4a
4b
4
4a
ON
OFF
6
6
or
Getting Started
Getting Started
1-5
1-6
1.3
The Power Supply
1.4
Power ON/OFF Switch
Mains Voltage Selection
The power ON/OFF switch (10) turns the printer's power supply ON or OFF.
In general, the mains voltage selection is determined at factory site.
Since an incorrect voltage selection can seriously damage the printer, please
pay special attention to the following:
1. Make sure that the specified voltage on the voltage selector (8) corresponds
to your mains voltage:
either 230 V for 180 to 264 V alternating current
or 115 V for 90 to 140 V alternating current.
2. If it is necessary to change the voltage, slide the selector button to the
required voltage selection.
When switched
ON
the printer performs an internal self-test which checks the
3. Connect the printer to the mains using the power cord (4). First connect the
electronics, the print head carriage movement and the interface. Power ON is
cable to the power cord socket and then to the mains.
indicated by a green LED on the operator panel (53).
Note:
As the power cord serves as a safety cut-off, its connection to the printer
When the internal test has been completed successfully the display shows
must be accessible any time.
READY 4 ELQ
(or
BUSY 4 ELQ
in case data has already been transmitted). If
an error occurs the display will show an error message and the printer enters the
STOP mode (see chapter
5.2 Error Messages
).
