Printer User Manual

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Setting Up the Cxi and Ci Printers 
Setting up a C Series printer is an easy process. This chapter describes printer 
requirements, printer controls, loading thermal transfer ribbon, and loading print 
media. The printer self test is also described. Be sure to follow all steps in 
sequential order as listed in this User’s Guide to avoid electric shock or damage to 
the C Series printer. 
Printer Requirements 
The C Series printer has the following operational requirements. 
•  Communications 
o Serial – Standard RS-232 (requires a custom cable, refer to Chapter 10) 
o Parallel – Uni-directional parallel interface (requires a custom cable, 
refer to Chapter 10) 
o USB A Host Interface – USB cable, MSD, HID 
o USB B 2.0 Device Interface – USB cable 
o Ethernet 10/100 (Optional) – Standard 10Base-T interface cable 
•  Auto-detectable 90-264VAC, 24VDC 150W power supply 
•  Environment 
•  Operating environment: 
•  41ºF to 104ºF (5ºC to 40ºC) 
•  20% to 85 % non-condensing R. H. (relative humidity) 
•  Storage/transportation environment: 
•  -4.0ºF to 122ºF (-20ºC to 50ºC) 
•  5% to 95% non-condensing R. H. (relative humidity) 










