GEK-99044
Chapter 2. Getting Started
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Note
Too much tension may tear the paper or elongate the holes.
POWER-ON SEQUENCE
With the ribbon cartridge and paper installed and the power cable
connected, the printer is ready for power to be applied. The power
switch is located on the rear panel. See Figure 2-2.
The following describes the power-on sequence and shows the
expected display:
1.
The printer starts diagnostics and
Startup
shows on the display.
The shuttle and ribbon motors will run for a brief period.
2.
The printer loads the processing software and
Loading ---
is
displayed in the upper left corner of the display and
Please wait...
is displayed in the lower right corner of the display. The printer’s
display briefly shows
Self Test
before returning to the previous
display. During this loading and self test phase, the alarm light
flashes.
3.
The printer completes the sequence in approximately 15
seconds.
4.
When the power-on sequence and self-test are completed,
Online
is displayed in the upper left corner of the display window and
Status
is displayed in the lower right corner of the display. The
alarm light discontinues flashing.
INTERLOCK CIRCUIT
This printer has an interlock circuit to meet safety and international
requirements.
Startup
Loading ---
Please Wait---
Self Test
Online
Status