Installation and Setup Procedures 2

This chapter provides tips to help you select a site, set up, and test the printer. There is information on the using the parallel and serial interfaces, along with cabling configurations for serial transmission. The last portion of the chapter provides information customers need to know about this printer to ensure maximum problem-free operation.

 

Site Requirements

 

Selection of a suitable location is essential to proper operation of the FX-870/1170. The

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printer must be placed on a level, stable surface in a clean environment, which is not

subject to rapid fluctuations in temperature, vibration, ordirect sunlight.

 

 

Use this list in placement of the printer:

 

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Place the printer on a stable, flat surface capable of supporting at least twice the

 

 

weight of the printer (30 lb. for the narrow carriage printer or 40 lb. for the wide

 

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carriage).

 

If you are using the built-in parallel interface, place the printer close enough to the

 

 

computer that you need a cable no longer than 10 feet, maximum. If the printer must

 

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be farther than 10 feet from the computer, install an optional Type B serial interface.

 

Leave adequate space around the printer for proper ventilation.

 

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Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental

 

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disruption of power can erase information stored in printer memory.

 

Keep the entire computer system away from potential causes of electromagnetic

 

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interference, such as loudspeakers or the base unit of cordless telephones.

 

Avoid dusty environments.

Removing the Packing Materials

Be sure to remove all the protective tape and packing material for the printer before attempting to put the printer together. Refer to the Notice Sheet inserted in the printer for directions. Save the packing materials in case the printer needs to be shipped later.

The Correct Power On Sequence

While the printer is plugged in, power is always applied to the secondary circuit. When you press the OPERATE button, the printer performs the following power on sequence:

. Checks RAM and E2PROM

. Moves the carriage back and forth until it finds the home position.

. Lights control panel LEDs.

If the printer cannot complete this sequence successfully, refer to Chapter 3,

Troubleshooting. Otherwise, turn the printer off, and perform the self-test.

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