4230 Printer
Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3
SA40-0564-04
User’s Guide
4230 Printer
Models 102, 1I1, 202, 2I1, 4I3, and 5I3
SA40-0564-04
User’s Guide
IBM
Note!
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Contents
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Chapter 1. Setting Up the 4230 Printer
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Beginning Printer Installation
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Installing the Ribbon Cartridge and Guide
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Preparing for Forms Device Installation
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Selecting the Forms Device Installation Procedure
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Installing the Continuous Forms Device (F1)
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Loading Forms in the F1 Forms Device
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Using the Printer Verification Test for the F1 Forms Device
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Adjusting the Tractor Tension
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Adjusting the Top of Form Position
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Adjusting the Print Alignment
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Loading Forms in the F2 Forms Device
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Using the Printer Verification Test for the F2 Forms Device
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Installing and Using the Document Insertion Device (F3)
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Adjusting the Tractor Tension
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Chapter 2. Attaching the 4230 Printer to Your Computer
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Power-On Test
Chapter 3. Getting to Know Your Printer
Parts of the Printer
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Problem Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 4. Replacing Your Ribbon .
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Chapter 5. Using the Operator Print Tests
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Left Margin Alignment
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Appendix A. Training Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Guideline for Training
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Appendix B. Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Using the Status Code and Problem Listings .
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Problem List
Print Quality and Ribbon Problems
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Appendix C. Forms Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Forms Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
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Additional Forms Restrictions
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Positioning Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
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Appendix D. Declaration of IBM Product Noise Emission
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