MAN10xxx-01 i
Ribbon knob
Ribbon nip
Ribbon guide slice
Print head
Quick Installation Guide
Unpacking and Checking
Check the following items in the packing box, if any of these items is
missing, please contact your dealer.
A: Printer
B: Ribbon cartridge
C: Driver CD (Including
user's manual
and driver)
D: Power cord
E: Facility user’s guide
Removing the Protective Materials
1. Open the packing box, take out the printer.
2. Save all the original packing materials, so that it can be used when
transporting the printer.
Front and Rear Views with components
Choosing a Place for the Printer
When selecting a place to set up your printer, choose a convenient
location that provides the following:
1. A flat, stable surface and a adequate space around the printer.
3. Moderate environmental conditions. Select a cool, dry area and
protect your printer from direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or
dusty.
4. Appropriate power source. Make sure you use a grounded outlet; do
not use an adapter plug
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
1. Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure the printer is turned
off and open the window.
2. Put the gap adjust lever to the highest position.
3. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer.
4. Please take out the ribbon cartridge from the box, hold the bottom side
of the ribbon nip and then take out the ribbon nip
5. Hold both sides of the ribbon cartridge and aim the buckles at the
mounting slots of the printer, then press it firmly until it locks in place. Put
the ribbon nip between print head and ribbon guide slice.
6. Turn the ribbon knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack
from the ribbon so it is easier to install.
7. Slide the print head from side to side several times to make sure the
ribbon core is installed in the right place.
8. Please put the gap adjust lever to the original place and close the
window after the ribbon cartridge is installed
Note: 1. When your printing becomes faint, you need to replace the
ribbon cartridge. Otherwise, the print quality would be affected and
the print head may be damaged.
2. To remove the old ribbon cartridge, first make sure the power is
turned off, move the print head to the center of the printer. Then
hold both sides of the ribbon cartridge and lift it out of the printer.
Install a new one follow the above steps.
3. Please use the Compuprint PRKN120 ribbon cartridge only.
Manufacturer will not honor warranty when using unauthorized
ribbon cartridge.
Connecting the Power Cord
1. Make sure the printer’s power is turned off. (The pressed down side
on the power switch with “O” mark denotes the printer is off.)
A
E
B
C
D
Paper feed knob
Ribbon cartridge
Print
head
Window
Control panel
Gap adjust lever
USB
interface
Tractor
Power switch
Paper guide
slider
Paper feed
knob
Rear cover
Power supply
inlet
Serial
USB
Parallel
Ethernet interface
Window
Print head
Ribbonnip
Ribbon cartridge
Ribbon
Ribbon knob
