Using Line Matrix Printers

[davidhamilton]

Does anyone use the IBM 6400 line matrix printers and how were you able to get it to work?

[Former Member]

Use emulation and character set PC850 is used.

OCR-fonts are supported. Bar code printing from SAP is not supported.

Attention: Please follow note 396462 when installing the printer.

Note 396462:

Symptom

Specific settings in the print menu are necessary for the correct

operation of the

IBM 6400 Zeilendrucker mit SAP-Gerätetyp IBM6400

IBM 4247 line printer with SAP device type IBM4247

IBM 4232 line printer with SAP device type IBM4232

IBM 4230 line printer with SAP device type IBM4232

Additional key words

IBM4247, IBM4230

Cause and prerequisites

Information required

Solution

Printer IBM6400:

- "Emulation mode" should be set to "P-Series".

Printer IBM4247:

- "Emulation mode" should be set to "4247". - Printer compatibility 7 (condensed print) should be set to "16.7 cpi".- Printer compatibility 9 (20 cpi) should be set to "Enabled".

Printer IBM4232:

- "IBM 4224 Emulation mode" should be set to "Enabled".

Caution: The current IBM 4232 model (year of 2000) does not support the OCR-A/B fonts defined in the SAP device type! The SAP device type IGM4232 was developed for an older printer model 4232-302.

Printer IBM4230:

- "Emulation mode" should be set to "4202 Proprinter III XL".

- "condensed print" should be set to "16.7 cpi".

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