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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Table Of Contents........................................................................................................................ 2
2 Introduction...................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Notes on Printer Firmware Revisions (Including Flash)........................................................... 3
2.2 Copyright Notice And Disclaimer..............................................................................................3
2.3 Documentation Revision History..............................................................................................3
2.4 Ordering Part Codes, Options and Accessories.......................................................................4
3 Modes Of Operation.....................................................................................................................5
3.1 Idle Mode..................................................................................................................................5
3.2 Spool Mode...............................................................................................................................5
4 Paper............................................................................................................................................6
4.1 Loading Paper.......................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Paper Out and Head Up Sensors.............................................................................................6
5 Led Indications............................................................................................................................. 7
6 Printer Operation and Programming............................................................................................ 8
6.1 Data Buffer................................................................................................................................8
6.2 Spool Mode...............................................................................................................................8
6.3 Character Printing and Fonts....................................................................................................8
6.4 Graphics Printing and Other Programming Modes.................................................................. 8
7 Interface Details........................................................................................................................... 9
7.1 RS-232 Serial Interface............................................................................................................ 9
8 Connections and EMC Precautions........................................................................................... 10
8.1 CABLING Details....................................................................................................................10
8.2 MOULDED CABLE CONNECTION INFORMATION............................................................. 10
8.3 Power Supply Details .............................................................................................................10
8.4 Alternative Power Supply Arrangements................................................................................10
8.5 Data Cable..............................................................................................................................11
8.6 EMC Statement...................................................................................................................... 11
8.7 EMC Caution.......................................................................................................................... 11
9 Getting Started........................................................................................................................... 12
9.1 Connecting to a PC – A Checklist ..........................................................................................12
9.2 Windows™ Printer Drivers .....................................................................................................12
9.3 Your Application Program.......................................................................................................13
9.4 On-Line Information................................................................................................................13
9.5 If All Else Fails........................................................................................................................ 13