Xerox FS 5250 User Manual

This manual applies to the Xerox FS 5250  protocol converter. The Xerox FS
5250 supports twinax Centronics and RS232 inputs. The default output is
Centronics.

NOTE:
Both products: “Xerox FS 5250” and “Xerox FS 5250 IPC” will be
referred to as “Xerox FS 5250” unless specific reference is made to
the IPDS functionality of the 

The manual describes how the Xerox FS 5250  is connected and oper ated.
We recommended that you read it before you start using the protocol
converter. Keep the manual in a safe place for future referen ce.

It is assumed that the reader has a basic knowledge and under standing of
IBM computer systems, especially the IBM 5250  Information Display System.
It is also assumed that the reader has adequate knowledge of the printer
which is going to be connected to the Xerox FS 5250 .

The Xerox FS 5250 can be used with most Xerox decentralised printers .

The Xerox FS 5250 is a protocol converter which enables most Low End or
Midrange Xerox printers (or other output device) to be connected to an IBM
computer system. See Supported Control Units for information on the  IBM
systems to which the Xerox FS 5250 connects.

The printer or device should have a Centronics parallel connector in order to
be connected to the Xerox FS 5250 protocol converter.

With the Xerox FS 5250, you have the option of selecting between 2 printer
drivers: XES and PCL on the rear panel B, A, T -address switch.