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Chapter 1 Unpacking The Printer

Bar Code Verification

The most important consideration when printing a bar code is to ensure the
bar code will be scanned properly. Incorporating a bar code quality procedure
in the printing process is the best way to ensure that bar codes are being
printed correctly. A properly implemented verification procedure will incre ase
overall bar code quality, reduce waste from misprinted bar codes , and
achieve high first time read rates, which is an increasingly im portant factor in
newer, more efficient systems, where manually entered data is not accepta ble
as a back up function. Verification also minimizes the costs of returned
products due to poor reading or unaccountable bar codes.
RJS designs and manufactures the world’s most complete line of bar code
verification products, including their portable Inspector and Las er Inspector
models, On-Line Inspector and AutoScan II series. For more informa tion on
RJS bar code verifiers, contact their corporate headquarters at 562-994-0 930,
or visit their web site at www.rjs1.com.
Unpacking The Printer
The printer is shipped in a carton and protective bag. Keep all packing
material in case you need to move or ship the printer again. Avoid touchin g
the electrical connectors to prevent electrostatic discharge damage while
setting up the printer.
CAUTION
The discharge of electrostatic energy that accumulates on the surface
of the human body or other surfaces can damage or destroy the print
head or electronic components used in this device.
CAUTION
Damage to the printer interface connector may result from placing the
T4204 printer on its backside during unpacking or handling.
1. Open the top (and right side) cover by lifting the lip on the lower right side
of the cover.
Legend:
1) Lip on lower right side of cover
2. Remove the tape securing the label rewind clip to the label rewind
spindle.
3. Place the Media Roll Guide in the down position.
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