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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table Of Contents............................................................................................................... 2
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Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3
2.1
Notes on Printer Firmware Revisions (Including Flash)....................................................... 3
2.2
Copyright Notice And Disclaimer....................................................................................... 3
2.3
Documentation Revision History ....................................................................................... 3
2.4
Accessories and Options.................................................................................................. 4
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Modes Of Operation............................................................................................................ 5
3.1
Idle Mode........................................................................................................................ 5
3.2
Sleep Mode..................................................................................................................... 5
3.3
Spooling Mode ................................................................................................................ 5
3.4
Continuous Operation...................................................................................................... 6
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Battery Packs and Power Supplies....................................................................................... 7
4.1
Overview Of Power Pack Options ..................................................................................... 7
4.2
Removing And Replacing The Power Pack ....................................................................... 7
4.3
Battery Pack Handling Precautions ................................................................................... 8
4.4
Battery Pack Environmental Concerns .............................................................................. 8
4.5
Battery Pack Types And Capacity..................................................................................... 8
4.6
Battery Pack Recharging.................................................................................................. 8
4.7
Vehicle Adaptor Power Pack ............................................................................................ 9
4.8
OEM 5-7.5V DC Adaptor pack.......................................................................................... 9
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Paper............................................................................................................................... 10
5.1
Loading Paper............................................................................................................... 10
5.2
Paper Out and Paper Low Sensors ................................................................................. 10
5.3
Removing Paper or Clearing a Jam................................................................................. 11
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Led Indications ................................................................................................................. 12
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Printer Operation and Programming ................................................................................... 13
7.1
Data Buffer.................................................................................................................... 13
7.2
Spooling Mode .............................................................................................................. 13
7.3
Serial Interface (Standard RS-232 Version) ..................................................................... 13
7.4
Serial Interface (TTL Version)......................................................................................... 13
7.5
Character Printing.......................................................................................................... 14
7.6
Graphics Printing ........................................................................................................... 14
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Connections and EMC Precautions .................................................................................... 15
8.1
Connector Details .......................................................................................................... 15
8.2
Combined Data/Charger Adaptor Cables ........................................................................ 15
8.3
Battery Charger Details.................................................................................................. 16
8.4
EMC Statement ............................................................................................................. 16
8.5
EMC Caution................................................................................................................. 16
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Getting Started ................................................................................................................. 17
9.1
Connecting to a PC – A Checklist................................................................................... 17
9.2
Windows™ Printer Drivers ............................................................................................. 18
9.3
Your Application Program............................................................................................... 18
9.4
On-Line Information ....................................................................................................... 18
9.5
If All Else Fails............................................................................................................... 18
