Chapter 1

Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking the Printer .............................................................

1-2

Checking the parts ...............................................................

1-2

Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Assembling the Printer............................................................

Installing the platen knob.. .................................................Installing the ribbon cartridge.. ..........................................Attaching the paper guide ..................................................Testing the Printer.. .................................................................Plugging in the printer.. ......................................................Running the self test.. .........................................................Printing problems and solutions ........................................
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer.. ......................... 1-26
The parallel interface.. .........................................................

1-26

Setting Up Your Application Software .................................

1-29

Choosing from a menu........................................................

1-29

Setting Up the Printer

1-1