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Unisys UDS 1491 Setup Manual

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UDS 1491 Printer

Setup Guide

© 2005 Unisys Corporation.
All rights reserved.
August 2005
Printed in USA
6895 9691–000
UNISYS

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  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    UDS 1491 Printer Setup Guide © 2005 Unisys Corporation. All rights reserved. August 2005 Printed in USA 6895 9691–000 UNISYS...
  • Page 2 The only warranties made by Unisys, if any, with respect to the products described in this document are set forth in such agreement. Unisys cannot accept any financial or other responsibility that may be the result of your use of the information in this document or software material, including direct, special, or consequential damages.
  • Page 3 Check the contents: UDS 1491 1. Printer 2. Ribbon cartridge 3. Power Cable 4. CD with online User and Setup Guide 5. Setup Guide...
  • Page 4 UDS 1491 1. Grasp tabs (1) and open access cover (2). 2. Remove printhead shipping retainer.
  • Page 5 UDS 1491 1. Grasp tabs (1) and remove the paper separator. 2. Remove protective material. Replace the paper separator. 3. Remove protective material from the pull-up roller assembly (2).
  • Page 6 UDS 1491 1. With access cover open, grasp printhead (1) and slide to center. 2. Remove ribbon cartridge from packaging. Important! Leave the clear plastic ribbon shield (2) on the cartridge.
  • Page 7 UDS 1491 1. Hold ribbon cartridge as shown with knob (1) up and ribbon shield (2) facing platen (3). 2. Fit grooves on sides at back end of cartridge over pins on ribbon plate (4).
  • Page 8 UDS 1491 1. Lower front of cartridge over printhead (1) until it snaps into place. 2. Turn knob (2) clockwise to take up ribbon slack.
  • Page 9 UDS 1491 Set the headgap lever (1) for the number of sheets in the forms you are using from 1-4. Use setting 5 for envelopes or extra-thick paper. Adjust setting for the best print quality.
  • Page 10 UDS 1491 Parallel 1. Make sure both printer and computer are OFF. 2. Plug interface cable into printer port. Plug other end into computer. Parallel cable must be shielded, no longer than 6 ft (1.8m), and IEEE 1284-compatible.
  • Page 11 UDS 1491 1. Plug power cord into printer. Plug other end into a grounded outlet. 2. Turn the printer on. POWER light (1) comes on and ALARM light (2) comes on because paper is not loaded.
  • Page 12 UDS 1491 1. Move the paper lever (1) to “REAR” position. 2. Grasp the paper separator (2). Lift slightly then slide back. 3. Pivot forward and rest gently against the roller assembly.
  • Page 13 UDS 1491 1. Above view is from rear. Locate tractors. Pull up on tractor lock levers (1) to release tractors. 2. Position right-hand tractor for width of paper. See paper size reference marks on printer. 3. Open the tractor covers (2). This action raises the paper separator.
  • Page 14 UDS 1491 Pull paper and place first two holes on each side over tractor pins (1). Equal number of paper holes must be engaged on each tractor to ensure proper paper feed.
  • Page 15 UDS 1491 1. Close right tractor cover (1). 2. Push down on lock lever (2) to lock tractor.
  • Page 16 UDS 1491 1. Position left tractor so that paper holes are centered on pins and paper is not stretched or too loose which could cause jams. Close tractor cover (1). 2. Push down on lock lever (2) to lock tractor.
  • Page 17 UDS 1491 1. Replace the paper separator. Make sure the marks (1) are aligned. 2. Swing over the wire paper feed guide (2) to rest on roller assembly.
  • Page 18 UDS 1491 Push FF/LOAD button. Paper feeds into printer and ALARM light goes out. For instructions on loading single sheet paper, see the User’s Guide on the CD.
  • Page 19 For steps to set Forms Tear Off ON and adjust TOF, refer to the User’s Guide on the CD provided with your printer. See “Using Your Printer, Top of Form (TOF).” To avoid TOF mis-alignment, always turn the printer off before turning the platen knob! UDS 1491...
  • Page 20 IBM Proprinter IBM Proprinter X24e/XL24e IBM Proprinter X24/XL24 IBM Proprinter IBM X24e AGM/XL24e AGM Use this emulation only when you’ve selected an IBM Proprinter X24e/XL24e driver and you need to use Epson Letter Quality (LQ) high density graphics. UDS 1491...
  • Page 21 The complete on-line User’s Guide is provided on the CD. You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the guide. Consult the User's Guide for information on • operating your printer • menu selections • problem solving • maintenance and service. UDS 1491...

  • Page 22: Service And Support

    Service and Support If you need further assistance or have questions, see our web site: http://www.unisys.com In the U.S. call 1-800-328-0440 In Canada call 1-800-387-6181 24 hours a day, 7 days a week UDS 1491...
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