Contents
Contents
Chapter 1
Printer Features
Options
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Hardware Specifications ...........................................................................
Firmware Specifications .........................................................................
Interfaces ................................................................................................
Control Panel ..........................................................................................
Default Settings ......................................................................................
Self-Test ..................................................................................................
Hexadecimal Dump ................................................................................
Paper-out Detection ................................................................................
Auto Tear-off...........................................................................................
Buffer-full Printing .................................................................................
Thermal Protection .................................................................................
High-Duty Printing ................................................................................
Sheet Loading and Sheet Ejection .........................................................
Adjust Lever Operation ..........................................................................
Printer Initialization ..............................................................................
Buzzer .....................................................................................................
Main Components ...................................................................................
Commonly Asked Questions and Answers ............................................ 1-33
Chapter 2
Installation and Setup Procedures
Site Requirements ....................................................................................
Removing the Packing Materials .............................................................
The Correct Power On Sequence ..............................................................
Running the Self-Test ..............................................................................
Connecting Printer Cables .......................................................................
Checking the Printer with the Computer ................................................ 2-3
Tips to Increase Printer Life ....................................................................
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting
Test Points ................................................................................................
Error Codes ...............................................................................................
Problem Isolation .....................................................................................
Connector Locations ...............................................................................
Sensor Locations .....................................................................................
Hex Quick Reference Table for ESC/P Commands ............................... 3-21
Hex Quick Reference Table for IBM Commands ................................... 3-23
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