Chapter 1

Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Checking the parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Removing the protective materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Installing the ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Attaching the paper guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Testing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10Plugging in the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10Running the self test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-10

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Configuring Your Software for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15Choosing from a menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Setting Up the Printer 1-1