Paxar 4 manual Chapter Getting Started, Additional Optional Manuals

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Chapter 1.	Getting Started

This printer is a portable, online-only unit used to print labels. The host must download data to the printer before the printer can print.

When you first receive the printer:

✦Charge and load the battery or load the AC power pack. See "Loading and Removing the Battery" or "Connecting the AC Power Supply."

✦Load supplies. See Chapter 2, "Loading Supplies."

✦Connect the printer to a host to receive print jobs. See Chapter 3, "Printing."

✦Make sure communication values at the printer and the host are the same. Ask yor System Administrator or see the MPCL II Programmer’s Manual for information on setting these values.

Additional Optional Manuals ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

✦MPCL II Programmer’s Manual (TCMPCL2PM): explains how to design labels, create formats, and use online commands to control the printer.

✦MPCL II Optional Fonts Manual (TCMPCL2OF): explains how to use the optional fonts you can purchase separately.

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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