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User’s Guide
2.3 Power adapter connection
1)
Ensure the printer is turned off;
2)
Connect one end of the AC power input cable to power adapter, and then insert the other end of the
power adapter into the power adapter interface on the back of printer;
3)
Insert the other end of AC power input cable into the 220V power socket.
Caution:
If leaving the printer idle for a long time, please disconnect the power of printer.
2.4 Communication cable connection
1)
Ensure the printer is turned off;
2)
Insert the communication cable into the suitable interface;
3)
Connect the other end of the communication cable to the host.
Caution:
Don’t connect or disconnect the serial/parallel communication cable with power turn ON.
2.5 Start the printer
2.5.1
Power-on and self-test
1)
Ensure the power adapter and the communication cable are connected correctly, and turn on the printer;
2)
The printer starts the self-test. The buzzer beeps once for a short time after the self-test is finished, and
then the LCD displays manufacturer LOGO and status information or product model;
3)
If power-on action is set, the printer will perform power-on action.
Note:
Power-on action refers to the actions performed automatically after the printer is turned on,
including feeding one label, starting calibration automatically (only valid under discontinuous paper mode).
The power-on action can be set by commands or configuration tools.
Caution:
If the printer can not be started or can not work normally after it is started, please contact local dealer.
2.5.2
Printing self-test page
1)
Install the media, and turn on the printer. The printer will feed label/paper and print self-test page (see
Appendix 2.1) through button operations (for the detailed operation methods, please refer to 3.3.1 Button
2)
The self-test page lists the current configuration information of the printer.
2.6 Driver setup
The installation program of the driver is included in the CD packed with the printer, which can also be
downloaded from the website www.amtdatasouth.com.
The 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems supported by the driver are as follows:
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7/8/10 and Windows server 2003 & 2008.