TVS electronics MSP 450 Champion User Manual

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TVS electronics MSP 450 Champion Specifications

General

Brand	TVS electronics
Model	MSP 450 Champion
Category	Printer
Language	English

Summary

FCC Compliance

Interference Measures

Details on measures to correct harmful interference as per FCC rules.

Energy Star Compliance

Energy Efficiency Program

Explanation of the Energy Star program for energy efficiency in office equipment.

TVS Electronics Introduction

Company Overview

Information about TVS Electronics' history, mission, and product categories.

2. Know Your MSP 450 Champion

Key Advantages

Highlights key features and benefits of the MSP 450 Champion printer.

Important Safety Instructions

Crucial safety precautions to prevent personal injury and unit damage.

3. Installation

Unpacking and Component Identification

Steps for unboxing the printer and identifying its main parts.

Printer Placement and Connections

Guidelines for printer placement, connecting power, and to computer.

Ribbon, Inkbank, and Driver Installation

Procedures for installing ribbon, inkbank, and printer driver software.

4. Control Panel

Panel Layout and Modes

Explanation of the control panel layout, switches, modes, and indicator lights.

Font, Pitch, and Menu Settings

How to select fonts, adjust pitch, and change settings via the menu.

5. Loading the Paper

Paper Feed Lever and Thickness Settings

Adjusting paper levers and thickness for different stationery types.

Tractor Unit Installation

Instructions for installing the tractor unit for continuous paper feeding.

Stationery Loading Procedures

Steps for loading continuous paper, single sheets, multi-part forms, and bottom feeding.

Paper Tear-Off and Park Features

Using the paper tear-off feature and parking continuous paper.

Adjusting Top-of-Form

Customizing the starting print position on pre-printed stationery.

6. Maintenance

Cleaning and Preservation

Procedures for cleaning the printer and preserving the ribbon cassette.

Shifting and Handling

Steps for safely transporting or moving the printer, with operational Do's and Don'ts.

7. Troubleshooting

Power and Paper Feeding Problems

Solutions for printer power issues and common paper feeding errors.

Printing Malfunctions

Solutions for printhead, no-print, faint print, and ink smudge issues.

8. Specifications

Model, Speed, and Paper Specs

Technical details on model, print speed, fonts, paper handling, and consumables.

Software, Electrical, and Environmental Specs

Details on drivers, voltage, power consumption, and operating conditions.

9. ASCII Table

ASCII Character Table

Reference table of ASCII characters with decimal, octal, and hex values.

ESC Sequences Reference

List of escape sequences used for controlling printer functions.

10. Glossary

Glossary Terms A-G

Definitions for terms starting with A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.

Glossary Terms H-P

Definitions for terms starting with H through P.

11. Customer Support

Information for Support Assistance

Details required when contacting customer support for help.

12. Website Details

Online Information and Contact

Information on accessing the website and online support resources.