About this manual

I . SETTING UP]

* Chapter 1

contains information on unpacking the printer, choosing the place for the printer, and names and functions of parts.

* Chapter

2 and

Chapter

3 contain information on connecting and setting up the printer.

* Chapter

4 contains information on testing the printer.

II . REFERENCE1

* Chapter 5

contains information on using the printer.

* Chapter

6 contains information on software control including printer command descriptions.

A P P E N D I X

Appendixes

contain information on general specifications, character code tables and a list of commands.

CONTENTS

I . SETTlNG UP

Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer l - l l - 2

2

Checking the Contents of the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2

Choosing a Place for the Printer

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3

l-3

Removing the Protective Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3

l - 4 Names

and Functions of Parts

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4

Chapter 2 Before Setting Up

2- 1

2 - 2

6

Connecting the Power Supply to the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6

Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer

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7

Chapter 3 Installing the Parts

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1

Installing the Roll Paper

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3-2 Adjusting the Paper-End Detector

3 -3 Setting the DIP Switches

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Chapter 4 The Self Test

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1

The Open-Cover Detector

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4 - 2 Checking Operation with the Setf Test

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II. REFERENCE1

Chapter 5 Cautions while Using the Printer

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5 - 2

Panel Switches and Commands .............................................

Printable Area

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5 - 3 Miscellaneous Notes

5-4 Error Correction

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5-5 Cleaning the Head

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Chapter 6 Software Control

6 -

1

Printer Control

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6 - 2 Command Descriptions .........................................................

6-3 Commands

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6 -4 Program Descriptions

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APPENDIX

APPENDIX A

General Specifications .............................................

APPENDIX B

Connectors

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APPENDIX C

Interfaces

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APPENDIX D

Notes on Using the Drawer kick-out Connector ------------

APPENDIX E

Character Code Tables

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APPENDIX F

Command Summary ................................................

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I. SETTING UP