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Table of Contents
FCC Compliance Statement for American Users .....................i
EMI Compliance Statement for Canadian Users ......................ii
Important Safety Instructions ....................................................iii
Notice .......................................................................................iv
Safety Signs ...........................................................................v
Warning ...................................................................................vi
General precautions ................................................................vii
Precautions when installing the printer ...................................viii
Chapters in this manual ...........................................................ix
Chapter 1 Setup ..................................................................................1-1
1.1 Confirmation of Carton Contents ....................................1-2
1.2 Installing the Paper Holders ...........................................1-3
1.3 Names and Functions of the Parts ...............................1-4
1.4 Connection to Power ....................................................1-8
1.5 Connection to a Computer ............................................1-9
Chapter 2 Control Panel .....................................................................2-1
2.1 Control Panel .................................................................2-2
2.2 LCD/LED Indications
and Adjustment Controls ................................................2-3
2.3 Normal Operating Mode ..................................................2-3
2.4 Printer Setup Mode ........................................................2-4
2.5 Self-Test Mode ...............................................................2-4
2.6 System Maintenance Mode ...........................................2-5
Chapter 3 Paper and ribbon ................................................................3-1
3.1 Kinds of Paper ................................................................3-2
3.2 Label and Tag Specifications .........................................3-2
3.3 Ribbon ............................................................................3-6
3.4 Loading the Paper ..........................................................3-7
3.5 Loading the Ribbon ..........................................................3-9
3.6 Print Head Offset Adjustments ........................................3-10
3.7 Ribbon Tension Adjustments ..........................................3-12
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ................................................................4-1
4.1 Error Messages ..............................................................4-2
4.1.1 Error descriptions and indications .................................4-2
4.1.2 Error indications and corrective actions .........................4-4
4.2 Power Troubleshooting ...................................................4-7
4.3 Paper Feed Troubleshooting ..........................................4-8
4.4 Ribbon Feed Troubleshooting ........................................4-9
4.5 Print Troubleshooting .....................................................4-10
4.6 Interface Troubleshooting .............................................4-11