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Compuprint PageMaster 402N User Guide

Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer

Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer

You must connect the printer to your computer using an IEEE 1284 parallel cable. This cable is user-supplied, the printer does not include this cable. The parallel port is the default port. To con- nect the printer to your computer using the parallel port, simply connect the parallel cable to the parallel port on the printer, then connect the cable to your computer.

Selecting Print Media

Your printer can print on a variety of media, including plain paper, labels, transparencies, and enve- lopes. Always use print media that meet the guidelines for use with this printer. Print media that is not recommended for use with this printer may cause frequent paper jams or poor print quality.

Paper and Print Media To Avoid

Do not use paper or print media that has any of the following characteristics:

Does not meet the paper and media size and weight specifications for this printer

Is not labeled for use with xerographic printers or xerographic copiers

Cannot withstand temperatures of up to 310°F/155°C

Is in a sealed package that is obviously damaged or wet

Is excessively wrinkled, curled, torn, or warped

Is folded or creased

Has either an extremely slick surface or an extremely textured surface

Has an exposed adhesive surface

Has paper pieces glued or taped to the media

Has staples or paperclips attached

Is categorized as thermal paper, coated paper, or carbon paper

Is an envelope that is embossed, is made of extremely thick paper, or is padded

Is an envelope that has metal clasps

Is a sheet of labels that has the backing sheet exposed between individual labels

Correct Paper Storage

It is important to store paper correctly prior to placing it in the printer, since improper storage can cause frequent paper jams and poor print quality. Use the following guidelines when storing paper for use in the printer:

Store reams of paper on a flat surface, and always store them stacked horizontally.

Store reams of paper in an area away from both direct sunlight and high humidity

Open sealed reams only when you are ready to load the paper into the paper tray, and always close and seal partial reams of paper.

Do not stack partial reams of paper

Print Media Capacities

Your printer can hold up to 3,150 sheets of standard weight paper, depending upon the options installed. The printer can be configured in the following five variations:

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CPG PageMaster 402N Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer, Selecting Print Media, Paper and Print Media To Avoid