ITX 3000/2000 Printer User Manual
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Page 14 of 82 Date: 4/27/05
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PREPARATION FOR USE
3.1
Unpacking and Inspection
-a- Inspect the shipping container for any signs of damage. If any damage is noted, contact freight carrier and file a claim with
them.
-b- Carefully unpack the printer system.
-c- Inspect the printer system carefully.
-d- Check the received items to the packing list. If any discrepancies are noted, contact our Customer Service Department.
-e- Save the packing material for reuse in shipment of the printer system.
-f- Note the Printhead Lever is shipped in the up position to reduce wear on
the roller. Put the lever down prior to operating the Printer.
3.2
Installation Location
The uITX is designed to be used on a desktop, with the ticket stock entering at the rear of the printer. Take care not to tangle
the cables with the ticket stock. The eITX also sits on the desktop, with the tickets stored inside the lockable chassis. The pITX
is designed to mount in a counter top, with the ticket stock placed below the printer. Take care to dress the cables away from
the ticket stock. Refer to section 19.2 for the appropriate dimensional drawings. As with all electronic equipment, the ITX
printer should be installed in a clean and ventilated location, free of excess dust and/or heat.
3.3
Power Connection
Refer to section 4.1 for a drawing of the printer's rear panel.
-a- Insure that the power switch on the rear panel of the printer is in the off position.
-b- Connect the DC power output cable from the power supply to the power input connector on the rear panel of the printer.
-c- Connect the AC line cord to the IEC entrance connector on the power supply.
-d- Connect the AC line cord to the wall power outlet.
3.4
Data I/O Interface Connection
The ITX printer requires a shielded data cable to connect to the host computer. Refer to section 4.1 for a drawing of the printer's
rear panel.
3.4.1
Data I/O Interface Connection – Parallel IEEE-1284
The ITX printer requires a shielded IEEE-1284 A-B parallel cable to connect to the host computer. Refer to section 4.1.1 for a
drawing of the printer's rear panel.
-a- Connect the 36 pin connector end of the cable to the parallel input cable on the rear of the printer.
-b- Connect the 25 pin connector end of the cable to the parallel output port of the PC.
3.4.2
Data I/O Interface Connection – Serial RS232
The ITX printer requires a shielded RS-232 Serial cable to connect to the host computer. Refer to section 4.1.1
for a drawing of
the printer's rear panel.
-a- Before plugging in the cable, make sure dip switches are set to your needed configuration. Refer to section 7.2.2
for list of switch settings and drawing showing actual switches. Note that 3-wire cables (sometimes called null-
modem) must use XON/XOFF flow control.
-b- Connect the 9 pin male connector end of the cable to the serial input cable on the rear of the printer.
-c- Connect the 9 pin female connector end of the cable to the serial output port of the PC.
3.4.3
Data I/O Interface Connection – USB 2.0 Full Speed
The ITX printer requires a 4 pin, shielded, USB A/B 2.0 Certified Compliant Cable to connect to a USB Compatible Computer.
Refer to section 4.1.1 for a drawing of the printer's rear panel.
-a- Connect the 4 pin connector end of the cable to the USB input cable on the rear of the printer.
-b- Connect the 4 pin connector end of the cable to the USB output port of the PC.
