2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33094 2. PRINTER SETUP 2. PRINTER SETUP This section outlines the procedures to setup your printer prior to its operation. The section includes precautions, loading media and ribbon, connecting cables, setting the operating environment of the printer and performing an online print test. Reference Procedure Setup Flow Installation After referring to the Safety Precautions in this manual, install the printer in a safe and stable location. 2.1 Installation Connecting the power cord Connect a power cord to the power inlet of the printer, then to an AC outlet. 2.2 Connecting the Power Cord Loading the media Load a label stock or tag stock.
2.3.1 Loading the Media Media sensor position alignment Adjust the position of feed gap sensor or black mark sensor according to the media being used. 2.3.1 Loading the Media Loading the ribbon If using thermal transfer media then load the ribbon. Skip setup for D2 model.. 2.3.2 Loading the Ribbon Connecting to a host computer Connect the printer to a host computer or network. 2.4 Connecting the Cables to Your Printer Turn on the printer power. Turning the power ON 2.5 Turning the Printer ON/OFF Printer setting Set the printer parameters in the system mode. 2.6 Printer Setting Installing the printer driver If necessary, install the printer driver on your host computer.
2.7 Installing the Printer Drivers Make a print test from your operating environment and check the print result. Print test 2.8 Print Test Position and Print Tone Fine adjustment If necessary, fine adjust the print start position, cut/strip position, print tone, etc. 2.9 Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment If the print start position cannot be detected properly when pre-printed label are used, set the threshold automatically. Automatic threshold setting 2.10 Threshold Setting Manual threshold setting If the print start position cannot be detected properly even after automatic threshold setting is performed manually set the threshold. 2.10 Threshold Setting E2- 1