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Chapter 1

SETTING UP THE PRINTER

Subjects covered in Chapter 1 include -
l Locating the printer
l Unpacking and inspection (names of parts)
l Setting up and connection
l Loading single sheets
l Loading and parking fanfold forms
l Adjusting the printing gap

LOCATING THE PRINTER

Before you start unpacking and setting up your printer, make sure that you
have a suitable place on which to locate it. By “a suitable place”, we mean:
. A firm, level surface which is fairly vibration-free
l Away from excessive heat (such as direct sunlight, heaters, etc)
l Away from excessive humidity
l Away from excessive dust
l Supply it “clean” electricity. Don’t connect it to the same circuit as a large,
noise-producing appliance such as a refrigerator.
l Make sure the line voltage is within 10% of the voltage specified on the
identification plate.
l A location with sufficient space to locate the printer and any paper to he
fed into it, as well as the printed paper coming out.
l If you are using a parallel connection to your computer, make sure that it
is within 2m (6ft) of the printer (an RS-232 connection using the optional
RS-232 interface can be made over longer distances).
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