2. PRINTER SETUP
ENGLISH VERSION
2. PRINTER SETUP
2. PRINTER SETUP
This section outlines the procedures to setup your printer prior to its operation. The section includes precautions, loading media and ribbon, connecting cables, setting the operating environment of the printer, and performing an online print test.
Setup Flow
Installation
Connecting the power cord
Loading the media
Media sensor position
alignment
Loading the ribbon
Connecting to a host computer
Turning the power ON
Setting the operating
environment
Installing the printer driver
Print test
Position and Print Tone Fine
adjustment
Automatic threshold setting
Manual threshold setting
Procedure
After referring to the Safety Precautions in this manual, install the printer on a safe and stable location.
Connect a power cord to the power inlet of the printer, then, to an AC outlet.
Load a label stock or tag stock.
Adjust the position of feed gap sensor or black mark sensor according to the media to be used.
In case of thermal transfer printing, load the ribbon.
Connect the printer to a host computer or a network.
Turn on the printer power.
Set the printer parameters in the system mode.
If necessary, install the printer driver in your host computer.
Make a print test in your operating environment and check the print result.
If necessary, fine adjust the print start position, cut/strip position, print tone, etc.
If the print start position cannot be detected properly when
If the print start position cannot be detected properly even an automatic threshold setting is performing, manually set the threshold.
Reference
2.1Installation
2.2Connecting the Power Cord
2.3Loading the Media
2.3Loading the Media
2.4Loading the Ribbon
2.5Connecting the Printer to Your Host Computer
2.6Turning the Power ON
2.7Setting an Operating Environment
2.8Installing the Printer Drivers
2.9Print Test
2.10Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment
2.11Threshold Setting
2.11 Threshold Setting
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