Chapter 1
Setup
This
chapter will explain
how
to set
up
your
MPS
1200 printer.
You'll
see
how
to pick a suitable location for
your
printer
and
unpack
its
components.
You'll
also learn
how
to install the ribbon,
load paper and
connect
the
printer
to
your
computer.
PRINTER
LOCATION
Before
you
set up
your
printer,
you
should
think
about
the best
location for it.
Near
your
computer
is a
pretty
good
start,
but
there
are a few
other
considerations
you
should
take into account:
•
Choos~
a flat,
sturdy
surface
with
enough
room
for the
paper
to
be fed freely into
and
flow
out
of
the printer.
If
you
use
continu-
ous
fanfold paper,
you'll
need
enough
room
behind the
printer
(or
underneath
with
bottom-feeding)
for a stack
of
paper.
•
Position
the
printer
so its
power
cord
and connection to the
computer
won't
interfere
with
the
paper
flow.
•
If
you're
putting
the
printer
on
a
wood
surface, place a protective
mat
between
the
printer
and the surface to prevent possible
damage
to the surface.
•
Avoid
areas subject to excessive heat (such
as
direct sunlight),
humidity,
dust
or
grease.
•
Connect
the
printer
to
a steady source
of
electricity.
Motors
and
many
appliances (like copiers, heaters, refrigerators and air
con-
ditioners) cause fluctuations in the
power
line.
You
may
want
to
use a
surge
protector
which
guards against
power
fluctuations.
There
are
many
good
ones available.
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