TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Outline............................................................................................................... 1
2. Unpacking and Installation................................................................................ 2
2-1. Unpacking.............................................................................................. 2
2-2. Locating the Printer ...............................................................................3
2-3. Handling Care........................................................................................ 3
2-4. Maintenance........................................................................................... 3
3. Parts Identification and Nomenclature ..............................................................4
4. Connecting Cables and Power Cord.................................................................. 6
4-1. Connecting the Interface Cable..............................................................6
4-2. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit.............................................................7
4-3. Connecting the Power Cord................................................................... 8
4-4. Turning Power On .................................................................................9
4-5. Attaching the Rear Cover.......................................................................9
4-6. Installing the cable............................................................................... 10
4-7. Switch Blind Installation .....................................................................11
5. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and Paper ........................................................12
5-1. Tear Bar Model.................................................................................... 12
5-2. Auto Cutter Model............................................................................... 15
5-3. Installing the Roll Paper Guide............................................................ 18
6. Control Panel and Other Functions .................................................................19
6-1. Control Panel .......................................................................................19
6-2. Basic Indicators....................................................................................19
6-3. Errors ................................................................................................... 20
6-4. Adjustment Mode ................................................................................22
Appendix A: General Specifications................................................................. 104
Power Supply Specifications......................................................................106
Appendix B: Serial Interface............................................................................. 107
B-1. Pins and Signal Names ...................................................................... 107
B-2. Interface Connections ........................................................................108
Appendix C: Parallel Interface.......................................................................... 109
C-1. Table of Connection Signals for Each Mode .....................................109
D-1. Parallel Interface ................................................................................111
Appendix D: DIP Switch Setting ......................................................................111
D-2. Serial Interface ...................................................................................112
Appendix E: Memory Switch Settings.............................................................. 114
Appendix F: Peripheral Unit Driver Circuit..................................................... 115
Appendix G: Adjusting the Dot Alignment Mode ...........................................117
Appendix H: Black Mark Sensor Alignment Mode......................................... 119