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Chapter 3: Setting up the Printer24
A760 Two-Color Thermal/Impact Hybrid Printer: User Guide 189-9200303 Rev. D A760-D100 10/04
Open
receipt
cover
Push and hold
paper feed button
while closing
receipt cover
Cable routing
To prevent the printer from becoming unplugged accidentally, make sure the cables
are routed as shown in the illustration below.
Test the printer
The test prints a list of various printer settings (Diagnostic form) and partially cuts
the paper if a knife is installed (see sample on next page). The test printout items
may vary depending on the printer model. This printout may be useful to a
service representative if there is a problem. If something appears to be wrong
with the test printout (such as missing or faded text), see page 44 in the troubleshooting
section in this document.
At the end of the test printout are instructions how to enter the configuration menu.
The configuration menu allows you to change the current settings of the printer.
(See page 32 for more information on changing the configurations.)
1 To run the test, either:
a Open (1) then while holding down the paper feed
button, close the receipt cover (2).
OR
b Press the paper feed button and the reset button
at the same time. The Diagnostic printout will
print.
2 When the printer begins printing let go of the paper
feed button. The diagnostic printout will print.
3 Review this printout for printer settings. If you wish
to change any of these settings go to the
configuration menu as instructed at the bottom of the
printout.
Caution: Be extremely careful changing any of the
printer settings to avoid inadvertently changing other
settings that might affect the performance of the printer.
4 Make selections as instructed on the printout.
(See page 32 for more information.)
USB
communication
cable
To the USB
connector (when used)
Strain
relief
Cash drawer
cable
Power
supply
or adapter
cable
Cash drawer
cable
To the RS-232C, IEEE 1284 parall
el
or Ethernet connector (when used)
RS-232C,
I
EEE 1284 parallel
or Ethernet
communication
cable