Hard Disks

▲Caution: If you connect to this printer an external hard disk you previously used with an earlier QMS Crown printer, this QMS 1660 Print System software release will automatically reorganize the files on the hard disk when the printer is turned back on again. (The printer release number is listed on both the start-up and the status page.) Once this reorganization is done, the files on the hard disk can no longer be accessed if the hard disk is reattached to an earlier QMS Crown printer.

This reorganization process takes time. If, when you first turn the printer on after attaching a previously used hard disk, it does not come on line immediately, be patient. Interrupting the reorganization process could cause all files on the hard disk to be lost.

Formatting a Hard Disk

Use the Administration/Disk Operations/Format Disk menu to format a hard disk. See chapter 6, “Printer Options,” for instructions.

»Note: If a FORMAT FAILED message displays in the message window during the Format Disk operation, the disk cannot be used. Press the Menu key to remove the message and contact your QMS vendor.

Installing an Optional Font

Use the Administration/Disk Operations/Install Option menu to add optional fonts to the hard disk from a font card. This selection copies data from the card to the hard disk. See chapter 6, “Printer Options,” for instructions.

»Note: If an error message displays in the message window during this operation, press the Menu key to remove the message and restart the operation from the beginning.

Printer Configuration

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