Chapter 1
SETTING UP THE PRINTER
Subjects covered in Chapter 1 include -
l Locating the printer
l Unpacking and inspection (part names)
l Setting up and connecting
l Loading single sheets
l Loading and parking fanfold forms
l Adjusting the printing gap
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:
l A firm, level surface which is fairly vibration-free
l Away from excessive heat (such as direct sunlight, heaters, etc)
l Away from excessive humidity
l Away from excessive dust
l
Supply it with “clean” electricity. Do not connect it to the same circuit as
a large, noise-producing appliance such as a refrigerator.
l Make sure the line voltage is the voltage specified on the printer’s
identification plate.
l 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.
l Install the printer where there is sufficient room for the paper and any
paper being fed in or printed out.
l
If you are connecting your printer with a parallel cable, make sure that the
cable is within 2m (6ft) of the printer. An RS-232 connection using the
optional SPC-8K interface can be made over longer distances.
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