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Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tion man
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Unpacking and Installation .....................................................................................................................1 1-1. Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................1 1-2. Choosing a place for the printer ...................................................................................................2 2. Parts Identification and Nomencla
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11-4. Ethernet Interface Model ...........................................................................................................47 11-5. Wireless LAN Interface Model ..................................................................................................48 12. Parallel Interface ..................................................................................................................................52 13. RS-232C Serial Interface ..............................
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1. Unpacking and Installation 1-1. Unpacking After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package. Cable cover Holding plate Screws Printer Roll stoppers Shaft Paper roll Switch blind Setup sheets CD-ROM Note Note: The ferrite core and fastener provided with your printer depend on your printer configuration. Fig. 1-1 Unpacking If anything is missing, contact the dealer where you bought the printer and ask them to supply the missing part. Note that i
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1-2. Choosing a place for the printer Before actually unpacking the printer, you should take a few minutes to think about where you plan to use it. Remember the following points when doing this. Choose a firm, level surface where the printer will not be exposed to vibration. The power outlet you plan to connect to for power should be nearby and unobstructed. Make sure that the printer is close enough to your host computer for you to connect the two. Make sure that the printer is not
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2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature Printer cover Open this cover to load or replace paper. Power switch Used to turn on/ off power to the printer. Control panel Cover open lever Features LED indicators to indicate printer status and Push this lever in the direction of the switches to operate the printer. arrow to open the printer cover. Interface connector Peripheral drive connector Power connector For connection to a Connects to peripheral units For connection of the host computer. s
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3. Setup 3-1. Connecting the Cable to the PC 3-1-1. Parallel Interface Cable Connect the parallel interface cable to a parallel port of your PC. 3-1-2. RS-232C Interface Cable Connect the RS- C interface cable to a RS- C port of your PC. 3-1-3. USB Interface Cable Connect the USB interface cable to a USB port of your PC. 3-1-4. Ethernet Interface cable Connect the ethernet interface cable to a ethernet port of your PC. – –
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3-2. Connecting the Cable to the Printer Note that the interface cable is not provided. Please use a cable that meets specifications. CAUTION Before connecting/disconnecting the interface cable, make sure that power to the printer and all the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Also make sure the power cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet. 3-2-1. Parallel Interface Cable ( ) Make sure the printer is turn off. (2) Affix the ferrite core onto the cable as shown in
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3-2-2. RS-232C Interface Cable ( ) Make sure the printer is turn off. CAUTION Before connecting/disconnecting the interface cable, make sure that power to the printer and all the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Also make sure the power cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet. ( ) Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer. ( ) Tighten the connector screws. RS-232C interface cable 3-2-3. USB Interface Cable 4 cm (maximum) Affi
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3-2-4. Connecting Ethernet Cable When using an Ethernet cable that is 0 m or less, shielded cable is recommended. ( ) Make sure the printer is turned off. (2) Affix the ferrite core onto the ethernet cable as shown in the illustration below. ( ) Pass the fastener through the ferrite core. ( ) Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it. Use scissors to cut off any excess. 10 cm (maximum) Ethernet cable Ferrite core Fastener ( ) Connect the interface cable to the connector on th
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3-3. Installing the Printer Software Here is the procedure for installing the printer driver and utility software, which are stored on the supplied CD-ROM. The procedure applies to the Windows operating systems shown below. • Windows 000 • Windows XP • Windows Vista ( ) Turn ON the power to your PC to start Windows. ( ) Insert the supplied CD-ROM (Drivers and Utilities) into the CD-ROM drive. ( ) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. – –
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3-4. Connecting the Optional AC Adapter Note: Before connecting/disconnecting the AC adapter, make sure that power to the printer and all the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Also make sure the power cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet. ( ) Connect the AC adapter to the power cable. Note: Use only the standard AC adapter and power cable. ( ) Connect AC adapter to the connector on the printer. ( ) Insert the power cable plug into an AC outlet. CAUTION When disc
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3-5. Turning Power On Make sure that the Power cord has been connected as described in - . Turn ON the power switch located on the front of the printer. The POWER lamp on the control panel will light up. Power switch CAUTION We recommend that you unplug the printer from the power outlet whenever you do not plan to use it for long periods. Because of this, you should locate the printer so that the power outlet it is plugged into is nearby and easy to access. When an Switch blind is affix
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3-6. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit You can connect a peripheral unit to the printer using a modular plug. See “Modular plug” on page for details about the type of modular plug that is required. Note that this printer does not come with a modular plug or wire, so it is up to you to obtain one that suits your needs. CAUTION Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the AC outlet and that the computer is turned off before making connections. ( ) Connect the peripher
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3-7. Loading the Paper Roll Be sure to use paper roll that matches the printer’s specification. 1 Push the cover open lever and open the printer cover. 2 Set the paper roll in the direction as shown, and pull on the leading edge of the paper towards you. Cover open lever Paper roll Tension bar Note: Make sure not to pass the paper under the tension bar. In the following condition, remove the tension bar unit and change the adjustment lever position in accordance with the procedures de
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3-7-1. Removing the Tension Bar When using thermal paper roll, the tension bar unit may or may not be necessary, depending on the paper thickness, paper width, or the installation layout. If the tension bar unit is unnecessary, remove it in accordance with the procedure indicated below. The tension bar unit is unnecessary when using full-face thermal label paper roll or thermal label paper roll (tack label paper). Installation layout Horizontal Vertical/wall-mount Paper width (mm) .
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3-7-2. Changing the Adjustment Lever Position The adjustment lever position must be changed in accordance with the paper thickness. It is factory-set to position ①. When using paper thickness between 100 and 150 μm, change the adjustment lever position in accordance with the procedure below. As shown, use a flat head screwdriver to move the adjust- ment lever inward. Then, lower the adjustment lever to the position in which the protrusion on the adjustment lever engages with the hole in
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Caution Symbol This symbol is placed near the thermal head to indicate that it may be hot. Never touch the thermal head immediately after the printer has been used. Let the thermal head cool for a few minutes before touching it. This symbol is placed near the thermal head to indicate that it is easily damaged. Observe the precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices. WARNING 1) Do not touch the cutter blade. • There is a cutter inside the paper outlet slot. Not only should yo
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Notes on Using the Auto Cutter 1) To print after a cut, feed 1 mm (8-dot line) or more of paper. 2) If the cutter is not in its home position after an error, first eliminate the cause of the error; then, turn the power back ON. 3) If the printer is placed horizontally, the use of the partial cut is recommended. If you use the full cut, the cut pieces of paper may fall into the paper outlet passage, causing a paper jam as a result of cutting multiple pieces of paper. Therefore, do not use the
