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Table of Contents3
General Specifications8
Installation13
Safety Precautions14
General Precautions15
Unpacking16
Included Accessories17
Parts Identification18
Front View18
Rear View19
Side View20
View of Front Panel21
Loading the Carbon Ribbon22
Removing the Carbon Ribbon23
Loading Labels and Tags25
Loading Roll Paper26
Paper Width28
Loading Fanfold Paper29
Loading Fanfold Paper under the Printer31
Front Cover33
Paper Sensor33
Replacing the Print Head34
Turning the Printer ON/OFF35
Operating Modes37
Configuration and Operation37
The Operation Panel38
Screen Icons and Their Meaning39
ONLINE and OFFLINE Modes41
Online Mode41
Offline Mode41
Enter Button41
Setting Print Speed42
User Mode42
Setting Print Darkness44
Selecting the Data Input Port47
Interface Mode47
Cartridge Mode49
SEMBL Mode51
Advanced Mode53
HEX Dump Mode60
Test Print Mode61
Overview of All Modes63
Restoring Factory Default Settings73
Understanding Continuous Print and Tear off Operations75
Section 3.5.2 Setting Print Speed75
Introduction77
Cleaning the Print Head, Platen and Rollers77
Cleaning and Maintenance77
How to Clean the Printer (Cleaning SET)78
How to Clean the Printer (Cleaning SHEET)79
Adjusting Print Darkness80
Adjusting Print Quality80
Interface Types83
Interface Specifications83
Interface Card DIP SWITCH Settings (RS-232C)84
Interface Card DIP SWITCH Settings (Wireless LAN)85
Interface Card DIP SWITCH Settings (Mini LAN)86
Serial Interface SPECIFICATIONS (RS-232C)87
Basic Specifications87
Ready/Busy88
Pin Assignments88
Single Job Buffer89
Multi Job Buffer90
X-On/X-Off91
Input/Output Signals91
Single Job Buffer92
Multi Job Buffer93
Driver Protocol94
Status Response98
Status 3106
Multi Job Buffer107
Status Request Command110
Reference Flowchart114
Parallel Interface SPECIFICATIONS (Centronics)115
Basic Specifications115
Single Job Buffer117
Multi Job Buffer119
IEEE 1284 Interface122
Interface Signals124
Single Job Buffer125
Multi Job Buffer127
Driver Protocol129
Initial Checklist135
Using the Centronics (Parallel) Interface135
Troubleshooting135
Using the RS232C (SERIAL) Interface137
Understanding the STATUS INDICATORS138
Understanding the LCD Error Messages139
LCD Warning Messages144
Troubleshooting Guide145
What to Check145
Available Interface Boards149
Introduction149
Optional Accessories149
Label Management Accessories150
PCMCIA Memory Cartridge151

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