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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table Of Contents............................................................................................................... 2
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Contact Details ................................................................................................................... 3
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Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3
3.1
Programmers Guide......................................................................................................... 3
3.2
Copyright and Confidentiality Notice.................................................................................. 3
3.3
EMC Disclaimer............................................................................................................... 4
3.4
Product Safety................................................................................................................. 4
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Operation ........................................................................................................................... 5
4.1
Opening The Doors ......................................................................................................... 5
4.2
Changing The Paper........................................................................................................ 6
4.3
Selecting Suitable Paper Rolls.......................................................................................... 7
4.4
Removing Paper Or Clearing A Jam ................................................................................. 7
4.5
Paper Feed Button........................................................................................................... 7
4.6
LED Indications ............................................................................................................... 7
4.7
Modes of Operation ......................................................................................................... 8
4.8
Usage Restrictions........................................................................................................... 8
4.9
Notes on Printer Firmware Revisions (Including Flash)....................................................... 8
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Installation.......................................................................................................................... 9
5.1
Panel Cut-Out ................................................................................................................. 9
5.2
Connector Details ............................................................................................................ 9
5.3
Connector Pinouts ......................................................................................................... 10
5.4
Power Supply Requirement ............................................................................................ 10
5.5
External Reset............................................................................................................... 10
5.6
Additional Connector Options ......................................................................................... 10
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Connecting Up To A Personal Computer............................................................................ 11
6.1
Suggested connections to a PC...................................................................................... 11
6.2
Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 11
6.3
WINDOWS™ Printer Drivers .......................................................................................... 12
6.4
Your Application Program............................................................................................... 12
6.5
On-line Information ........................................................................................................ 12
6.6
If All Else Fails............................................................................................................... 12
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Host Programming ............................................................................................................ 13
7.1
Data Buffer.................................................................................................................... 13
7.2
Control Codes ............................................................................................................... 13
7.3
Spooling Mode .............................................................................................................. 13
7.4
Serial Interface.............................................................................................................. 13
7.5
Character Printing.......................................................................................................... 13
7.6
Graphics Printing ........................................................................................................... 13
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Maintenance & Repairs ..................................................................................................... 14
8.1
Printer Maintenance....................................................................................................... 14
8.2
Printer Repairs .............................................................................................................. 14
