Before You Begin
About This Manual
Analysts and programmers should use this manual to learn how to operate, program, and connect the EasyCoder® 3400e printer to a network or system. The first part of this manual tells you how to install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your printer. The last part of the manual covers advanced features of the 3400e printer. A basic understanding of DOS, programming, and data communications is necessary.
What You Will Find in This Manual
This table summarizes the information in each chapter of this manual:
For Information On | Refer To |
Installing the printer | Chapter 1, “Getting Started.” Tells you how to plug in the printer, |
| load fanfold media, configure the serial port, and print a |
| configuration test label. |
Operating the printer | Chapter 2, “Operating the Printer.” Explains the printer front panel, |
| tells you how to load roll media, load ribbon, test for |
| communications, and download fonts. |
Routine maintenance | Chapter 3, “Maintaining the Printer.” Shows how to maintain the |
| printer. |
Troubleshooting | Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting.” Instructs how to clear error messages |
| and troubleshoot programming or configuration problems. |
Improving printer | Chapter 5, “Optimizing Printer Performance.” Tells you how to fine- |
performance | tune the printer to increase processing time. |
Test and Service features | Chapter 6, “Using Test and Service Mode.” Provides information on |
| using Test and Service mode to print test labels, perform Test and |
| Service mode procedures, and configure DIP switch settings. |
Specifications | Appendix A. |
Character sets | Appendix B. |
Communications | Appendix C. |
Full ASCII chart | Appendix D. |
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