Multi-Font User's Manual

chapter 2
SETTING UP THE PRINTER
This chapter describes the following procedures to set up your new printer.
If you have optional accessories, refer to chapter 3 after setting up the printer.
l Locating the printer
l Unpacking the carton box
l Mounting the platen knob
l Installing the ribbon cartridge
l Connecting the printer to your computer
LOCATING THE PRINTER
Before you start unpacking and setting up your printer, make sure that you
have a suitable place on which to locate it. By “a suitable place”, we mean:
l A firm, level surface which is fairly vibration-free
l Away from excessive heat (such as direct sunlight, heaters, etc)
l Away from excessive humidity
l Away from excessive dust
l Supply it with “clean” electricity. Do not connect it to the same circuit as
a large, noise-producing appliance such as a refrigerator.
. Make sure the line voltage is the voltage specified on the printer’s
identification plate.
9 To disconnect the printer, the plug has to be disconnected from the wall
socket, which has to be located close to the printer, and easy to access.
l Install the printer where there is sufficient mom for the paper and any paper
being fed in or printed out.
l If you are connecting your printer with a Centionics parallel interface,
make sure that the cable is within 2m (6ft) of the printer. An RS-232 serial
connection using the optional IS-8XL interface cartridge can be made over
longer distances.
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