Initial commissioning
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3 Initial commissioning
3.1 Power connection
Before connecting your printer to the power supply, make sure that the power switch
is in the OFF setting.
Connect the power lead to the power socket and plug the lead into a grounded socket.
3.2 Connecting to the computer
The printer has a bi-directional parallel interface (compatible with IEEE1284), a serial RS-232C interface and a
USB interface (USB1.1).
Switch off the power switch on the printer and computer.
Connect the computer and printer with a suitable lead and use the screws or straps to secure the lead
connection.
3.3 Inserting labels
Fig. 3-1 - Inserting labels
Fig. 3-2 - Inserting labels
1. Press the blue opening lever to the back to unlock the print head, and swivel the print head upwards.
2. Press the sensor arm up with your hand, as shown in the drawing.
3. Push the roll holder through the label roll so that the roll guide is on the right side of the label roll.
4. Place the roll holder with the label roll in the roll support and push the roll guide to the left according to
the width of the label roll, so that the label roll is pushed against the stopper but can still move freely. If
the label roll has an inner diameter of 76 mm, then the external roll holder has to be used.
sensor arm
blue opening lever
adjustable
ribbon
guide
