2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33097 2.2 Procedure before Operation 2.2 Procedure before Operation This section describes the steps needed to setup the printer correctly. 1. Unpack the printer and its accessories from the box. NOTES: 1. To be able to communicate with a host computer, an RS-232C, Centronics, Ethernet, or USB cable connection is required. (1) RS-232C cable: 9 pins (do not use a null modem cable) (2) Centronics cable: 36 pins (3) Ethernet cable: 10/100 Base (4) USB cable: V2.0 (Full Speed) 2. Use of the Windows Driver will enable printing from Windows applications. The printer can also be controlled with its own programming commands.
For details, please contact your TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION representative. 2. Place the printer where it is to be used referring to Safety Precautions supplied with the printer for tips on the correct use and placement. 3. Make sure that the Power Switch is off. (Refer to Section 2.3 .) 4. Connect the printer to a host computer or network using an RS-232C, Centronics, Ethernet or USB cable. (Refer to Section 2.4.) 5. Connect the Power Adapter to the printer, and then plug the Power Cord into a properly grounded power outlet. (Refer to Section 2.5 ) 6. Load the media. (Refer to Section 2.7 .) 7. Adjust the position of the Feed Gap Sensor or Black Mark Sensor to match the media being used.
(Refer to Section 2.7 .) 8. Install the Printer Driver on the host computer. (Refer to the Printer Driver on the CD-ROM.) 9. Turn the Power ON. (Refer to Section 2.3 .) 2.3 Turning the Printer ON/OFF 2.3.1 Turning ON the Printer When the printer is connected to a host computer it is good practice to turn the printer ON before turning on the host computer and to turn OFF the host computer before turning off the printer. 1. To turn ON the printer power, press the power switch as shown in the diagram below. Note that ( | ) is the power ON side of the switch. CAUTION! Use the power switch to turn the printer on/off.
Plugging or unplugging the power cord to turn the printer on/off may cause fire, an electric shock, or damage to the printer. Power Switch NOTE: If the LED 1 or 2 is illuminated in red, go to Section 4.1, Troubleshooting Guide . 2. As the printer powers on LED 1 and 2 will lite first in orange then off and finally LED 1 should stay illuminated in green. E2-2