2.2
INSTALLING
THE PRINTER
With
all
components unpacked and accounted
for, follow these steps to prepare the printer for
operation.
1.
Set the printer on a level surface that
is
able to safely support
25
kg
(55
Ib).
If
the
printer is put on a metal surface, the metal
must
be
grounded to prevent electrical
interference.
Be
sure that the weight
of
the printer
is
not pressing on the back
paper chute.
CAUTION
Do
not
obstruct
the
air
intake
and
exhaust
vents
on
the
sides
of
the
printer;
damage
to
the
printer
from
heat
can
occur.
Figure 2-2
shows
the
printer
dimensions.
2.
If
you ordered
the
optional
Texas
Instruments printer stand
(TI
part number
999841-0001), fasten the printer to the
stand according
to
the assembly instruc-
tions provided
with
the stand.
3.
If
you ordered
the
optional
Texas
Instruments stand-mounted paper basket
kit (TI part number 999839-0001), mount
the paper basket on the printer stand
according
to
the assembly instructions
provided with the paper basket kit.
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VENT
61.7mm
12.43in.1
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4.
Open
the printhead door (Figure
2-3)
and
remove the cardboard shipping material
from the printhead.
5. Manually slide the printhead from side
to
side.
Be
sure that the printhead and con-
nected wire rope move freely.
6.
Close
the printhead door.
2.3
INSTALLING
THE PAPER
BASKET
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1.
Install the accessory paper basket kit (TI
part number 994442-0001)
as
shown in
Figure 2-4.
2. Fasten the basket to the printer by com-
pressing the basket and inserting the
pivot pins into the holes on the back
of
the printer.
1
NOTE
If
you
are
not installing the paper bas-
ket accessory, you must provide
another suitable method for holding
the printer output. For correct printer
operation, any other paper holding
device must be connected to printer
ground to prevent electrostatic dis-
charge.
PRINTHEAD
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PAPER
1
~CHUTE
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392mm
I
~
115.44in.1
524mm
FRONT
(20.61
in. 0
536mm
654mm
(21.11
in.1
REAR
(25.75
in.1
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Figure 2-2.
Model
880
Printer
Dimensions
2-2
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