Chapter 1

Setting Up the Printer

Ink Jet

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-2

Unpacking

the

Printer ...........................................................

1-3

Checkingthe parts .............................................................

1-3

Removing the protective materials ................................

1-4

Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-7

Assembling

the

Printer ..........................................................

1-9

Attaching

the

paper guide ...............................................

1-9

Installing

the

ink cartridge ...............................................

1-10

Testing

the

Printer ..................................................................

1-14

Connecting to a power supply ........................................

1-14

Charging

the

ink cartridge ...............................................

1-16

Running the self test ..........................................................

1-19

Checking

the

operation .....................................................

1-26

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer .......................

1-28

The

parallel

interface .........................................................

1-28

The

serial interface .............................................................

1-30

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

1-32

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

1-32

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