Table Of Contents - ABLE Systems Ap1310-DC User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Table Of Contents ........................................................................................................................ 2
2 Introduction................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Notes on Printer Firmware Revisions (Including Flash) ........................................................... 3
2.2 Copyright Notice And Disclaimer.............................................................................................. 3
2.3 Documentation Revision History .............................................................................................. 3
2.4 Ordering Part Codes, Options and Accessories....................................................................... 4
3 Modes Of Operation ..................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Idle Mode .................................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Spool Mode............................................................................................................................... 5
4 Paper............................................................................................................................................ 6
4.1 Loading Paper .......................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Paper Out and Head Up Sensors............................................................................................. 6
5 Led Indications ............................................................................................................................. 7
6 Printer Operation and Programming ............................................................................................ 8
6.1 Data Buffer................................................................................................................................ 8
6.2 Spool Mode............................................................................................................................... 8
6.3 Character Printing and Fonts.................................................................................................... 8
6.4 Graphics Printing and Other Programming Modes .................................................................. 8
7 Interface Details ........................................................................................................................... 9
7.1 RS-232 Serial Interface ............................................................................................................ 9
8 Connections and EMC Precautions ........................................................................................... 10
8.1 CABLING Details .................................................................................................................... 10
8.2 MOULDED CABLE CONNECTION INFORMATION ............................................................. 10
8.3 Power Supply Details ............................................................................................................. 10
8.4 Alternative Power Supply Arrangements................................................................................ 10
8.5 Data Cable.............................................................................................................................. 11
8.6 EMC Statement ...................................................................................................................... 11
8.7 EMC Caution .......................................................................................................................... 11
9 Getting Started ........................................................................................................................... 12
9.1 Connecting to a PC - A Checklist .......................................................................................... 12
9.2 Windows™ Printer Drivers ..................................................................................................... 12
9.3 Your Application Program....................................................................................................... 13
9.4 On-Line Information ................................................................................................................ 13
9.5 If All Else Fails... ..................................................................................................................... 13
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