Primera Technology C-1000P manual Getting Started

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NOTE: For fastest possible printing, your computer’s parallel port should be set to ECP mode. If you experience problems with this setting or if your computer’s parallel port is not ECP compatible, set your computer’s parallel port to the standard LPT Printer Port setting. Refer to your computer’s system documentation for instructions on checking and/or changing the parallel port settings.

1.Connect the Centronics-type parallel side of the cable to the printer. Snap the fastening clips into place.

2.Connect the other side to the back of your computer at LPT1, LPT2 or the PARALLEL connector.

3.Alternatively, you can connect the printer with a serial cable to the RS232C port of your computer or terminal (for PC compatibles, the RS232C port is COM1, COM2 or COM3).

4.In preparation for sending your first print job, the printer’s power should now be turned on.

Note: A Centronics-type parallel connection allows for a much higher communication speed than the use of RS232C serial.

If you use the serial port with your own cable, refer to Appendix A and check the pin connection. Be sure that the speed (baud rate) and protocol are consistent between printer and host.

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Contents Cyclone Bar Code Label Printer Printing History Table of Contents Page Thank YOU… Getting StartedUnpacking and Inspection Choosing a Good LocationGetting Started Front Panel LED IndicatorsIdentifying the Parts Buttons Rear Panel Applying PowerConnecting the Printer to Your Computer Getting Started Handshaking Speed baud rateData format ParityLoading Labels or Tags Loading MediaLoading Media Loading the Ribbon Loading Media Performing a Self Test Label Sensor CalibrationSelf Test Pattern Resetting the Printer to Factory Default ConditionInstalling the Printer Driver Using the Printer With WindowsHOW to USE the Driver Driver InstallationDetails Print to the following port Parameter settingMedia choice Using the Label Dr PaperOrientation Paper sourceDevice Options CopiesMore Options Printing Labels Continuous Troubleshooting & MaintenanceTroubleshooting Problems with mediaOther problems Problems with ribbonMaintenance Miscellaneous other problemsRecovery Troubleshooting and Maintenance Command Description Parameter Factory default Appendix a Command Language Quick ReferenceCommand SET for Ppla System Setting CommandsCommand Description Response Contents Interaction CommandsSymbol Code hexadecimal System Level CommandsCommand Description Formatting CommandsCommandsDescription Editing CommandsObject String Description Font Downloading CommandsCommand Description Parameter Command SET for PplbLEx,y,hlen,vlen Command Language Quick Reference Connection with host Appendix B Interface SpecificationsIntroduction SerialBaud rate Printer Terminal/HostAuto Polling Parallel CentronicsAppendix C Ascii Table Font Appendix D Fonts and Bar Codes for PplaInternal Fonts FontFont Font Points Points ECMA-94 Roman-8PC-A Legal PC-BGreek Russian Internal Bar Codes Fonts and Bar Codes for Ppla Fonts and Bar Codes for Ppla Fonts and Bar Codes for Ppla Appendix E Fonts and Bar Codes for Pplb Symbol Set Fonts and Bar Codes for Pplb Fonts and Bar Codes for Pplb Internal Bar Codes Fonts and Bar Codes for Pplb Printer Specifications Appendix F SpecificationsPrinter Programming Language A, Ppla SpecificationPrinter Programming Language B, Pplb Index