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Overview of the printer's innovative features, robust design, and internal components.
Details variations and resolutions for tearing-off, rewinding, and peel-off labels.
Describes specific features of P-versions for peel-off mode operation and dispensing.
Provides essential care and cleaning instructions for the thermal printhead.
Lists the safety regulations and directives the printer complies with.
Outlines precautions for safe handling and use of the printer's lithium battery.
Detailed technical data including printhead, media, electronics, interfaces, fonts, graphics, and barcodes.
Information on suitable media types, direct thermal vs. transfer printing, and media specifications.
Explains software options like direct programming and Windows printer drivers for format creation.
Lists all standard components included in the shipping container for printer setup.
Step-by-step guide on how to safely remove securing devices before operation.
Instructions for connecting the printer to a power source for operation.
Details on connecting the printer to a computer via parallel or serial interfaces.
Procedure for powering on the printer and initial system test.
Explains the operator's ability to control printer functions and settings via the control panel.
Identifies the key elements of the control panel, including the display and navigator pad.
Describes how to use the control panel keys for functions like pausing, cancelling, and feeding during print jobs.
Details accessing and navigating the offline menu for setup, test, and service functions.
Important notes regarding media specifications and warning labels.
Instructions for configuring the printer for tear-off or rewind mode.
Step-by-step guide for loading labels from a roll in tear-off mode.
Procedure for adjusting the label edge sensor for accurate media detection.
How to adjust the printhead support to prevent wrinkles and ensure print quality.
Instructions for loading fanfold labels into the printer.
Detailed steps for correctly loading the transfer ribbon for thermal transfer printing.
Method for adjusting the transfer ribbon to eliminate wrinkles and improve print quality.
Introduction to configuring printer parameters via the setup menu.
Configuration options for country, time zone, daylight saving, date, and time.
Settings for printhead position, tear-off position, demand sensor, backfeed, and limit peel-off speed.
Configuration of heat level, print speed, transfer print, warn level ribbon, label sensor, and tear-off mode.
Settings for character sets, IEEE1284, RS-232, RS-422/485, Ethernet, and keyboard interfaces.
How to set, erase, or change a PIN to protect printer functions.
Introduction to various test options for checking printer configuration and status.
Retrieving and viewing printer configuration and installed options.
Printing detailed printer status information including configuration and cumulative operating time.
Displays a list of available fonts and their parameters for internal memory.
Lists hardware components and optional devices connected to the printer.
Generates a printout showing resistance values for printhead dots to check quality.
Prints control sequences sent to the interface for debugging.
Prints a test grid to evaluate print quality and check the printer's performance.
Checks media edge recognition and measures optical properties of the media.
Step-by-step instructions for inserting and removing CompactFlash memory cards.
Information on formatting memory cards for use with the printer.
Methods for writing formats and data to a memory card via the printer's interface.
Overview of functions available for memory cards within the printer's offline menu.
Instructions for printing labels stored on a memory card.
How to print the directory of files stored on the installed memory card.
Procedure for copying files from one memory card to another.
Guide to formatting a memory card and deleting all data.
Prints label formats stored on a memory card as text commands.
Instructions for connecting an external keyboard or barcode scanner.
Explains how keyboard keys can be configured for specific country settings.
Lists the functions of special keys like ENTER, ESC, and SPACE.
Details how to input special characters using the ALT key and country settings.
Identifies key components specific to the peel-off operation mode.
Guidance on media width and height for preliminary tests.
Refers to printer configuration settings relevant to peel-off mode.
Instructions for loading labels in peel-off mode and locating the top of the form.
General operational notes and requirements for peel-off mode.
Describes different operating modes like print after label removal and print on demand.
Details the pin assignments for the 15-pin SUB-D connector for peripheral interfaces.
Explains the function of various signals (XSTART, XFEH, XESP, XEDG, XDNB) on the interface.
Shows the internal circuit diagrams for inputs like XSTART and XFEH.
Illustrates the internal circuit diagrams for printer outputs.
Details the pin configuration for the 9-pin SUB-D RS-232 connector.
Explains the use of a standard RS-232 interface cable for communication.
Provides the pin assignments for the 36-pin parallel interface connector.
Overview of how the printer displays errors and the function of keys in error modes.
Explains errors that allow continuation of the print job after intervention.
Describes errors that prevent job continuation and require external assistance.
Lists errors that may occur during the printer's internal self-test.
Comprehensive table of error messages, their possible causes, and solutions.
Practical solutions for common printing problems like wrinkles, smudges, and media issues.
Instructions for routine cleaning of the printer exterior and internal components.
Detailed procedure for cleaning the thermal printhead to maintain print quality.
Steps to clean the print roller for optimal media transport.
Specific instructions for cleaning the label edge sensor on A3/A4 models.
Step-by-step guide for replacing the printhead on A3 and A4 printer models.
Step-by-step guide for replacing the printhead on the A6 printer model.
Instructions for replacing the print roller and rewind assist roller.
Explains that firmware is subject to updates and available online.
Detailed procedure for updating the printer's firmware using the parallel interface.
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