5. Attach the printer cover.
Testing the Printer
At this point, you
can
use the built-in self test function to see that the
printer is working correctly even though it is not yet connected to a
computer.
Be sure to perform this test to make sure that your printer was not
damaged during shipping and to ensure that the ribbon is correctly
installed.
Before running the self test, you need to connect your printer to
a
power
supply and load a sheet of paper.
Connecting to a power supply
Before plugging in your printer, be sure that:
l
The platen knob is installed.
l
The ribbon cartridge is installed.
l
The paper guide is attached.
l
The paper guide cover is attached.
l
The printer cover is attached.
l
The power switch on the left side of the printer is turned off.
Setting Up the Printer
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