2.3 Printer Parts
Figure 1: Top front view
3. Setup
3.1 Setting Up the Printer
1. Place the printer on a flat, secure surface.
2. Make sure the power switch is off.
3. Connect the printer to the computer with the Centronics or USB cable.
4. Plug the power cord into the power supply connector at the rear of the
printer, and then plug the power cord into a properly grounded
receptable.
Figure 2: Back of Printer Parts
3.2 Loading the Ribbon
The printer automatically detects if a ribbon is installed after power on and will
switch to thermal transfer or direct thermal printing mode. If printer does not
detect the ribbon, the motor that drives the ribbon rewind spindle will be
turned off. In case the ribbon is installed but the printer does not detect the
Top Cover Open Lever
LED Indicator
Feed Button
Printer Top Cover
Ribbon Access Window
Power Supply
Wall
Plug
Power
Power Switch
USB
RS-
232
Centronics
/ Parallel
Rear Paper Guides