Specifications

2-10 Installation
PostScript
We do not recommend using PostScript fonts. The laser system is NOT a PostScript printer and
therefore has no capability of printing PostScript fonts. Sometimes a PostScript font will print if you are
running Adobe Type Manager (ATM). Adobe Type Manager converts PostScript fonts to bitmapped fonts
before sending the information to our printer driver. Using ATM does not guarantee that the PostScript
font will print properly therefore it is NOT recommended.
Bitmap
Bitmapped fonts only print well when used at the specific point size they were designed for. This point
size is usually indicated in the font name such as Times Roman 12. If a font is only available in bitmap
form, you must print it at the size it was created for. Scaling the font larger will result in a more jagged
looking character although scaling it smaller produces good results.
Helpful Tip
If you are having any problems printing a font and you cannot figure out what is going on, select the font
and “convert to curves” or “convert to paths” in your graphics software. This will convert the font into a
bitmapped image and will print correctly to the laser system. Refer to your graphics software on how to
convert fonts.
As you can see, we strongly recommend the use of True Type fonts only. Usually, most graphics
programs, such as CorelDraw come with hundreds of fonts that you can install. For the average user
there is more than enough to choose from.
Making the Connections
Please use the parallel cable supplied with the system. It is a 6-foot, high quality, shielded, IEEE1284
compliant cable. If you use a printer cable other than the one provided, it will violate the laser systems
FCC and CE rating and may also cause harmful interference when downloading files to the laser system.
Please make the following connections in the exact order described otherwise static electricity can
damage the computer and/or the laser system’s electronics.
• Connect the systems Power Cord and your computer
Power Cord to the electrical outlet(s). Do not turn on
either unit at this time.
• Connect the system to the computer using the parallel
port connection.
• Connect the rubber flexible hose of your exhaust
system to the exhaust port of the laser system.
• Turn on your computer ON and c
heck your computers BIOS setting for your parallel port.
Make sure that it is set to either “ECP“ or “Standard Parallel Port”. DO NOT SET IT TO “EPP” or “Bi-
directional”. The laser system does not support these modes. If your computer is set to an
incorrect configuration, erroneous data will be sent to the laser system during printing. This can
cause the system to lock up, print garbage information, or not print at all. For information on how to
check or adjust your computers BIOS setting, please refer to your computer’s owner manual or call
their technical support department.