Datamax LP3, User Manual

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S
ETTING
U
P
Y
OUR
P
RINTER
12
Printing a Self-Test
1. Press and hold the power button for approximately three (3)
seconds until printing begins. For information on button
functions, see
Using the Control Panel on page 15
.
2. After printing begins, release the power button.
Connecting the Printer
The LP3 is designed to transmit and receive data from a host
terminal. The host terminal may be your computer, handheld, or
laptop. Communication can occur by using a data cable to
connect the printer and the host terminal.
Installing a Data Cable
1. Before connecting your printer to a host terminal, verify your
printer's settings. For more information, see
Printing a Self-
Test on page 12
.
2. Turn off the printer.
3. Insert the data cable's plug into your printer's data port
(Figure 29).
4. Connect the data cable to the host and/or device you are
using.
Note: When printing a self-test, use standard 3 inch receipt
media without Q-Marks to show all printed data.
Figure 29
Data port