It can be connected to a 3000 via HP-IB or MTS.HP-IB Interface Printers
This printer offers both TRANSPARENT and FEATURE access. Feature access means
that the printer will recognize special control codes and escape sequences.
If you don't know which you want, use FEATURE access.
Configuration for feature access --
Type 32, Sub-type 9, Driver HIOCIPR0; Device name: HP2608S Configuration for transparent access -- Type 32, Sub-type 13, Driver HIOCIPR0 MTS Interface PrintersThe DRT number for the 2608S on MTS should back-reference the ldev number of the MTS INP. Enter the "#" character followed by the INP ldev number, e.g., "#200". If you are using an MPCONFIG file, the unit number can be 0. Please see the "2608S Multipoint Serial Interface Manual" for more information. Type 32, Sub-type 9 (fEATURE access) or 13 (TRANSPARENT), Driver IOMPLP0
261X seriesThe 261X series of printers are high-speed discreet-character line printers. They use a parallel differential interface. For HP-IB machines, a translator board is required. These printers also use a punched paper tape for vertical forms control (VFC). These printers are configured as follows:Type 32, Sub-type 2, Driver HIOLPRT2; Device name: HP2613, HP2617 or HP2619 KNOWN PROBLEMS: Some installations that make their own VFC tapes only punch holes in the first three columns. On MPE V/E, the printing of $STDLIST requires that there be holes punched in the fourth column also. If these holes are not present, you may get "FORMAT FAULTS" or unwanted page feeds in the printout. 2631BThe 2631B is a dot matrix printer. It comes with an HP-IB (not real common) or RS-232 interface. HP-IB Interface Printers Type 32, Sub-type 5, Driver HIOLPRT1 Connected to an ATP Port Type 32, Sub-type 141, Term-type 19, Driver HIOASLP0; Device name: HPLPATP Connected to an ADCC Port
If the system is on MPE IV or V/P --
1 Use SUB-TYPE 15 for dial-up modems, SUB-TYPE 14 for leased lines or
direct connect.
Type 32, Sub-type 141, Term-type 19, Driver HIOTERM0 If the system is on MPE V/E or later -- Type 32, Sub-type 141, Term-type 19, Driver HIOASLP2; Device name: HPLPADCC
Printer SettingsThe operator panel on the 2631B printer has two banks of DIP switches. The left bank controls the RS-232 interface. The following will work for a 2631B printer configured at 2400 baud with term-type 19: Bank 1 switch settings:
2635BThe 2635B is a printing terminal. To use it only as a printer, configure it as a 2631B. For use as a terminal, configure it as follows. Connected to an ATP PortType 16, Sub-type 0, Term-type 151, Driver HIOTERM1 Connected to an ADCC Port
If the system is on MPE IV or V/P --
1 Use TERM-TYPE 16 for 7-bit data with zero parity or TERM-TYPE 15
for 8-bit data without parity. TERM-TYPEs 15 and 16 can prevent loss of data
when the 2635B runs out of paper.
Type 16, Sub-type 0, Term-type 161, Driver HIOTERM0 If the system is on MPE V/E or later -- Type 16, Sub-type 0, Term-type 161, Driver HIOTERM2
2680AThe 2680A is a high volume laser printer which also prints graphics. This printer is configured as follows: Type 32, Sub-type 8, Driver HIOPPRT0; Device name: HP2680
2686AThe 2686A is the Laserjet that was designed for use with personal computers. Connected to an ATP port
If the system is on MPE IV or V/P --
Connected to an ADCC port
Type 32, Sub-type 14, Term-type 18, Driver HIOASLP0 If the system is on MPE V/E or later -- Type 32, Sub-type 14, Term-type TTPCL18.PUB.SYS1, Driver HIOASLP0
If the system is on MPE IV or V/P --
Type 32, Sub-type 14, Term-type 18, Driver HIOTERM0 WARNING: The above configuration will need a patch. Contact the Response Centers for more information. If the system is on MPE V/E or later -- Type 32, Sub-type 14, Term-type TTPCL18.PUB.SYS1, Driver HIOASLP2
2687AThe 2687A is a desk-top laser printer with a serial RS-232 interface. It uses the same print engine as the 2688A, but a less intelligent controller. It does not print graphics. Connected to an ATP port
If the system is on MPE IV or V/P --
Connected to an ADCC port
Type 32, Sub-type 14, Term-type 18, Driver HIOASLP0 If the system is on MPE V/E or later -- Type 32, Sub-type 14, Term-type TTPCL18.PUB.SYS1, Driver HIOASLP0
If the system is on MPE IV or V/P --
1 TTPCL18.PUB.SYS is a term-type file shipped with T-MIT (and later).
This file will work with MPE V/E. If TTPCL18.PUB.SYS is not available, use
term-type 18.
Type 32, Sub-type 14, Term-type 18, Driver HIOTERM0 WARNING: The above configuration will need a patch. Contact the Response Centers for more information. If the system is on MPE V/E or later -- Type 32, Sub-type 14, Term-type TTPCl18.PUB.SYS1, Driver HIOASLP2
2688AThe 2688A is a desk-top laser that has many of the same capabilities as the 2680A. It uses single-sheet instead of fan-fold paper. This printer is configured as follows: Type 32, Sub-type 8, Driver HIOPPRT0; Device name: HP2688
293X seriesThe 293X series of printers are 200-characters-per-second, dot-matrix printers. They are replacements for the 2631B. The 2932A is a basic dot-matrix printer. The interfaces available are: RS-232, RS-422, Centronics and HP-IB. On a 3000, this printer would not be connected via a Centronics interface except as a slaved printer off a 2392A terminal. HP-IB is not used on this printer with a 3000. The 2933A and 2934A have all the features of the 2932A. In addition they can print bar codes, and have options for MTS and DSN/Data Link. The 2934A also has some limited word processing functions. This guide contains configuration for RS-232 and RS-422 only. Connected to an ATP port
If the system is on MPE IV or V/P --
Connected to an ADCC port
Type 32, Sub-type 141, Term-type 19, Driver HIOASLP0 If the system is on MPE V/E or later -- Type 32, Sub-type 141, Term-type TTPCL19.PUB.SYS2, Driver HIOASLP0
If the system is on MPE IV or V/P --
1 Use SUB-TYPE 15 for a dial-up modem. On a leased line or hardwired,
use SUB-TYPE 14.
2 TTPLC19.PUB.SYS is a term-type file shipped with T-MIT (and later).
It will let the user select 6 or 8 lines per inch, compressed print, etc.,
from the printer panel. This file will worok with MPE V/E. If TTPCL19.PUB.SYS
is not available, use term-type 19.
Type 32, Sub-type 141, Term-type 19, Driver HIOTERM0 If the system is on MPE V/E or later-- Type 32, Sub-type 141, Term-type TTPCL19.PUB.SYS2, Driver HIOASLP2 Printer Settings
***** SERIAL ***** DATA SETTINGS CONTROL SETIINGS SET DEFAULTS
Figure 2. 293X Printer Settings Everything ElseFor any other SERIAL RS-232 printer, HP or another vendor, configure as follows. Printers Connected to an ATP port Type 32, Sub-type 14, Term-type 18, Driver HIOASLP0 Printers connected to an ADCC port
If the system is on MPE IV or V/P --
Type 32, Sub-type 14, Term-type 18, Driver HIOTERM0 If the system is on MPE V/E or later -- Type 32, Sub-type 14, Term-type 18, Driver HIOASLP2
Trouble ShootingIf you have trouble with a printer, especially a serial printer, follow these guidelines:
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