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                        PS40T 
PS40T 
 
User Manual 
User Manual 
 
Rev. 003                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                    
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                                ® Copyright 2001 Output Technology Corporation  ® Copyright 2001 Output Technology Corporation  T Th hi is s  m ma an nu ua al l  r re ef fe er rs s  t to o  v va ar ri io ou us s  c co om mp pa an ni ie es s  a an nd d  p pr ro od du uc ct ts s  b by y  t th he ei ir r  t tr ra ad de e  n na am me es s..  I In n  m mo os st t  o off  t th he e  c ca as se es s,,  t th he es se e   d de es si ig gn na at ti io on ns s  a ar re e  c cl la ai im me ed d  a as s  t tr ra ad de em ma ar rk k
                    
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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