Futek F9300, User Manual, Page: 4 / 40

FUTEK F9300
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Printer at a glance ............................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Unpacking the printer .................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Remove transport locks............................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Prepare your printer..................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Parts description.......................................................................................................................... 4
2 Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Placing the printer........................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Connecting the printer ................................................................................................................. 5
2.2.1 Parallel interface (IEEE 1284) ........................................................................................... 6
2.2.2 USB 2.0 (Full Speed)......................................................................................................... 6
2.2.3 Ethernet............................................................................................................................. 6
2.2.4 Serial Interface (RS-232C) as option................................................................................. 7
2.2.5 Connecting the power ....................................................................................................... 7
2.2.6 Switch on the printer.......................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Installing the ribbon cartridge ...................................................................................................... 8
3 Installing the paper ............................................................................................................................ 10
3.1 Adjusting the print gap for various form thicknesses ..................................................................10
3.2 Paper path introduction ..............................................................................................................11
3.2.1 Cut sheet paper handling (front friction only)....................................................................11
3.2.2 Fanfold paper handling.....................................................................................................12
3.2.3 Top-Of-Form adjustment ..................................................................................................16
4 Control Panel Operation......................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Operation of the LCD Panel.............................................................................................................17
4.1.1 The LC display .................................................................................................................17
4.1.2 Online mode .....................................................................................................................18
4.1.3 Offline mode .....................................................................................................................18
4.1.4 Setup mode ......................................................................................................................19
4.2.5 Power on functions...........................................................................................................19
5 Setting parameters for the printer ............................................................................................................ 20
5.1 Setting the parameters through the LCD Panel ..........................................................................20
5.1.1 Enabling access to menu mode .......................................................................................20
5.1.3 Menu configurations .........................................................................................................21
5.1.4 Menu handling..................................................................................................................23
5.1.5 Selecting the LCD display language.................................................................................24
5.2 Menu structure ...........................................................................................................................25
5.3 Full list parameters setting..........................................................................................................26
5.3.1 Menu Configuration list.....................................................................................................26
5.3.2 Advanced Menu ...............................................................................................................33
5.4 Display messages ......................................................................................................................36
5.4.1 Messages LCD Panel.......................................................................................................36
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CAUTION highlights information which must be observed in
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NOTE highlights general or additional information about a
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