HP 240A, 340A manual Using This Guide, Prerequisite Knowledge, Organization, Conventions

Using This Guide

Prerequisite Knowledge

Read this guide in detail before using this printer. If you are not familiar with the machine to which the printer is to be connected or the basic operations or concepts of the software, read the relevant manuals first.

Machines and software to which the printer is to be connected refer to personal computers, workstations, networks, and the respective operating systems and applications on which these machines run.

Organization

The following is a summary of each chapter.

1.Using Emulation

This chapter explains the available interfaces and fonts, emulated printers, and doing operations with the default settings.

2.HP-GL Mode Settings

This chapter explains the printer settings needed to use HP-GL emulation.

3.Materials Related to HP-GL Mode

This chapter explains the hard clip area, number of printable digits for various paper sizes, and auto layout among other functions.

Conventions

1.In this guide, “computer” refers to both the personal computer and workstation.

2.The following icons are used in this guide:

Important	Indicates important information which you should read.
Note	Indicates additional information on operations or features.
Refer to	Indicates reference sources.

3.The following conventions are used in this guide:

Refer to “xxx” : The cross-reference is within this guide.

Refer to xxx : The cross-reference is not within this guide.

[	]	: Indicates items displayed on the computer and the printer control
		panel. Also indicates the title of printed report/lists from the printer.

<> : Indicates items such as hard buttons and indicators on the keyboard and printer.

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