Introduction; Models And Options; Manual Contents - Printek PrintMaster 862 Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you
for purchasing a Printek Printer. This printer has been designed to provide years of service
handling your most demanding printing requirements.
In addition, an easy to use front panel combined with the ability to store ten different form configurations
makes handling multiple forms as simple as a button press for the operator.

MODELS AND OPTIONS

The PrintMaster 860 is a rear feed single tractor path, 85 Column printers.
The PrintMaster 862 has both a rear feed tractor path and a bottom feed tractor path.
Options available for all models include:
Ethernet 10/100BaseT Interface (Internal)
Printstand
Setup Module

MANUAL CONTENTS

*Unless specifically noted, all instructions and information herein is valid for all models in the
PrintMaster 860 series.
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GETTING STARTED
the ribbon cartridge, loading paper, and performing a printer self-test.
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DAILY OPERATION
provides more detailed descriptions of the features that are used most frequently.
These include the "every day" buttons and indicators on the control panel, selecting or loading new
forms, ejecting forms, changing the ribbon cartridge, aligning print with preprinted forms, and causes
for common error conditions.
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PRINTER CONFIGURATION
parameters for each of the ten forms, parameters for the standard and optional interfaces, and
parameters for other options.
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FORM CONSTRUCTION AND LAYOUT TIPS
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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Daily Operation section, preventive maintenance, and how to obtain service.
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ADVANCED SETUP FEATURES
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USING REMOTE SETUP
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USING THE SETUP MODULE
parameters from one printer to another or be used to backup your printers' settings.
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PRINTER RESET CONDITIONS
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CONTROL CODE AND ESCAPE SEQUENCE SUMMARIES
printer emulation.
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ASCII CHARACTER TABLES
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SPECIFICATIONS
list the operating ranges and ratings of the printer.
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
provides instructions for installation, setting up the computer interface, installing
provides detailed information on how to use Setup to permanently store
provides tips for form construction and layout.
lists more serious error messages than discussed in the
provides information on how to set menu security.
describes how to "set up" default parameters from a host computer.
describes how the optional Setup Module can be used to copy Setup
describes the state of the printer after power up or reset.
show the characters for each character set.
provides definitions for terms used in this manual.
lists the commands supported for each
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