Printek PrintMaster 700 Series, User Manual

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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 This section left intentionally blank...................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Operation of the LCD Panel .............................................................................................................. 23
4.2.1 The LC display................................................................................................................... 23
4.2.2 Online mode ...................................................................................................................... 24
4.2.3 Offline mode....................................................................................................................... 24
4.2.4 Setup mode ....................................................................................................................... 25
4.2.5 Power on functions ............................................................................................................ 25
5 Setting parameters for the printer............................................................................................................... 26
5.1 This section left intentionally blank.............................................................................................. 26
5.2 Setting the parameters through the LCD Panel........................................................................... 29
5.2.1 Enabling access to menu mode ........................................................................................ 29
5.2.3 Menu configurations .......................................................................................................... 30
5.2.4 Menu handling ................................................................................................................... 32
5.2.5 Selecting the LC display language .................................................................................... 33
5.3 Menu structure ............................................................................................................................. 34
5.4 Full list parameters setting ........................................................................................................... 35
5.4.1 Menu Configuration list ...................................................................................................... 35
5.4.2 Advanced Menu................................................................................................................. 42
5.5 Display messages ........................................................................................................................ 45
5.5.1 This section left intentionally blank.................................................................................... 45
5.5.2 Messages LCD Panel ........................................................................................................ 46
6 Web Panel and Internal Ethernet Interface.......................................................................................... 47
6.1 Summary...................................................................................................................................... 47
6.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 47
6.1.2 Supported Environments ................................................................................................... 47
6.1.3 Network Interface and Cabling .......................................................................................... 47
6.1.4 Connecting the Printer ....................................................................................................... 47