Preface, Who should read this manual, How this manual is organized – IBM TM7 User Manual

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Preface

This manual assists you with installing, testing, and performing problem
determination for models TI5, TF7, and TM7 of the IBM SureMark Printer.

Who Should Read This Manual

This manual is intended for use by persons who are installing, testing, or
programming a Model TI5, TF7 or TM7 IBM SureMark Printer. The manual should
also be used for problem determination on the printer.

How This Manual Is Organized

Part 1 contains information that applies to SureMark printers in general:
v Chapter 1, “Introduction” provides an overview of the features and options of the

SureMark printers.

v Chapter 2, “Installation Instructions” – provides information on installing the

SureMark printers.

v Chapter 3, “SureMark Installation, Service, and Utility Software” – provides

information about using SureMark utilities to setup or modify your system
configuration.

Part 2 contains information that is specific to the thermal/impact SureMark printer,
Models TI5 and TG5:
v Chapter 4, “Operation (Models TI5 and TG5)” – provides information about the

controls and indicators. Ribbon loading and paper loading instructions are also
included.

v Chapter 5, “Testing and Problem Analysis – Models TI5 and TG5” – provides

information on testing and on problem determination.

Part 3 contains information that is specific to the single-station SureMark printers,
models TF7 and TM7:
v Chapter 6, “Operation (Models TF7 and TM7)” – provides information on the

controls and indicators. Paper loading instructions are also included.

v Chapter 7, “Testing and Problem Analysis – Models TF7 and TM7” – provides

information on testing and on problem determination.

The appendixes contain the following information:
v Appendix A, “Consumable Supplies” – information about consumable supplies.
v Appendix B, “Technical Information” – information about technical specifications.
v Appendix C, “RS-232 Programming Information” – information about RS-232

programming commands.

v Appendix D, “Uploading Electronic Journal Data” – information about uploading

electronic journal data while the SureMark is in Model 4 emulation mode.

v Appendix E, “Proportional Fonts” – information about creating and using

proportional fonts.

v Appendix F, “Emulation Support for Epson Single-Station Printer” – expanded

information about Epson emulation mode.

v Appendix G, “Notices” – information about trademarks and electronic emission