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Chapter 2. Setting Up the Printer
Installation, Attachment, and Configuration Overview
DANGER:
<4> Do not connect or disconnect any communication port, teleport,
attachment connector, or power cord during an electrical storm.
<5> Power off the print and disconnect the power cord before connecting or
disconnecting communication port, teleport, or attachment cable
connector.
The following is an overview of the steps you need to complete to
successfully install, attach, and configure your printer:
1. Unpack the printer from the shipping package. Follow the instructions
provided on the shipping package.
2. Set up the printer, which includes; removing shipping materials,
installing a ribbon, and loading paper. Follow the instructions in
Chapter 2, “Setting Up the Printer.”
3. Perform an initial print test by printing the current configuration page as
described in Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.”
4. Review the information contained in the README.1ST file on the
Configuration Utility diskette.
NOTE: The Configuration Utility diskette contains a README.1ST file that
describes the contents of the diskette, AIX print drivers, and
configuration information for replacing existing Printronix printers.
In addition, there might be another file, called README.TXT that
contains information that was added after the printer documentation
was printed.
5. Attach the printer to the host system and configure the host system to work
with the printer.
a. For ASCII attachments, follow the instructions in the 6400 ASCII
Programmer’s Reference Manual.
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