Star Micronics LC24-20 user manual Setting UP the Printer, Printer Placement

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SETTING UP THE PRINTER

This chapter describes the following procedures to set up your new printer.

If you have optional accessories, refer to Chapter 7 after setting up the printer.

. Printer placement

. Unpacking the carton box

. Mounting the platen knob

●Installing the ribbon cartridge

. Configure your software for the printer

PRINTER PLACEMENT

Before you start setting up your printer, make sure that you have a suitable place on which to locate it. By “a suitable place”, we mean:

. A firm, level surfacewhich is fairly vibration-free

. Away from excessive heat (such as direct sunlight, heaters, etc)

●Away from excessive humidity

. Away from excessive dust

. A steady power supply that is not subject to power surges should be connected to the printer. For example, do not connect it to the same circuit as a large, noise-producing appliance such as a refrigerator or an air conditioner.

. Make sure the line voltage is the voltage specified on the printer’s identification plate.

. Install the printer where there is sufficient room for the fanfold paper stack and any paper being fed in or printed out.

. If you are connecting your printer with a parallel interface, make sure that the cable is within 2m (6ft) of the printer. An RS-232 connection using the optional SPC-8K interface converter can be made over longer distances.

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