Chapter 1
Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer
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Checking the parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Removing the protective materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
A Look at Your Printer
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1-6
The printer parts
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1-7
Control panel indicator lights
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1-8
Control panel buttons
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1-9
Assembling the Printer
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1-10
Installing the ribbon cartridge
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1-10
Attaching the power cable
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1-14
Testing the Printer
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1-15
Plugging in the printer
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1-15
Loading paper for the self test
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1-16
Running the self test
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1-22
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
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1-24
Connecting the parallel interface
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1-25
Connecting the serial interface
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1-28
Setting Up Your Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
