Tilt the tractor cover up and remove the two foam pads underneath it. (These pads protect the tractor unit during shipping; be sure to save them.)

WARNING

The printer is protected by a print head protector, a platen protector and two locking tabs during shipping. These protective items must be removed before you turn on the printer. Follow the steps below Figure 1-2.

Also, you should install the paper feed knob. To install the knob, simply push it onto the shaft on the right side of the printer as shown in Figure 1-2.

1.Remove the left locking tab.

2.Remove the print head protector.

3.Move the print head to the left.

4.Remove the right locking tab and the platen protector.

2 Selecting the Right Location

The most important consideration in choosing a location for your printer is that it be close enough to connect a cable to your computer. But also keep the following tips in mind:

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Setting Up Your FX Printer