Chap. 2; Setting Up The Printer; Printer Placement - Star Micronics NX-1040 User Manual

SETTING UP THE PRINTER

This chapter describes the following procedures to set up your new
printer.
If you have optional accessories, refer to the manuals attached to each
accessory.

• Printer placement

• Unpacking the carton box
• Installing the platen knob
• Installing the ribbon cartridge
• Connecting the printer to your computer
• Configure your software for the printer
PRINTER PLACEMENT
Before you start setting up your printer, make sure that you have a
suitable place on which to locate it. By "a suitable place", we mean:
• A firm, level surface which is fairly vibration-free
• Away from excessive heat (such as direct sunlight, heaters, etc)
• Away from excessive humidity
• Away from excessive dust
• A steady power supply that is not subject to power surges should be
connected to the printer.
For example, do not connect it to the same circuit as a large, noise-
producing appliance such as a refrigerator or an air conditioner.
• Make sure the line voltage is the voltage specified on the printer's
identification plate.
• To disconnect the printer, the plug has to be disconnected from the
wall socket, which has to be located close to the printer, and easy to
access.
• Install the printer where there is sufficient room for the fanfold paper
stack and any paper being fed in or printed out.
• If you are connecting your printer with a parallel interface, make
sure that the cable is within 2m (6ft) of the printer. An RS-232 con-
nection using the optional SPC-8K interface converter can be made
over longer distances.

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