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SETTING UP THE PRINTER
This chapter describes the following procedures to set up your new printer.
Printer placement
Unpacking the carton box
Mounting the platen knob
Installing the ribbon cartridge
Configure your software for the printer
If you have
optional accessories, refer to Chapter 7after setting uptheprinter.
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PRINTER PLACEMENT
Before you start setting upyour printer, make sure that you have a suitable
place on which to locate it. By “a suitable place”, we mean:
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A firm, level surfacewhich is fairly vibration-free
Away from excessive heat (such as direct sunlight, heaters, etc)
Away from excessive humidity
Away from excessive dust
A steady power supply that is not subject to power surges should be
connected to theprinter. For example, do notconnect itto the samecircuit
as a large, noise-producing appliance such as a refrigerator or an air
conditioner.
Make sure the line voltage is the voltage specified on the printer’s
identification plate.
Installthe printer wherethere issufficient room for thefanfold paper stack
and any paper being fed in or printed out.
If you are connecting your printer with a parallel interface, make sure that
the cable iswithin 2m (6ft) ofthe printer.An RS-232 connection usingthe
optional SPC-8K interface converter can be made over longer distances.
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