Table Of Contents - ABLE Systems Ap1200 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Table Of Contents............................................................................................................... 2
2 Contact Details ................................................................................................................... 3
3 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3
3.1 Programmers Guide......................................................................................................... 3
3.2 Copyright and Confidentiality Notice.................................................................................. 3
3.3 EMC Disclaimer............................................................................................................... 4
3.4 Product Safety................................................................................................................. 4
4 Operation........................................................................................................................... 5
4.1 Opening The Doors ......................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Changing The Paper........................................................................................................ 6
4.3 Selecting Suitable Paper Rolls.......................................................................................... 7
4.4 Removing Paper Or Clearing A Jam ................................................................................. 7
4.5 Paper Feed Button........................................................................................................... 7
4.6 LED Indications ............................................................................................................... 7
4.7 Modes of Operation ......................................................................................................... 8
4.8 Usage Restrictions........................................................................................................... 8
4.9 Notes on Printer Firmware Revisions (Including Flash)....................................................... 8
5 Installation.......................................................................................................................... 9
5.1 Panel Cut-Out ................................................................................................................. 9
5.2 Connector Details ............................................................................................................ 9
5.3 Connector Pinouts ......................................................................................................... 10
5.4 Power Supply Requirement ............................................................................................ 10
5.5 External Reset............................................................................................................... 10
5.6 Additional Connector Options ......................................................................................... 10
6 Connecting Up To A Personal Computer............................................................................ 11
6.1 Suggested connections to a PC...................................................................................... 11
6.2 Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 11
6.3 WINDOWS™ Printer Drivers .......................................................................................... 12
6.4 Your Application Program............................................................................................... 12
6.5 On-line Information ........................................................................................................ 12
6.6 If All Else Fails............................................................................................................... 12
7 Host Programming ............................................................................................................ 13
7.1 Data Buffer.................................................................................................................... 13
7.2 Control Codes ............................................................................................................... 13
7.3 Spooling Mode .............................................................................................................. 13
7.4 Serial Interface.............................................................................................................. 13
7.5 Character Printing.......................................................................................................... 13
7.6 Graphics Printing ........................................................................................................... 13
8 Maintenance & Repairs ..................................................................................................... 14
8.1 Printer Maintenance....................................................................................................... 14
8.2 Printer Repairs .............................................................................................................. 14
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