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Chapter 3: Setting up the Printer
Cable routing
To prevent the printer from becoming unplugged accidentally, make sure the cables are routed as shown in the illustration
below.
RS-232C,
IEEE 1284 parallel
or Ethernet
communication
cable
Test the printer
The test prints a list of various printer settings (Diagnostic form) and partially cuts the paper if a knife is installed (see
sample on next page). The test printout items may vary depending on the printer model. This printout may be useful to a
service representative if there is a problem. If something appears to be wrong with the test printout (such as missing or
faded text), see page 44 in the troubleshooting section in this document, or refer to the interactive Printer Troubleshooting
Guide at www.cognitivetpg.com.
At the end of the test printout are instructions how to enter the configuration menu. The configuration menu allows you to
change the current settings of the printer. (See page 32 for more information on changing the configurations.)
1 To run the test, either:
a Open (1) then while holding down the paper feed
button, close the receipt cover (2).
OR
b Press the paper feed button and the reset button at
the same time. The Diagnostic printout will print.
2 When the printer begins printing let go of the paper
feed button. The diagnostic printout will print.
3 Review this printout for printer settings. If you wish
to change any of these settings go to the configuration
menu as instructed at the bottom of the printout.
A760 Two-Color Thermal/Impact Hybrid Printer: User Guide
To the RS-232C, IEEE 1284 parallel
or Ethernet connector (when used)
To the USB
connector (when used)
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relief
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Caution: Be extremely careful changing any of the printer
settings to avoid inadvertently changing other settings that
might affect the performance of the printer.
4 Make selections as instructed on the printout.
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or adapter
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32 for more information.)
189-9200303 Rev. E
(See page
12/2012
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