User's Guide 3
Table of Contents
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................... 7
OVERVIEW 8
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION............................................................................ 9
INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION .......................................................... 10
Setting up the Printer ................................................................................................ 10
Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................................................... 12
Connecting the Printer to Your Host ......................................................................... 13
Loading the Ribbon.................................................................................................. 15
Loading Media......................................................................................................... 19
Changing Position of the Media Supply Spindle......................................................... 24
Calibrating Media Sensors........................................................................................ 25
Performing the Self Test............................................................................................ 26
Resetting the Printer to Factory Default Settings ........................................................ 31
PANEL OPERATION ............................................................................................... 33
Front Panel.............................................................................................................. 33
LCD Display (FM4602 and 4603 models only) ........................................................ 37
Front Panel Set-up Menu ......................................................................................... 39
Procedure to Enter into Set-up Mode....................................................................... 40
Set-up Mode Selection Items ................................................................................... 41
Setting Display Language.......................................................................................... 43
Back Panel............................................................................................................... 44
Back Panel Switches (FM4602 and FM4603 models only)....................................... 46
PS/2 Keyboard I/F (FM4602 and FM4603 models only)......................................... 48
COMMAND QUICK REFERENCE....................................................................... 49
Command Set for PPLA .......................................................................................... 49
Command Set for PPLB........................................................................................... 57
PRINTER DRIVER .................................................................................................. 61
Driver Installation..................................................................................................... 62
How to Use the Driver ............................................................................................. 63
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................... 69
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................ 69
Recovery................................................................................................................. 71
Preventive Maintenance............................................................................................ 72