Preface; About This Manual - Epson PR9 User Manual

Preface

About this Manual

This manual covers the printer in combination with an interface module.
The interface is an integral part of the printer, and the type of interface used significantly
influences the behaviour or operation of the printer.
The structure of this manual is such that the operator is led step-by-step through the
various procedures. It starts with the unpacking and setting-up, moves on to detailed
instructions for operating the printer and ends with the mounting of options.
The manual is divided into the following chapters:
1. Getting Started
This chapter covers the unpacking and setting-up of the printer and the installation of
the ribbon cassette. By the end of this chapter the printer should be fully functional and
tested in its primary form. It is not yet connected to the host computer system and no
options are mounted.
2. Operating the Printer
This chapter discusses in great detail the operation of the operator panel, all menu
functions, and the general operation of the menu.
3. Configuring the Printer
This chapter explains how to configure the printer so that it can communicate with the
corresponding system environment. Then this chapter thoroughly describes the
printer's operating controls. In the last part you will find tables with the possible values
of the menu items.
In this chapter you will also find a detail explanations of individual menu items.
4. Maintenance
This chapter shows how to clean the printer and how to remove the Alignment Unit.
5. Options
This is a description of the available options, the Tractor Unit and the USB Port.
6. Technical Data
All technical details or data about the printer can be found here.
7. Interface Description
This chapter gives hints about possibilities to connect the printer to the various
computer systems and explains particularities depending on the version of the
operating system. Additionally, cable connection is illustrated.
8. Firmware Update
You will be advised to update the printer's firmware irregularly to strengthen PR 9's
functions.
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