Preface

About this Manual

This manual covers the printer in combination with fanfold and manual paper source and with an interface module (Personality Module).

The Personality Module (PM) is an integral part of the printer, and the type of PM used determines the functionality of the printer especially regarding the user and system interface.

The structure of this manual is such that the operator is led step-by-step through the various procedures. It starts with the unpacking and setting-up, moves on to detailed instructions for operating the printer and ends with the mounting of options.

The manual is divided into the following chapters:

1.Getting Started

This chapter covers the unpacking and setting-up of the printer and the installation of the ribbon cassette. By the end of this chapter the printer should be fully functional and tested in its primary form. It is not yet connected to the host computer system and no options are mounted.

2.Operating the Printer

This chapter discusses in great detail the operation of the operator panel, menu functions, and the general operation of the menu.

3.Configuring the Printer

This chapter explains how to configure the printer so that it can communicate with the corresponding system environment. Then this chapter thoroughly describes the printer's operating controls. In the last part you will find explanations of individual menu items. At The end of this chapter you will find the Menu tree.

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Epson C I - 4 0 4 0 user manual Preface, About this Manual, Getting Started, Operating the Printer, Configuring the Printer