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3-4. Connecting the AC Adapter

Note:Before connecting/disconnecting the AC adapter, make sure that power to the printer

and all the devices connected to the printer are turned off. Also make sure the power

cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet.

(1) Connect the AC adapter to the power cable.

Note:Use only the standard AC adapter and power cable.

(2) Connect AC adapter to the connector on the printer.

(3) Insert the power cable plug into an AC outlet.

CAUTION

When disconnecting the cable, take hold of the cable connector to pull it out.

Releasing the lock makes it easy to disconnect the connector.

Pulling the cable excessively could cause damage to the connector.

Contents

Main EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 EC Council Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC of 22 July 1993 Trademark acknowledgments Notice TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Unpacking and Installation 1-1. Unpacking 2 2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature Dual Interface Model Parallel Interface Model Choosing a place for the printer WARNING 3. Setup 3-1. Connecting the Cable to the PC 3-2. Connecting the Cable to the Printer Page 3-3. Installing the Printer Software Page 3-5. Turning Power On Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Caution Symbol WARNING 4. Thermal Roll Paper Specification 4-1. Thermal Label Roll Paper 20 Recommended label paper: 21 Recommended label paper specifications: Use roll paper that meets the conditions below. Effective printing range: The printable range of label paper is shown below. Page 23 (6) Effective printing range when using label paper with black mark specifications. 4-2. Thermal Roll Paper 5. Control Panel and Other Functions 5-1. Control Panel 1) Automatically recoverable errors 5-2. Errors 5-3. Self-Printing 5-4. Adjusting the Sensors Page Page Page 6. Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams 6-1. Preventing Paper Jams 6-2. Removing Paper Jam 7. Periodic Cleaning 7-1. Cleaning the Thermal Head and Ground Hardware 7-2. Cleaning the Printer Cover, Paper Guide, and Peeler Sensor 8. Specifications 8-1. General Specifications 8-2. Interface 8-3. Electrical Characteristics 8-4. Environmental Requirements 8-5. Reliability 9. Dip Switch Setting 9-1. Parallel Interface Type 9-2. Dual Interface Type Page Page DIP-SW 3 Parallel interface connector (printer side) 10. Parallel Interface 11. Dual Interface 11-1. RS-232 Interface 11-1-2. Connectors and Signal Names RS-232 45 11-1-3. Cable Connections The followings are a recommended interface cable connections. Note:Use shielded wire less than 3 m in length. 11-2. USB Interface 12. Memory Switch Settings