Contents 3
Contents
Chapter 1: About this Guide ..............................................................7
How to use this guide ......................................................................7
Where to find advanced technical information ............................................7
Download manuals.............................................................................................7
Support ...........................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2: About the Printer ............................................................. 9
Introducing the A760 ColorPOS
®
printer ......................................9
About the Universal Serial Bus ................................................... 10
Advantages of USB connections ...................................................................... 10
Advantages of the TPG, Inc. USB solution...................................................... 10
About the Ethernet Interface Option ......................................... 11
Printer controls .............................................................................. 12
Available printer configurations ................................................ 13
Printer configuration identification................................................................. 13
Standard features........................................................................... 13
Communication interfaces ................................................................................. 13
Options............................................................................................. 15
Chapter 3: Setting up the Printer .................................................. 16
Unpack the printer ......................................................................... 16
Check the packing list .......................................................................................... 16
Remove the packing restraints ................................................... 17
Load or change the receipt paper .............................................. 18
Installing or replacing the ribbon cassette .............................. 19
Replacing a used ribbon cassette .................................................................... 19
Installing a new ribbon cassette ....................................................................... 19
Choose a location .......................................................................... 20
Connect the cables ........................................................................ 21
Cash drawer cables ................................................................................................ 21
Communication cables ........................................................................................ 22
If installing the RS-232C communication cable: ................................. 22
If installing the USB communication cable: ........................................... 22
If installing the powered USB cable .......................................................... 22
If installing the Ethernet communication cable: ................................. 23
If installing the IEEE 1284 Parallel communication cable:............... 23
Power supply cable ............................................................................................... 23
Cable routing ............................................................................................................ 24
Test the printer ............................................................................... 24
A760-D100 10/04 189-9200303 Rev. D A760 Two-Color Thermal/Impact Hybrid Printer: User Guide