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Table of Contents
1 Product Overview
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................1-1
2 Setting up the Printer
Determining a Location....................................................................................................................................2-1
Unpacking the Printer ......................................................................................................................................2-2
Lifting and Moving the Printer ....................................................................................................................2-3
Handling and Storing Media.............................................................................................................................2-4
Loading the Ribbon..........................................................................................................................................2-5
Loading the Paper ............................................................................................................................................2-7
Attaching the Print Catcher ..............................................................................................................................2-8
Connecting the Cables ......................................................................................................................................2-9
Turning on the Printer .....................................................................................................................................2-9
Making a Test Print ........................................................................................................................................2-10
Installing the Software....................................................................................................................................2-10
3 Operating the Printer
Operator Control Panel Overview .....................................................................................................................3-1
Display Messages .......................................................................................................................................3-2
Status and Error Indicator..........................................................................................................................3-2
Buttons ......................................................................................................................................................3-3
Changing Printer Settings .................................................................................................................................3-4
Handling and Storing Prints .............................................................................................................................3-5
4 Troubleshooting
Error Messages ................................................................................................................................................4-1
Warnings ...................................................................................................................................................4-1
User Correctable Errors .............................................................................................................................4-2
Service Error..............................................................................................................................................4-3
Image Quality Problems .............................................................................................................................4-4
Recovering from Power Interruption..........................................................................................................4-5
Clearing Paper Jams.........................................................................................................................................4-6
Clearing Ribbon Jams.......................................................................................................................................4-6
Repairing Damaged Ribbon .............................................................................................................................4-7
Customer Support and Technical Assistance.....................................................................................................4-8