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Contents
1. Overview and Specifications .......................................................... 1
1.1 Overview ............................................................................. 1
1.2 Physical Characteristics ..................................................... 2
1.3 Components ....................................................................... 3
1.4 Ribbon ................................................................................ 5
1.5 Installation Considerations ................................................. 5
1.6 Interface Connections (Rear Panel) .................................. 5
1.7 Switches and Sensors ........................................................ 6
1.8 Operator Panel/Displays ..................................................... 8
1.9 Specifications .................................................................... 10
2. Printer Configuration .................................................................... 13
2.1 DIP Switch Settings .......................................................... 13
2.1.1 RS232 Transmit/Receive Setting ........................... 14
Selecting Protocol Control Codes .......................... 17
2.1.2 External Connector PIN Assignments .................... 21
2.1.3 External Output Signal Types ................................. 22
2.2 Default Settings ................................................................ 23
2.3 Printer Adjustments .......................................................... 24
2.3.1 Normal Mode .......................................................... 24
2.3.2 User Mode .............................................................. 24
2.3.3 Print Darkness Setting ............................................ 25
2.3.4 Print Speed Adjustment .......................................... 25
2.3.5 Pitch Offset and Direction ....................................... 26
2.3.6 Cancel print Job ..................................................... 27
2.3.7 Advanced Settings ................................................. 27
3. Connections ................................................................................. 29
3.1 Bi-directional parallel interface (standard) ........................ 29
3.2 Optional interface (RS-232C) ........................................... 30
3.3 Optional Interface (USB) .................................................. 31
3.4 Optional Interface (LAN) ................................................... 31
4. Media Loading ............................................................................. 33
4.1 Loading the Ribbon .......................................................... 33
4.2 Loading Labels or Tags .................................................... 35
5. Cleaning and Maintenance .......................................................... 39
