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IBM 9068–A01/A03
Multi-Purpose Passbook Printer
Operating Guide
GA18-7719-01
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IBM 9068–A01/A03
Multi-Purpose Passbook Printer
Operating Guide
GA18-7719-01
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Contents
Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Electronic Emission Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement . . . . . . . . ix
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement . . . . ix
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
European Community Directive Conformance Statement . . . . . . . x
European Union (EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive . . . . . x
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) - Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) - New Zealand . . . . . . . . . x
Japan VCCI Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) - Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) - PRC . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Power Line Harmonics - Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

What This Guide Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer . . . . . . . 1-1

Operator Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Miscellaneous Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Document Insertion Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Chapter 2. Operating the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Preparing a Passbook for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Before You Begin Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Inserting a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
For Rejected Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Printing a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Removing a Jammed Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Performing a Hex Dump Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Chapter 3. Determining Problems and Testing . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Symptom-Action Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Operator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
LED Display Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Printing Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Running the Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Power-On Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
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Print Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Chapter 4. Maintaining, Removing, and Transporting the Printer . . . 4-1

Maintaining the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Cleaning the Flapper Sheet, Gap Roller, and Platen . . . . . . . . 4-1
Cleaning the REMS Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Removing the Printer for Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Chapter 5. Olivetti Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Emulating the Olivetti Emulation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Key assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Before Customizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
CONFIGURATION MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
IBM MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
OLIVETTI MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
HORIZONTAL REMS OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Using the Different Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Adjusting the Print Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Stop Key Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Automatic Paper loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Chapter 6. Customizing Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Using Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Using the Utility Support Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Setting Commands in Self-Test Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
High-Impact Force Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
One-Time High-Impact Force Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Printer ID setup (command 21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Feature selection - REMS feature model only (command 22) . . . . . . 6-8
Communication type setup (command 23) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Serial communication interface setup (command 24) . . . . . . . . 6-10
Communication speed setup (command 25) . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Country setup - DBCS mode only (command 26) . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Codepage setup - SBCS mode only (command 27) . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Print speed setup (command 28). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
Emulation mode setup - SBCS mode only (command 29) . . . . . . 6-18
Thai compose mode setup - code page 874 only (command 2A) . . . . 6-19
9068 device ID setup - USB communication type only (command 2b) 6-20
Saving of setup and adjustment data (command 2F) . . . . . . . . 6-21
Feed adjust (command 34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
Function definition 0 (command 50) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
Function definition 1 setup (command 51) . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27
Internal setting (Olivetti emulation) (command 61) . . . . . . . . 6-29
Emulation code page (Olivetti emulation) (command 62) . . . . . . 6-31
Horizontal margin setup (Olivetti emulation) (command 63) . . . . . 6-33
Vertical margin setup (Olivetti emulation) (command 64) . . . . . . 6-34
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Olivetti default CPI (Olivetti emulation) (command 65) . . . . . . . 6-35
Proprinter default CPI (Olivetti emulation) (command 66) . . . . . . 6-36
PR50/K internal setting - DBCS mode only (Olivetti emulation)
(command 67) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37
REMS setting (Olivetti emulation) (command 68) . . . . . . . . . 6-39
Font type (Olivetti emulation) (command 69) . . . . . . . . . . 6-41
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Safety Notices
DANGER:
1. Read the voltage label on the printer. Make sure the power unit voltage
requirements are compatible with the electrical outlet voltage.
2. Do not connect the printer to a power supply or to a control unit or computer until
you are instructed to do so.
3. To avoid electrical shock, use the power cord and plug with a correctly grounded
electrical outlet.
4. Electrical discharges from the power cable and the printer cable can be hazardous.
To avoid electrical shock, disconnect the power cord from the IBM 9068-A01/A03
printer before connecting the printer cable.
5. Serious shock hazards exist within the cover of the power unit. Follow the
instructions contained in this manual when installing, relocating, or opening the
cover of the IBM 9068-A01/A03.
6. Do not power ON when opening the cover.
7. Use the power cord designated by IBM.
CAUTION:
1. In an emergency, disconnect the AC power plug or completely turn off power

supplied to the equipment.
2. Keep away magnets when accessing internal mechanism to avoid mechanical
accidents since magnets may cause the cover open switch to malfunction.
CAUTION for use in the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Singapore,

Hong Kong:
For protection against risk of fire, don’t replace the fuse in the plug body with any kind
of fuse, except the specified fuse.
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DANGER:
Electrical current from the power cord and the printer cable is
hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and disconnect
them as shown below when installing, moving, or opening the
covers of this product or attached devices.
The power cord must be used only with a properly grounded
outlet.
To connect To disconnect
Turn everything Off. Turn everything Off.
First, attach all cables to devices. First, remove the power cord
from the outlet.
Remove the signal cables from

receptacles.
Attach the signal cables to

receptacles.
Remove all cables from devices.
Attach the power cord to an

outlet.
Turn the device ON.
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Electronic Emission Notice
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in

order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are
available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any
radio or television interference caused by using other than
recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance

Statement
This equipment does not exceed Class A limits per radio noise emissions for a
digital apparatus, set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des

Communications du Canada
Cet équipement ne dépasse pas les limites de Classe A d’émission de bruits
radioélectrique pour les appareils numériques, telles que prescrites par le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique établi par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.
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European Community Directive Conformance Statement
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
A declaration of Conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been

signed by IBM Japan, Ltd, 1623-14 Shimotsuruma, Yamato-shi, Kanagawa-ken
242–8502, Japan. This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022.
European Union (EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility

Directive
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for
any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a
nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM
option cards.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B
Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 / European
Standard EN 55022. The limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical
residential environments to provide reasonable protection against interference
with licensed communication devices.
Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem deutschen EMVG

vom 9.Nov.92 das EG-Konformitätszeichen zu führen. Der Auβteller der
Konformitätserklärung ist die IBM (IBM Japan, Ltd., 1623-14 Shimotsuruma,
Yamato-shi, Kanagawa-ken 242–8502, Japan). Dieses Gerät erfüllt die
Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse B.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) - Korea

Please note that this device has been approved for business purpose with
regard to electromagnetic interference. If you find this is not suitable for your
use, you may exchange it for a non-business purpose one.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) - New Zealand

Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
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Japan VCCI Notice
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) - Taiwan
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) - PRC
Power Line Harmonics - Japan
Electronic Emission Notice xi

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About This Guide
This guide explains how to use, determine problems, test, maintain, remove,
transport, and customize the IBM 9068-A01/A03 Multi-Purpose Passbook
Printer (hereafter called the IBM 9068-A01/A03). It is intended for users who
use this printer in their daily operation.
What This Guide Contains

Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer contains basic
information about the IBM 9068-A01/A03.
Chapter 2. Operating the Printer describes the actual operation of the IBM
9068-A01/A03.
Chapter 3. Determining Problems and Testing explains how to determine a

problem from the system and how to recovery from this.
Chapter 4. Maintaining, Removing, and Transporting the Printer describes how

to maintain, remove, and transport the IBM 9068-A01/A03.
Chapter 5. Olivetti Emulation explain how to control the various Olivette

emulation modes.
Chapter 6. Customizing Your Printer describes how to customize your printer

to your needs.
Related Publications
v IBM 9068-A01/A03 Multi-Purpose Passbook Printer – Planning and Programming
Guide, SA18-7721
v IBM 9068-A01/A03 Multi-Purpose Passbook Printer –Planning and DBCS Mode
Programming Guide, SA18-7722
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Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer
The IBM 9068-A01/A03 Multi-Purpose Passbook Printer, hereafter called the

IBM 9068-A01/A03 printer, is a compact and easy-to-use table-top
passbook/cut forms printer and offers enhanced features and high
performance to support today’s financial services industry needs.
Front View
The following units can be connected this printer: IBM PC, PS/55, PS/2,
PS/VP, NetVista, or an Aptiva System Unit.
The illustration below shows the rear view of the IBM 9068-A01/A03.
Rear View
1-1
Operator Controls
This section describes the controls on the IBM 9068-A01/A03 printer. The IBM
9068-A01/A03 printer offers the following types of operator controls:
1. Operator Panel
2. Miscellaneous Controls
3. Document Insertion Aperture
Operator Panel
This light indicates that power is being supplied to the

printer. During normal operation, this light is the only
light that remains on at all times.
This light indicates the following:

On A document was inserted into the
printer, and the printer is operating
normally and ready to print.
Blinking An error occurred during operation.
Off No document is in the printer, the

printer is switched off, or the
printer is not ready to print.
These lights are used as determined by your

organization. Ask your supervisor for a description of
these lights.
This light comes on in a serial or USB connection when

the communication cable is connected and a control
program (the device driver) is available. This light is
continuously on in a parallel connection.
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These buttons send a signal to the control unit or to the
computer notifying it that the printer is ready to print.
If your organization has provided for it, your printer
can be shared by two work-station operators. A Start 1
or a Start 2 button is assigned to each operator to
control the printing from his or her work-station. Refer
to “Printing a Document” on page 2-12 for information
on how to use these buttons. The Start 1 and Start 2
buttons are also used to start the print test. Refer to
“Print Tests” on page 3-6 for information on how these
buttons function in print test.
The LED display displays a 2-row alphanumeric which

indicate the machine status and the printer setup
functions. At power-on self test, it displays a four-digit
micro-code level in two passes.
This button stops the printing and releases the

document. When this button is pressed during a
hardware error, the printer is reset.
Note: If your organization decides to do so, the printer
can print the remaining stored data on the next form
that you insert.
This button is used by the operator to disable the auto

document alignment function. In self-test mode, this
button also changes the numbers on the LED display.
Refer to “Chapter 6. Customizing Your Printer” on
page 6-1 for details on how to use this button in
self-test mode.
Miscellaneous Controls
Cover Action Detect Function
The IBM 9068-A01/A03 printer monitors the open and close status of the top
cover. Printing will stop when the top cover is opened and the document will
be ejected automatically when it is closed.
Power Switch
This switch turns the power ON and OFF. Do not power-on immediately after
powering off, wait 2 seconds.
Audible Alarm
This audible alarm can be set by programming. For example, you can program
the alarm to sound three times after a print operation. The only
non-programmable condition is a hardware error. The alarm will sound for
two seconds. Ask your supervisor on how the alarm is set for your
organization.
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer 1-3

Document Insertion Aperture
This aperture allows the operator to insert and remove forms at the front of the
printer. The aperture has a horizontal, flat surface which allows most
documents (of sufficiently short length) to be inserted with a single hand. The
document orientation for insertion is top-edge first and face up.
The operator is not required to register the document to a precise starting print
position. If the document is skewed, the IBM 9068-A01/A03 printer
automatically corrects the document skew or returns the document if the skew
cannot be corrected.

Chapter 2. Operating the Printer
This section describes the following:

v Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
v Preparing the Passbook for Printing
v Inserting a Document
v Printing a Document
v Removing a Jammed Document
v Taking a Hex Dump
2-1
Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
1. Switch the power switch to off.
2. Open the top cover.
3. Push back the blue latch on the left side of the print assembly at the same
time tilting up the upper frame by holding the blue portion, then release
the blue latch.

4. Detach the ribbon guide from the ribbon cartridge by pushing it down.
5. Remove the old ribbon cartridge.
6. Reset the print head on the right side.
Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-3

7. Install a new ribbon cartridge by hooking the upper left and right latches
on the cartridge to the upper left and right grooves on the print assembly
and pushing down the cartridge until the lower hinges latch into place.

8. Turn the ribbon advance knob counter-clockwise until the pin on the print
assembly fits firmly into the hole on the cartridge.

9. Set the ribbon guide by the following procedure.
a. Insert the both hooks of the ribbon guide into the rectangular holes on
the print head carrier, then, hold the ribbon guide with your index
fingers.
b. Put your thumbs on the both wings of the print head cover with
holding the ribbon guide with your index fingers.
c. Pinch the ribbon guide and the print head cover with your index
fingers and thumbs until you hear a couple of clicks made by two
latch pins of the ribbon guide.
If you do not hear the clicks twice, try this procedure again.

10. Turn the ribbon advance knob counterclockwise to remove any slack in
the ribbon. Also, make sure that the ribbon passes under the print head
and around the bottom.

11. Hold up the blue portion of the upper frame and lower the print
assembly. Then push back the blue latch until the frame latches firmly into
place.
12. Close the top cover.
Reordering Cartridges
The part number for reordering the ink ribbon cartridge is 07K4446. You
can obtain the cartridge from any IBM-authorized supplies distributor.

Preparing a Passbook for Printing
1. Prepare a vertical-fold or horizontal-fold passbook. Make sure that the
passbook does not have any folded corners.
2. Open the passbook to the page you want to print.
3. Fold back the passbook at the binding stitch so that the front and back
covers meet.
Binding Stitch
4. Carefully crease the passbook along the binding stitch. Open the passbook.
Crease here
v Repeat the above steps whenever you print on a new page.

v Replace damaged passbooks.

Before You Begin Printing
Make sure that the document has none of the following:
v Holes, cutouts, or any kind of perforation.
v Folds, bends, tears, or warps.
v Rubber bands or any kind of metal or hard plastic fastener, such as staples
or clips.
v Adhesive items, such as stamps, stickers, or tape.
v Foreign material, such as glue, paint, or grime.
Documents having the above conditions could damage the printer. Never
insert such documents into the printer.
For details on the document specifications, refer to the following:

v IBM 9068-A01/A03 Multi-Purpose Passbook Printer – Planning and Programming
Guide, SA18-7721
v IBM 9068-A01/A03 Multi-Purpose Passbook Printer – Planning and DBCS Mode

Inserting a Document
1. Make sure that no document is in the printer.
2. Insert a document into the printer at the center of the document tray with
it’s top-edge first and print surface facing up.
3. Release the document as it is fed into the printer. The Ready light comes on
when the document is accepted and is ready for printing.
A document will be returned to the document tray if it is inserted on the
extra skew.
For Rejected Documents

You should use the Reject Off button for inserting documents that have been
rejected by the printer. The cause of the rejection may be due to worn edges or
non-square corners coming from over use of the document. This button
disables the auto align function and enables the insertion of these documents.
Documents should be aligned to the left or the right guide. (see “Inserting a
Document”).
The Reject Off button is effective until:

v The power switch is switched off.
v The Link Reset command is issued from the personal computer.
v The Stop button is pressed.
v The document is registered successfully.

Printing a Document
Your organization can decide to have the printer start printing either
immediately or after the Start 1 or the Start 2 button is pressed.
Note: Your organization might not use the print operation procedures
described below. Ask your supervisor for the correct procedure for your
organization.
To print on a cut form, passbook, or a sheet of paper:

1. Insert a document (cut form, passbook, or paper).
2. If your organization has decided to print immediately after a document is
inserted, the printer automatically holds the document and starts printing.
3. If your organization has decided not to automatically start printing, you
must press either the Start 1 or the Start 2 button to start printing.
a. If you are sharing the printer with another station, press the Start
button assigned to your station. To determine which button, ask your
supervisor.
b. If you are not sharing the printer with another station, press either the
Start 1 or the Start 2 button to start printing.
4. The printer automatically returns the document when printing is complete.
Remove the document.

Removing a Jammed Document
1. Switch the power switch to OFF.
3. Push back the blue left latch and tilt the print assembly.

4. Remove the jammed document. If necessary, turn the blue paper advance
knob to rotate the feed rollers forward or backward.
5. If you cannot remove the document, follow your organization’s procedure

for obtaining service.
6. Lower the print assembly. Make sure the blue latch is locked.
7. Close the top cover.

Performing a Hex Dump Test
This test prints the transaction data (character data and control codes) in
hexadecimal to help you diagnose an application program error. The controls
(Control Codes or Control Extension Codes) in the transaction data are not
executed, and a status code is returned to the application program indicating
that all controls are treated as no-ops by the printer. Each byte will be printed
as two hexadecimal characters with each pair of characters separated by a
space. You will need a letter-size or an A4-size paper for this test.
To run the hex dump test, do the following:

2. While pressing the Start 1 and Reject Off buttons, switch the power switch
to ON. Keep on pressing the buttons until the following appears on the
LED display:
3. To exit the test, switch the power switch to OFF.
Note: If you are using REMS, performing a hex dump test may result in
communication error.

Chapter 3. Determining Problems and Testing
This section describes how to diagnose printer problems from various

symptoms and to test the printer for correct operation.
Instructions
1. If the printer fails during normal operation, do the diagnostic tests. See
“Power-On Test” on page 3-6. If the printer fails again, go to the next step.
2. Compare the symptom on your printer with the symptoms in the following
Symptom-Action Tables:
v Operator Lights
v LED Display Indications
v Printing Failure
3. If your symptom matches any of the symptoms in a table, perform the
prescribed action, each step at a time.
4. After each step, determine if the problem is corrected. Then, return to
normal operation.
5. If the problem is not corrected after you perform the prescribed action or if
you cannot find the symptom in the following tables, follow your
organization’s procedures to get service.
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Symptom-Action Tables
Operator Lights
Ready 1 2 3 Action
OFF OFF OFF OFF Normal ready condition
(waiting for a document to
be inserted)
ON ON ON ON Follow your organization’s
procedure for obtaining
service.
Blinking ON ON ON Follow your organization’s
or or or procedure for obtaining
OFF OFF OFF service.
OFF Blinking Blinking Blinking 1. Close the top cover.
2. If you still have a
problem, follow your
organization’s
service.
Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking Follow your organization’s
service.

LED Display Indications
Error code Cause Action
0F Cover is open. Close the cover.
13 Paper is jammed. v Remove the document.
v Reinsert the ribbon cartridge and
check the ribbon path.
17 Span check error. v Remove any foreign material that
may prevent carrier movement.
v Reinsert the ribbon cartridge and
check the ribbon path.
v If you still have a problem,
follow your organization’s
procedure for obtaining service.
18 Paper edge search error. v Reinsert the ribbon cartridge and
21 Align error check the ribbon path.
22 Shutter error
v Remove the document.
30 — 34 Paper is jammed. Remove the document.
40 REMS sensor error. Follow your organization’s
41 REMS head moving procedure for obtaining service.
timeout.
42 REMS related errors: 1. Check that the passbook has a
43 Data not detected at magnetic stripe attached at the
44 data reading. Parity or
correct position.
45 LRC error detected at
46 data reading. Format 2. Check that the passbook is
47 error detected at data inserted in the correct direction.
reading. Data not 3. Clean the magnetic head with a
detected at encoded soft cloth using a cleaning fluid.
data verifying. Parity or
LRC error detected at 4. If you still have a problem,
verification of encoded follow your organization’s
data. Format error procedure for obtaining service.
detected at verification
or encoded data.
4d REMS sensor error Follow your organization’s
4E during encoding. REMS procedure for obtaining service.
illegal error.
HEAd (HE first, Ad next) The head overheated. Wait a few minutes and re-insert
the document.
HP The “One-Time This is not an error. See “One-Time
High-Impact Force High-Impact Force Printing” on
Printing” function is page 6-6 for details.
enabled.
Chapter 3. Determining Problems and Testing 3-3

Printing Failure
Note: Before you obtain service for any printing failure symptoms, make sure
that you run the diagnostic tests described in “Running the Diagnostic
Tests” on page 3-6.
Symptom Action
Printer prints but the printout is 1. Make sure that the ribbon cartridge is installed
not clear or is not visible. correctly.
2. Make sure that no foreign material is in the
document slot.
3. Make sure that the latch on the print assembly
is locked.
4. Install a new ribbon cartridge.
If the print quality is still poor, try another
ribbon cartridge that you know is good to make
sure that the ink ribbon stock is good.
5. If you still have a problem, follow your
organization’s procedure for obtaining service.
Printer does not space correctly. Follow your organization’s procedure for obtaining
service.
Missing dots in the print 1. Make sure that the ribbon cartridge is installed
characters. correctly. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge.
Documents do not advance in a 1. Your document may be curled, torn, or
straight line or jam in the printer. damaged. Insert a new document and try
printing again.
The printing on a multi-part sheet Set and use “One-Time High-Impact Force
of paper is too faint. Printing” on page 6-6.
Documents inserted into the 1. Make sure that the documents are within
printer are rejected. specifications and are not damaged.
2. You may have inserted the documents
incorrectly. Make sure that the documents are
inserted straight and at the center and try
printing again. If a document has worn edges
or non-square corners, press and release the
Reject Off button, then reinsert the document.

Symptom Action
Ribbon does not advance or is 1. Make sure that the ribbon cartridge is installed
damaged. correctly.
2. Replace the ribbon cartridge.
Documents are not fed. Check the following:
1. The cover/printer unit is lowered.
2. No documents are remaining.
Then, align the document at the center and feed it
from the front opening.

Running the Diagnostic Tests
You can run the following diagnostic tests to test the printer functions and
operations.
v Power-On Test
v Print Tests
Power-On Test
To run the power-on test, do the following:
1. Switch the power switch to ON. The power-on test runs automatically.
2. All operator lights come on immediately and then go off.
3. The printer starts a series of mechanical movements for approximately five
seconds.
The power-on test is successful when:
v the Power light remains on,
v the Ready, 1, 2, and 3 lights go off,
v all mechanical movements stop,
v the display on the LED display becomes blank.
If the above does not occur, go to “Symptom-Action Tables” on page 3-2.
Print Tests
The print tests are used to print the following messages:
v Self-test message
v Character-set pattern
Printing the Self-Test Message

The self-test message is used to:
v Diagnose and correct printer problems.
v Verify the changes you made from the factory setting to your organization’s
setting.
To print the self-test message, do the following:

2. While pressing the Start 1 or Start 2 button, switch the power switch to
ON. Keep on pressing the button until the following appears on the LED
display:

3. Press the Start 2 button again.
4. Insert a letter-size or an A4-size paper into the printer.
5. The printer holds the document in place and prints the selt-test message.
To return the printer to on-line operation, you must switch the power
switch to OFF, wait 2 seconds, and then switch it to on again.
Sample Self-Test Message: The self-test message shown below is a sample

and may not look exactly like your printout.
IBM Emulation

Olivetti Emulation
Legend:
MACHINE TYPE
Indicates the machine type.
MODEL Indicates the model.
FONT ID/VERSION
Indicates one of the FONT ID 06, 07, 08 and FONT version installed
in your printer.
PRINTER ID
Indicates the printer emulation mode. (command 21)
FEATURE
Indicates the features installed. (command 22)
COMMUNICATION
Indicates the type of communication interface used (command 23, 24
and 2b).
BAUD RATE
Indicates the speed set on the serial interface (command 25).

COUNTRY/CODE PAGE
Indicates the country or codepage setup numbers (command 26 for
SBCS mode and 27 for DBCS mode).
PRINT SPEED
Indicates normal or draft print mode (command 28).
EMULATION MODE
Indicates the type of emulation being used (command 29).
FUNCTION DEF.0 - 4
Indicates the value of the Function Definition Byte (commands 50 —
54).
WIRE TEST
Indicates by number, the print wire being tested and a short line
printed by that wire to the right of the number.
MICROCODE
Indicates the release number and version number of the microcode.
OLIVETTI SETTINGS
Refer to the “Chapter 5. Olivetti Emulation” on page 5-1 and the setup
commands for Olivetti Emulation (command 61 — 69).
Printing the Character Set Pattern

display:
3. Release the Start 1 or the Start 2 button. The active left digit is blinking
and the printer is now in self-test mode.
4. Press the Reject Off button once. The blinking left digit 0 changes to a 1.
5. Press the Start 1 button. The blinking switches from the left digit to the
right digit.
6. Press the Reject Off button three times. The blinking right digit 0 changes
to a 3.
7. Press the Start 2 button.

8. Insert a letter-size or an A4-size paper into the printer.

9. The printer holds the document in place and prints the character-set
pattern. The document is then returned.
10. If the left digit 1 and the right digit 3 are not blinking after printing, insert
another document to print the remaining message.
To return the printer to on-line operation, you must switch the power
switch to OFF, wait 2 seconds, and then switch it to ON again.
Sample Character-Set Pattern: The character-set pattern is a printout of the

character set stored in your printer.
The following is a sample printout.

Chapter 4. Maintaining, Removing, and Transporting the
Printer
This section describes how to maintain, remove, and transport the printer for
repair.
Maintaining the Printer

You are responsible for keeping the printer clean. Failure to do routine
maintenance might cause printer failure.
CAUTION:
Before you clean the printer, make sure that the printer power is switched OFF, and
that the power cord is disconnected from the electric outlet.
Cleaning the Flapper Sheet, Gap Roller, and Platen

Do the following at least every 3 months:
1. Tilt up the print assembly and remove the ribbon cartridge.
2. Clean the flapper sheet, gap roller, and platen using a damp cloth and mild
soap.
4-1
Do not use any spray-type or chemical cleaners anywhere on your printer.
Cleaning the REMS Head

Do the following at least every 3 months:
2. Clean the REMS head surface with mild soap and a damp cloth.

Do note use any spray-type or chemical cleaners anywhere on your printer.
Chapter 4. Maintaining, Removing, and Transporting the Printer 4-3

Removing the Printer for Transport
CAUTION:
To avoid electric shock, disconnect the power cord from the printer before connecting
the cables to the connectors.
1. Switch the printer power switch to OFF.

2. Disconnect the power cord from the electric outlet.
3. Disconnect the printer cable from the controlling unit. If necessary, use the
instructions shipped with the control unit or computer.
4. Remove the printer.
Note: Make sure that you include the power cord and the printer cable
with the printer.

Transporting the Printer
Occasionally it might be necessary to transport the printer, such as during
equipment relocation.
During transportation, do not drop, hit other objects, or place heavy objects on
the printer.
Normal movement of a printer within your organization does not require the
printer to be packed. However, if you are shipping the printer, it should be
packed in an original shipping carton. The printer should be correctly packed
during relocation.
Chapter 4. Maintaining, Removing, and Transporting the Printer 4-5

Chapter 5. Olivetti Emulation
This chapter explains how to control the 9068-A01/A03 Multi-purpose

Passbook Printer in Olivetti PR50, PR2845, or PR2 emulation mode.
Emulating the Olivetti Emulation Modes

The 9068-A01/A03 Multi-Purpose Passbook Printer emulates the Olivetti PR50,
PR2845, or PR2 mode without installing any software.
Key assignment
Table 5-1. Key assignment of the IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer Olivetti emulation
Olivetti Printer IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer Olivetti
emulation
LOCAL KEY STOP KEY*
STATION 1 KEY START 1 KEY
STATION 2 KEY START 2 KEY
Note: * If pressing stop key more than 1(sec), the inserted paper will be
ejected.
5-1
Before Customizing
Before you customize the IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer for Olivetti Printer
emulation, confirm the Olivetti Printer configuration.
CONFIGURATION MODE
Table 5-2. The Olivetti Printer Configuration Mode and the IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer
configuration command
Olivetti Item 9068-A01/A03 Selection Page
EMULATION OLIVETTI 6-29
CMD61 '10'
IBM CMD61 '11'
SIDE L CMD61 '50' 6-29

R CMD61 '51'
AUTOMATIC YES (Fixed)

ALIGNMENT
PAPER EDGE YES (Fixed)
DETECTION
WAIT TIME Not supported
INTERFACE RS232C only
BAUD RATE CMD25 6-12
BIT/CHAR CMD24 6-10
PARITY CMD24 6-10
STOP BIT CMD24 6-10
DSR YES (Fixed) 6-10
DCD NO (Fixed)
IBM MENU
Table 5-3. The Olivetti IBM menu and the IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer
PASSBOOK YES (Fixed)
CHAR SET CMD27 6-15
PC TABLE CMD 50 6-24
CHAR DEFINITION DRAFT (Fixed)
CPI CMD 66 6-36
LF+CR CMD 50 6-24

Table 5-3. The Olivetti IBM menu and the IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer (continued)
CR+LF CMD 50
LINE LENGTH 90 (FIXED)
FORM LENGTH Not Supported
BOTTOM MARGIN IBM-PP Not Supported
LIKE
TOP MARGIN IBM-PP LIKE Not Supported
OLIVETTI MENU
Table 5-4. The Olivetti menu and the IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer configuration command
PASSBOOK YES (Fixed)
LINE BUFFER PR40 LIKE NO (Fixed)
CHAR SET CMD 62 6-31
NATION CMD 62 6-31
CHAR DEFINITION CMD 69 6-41
CPI CMD 65 6-35
VERTICAL RESOLUTION 1/240 CMD61 '30' 6-29
1/216 CMD61 '31'
LF+CR N CMD61 '40' 6-29

Y CMD61 '41'
RESET WITH EJECT NO (Fixed)

PRINTER REPLY ON NO (Fixed)
SYNCHRONIZED DSR
HORIZONTAL REMS OPTION

Table 5-5. The Olivetti REMS menu and the IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer configuration
command
Olivetti Item 9068–A01/A03 Selection Page
STANDARD IBM3604 6-39
CMD68 '70'
ISO/DIN
CMD68 '71'
ANSI Not supported
Chapter 5. Olivetti Emulation 5-3

Table 5-5. The Olivetti REMS menu and the IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer configuration
command (continued)
Olivetti Item 9068–A01/A03 Selection Page
END SENTINEL F CMD68 '50' 6-39
C CMD68 '51'
DISPLACEMENT STANDARD “REMS setting (Olivetti

CMD68 '20' and emulation) (command 68)”
'10' on page 6-39
+10 CMD68 '21' and
'20'
+20 CMD68 '20' and
'11'
DUPLICATE N CMD68 '30' “REMS setting (Olivetti

Y CMD68 '31' emulation) (command 68)”
on page 6-39
RETRY 1 CMD68 '40' 6-39
3 CMD68 '41'

Using the Different Functions
Adjusting the Print Position

If the print position of the IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer differs from the Olivetti
Printer, measure the horizontal and vertical difference respectively, and execute
CMD 63 (refer to page “Horizontal margin setup (Olivetti emulation)
(command 63)” on page 6-33) and CMD 64 (refer to page “Vertical margin
setup (Olivetti emulation) (command 64)” on page 6-34) respectively.
Stop Key Function

The IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer Olivetti Emulation has a Stop key function to
stop printing and eject a paper. The Stop key function becomes effective when
the Stop button is pressed for more than a second. To enable stop key function
immediately, execute CMD 61 (“Internal setting (Olivetti emulation) (command
61)” on page 6-29).
Automatic Paper loading

The IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer Olivetti Emulation does not load a paper until
it receives a valid command. To enable automatic paper loading, execute CMD
61 (“Internal setting (Olivetti emulation) (command 61)” on page 6-29).
Chapter 5. Olivetti Emulation 5-5

Chapter 6. Customizing Your Printer
This chapter describes how to change the printer settings if necessary, from the
factory ship settings to the setting for your organization using either of the
following methods:
v Commands
v Utility Support Diskette
Using Commands
This section describes how to change the printer settings using commands.
These commands can be input from the LED display in self-test mode. Refer
to “Setting Commands in Self-Test Mode” on page 6-3 on how to input
commands.
The following settings can be customized to meet your organization’s

operating environment:
v Printer ID setup (command 21)
v Feature selection - REMS feature model only (command 22)
v Communication type setup (command 23)
v Serial communication interface setup (command 24)
v Communication speed setup (command 25)
v Country setup - DBCS mode only (command 26)
v Code page setup - SBCS mode only (command 27)
v Print speed setup (command 28)
v Emulation mode setup - SBCS mode only (command 29)
v Thai compose mode setup - Code Page 874 only (command 2A)
v 9068 device ID - USB communication type only (command 2b)
v Saving of setup and adjustment data (command 2F)
v Feed adjust (command 34)
v Function definition 0 (command 50)
v Function definition 1 (command 51)
v Internal setting (Olivetti emulation) (command 61)
v Emulation code page (Olivetti emulation) (command 62)
v Horizontal margin setup (Olivetti emulation) (command 63)
v Vertical margin setup (Olivetti emulation) (command 64)
v Olivetti default CPI (Olivetti emulation) (command 65)
v Proprinter default CPI (Olivetti emulation) (command 66)
v PR50/K internal setting - DBCS mode only (Olivetti emulation) (command
67)
v REMS setting (Olivetti emulation) (command 68)
v Font type (Olivetti emulation) (command 69)
6-1
After customizing your printer, take a printout of the Self-Test Message and
file it in a safe place. You should enclose this printout when you are sending
back the printer to IBM for repair. IBM Customer Service Representatives will
use this printout to set the settings back to your customized values.
Using the Utility Support Diskette

This section describes how to change the printer setting using the Utility
Support diskette which is provided as a standard item of the 9068-A01/A03
printer. This tool is included in the IBM 9068–A01/A03 Multi-Purpose
Passbook Printer Manuals and Drivers CD-ROM.
To change the printer settings for serial or parallel, do the following:

1. Turn off the printer.
2. Insert the Utility Support diskette into drive A of your PC which should be
connected to the 9068-A01/A03 printer through a serial or a parallel cable.
3. Turn on the PC or restart it by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys.
4. Turn on the printer.
5. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
To change the printer settings for USB, do the following:

1. Turn off the printer.
2. Turn on the PC or restart it by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys.
3. Insert the Utility Support diskette into drive A of your PC which should be
connected to the 9068-A01/A03 printer through a USB cable.
4. Open the MS-DOS command prompt and move to the drive A and key in
USBUTIL and press ENTER key.
5. Turn on the printer.
6. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.

Setting Commands in Self-Test Mode
The following buttons are used to set commands from the operator panel in
self-test mode.
This button changes the number on the LED display.
This button moves the effective input area of the LED

display from left to right and vice versa.
This button stores the input parameters or performs the

commands that have been input.
This button, in the command wait condition or hardware

error condition, resets the hardware and the LED display
to 00. In other conditions, it displays the current active
command again.
If you press this button together with the Start 1 button

after a hardware error, you can display 00 without
resetting the hardware.
To set the commands and parameters in self-test mode, do the following:

display:
3. Enter the command or parameter number.

v To change the first digit, press the Reject Off button until the number
you want appears.
v To move to the second digit, press the Start 1 button. The second digit
begins to blink.
v To change the second digit, press the Reject Off button until the number
you want appears.
4. Press the Start 2 button to run a command or to save the setup or
adjustment values temporarily in the printer memory. If the number you
Chapter 6. Customizing Your Printer 6-3

input is a print test, you must insert a document from the document tray.
The test result will be printed (see “Print Tests” on page 3-6).
5. If you don’t want to change the input you just made, then press the Stop
button and input the number again.
6. If you want to save the changes you just made in the printer flash memory
permanently, run command 2F.
Note: The beeper sounds and the numbers are displayed consecutively on
the LED. Do not power off the printer since essential data in the
printer memory may be lost or damaged and the printer may not
function properly.
7. If you want to return to normal operation without saving the changed
values permanently, switch the power switch to off, wait 2 seconds, then
switch it to on again.

High-Impact Force Printing
You can use the high-impact force printing to make better copies when
printing with multipart paper. To enable this function, set 31 with the function
definition 1 setup command 51. Refer to “Function definition 1 setup
(command 51)” on page 6-27 further information.
Warning: Using high-impact printing shortens the ink ribbon life.
This mode is effective when:

v 31 is set by the function definition 1 setup.
v Cut form is selected by the PFT parameter of the Page Presentation Media
(PPM) control extension. Refer to the following:
– IBM 9068-A01/A03 Multi-Purpose Passbook Printer – Planning and
– IBM 9068-A01/A03 Multi-Purpose Passbook Printer – Planning and DBCS
Mode Programming Guide, SA18-7722
Cut form is the power-on default of the IBM 9068-A01/A03 printer.
v The constant emphasis print mode is disabled by setting command 51 with
the function definition 1 setup (for SBCS mode).
v The draft print mode is enabled (for DBCS mode) by the Set Draft Print
Mode (ESX OE 01) control codes, or when Always draft or Always fast
draft is selected from the print mode setup command 28.

One-Time High-Impact Force Printing
You can use the one-time high-impact force printing to make better copies
when printing with multipart paper. If you use both single-part and multi-part
documents, one-time high-impact force printing give you longer ribbon life
and allows wider variation of printing paper than high-impact force printing.
The one-time high-impact force printing is achieved only when you press the
Start 1 or Start 2 button before inserting a document; HP is displayed on the
LED. After printing is completed and the document ejected, one-time
high-impact force printing is automatically deactivated and HP on the LED
goes off. To enable this function, set 21 with the function definition 1 setup
command 51. Refer to “Function definition 1 setup (command 51)” on
page 6-27 for details.
Warning: Using one-time high-impact force printing frequently shortens the

ink ribbon life.
This mode is effective when:

v 21 is set by the function definition 1 setup.
v High-Impact Force is disabled by setting 30 in the function definition 1
setup.
v Cut form is selected by the PFT parameter of the Page Presentation Media
(PPM) control extension. Refer to the following:
– IBM 9068-A01/A03 Multi-Purpose Passbook Printer – Planning and
Programming Guide, SA18–7721
– IBM 9068-A01/A03 Multi-Purpose Passbook Printer – Planning and DBCS
Mode Programming Guide, SA18–7722
Cut form is the power-on default of the IBM 9068–A01/A03 printer.
v The constant emphasis print mode is disabled by setting command 51 with
the function definition 1 setup (for SBCS mode).
v The draft print mode is enabled (for DBCS mode) by the Set Draft Print
Mode (ESX OE 01) control codes or when Always draft or Always fast draft
is selected from the print mode setup command 28.

Printer ID setup (command 21)
This setup command sets the printer ID.
1. Enter the command number 21 using the Reject Off and Start 1 buttons.
2. Press the Start 2 button to run this command. The current setting appears
and the operator light 1 comes on.
3. Enter one of the following using the Reject Off and Start 1 buttons.
: for 4722-1
: for 4722-3
: for 4748
: for 9055-001
: for 4772-001
: for Olivetti PR50
: for Olivetti PR2845
: for Olivetti PR2

4. Press the Start 2 button to save the value temporarily in the printer
memory. The operator light 1 goes off.
5. Go to a different command.
or
When you have completed all of your command settings, run command 2F
to save the values permanently in the printer flash memory.

Feature selection - REMS feature model only (command 22)
This setup command selects the Read/Encode Magnetic stripe feature.
3. Enter the following on the display using the Reject Off button:
: Without REMS feature
: REMS feature
Note: NEVER select REMS feature if the IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer does
NOT have REMS feature.
or

Communication type setup (command 23)
This command selects the communication type.
3. Enter either of the following on the display using the Reject Off button:
: Serial (RS232)
: Parallel
: USB (supported by 9068-A01/A03 microcode version 08 release 05

(CSD05) or later)
or
Note: Olivetti emulation cannot be used with Parallel and USB attachment.

Serial communication interface setup (command 24)
This setup command selects the communication protocol.
: With Finance Device Driver (Honor CTS)
: With Finance Device Driver (Ignore CTS)
: Without Finance Device Driver (select this parameter for Olivetti

emulation)
4. If you selected a 0 or a 1 in the above step, go to step 6.
5. If you selected a 2 in the above step, the operator light 2 comes on and
the present setting is displayed on the LED display.
Enter a new setting using the Reject Off button.
: Parity Off
: Odd Parity
: Even Parity
: Ignore Parity
6. Press the Start 2 button. The current STOP BIT setting appears on the
LED display, and the operator light 3 comes on. Enter one of the following
on the display using the Reject Off button.
: One stop bit
: Two stop bits

7. If you selected a 0 or 1 in step 3, go to step 9.

8. If you selected a 2 in step 3, press the Start button. The current data bit
setting appears on the LED and the operator lights 1 and 3 come on. Enter
one of the following on the display using the Reject Off button.
: Seven data bits
: Eight data bits

memory. The operator light 1, 2 and 3 goes off.
or
When you have completed all of your command settings, run command
2F to save the values permanently in the printer flash memory.

Communication speed setup (command 25)
This setup command determines the communication speed of the serial
interface.
3. Enter one of the following using the Reject Off button.
: 1200 baud
: 2400 baud
: 4800 baud
: 9600 baud
: 19200 baud
or
When you have completed all of your command settings, run command 2F.

Country setup - DBCS mode only (command 26)
This setup command determines the language code to be used by the printer.
For Olivetti Emulation, this setup is valid when PR50/K emulation mode.
3. Enter one of the following on the display using the Reject Off button:
For printer using FONT ID 06:
: Taiwan/IBMPC
: Taiwan/BIG-5
: Korea/IBMPC
: Korea/KSC
: Korea/UHC
: PRC/IBM PC
: PRC/GB
: PRC/GBK
Refer to “Sample Self-Test Message” on page 3-7 for the FONT ID installed
on your printer.

or

Codepage setup - SBCS mode only (command 27)
This setup command determines the codepage used by the IBM 9068-A01/A03
while power is switched on.
Number Code ISO MS

Page Windows Country/
Codepage Language
01 CP 437 Standard
02 CP 808 Russian (Cyrillic)
03 CP 813 ISO 8859-7 Greek
04 CP 850 Multilingual
05 CP 851 Greek
06 CP 852 Latin 2
07 CP 855 Cyrillic 1
08 CP 857 Turkish (Latin 5)
09 CP 858 Multilingual
0A CP 860 Portuguese
0b CP 862 Hebrew
0C CP 863 Canadian French
0d CP 864 Arabic
0E CP 865 Nordic
0F CP 866 Russian
(Cyrillic 2)
10 CP 867 Hebrew
11 CP 868 Urdu
12 CP 869 Greek
13 CP 872 Cyrillic 1
14 CP 874 MS 874/ Thai
ISO 8859-11
15 CP 876 OCR A
16 CP 877 OCR B
17 CP 1161 Thai
18 CP 1250 MS 1250 Latin 2
19 CP 1251 MS 1251 Cyrillic
1A CP 1252 MS 1252 Latin 1
1b CP 1253 MS 1253 Greek

Number Code ISO MS
Page Windows Country/
Codepage Language
1C CP 1254 MS 1254 Turkish

1d CP 1255 MS 1255 Hebrew
1F CP 1257 MS 1257 Baltic Rim
20 CP 1258 MS 1258 Vietnamese
21 CP 819 ISO 8859-1 Latin 1
22 CP 912 ISO 8859-2 Latin 2
23 CP 913 ISO 8859-3 Latin 3
24 CP 914 ISO 8859-4 Latin 4
25 CP 915 ISO 8859-5 Cyrillic
27 CP 916 ISO 8859-8 Hebrew
28 CP 920 ISO 8859-9 Latin 5 (Turkey)
29 CP 919 ISO 8859-10 Latin 6 (Baltic/
Scandinavian)
2d CP 923 ISO 8859-15 Latin 9 (Latin
1 w/Euro)
or

Print speed setup (command 28)
This setup command sets the default print speed. This setting is overridden by
the control codes ESX63 (for DBCS mode) or CSP63 (for SBCS mode).
3. Enter one of the following on the display using the Reject Off button:
: Normal (default)
: Enable fast draft
: Always draft
: Always fast draft

or

Emulation mode setup - SBCS mode only (command 29)
This setup command determines the emulation mode.
: 4722/4772 compatible
: Pro-printer emulation
or

Thai compose mode setup - code page 874 only (command
2A)
This setup command determines the compose mode for printing the Thai
characters.
1. Enter the command number 2A using the Reject Off and Start 1 buttons.
: Non-compose
: Auto-compose
: Auto-compose+3SP-align
: Auto-compose+EOF-align
: Auto-compose+3SP/EOF-align
or
When you have completed all of your command settings, run comand 2F to
save the values permanently in the printer flash memory.

9068 device ID setup - USB communication type only
(command 2b)
This command assigns a unique device ID to each 9068 printer when
connecting multiple 9068 printers to the host system through the USB interface.
1. Enter the command number 2b using the Reject Off and Start 1 buttons.
3. Select a device ID displayed by pressing Reject Off button.
or
When you have completed all of your command settings, run comand 2F to
save the values permanently in the printer flash memory.

Saving of setup and adjustment data (command 2F)
This command saves the setup or adjusted values to the printer flash memory.
1. Enter the setup and/or adjusted values you want to change using some
other command.
2. Enter the command number 2F using the Reject Off and Start 1 buttons.
3. Press the Start 2 button. A character y is displayed on the LED display.

4. Press the Start 2 button again to save the value temporarily in the printer
memory. A beep sounds and numbers appear consecutively on the LED.
Caution: Do not power off the printer when you are running this command
since essential data in the printer memory may be lost or damaged and the
printer may not function properly.
or
When you have completed all of your command settings, power off the
printer to exit Self-Test mode.

Feed adjust (command 34)
This setup command adjusts the line spacing of a document.
2. Press the Start 2 button to run this command.

3. Insert a letter-size or an A4-size paper into the printer. The document is fed
into the printer and a horizontal line is printed near the top of the form
and seven horizontal lines at the bottom.
4. The document is ejected, light 1 comes on, and a 4 is displayed on the LED
display.
5. Measure the distance between a and b with a ruler and input a number
whose line is closest to 10 inch (254 mm) using the Reject Off button.
Note: If there are no lines in this measurable range,

select 1 or 7 and try again.
memory.

or

Function definition 0 (command 50)
This setup command sets the operating conditions of the printer when power
is switched on.
2. Press the Start 2 button to run this command. The value 8 appears on the
left digit and the current setting (0 or 1) appears on the right digit, and the
operator light 1 comes on.
3. Enter a 0 or a 1 at the right digit using the Reject Off button. The Start 2
button changes the left digit in descending order (8, 7,...1) while the Reject
Off button toggles the right digit between 0 and 1.
Note: You will not be able to exit this command setup until you have
completed setting all eight settings.
If you press the Stop button midway between the process, the settings you
made up to then will be lost and you will revert to the former settings
For DBCS Mode:
Left Digit Right Function

Digit
Audible alarm sounds at the end of a document.
Audible alarm does not sound at the end of a document.
6 lines-per-inch spacing
Note: After the online communication is established,
instructions from the host can override the 6 LPI setting.
8 lines-per-inch spacing
instructions from the host can override the 8 LPI setting.
Respect the programmed Unidirection command.
Ignore the programmed Unidirection command.

Digit
Reserved, however this number should be input.
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
For SBCS Mode:

Digit
Audible alarm sounds at the end of a document.
Audible alarm does not sound at the end of a document.
Prints a standard zero.
Prints zero with a slash.

Digit
Carriage return (CR) only is done by the received CR control
code.
CR and line feed (LF) are done by the received CR control

code.
Reserved
Uses the Character Set 1 as the default.
Uses the Character Set 2 as the default.
Carriage return (CR) is not done on the forms move operation.
Carriage return (CR) is done on the forms move operation.
Reserved
Reserved
4. Press the Start 2 button when the left digit is a 1 to save the value
temporarily in the printer memory. The operator light 1 goes off.
or

Function definition 1 setup (command 51)
This setup command determines the font and character size. You do not have
to set this command during normal operation.
completed setting all eight settings.
If you press the Stop button midway between the process, the settings you
made up to then will be lost and you will revert to the former settings.

Digit
Ignore 4722 font (9-dot) load command (SBCS mode only).
Accept 4722 font (9-dot) load command (SBCS mode only).
The 18 character-per-inch condensed print mode is used (DBCS

mode only).
The 17.1 character-per-inch condensed print mode is used

(DBCS mode only).
The 10 CPI character pitch is used (SBCS mode only).

instructions from the host can override the 10 CPI setting.
The 12 CPI character pitch is used (SBCS mode only).
instructions from the host can override the 12 CPI setting.
Enables the draft font.
Disables the draft font.

Digit
Disables the ever-emphasis print mode.
Enables the ever-emphasis print mode.
Disables dark print mode.
Enables dark print mode. Since more pressure is exerted on the

head pins, this mode is suitable for printing on carbonless
duplicating paper.
Disables One-Time High-Impact Force printing.
Enable One-Time High-Impact Force printing, valid when dark

print mode is disabled.
Reserved
or

Internal setting (Olivetti emulation) (command 61)
This setup command sets the Olivetti emulation operating conditions of the
printer when power is switched on.
completed setting all eight settings. If you press the Stop button
midway between the process, the settings you made up to then will
be lost and you will revert to the former settings.

Digit
8 0 The stop function activates after keeping pressing stop key
about 1 (sec).
1 The stop function activates after keeping pressing stop key
about 0.2 (sec).
7 0 Reserved, however this number should be input.
1 Reserved.
6 0 PR50 emulation
1 PR40 emulation
5 0 Emulation of left aligned model.
1 Emulation of right aligned model.
4 0 Carriage return (CR) is not done on the forms move operation.
1 Carriage return (CR) is done on the forms move operation.
3 0 Emulation of n/240[inch] vertical step
1 Emulation of n/216[inch] vertical step
2 0 A document is not loaded into the printer automatically.
1 A document is loaded into the printer automatically.
1 0 Olivetti emulation
1 IBM Proprinter X24 emulation

or

Emulation code page (Olivetti emulation) (command 62)
This setup command determines the codepage used by the IBM 9068-A01/A03
Printer while power is switched on. This setting is overridden by the control
code ESC [ nnn.
Num Code Page Char Set Nation

00 International Olivetti INT
01 Germany Olivetti D
02 Portugal Olivetti P
03 Spain Olivetti E
04 Denmark Olivetti DK
05 France Olivetti F
06 Italy Olivetti I
07 Sweden Olivetti S/SF
08 Swiss Olivetti CH
09 UK Olivetti GR
0A US Olivetti USA
0B Yugoslavia Olivetti YU
0C SDC (Denmark) Olivetti SDC
10 Spain 2 Olivetti E2
13 Turkey Olivetti TR
14 ISO8859/1 (Latin 1) PC (ISO) 8859/1
15 ISO8859/2 PC(ISO) 8859/2
(Latin 2)
18 ISO8859/7 PC(ISO) 8859/7
(Greek)
1D Unix PC(ISO) OLI-UNIX
International
1E CP437 (USA) PC 437 (INT)
1F PC Spain PC 220(E)
20 CP865 PC 865
(Nordic)
23 CP860 PC 860 (P)
(Portugal)

Num Code Page Char Set Nation
24 CP851 (Greek) PC 851
25 CP863 PC 863
(Canadian
French)
26 CP850 (Latin 1) PC 850
27 CP857 (Latin 5) PC 857
28 CP852 (Latin 2) PC 852
2A CP855 (Cyrillic) PC 855
2B CP862 (Hebrew) PC 862(IL)
2C CP864 (Arabic) PC 864
2D CP866 PC 866
(Cyrillic 2)
2F CP874 (Thai) PC 874
or

Horizontal margin setup (Olivetti emulation) (command 63)
This setup command determines the horizontal margin for printing.
3. Measure the difference of the horizontal printing position between the IBM
9068-A01/A03 Printer and the Olivetti printers.
4. Enter your horizontal margin value using the Reject Off and Start 1
buttons.
For example if horizontal margin is 18/180inch, then input ’18’ on the LED
display.
The acceptable value is from ’00’ to ’99’. ’00’(Default) equals to ’30’.
or

Vertical margin setup (Olivetti emulation) (command 64)
This setup command determines the vertical margin for printing.
3. Measure the difference of the vertical printing position between the IBM
9068-A01/A03 Printer and the Olivetti printers.
4. Enter your vertical margin value using the Reject Off and Start 1 buttons.
For example if horizontal margin is 12/120inch, then input ’12’ on the LED
display.
The acceptable value is from ’00’ to ’99’. ’00’(Default) equals to ’21’.
Note: n/120inch unit. Top most position is 1/120inch from top of form.
This means top needle of a print head is 1/120inch from to of form,
not a character top.
or

Olivetti default CPI (Olivetti emulation) (command 65)
This setup command sets the default character pitch. This setting is overridden
by the control codes ESC <, ESC =, or ESC >.
3. Enter one of the following on the display using the Reject Off and Start 1
buttons.
00: 10CPI(Default)
10: 10CPI
12: 12CPI
16: 16.6CPI
17: 17.1CPI*
Note: 17.1CPI is valid only when PR40 emulation mode is selected.

or

Proprinter default CPI (Olivetti emulation) (command 66)
This setup command sets the default character pitch for Proprinter X24
emulation. This setting is overridden by the control codes ESC :, SI, DC2, or
ESC P n.
buttons.
00: 10CPI (Default)
10: 10CPI
12: 12CPI
17: 17.1CPI
or

PR50/K internal setting - DBCS mode only (Olivetti
emulation) (command 67)
This setup command sets the PR50/K emulation operating conditions of the
printer when power is switched on. PR50/K is a specialized model of the
Olivetti PR50 for P.R.China.

Digit
8 0 The default image density is 72 dot per inch.
1 The default image density is 96 dot per inch.
7 0 Use double byte ’$’ symbol.
1 Use double byte ’¥’ symbol instead of double byte ’$’ symbol
1 Reserved.
1 Reserved.
1 Reserved.
1 Reserved.
1 Reserved.
1 0 Disable PR50/K emulation.
1 Enable PR50/K emulation.

or
to save the value permanently in the printer memory.

REMS setting (Olivetti emulation) (command 68)
This setup command sets the Olivetti emulation REMS operating conditions of
the printer when power is switched on. This setting is overridden by the
control code ESC a n1n2.

Digit
1 Reserved.
7 0 IBM format
1 ISO/DIN format
1 Reserved.
5 0 End of Sentinel is 0F. (IBM format only)
1 End of Sentinel is 0C. (IBM format only)
4 0 Retry once.
1 Retry tree times.
3 0 No redundancy.
1 One redundancy.
2 0 0mm offset position.
1 +10mm offset position.
1 0 0mm or +10mm offset position.
1 +20mm offset position.
Note: Setting +10mm and +20mm offset at the same time is not allowed
and assumed to +0mm offset.

or
to save the value permanently in the printer memory.

Font type (Olivetti emulation) (command 69)
This setup command sets the default font type. This setting is overridden by
the control code ESC R n1n2n3.
buttons.
0 : Draft (Default)
2 : Draft
3 : NLQ
9 : OCR-B
A : OCR-A
or

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© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1996. All rights reserved.

Electronic Emission Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer . . . . . . . 1-1

Chapter 2. Operating the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Chapter 3. Determining Problems and Testing . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Chapter 4. Maintaining, Removing, and Transporting the Printer . . . 4-1

Chapter 5. Olivetti Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Chapter 6. Customizing Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

iv IBM 9068–A01/A03 Multi-Purpose Passbook Printer Operating Guide

1. In an emergency, disconnect the AC power plug or completely turn off power

CAUTION for use in the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Singapore,

Remove the signal cables from

Attach the signal cables to

Remove all cables from devices.

Attach the power cord to an

Turn the device ON.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance

Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des

A declaration of Conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been

European Union (EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility

Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem deutschen EMVG

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) - Korea

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) - New Zealand

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Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) - Taiwan

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) - PRC

Power Line Harmonics - Japan

Electronic Emission Notice xi

What This Guide Contains

Chapter 3. Determining Problems and Testing explains how to determine a

Chapter 4. Maintaining, Removing, and Transporting the Printer describes how

Chapter 5. Olivetti Emulation explain how to control the various Olivette

Chapter 6. Customizing Your Printer describes how to customize your printer

The IBM 9068-A01/A03 Multi-Purpose Passbook Printer, hereafter called the

This light indicates that power is being supplied to the

This light indicates the following:

Blinking An error occurred during operation.

Off No document is in the printer, the

These lights are used as determined by your

This light comes on in a serial or USB connection when

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The LED display displays a 2-row alphanumeric which

This button stops the printing and releases the

This button is used by the operator to disable the auto

Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM 9068-A01/A03 Printer 1-3

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This section describes the following:

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5. Remove the old ribbon cartridge.

6. Reset the print head on the right side.

Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-3

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Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-5

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Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-7

12. Close the top cover.

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