Star Micronics XR-1520, XR-1020 manual chapter, Setting Up The Printer, Locating The Printer

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SETTING UP THE PRINTER

This chapter describes the following procedures to set up your new printer.

If you have optional accessories, refer to chapter 3 after setting up the printer.

•Locating the printer

•Unpacking the carton box

•Mounting the platen knob

•Installing the ribbon cartridge

•Connecting the printer to your computer

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

•Away from excessive heat (such as direct sunlight, heaters, etc)

•Away from excessive humidity

•Away from excessive dust

•Supply it with “clean” electricity. Do not connect it to the same circuit as a large, noise-producing appliance such as a refrigerator.

. Make sure the line voltage is the voltage specified on the printer’s identification plate.

9 To disconnect the printer, the plug has to be disconnected from the wall socket, which has to be located close to the printer, and easy to access.

•Install the printer where there is sufficient mom for the paper and any paper being fed in or printed out.

•If you are connecting your printer with a Centionics parallel interface, make sure that the cable is within 2m (6ft) of the printer. An RS-232 serial connection using the optional IS-8XL interface cartridge can be made over longer distances.

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