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PS40T
PS40T
User Manual
User Manual
Rev. 003
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents .................................................. iii Printing a Test Page............................................. 28 Printer Presentation...............................................1 Printer Setup......................................................... 31 Printing the Printer Setup Forms..................31 Unpacking the Printer ............................................3 Printer Parts ....................................
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Printer Presentation Printer Presentation This dot-matrix printer is a multi-purpose printer for counter applications. Its compact structure is designed to be integrated in an ergonomic environment. The printer provides a high level of reliability, form-handling accuracy and data integrity. Its main features are: • Printing on different types paper: cut sheets, multipart and fanfold paper • High print pressure for multipart documents: 1 original plus 8 copies in accurate printing • High
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• Automatic document alignment feature The printer checks automatically the alignment of the top margin and the left margin of the document and adjusts it, if necessary. The printout is therefore performed correctly independently from the paper loading position. • Storage of four complete configurations for instant recall • Standard parallel and serial interface and automatic switch-over function. • Easy printer setup • Supported emulations: IBM Proprinter XL24E, XL24E AGM, 2390+ and Epso
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Unpacking the Printer Unpacking the Printer Together with the printer the following items are included in the shipment box: Notify any damage to your supplier. • Paper stand • Ribbon cartridge • Power cable • CD-ROM with the printer documentation and drivers. Always keep the packing material in a safe place as you must repack the printer into it, when you need to move it. 3
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Printer Parts Printer Parts Never remove any printer part unless it is expressly indicated in this manual. Front View Front View Operator Panel Printer Cover Paper Stand 4
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R Re ea ar r V Viie ew w Rear cover 5
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Printer Installation Printer Installation C Ch ho oo os siin ng g a a S Su ui itta ab blle e L Lo oc ca attiio on n Consider the following points when you choose the location for your printer: • The distance between the printer and the host computer must not exceed the length of the interface cable; • The location must be sturdy, horizontal and stable; • Your printer must not be exposed to direct sunlight, extreme heat, cold, dust or humidity; • You need an AC power outlet compatible
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IIn ns stta alllliin ng g tth he e P Pa ap pe er r S Stta an nd d 1. Open the printer cover. 2. Match the hooks on the lower side of the paper stand with the clefts on the printer front part. 7
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3. Holding the paper stand oblique insert the hooks into the printer clefts. 4. Lower the paper stand to horizontal position making sure that the two holders on both sides are correctly inserted into the corresponding slots. Press the paper stand down until it clips into place. 5. Close the printer cover. 9
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Installing the Power Cable Installing the Power Cable 1. Find the power cable connector and the rating plate on the rear side of the printer. Make sure that your power supply matches the power rating of the printer. In case the power rating does not correspond DO NOT CONNECT THE PRINTER TO THE MAINS. Consult your dealer for help. Always use a grounded outlet. 2. Insert the power cable into the connector on the printer and the other end into a convenient mains outlet. 3. Press
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Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Installing the Ribbon Cartridge To install the ribbon cartridge, the printer must be powered on. 1. Remove the cartridge from its bag. Turn the tension knob in the direction of the arrow to tighten the ribbon. 2. Open the printer cover, the print head moves to the ribbon installation position. 12
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3. Hold the ribbon cartridge slightly inclined with the ribbon mask in front of the print head. 4. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the print head carriage, leading the cartridge pins into the fixing guides. In this way you assure the correct ribbon mask position in front of the print head. Push the cartridge onto the print carriage until it clicks into place. 5. Turn the tension knob in the direction of the arrow to tighten the ribbon. 6. Close the printer cover. 13
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Paper Handling Paper Handling This printer is designed for versatile an reliable paper handling. The flat-bed mechanism allows the handling of special documents, such as multiple invoices, postcards, labels and tickets. The print head detects the paper edges automatically, the sheet can therefore be inserted in any position within the detection area according to the rules described in the following paragraph. The paper alignment sensors determine the alignment of the upper and left paper m
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When inserting the paper into the printer, keep the following points in mind: • The document may not exceed the limits of the paper stand. Left Limit Right Limit • The documents having a width of at least 90 mm must be inserted on the left hand side over the grooved area on the paper stand. The documents must cover the whole grooved area, otherwise the printer will not accept the paper. NO OK 15
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• To load the documents having a width of less than 90 mm: - make sure that in the program menu the MANUAL LOADING item is enabled. - hold the paper against the left paper guide of the paper support while inserting it into the printer 16
