Paxar 4 manual Chapter Printing, Establishing Communications

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Chapter 3.	Printing

The host sends online packets containing print jobs to the printer. This chapter describes how to communicate with the host and print the jobs the host sends.

Establishing Communications ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Before the printer can accept print jobs from the host, you must:

✦connect the communications cable to the printer and to the host.

✦verify that the printer’s communication values match the values set at the host.

Connecting the Communications Cable

To connect the communications cable to the printer:

1.Grasp the cable holder and align it with the printer port as shown.

Printer

Port

Cable

Holder

TC9490OH Rev. C 3/97

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Contents Operator’s Handbook Canadian D.O.C. Warning Page Table of Contents Operator’s Handbook Chapter Getting Started Additional Optional ManualsCharging the Battery AudienceGetting Started Battery Charger Contacts Connector Loading and Removing the Battery Connecting the AC Power Supply Connecting the Shoulder Strap Using the Trigger and LED Chapter Loading Supplies Opening the PrinterPull the supply guide forward and down as shown Loading Supplies Loading Ribbon Reloading a Ribbon Cassette Operator’s Handbook Loading for Peel Mode Loading SuppliesSupply Holder Arrow Width Tabs Make sure the labels turn freely in the supply well Label Guide Upper Opening Lower Loading for Non-Peel Mode Make sure the supplies turn freely in the supply well Supply Guide Upper Opening Lower Operator’s Handbook Chapter Printing Establishing CommunicationsRemoving the Communications Cable Printing in On-Demand Mode Communication ValuesPrinting in Continuous Mode Interrupting a Print JobCare and Maintenance Clearing Label Jams Cleaning Voids Correct PrintCleaning the Battery Contacts Reload the battery Operator’s Handbook Chapter Troubleshooting Printing a Test LabelLED Indicator Problems and Solutions Problem SolutionAddressing a Monarch 9490 Printer Chapter Using the Boot Putting the Boot on the PrinterOperator’s Handbook Taking the Boot off the Printer Operator’s Handbook Using the Cable Cover Attaching the Cable CoverRemoving the Cable Cover Chapter Specifications SpecificationsAccessories and Options Supply SizesCable Pin Outs Pin Description DirectionOperator’s Handbook Glossary FormatOnline Toll Free