EO1-33032
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW...........................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Introduction.....................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Features.........................................................................................................................1-1
1.3 Unpacking ......................................................................................................................1-1
1.4 Accessories ...................................................................................................................1-1
1.5 Appearance of the Printer...............................................................................................1-2
1.5.1 Dimensions..................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.5.2 Front View...................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.5.3 Side View ....................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.5.4 Interior............................................................................................................................ 1-4
1.5.5 Operation Panel............................................................................................................. 1-4
1.6 Appearance of the Power Supply Unit............................................................................ 1-5
1.6.1 Dimensions..................................................................................................................... 1-5
1.6.2 Front View...................................................................................................................... 1-5
2. PRINTER SETUP....................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Precautions ....................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Procedure before Operation........................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Fitting the Fan Filter........................................................................................................2-2
2.4 Connecting the Cables to Your Printer............................................................................2-3
2.5 Connecting the Power Cord............................................................................................2-4
2.6 Turning the Printer ON/OFF............................................................................................2-5
2.6.1 Turning ON the Printer................................................................................................... 2-5
2.6.2 Turning OFF the Printer................................................................................................. 2-5
2.7 Loading the Media..........................................................................................................2-6
2.8 Loading the Ribbon ......................................................................................................2-11
2.9 Inserting the Optional PCMCIA Cards.......................................................................... 2-12
2.10 Test Print......................................................................................................................2-13
3. ON LINE MODE...................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Operation Panel..............................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Operation........................................................................................................................3-2
4. MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Cleaning.........................................................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Print Head/Platen........................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Media Guide Plate/Pinch Roller/Sensors....................................................................... 4-2
4.1.3 Paper Holder.................................................................................................................. 4-4
4.1.4 Covers and Panels......................................................................................................... 4-4
4.2 Care/Handling of the Media and Ribbon.........................................................................4-5
5. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................5-1
5.1 Error Messages..............................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Possible Problems..........................................................................................................5-2
5.3 Removing Jammed Media..............................................................................................5-3
5.4 Threshold Setting ...........................................................................................................5-3
6. PRINTER OPERATION...........................................................................................................6-1
6.1 Overview........................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.2 Installing the Printer Drivers............................................................................................6-1
6.2.1 System Requirements.................................................................................................... 6-2
6.2.2 Driver Installation............................................................................................................ 6-2
6.2.3 Uninstalling the TEC B-492 Printer Driver..................................................................... 6-6