Pertech A470 Chapter 2: Operating the Printer

A470 Users Guide

Pertech® 2006 4

Chapter 2: Operating the Printer

This chapter describes the printer controls and provides procedures for loading

Paper and Ribbons . Additionally, the adjustment procedures for setting the Air Gap,

Document Stop and Low Paper Sensor are provided,

Using the Controls

The A470 printer includes the following controls:

Paper feed button used to advance paper

Power switch used to turn the printer on and off

The A470 also includes a Slow Down mode which prevents damage to the printer by reducing

the print speed during long periods of continuous printing. The printhead automatically returns

to normal speed when usage returns to normal. Do not cycle the printer power or Reset the

printer while in Slow Down mode or damage could result.

Contents

Main Page Pertech 2006 iii Disclaimer Copyright Trademarks Web site A470 Users Guide Pertech 2006 iv Important Information to the User Contents Page A470 Users Guide Preface Pertech 2006 vii Where to Get Additional information Chapter 1: About the Printer Pertech 2006 2 Features and Options Standard Features: Model specic features: * FEED TYPE: Pertech 2006 3 Ordering Paper and Supplies Paper: Ribbons: Cables Documentation: Chapter 2: Operating the Printer Using the Controls Pertech 2006 5 Paper Loading 477X Paper Loading Instructions Pertech 2006 6 471X Paper Loading Instructions Ribbon Cartridge Replacement Ribbon Interlock Tab Ribbon Advance Pertech 2006 8 5/64 Adjustment Screws Validation Adjustable Features Document Stop Adjustment Pertech 2006 9 CW CCW Low Paper Sensor Adjustment Maintaining The Printer Pertech 2006 11 Pertech 2006 12 Chapter 3: Print Tests and Setup Mode Self Tests & Conguration Report Extended Self Test Pertech 2006 13 = C = CLOSED Conguring the Printer Dip Switch A Dip Switch B Chapter 4: Communication Serial Interface Pinout Pertech 2006 15 RS232 Serial Interface RS232 Serial Pertech 2006 16 Parallel Interface Parallel Interface Pin Out Flow Control Cash Drawer A470 Command Language Cash Drawer Commands Power Supply Pertech 2006 18 Chapter 5: Trouble Shooting Printer Problems Low Paper Sensor Adjustment Trouble Shooting General Issues Pertech 2006 19 Motor Sensor Margin Sensor Form In Sensor Pertech 2006 20 Trouble Shooting Other Issues Fault Mode Getting Service and Technical Support Service Technical Support Appendix A:Pitch / Characters Per Line Pertech 2006 22 Pertech 2006 23 NORMAL WIDE DOUBLE WIDE Pertech 2006 24 Operating Appendix B: Specications Environment Media Pertech 2006 25 Hardware Electrical Page Index Page Pertech 2006 29 Warranty 307-856-4821 Buyers Remedies Warranty 860 College View Drive Riverton, Wyoming, 82501