Xerox 3270 User Manual
3270 Programmer’s Guide
Introduction
Introduction
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In case the converter is equipped with a serial connector, it supports
serial input or output.
serial input or output.
In all three printer drivers, centronics input and output is supported.
The 3270 Protocol Converter can be used with most Xerox printers .
The 3270 Protocol Converter can be used with most Xerox printers .
NOTE: The printer driver must be selected before you
start the operation of the device.
start the operation of the device.
1.1. FSL Printer Driver
To select the FSL printer driver, see the User’s Guide originally
supplied with your product.
supplied with your product.
This printer driver is a user specific printer driver ready for program-
ming.
ming.
You will have to program the internal setup of the protocol converter
to suit your printing requirements. See the FSL 3270 Programmer’s
Guide, D62071 for further configuration in FSL mode.
to suit your printing requirements. See the FSL 3270 Programmer’s
Guide, D62071 for further configuration in FSL mode.
When to use the FSL driver:
•
If you need serial output from the converter to connect a printer or
other device that needs serial input.
other device that needs serial input.
•
If you want to send printer commands directly to the printer
•
If a printer without PCL4 or PCL5 emulation should be connected.
1.2. PCL Printer Driver
To select the PCL printer driver, see the User’s Guide originally
supplied with your product.
supplied with your product.
The default configuration of the converter will suffice for most
application programs and uses. You should only change the
configuration if you have special requirements.
application programs and uses. You should only change the
configuration if you have special requirements.
If you should wish to change the configuration, the options may be
set from the line as described in this manual. See the PCL 3270
set from the line as described in this manual. See the PCL 3270