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Contents
1. Product Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features............................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.4 Accessories and Options ................................................................................................................................. 2
1.4.1 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.4.2 Cool Release Enhancement Kit............................................................................................................... 3
1.4.3 Options .................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Appearance ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5.1 Dimensions.............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.5.2 Front View ............................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5.3 Rear View ................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.5.4 Operation Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 5
1.5.5 Interior ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Printer Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Installing the Accessories................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1.1 Fan Filters................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1.2 Media Slide ............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1.3 Supply Shaft Holder ................................................................................................................................ 6
2.2 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer........................................................................................................ 7
2.3 Connecting the Power Cord............................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Turning on/off the Printer.................................................................................................................................. 9
2.4.1 Turning on the Printer .............................................................................................................................. 9
2.4.2 Turning off the Printer ............................................................................................................................ 10
2.5 Loading the Media.......................................................................................................................................... 11
2.5.1 Additional Information ........................................................................................................................... 16
2.6 Sensor Adjustments ....................................................................................................................................... 17
2.6.1 Black Mark Sensor ................................................................................................................................ 17
2.6.2 Feed Gap Sensor .................................................................................................................................. 18
2.6.3 Media Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment ................................................................................................... 19
2.7 Loading the Ribbons (for Hot Release Ribbons) ............................................................................................ 21
2.7.1 Ribbon Positions ................................................................................................................................... 21
2.7.2 Loading Procedure ................................................................................................................................ 21
2.8 Loading the Ribbons (for Cold Release Ribbons) .......................................................................................... 24
2.8.1 Precautions ........................................................................................................................................... 24
2.8.2 Installing the Ribbon Plate .................................................................................................................... 25
2.8.3 Installing the SP Ribbon Guides ........................................................................................................... 26
2.8.4 Installing the Ribbon Tension Sheet ...................................................................................................... 27
2.8.5 Loading the Cold Release Ribbons....................................................................................................... 28
3. Printing .................................................................................................................................................................. 29
3.1 Installing the Printer Driver ............................................................................................................................. 29
3.1.1 System Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 29
3.1.2 Installation Procedure (For Windows
®
98) .............................................................................................. 29
3.1.3 Uninstalling the Printer Driver................................................................................................................ 35
3.2 Properties ....................................................................................................................................................... 37
3.2.1 Displaying Printer Properties................................................................................................................. 37
3.2.2 Summary of Properties ......................................................................................................................... 38
3.3 Page Setup..................................................................................................................................................... 39
3.3.1 Selecting a label size............................................................................................................................. 39
3.3.2 Creating a new label size ...................................................................................................................... 40
3.3.3 Orientation............................................................................................................................................. 41
3.3.4 Miscellaneous ....................................................................................................................................... 42
3.4 Graphics ......................................................................................................................................................... 46
3.4.1 Dithering ................................................................................................................................................ 46
3.4.2 Color...................................................................................................................................................... 46
3.4.3 Color Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 47
3.4.4 Color Registration ................................................................................................................................. 50
3.5 Bar Fonts ........................................................................................................................................................ 52
3.5.1 Specifying a New Font Style ................................................................................................................. 53
3.6 Stock .............................................................................................................................................................. 55
3.6.1 Print Method.......................................................................................................................................... 55
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