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  • Page 1 A T & T C A T P R I N T E R...
  • Page 2 Unpacking Do not plug the printer in just yet. We’ll tell you when you can. Lift the access cover and remove the clear smudge strips from the front panel and cover. Smudge strip Access cover Smudge strip Remove the shipping retainer that secures the print head during shipment.
  • Page 3 Insert the platen knob in the hole on the right side of the printer, lining up the notch in the knob with the pin on the shaft. Platen knob Make sure the printer is turned off, then plug the printer end of the power cord into the printer and the other end into a 3-hole grounded outlet.
  • Page 4 Switch Bank 2 Switches (2-1) through (2-3) control the baud rate. Baud rate: Switch Switch Switch Rate 19200 9600 ON OFF 4800 2400 1200 ON OFF DSR input signal: ON: ACTIVE OFF: INACTIVE Buffer threshold: ON: 32 bytes OFF: 256 bytes Busy signal timing: ON: 200 ms (min.) OFF: 1 second (min.)

  • Page 5: Switch Bank

    Switch bank 1 Switches Parity: ON: Odd Off: Even Parity: ON: Without OFF: With Data bits: ON: 8 OFF: 7 Protocol: ON: Ready/Busy OFF: X-ON/X-OFF Test Select: ON: Circuit OFF: Monitor Mode select: ON: Print OFF: Testing Switches 1-7 and 1-8 control the Busy Line Selection: Switch Busy Line Switch...

  • Page 6: Control Circuit Board Switches

    CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD SWITCHES Switches 1 - 2 - 3 International characters: Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Language Slashed 0 Unslashed O British German French Unslashed O French Canadian Spanish 4 - 5 Form length: Switch 4 Switch 5 Length 5.5 inches 8.5 INCHES ON...
  • Page 7 Resetting the Switches You’ll need a screwdriver and a fine-tipped tool- a ballpoint pen or a toothpick will do. Make sure that the power is off. Remove the screw from the small cover on the back of the printer and slide off the cover. Switches Using the tool, slide the switch to the new selection.

  • Page 8: Inserting The Ribbon Cartridge

    Wire guide Paper separator Printhead centered Inserting the ribbon cartridge If you haven’t done so already, lift off the access cover. Center the print head so that it’s away from the bail rollers. Make sure the bail is closed lever back. With the knob side up, tilt the ribbon cartridge onto the print head plate so that it slides into the area of the plate that is closest to the front of the printer.
  • Page 9 Lower the ribbon shield over the print head, aligning the tabs with the inserts on the print head plate. Press on the cartridge until you feel it snap into place. Caution: Do not touch the print head directly after printing, allow five minutes for it to cool.
  • Page 10 Bottom feed Set the printer on a slotted printer stand, aligning the opening in the base of the printer with the slot on the stand. Place the paper under the printer stand. Lift the access cover. Open the paper lever and the bail lever Slide the first sheet of paper through the opening in the base of the printer.
  • Page 11 Close the bail, but leave the paper lever open for sprocket paper feeding. Replace the access cover making sure the paper exits through the opening; then lower the wire guide on the paper separator to prevent exiting paper from reentering the printer. Rear Feed Place the paper behind the printer.

  • Page 12: The Printer

    Lower the wire guide to prevent the exiting paper from reentering the printer. Adjust the guides so that they are as close to the paper as possible without touching it. Rear fed paper Guide Bail lever (close after loading) Guide Wire guide Paper lever (forward for...
  • Page 13 Using the Front Panel FORM ALARM POWER PITCH MODE SELECT LINE FEED FEED UTILITY The SELECT button controls communications with the computer. Pressing this button turns the SELECT light on and off. When the light is on, the printer is on line (SELECTED) and is ready to receive data. When the light is out, the printer is offline or (DESELECTED) and not ready to receive data from the computer.