Compuprint L03 User manual

Compuprint 4247 Serial Matrix Printers
Compuprint 4247 Model L03 Printer:
Quick Setup Guide
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Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Notices” on page 27.
First edition (October 2011)
This edition applies to the Compuprint 4247 L03 printer and to all subsequent releases and modifications
until otherwise indicated in new edition.
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Contents
Safety and environmental notices . . . v
Safety notices ..............v
Danger hazard level ...........v
Caution hazard level ..........v
Attention notices .............v
Safety precautions ............vi
Electrical safety ............vi
Approved power cord and receptacle .....vi
Electrical safety and portable power strip
receptacles .............vii
Connecting or disconnecting a communication
port, a teleport, or an attachment connector . . vii
Servicing during an electrical storm .....vii
Setting up your printer ........1
Step 1 – Unpacking Your Printer........1
Printer Parts .............2
Choosing a Suitable Location ........3
Removing the Shipment Locks .......4
Installing the operator panel overlay .....4
Step 2 - Installing the Ribbon Cartridge .....5
Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge .......7
Step 3 – Installing the Controller Board .....8
Handling the Controller Board .......8
Inserting the Controller Board .......8
Step 4 – Starting the Printer .........11
Host Computer Connection ........11
Software Driver Selection.........12
Power Connection ...........12
Step 5 – Selecting the Display Language .....14
Step 6 – Loading Fanfold Paper .......15
Printing a Default Configuration Sheet .....20
Configuring the Printer .........20
Maintenance & Troubleshooting .......21
Cleaning the Printer ..........21
Printing the Self Test ..........21
LCD Display Messages ..........22
Error Messages ............24
Options................25
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Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Safety and environmental notices
Safety notices
There are two levels of safety notices: Danger and Cautions.
Danger hazard level
The word Danger indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of
causing death or serious personal injury.
Most DANGER notices are numbered <1-1>,<1-2>, and so forth where they
appear in the text of this manual.
Example of a Danger notice:
DANGER
<1-10> Hazardous voltages are present. Do not touch the pins or sockets of
the power receptacle.
Caution hazard level
The word Caution indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of
causing moderate or minor personal injury.
Most CAUTION notices are numbered <2-1>,<2-2>, and so forth where they
appear in the text of this manual.
Example of a Caution notice:
!CAUTION:
<2-22> Carefully follow all cleaning instructions, using only the materials and
solutions recommended.
Attention notices
The word Attention calls attention to the possibility of damage to a program,
device, system, or data.
Attention notices are not numbered.
Examples of an Attention notice:
Attention: The above openings must always be protected with their covers. Do
not touch inside and do not insert any object into these openings or into the gears.
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Safety precautions
Never remove any printer cover except to install a printer accessory as expressly described
in this manual.
The following areas of the printer should be covered for safety reasons:
Attention: The above openings must always be protected with their covers. Do
not touch inside and do not insert any object into these openings or into the gears.
Electrical safety
This printer is inspected and listed by recognized national testing laboratories,
such as Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) in the U.S.A. and Canadian Standards
Association (CSA) in Canada. Listing of a product by a national testing laboratory
indicates that the product is designed and manufactured in accordance with
national requirements intended to minimize safety hazards. This equipment meets
a very high standard of safety in design and manufacture. Remember, however,
that this product operates under conditions of high electrical potentials and heat
generation, both of which are functionally necessary.
Because the paper used in the printer can burn, you should take normal
precautions to prevent fire. These precautions include common-sense measures,
such as keeping potentially combustible materials (for example, curtains and
chemicals) away from the printer, providing adequate ventilation and cooling,
limiting unattended operation, and having trained personnel available and
assigned to the printer.
Approved power cord and receptacle
DANGER
<1-11> Your country may require an approved power cord and plug.
Ensure that you have the correct power cord and plug. Use this cord and
plug only with an approved, correctly-installed power receptacle.
Small Rear Cover
HC0I0001
Large Rear Cover
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Electrical safety and portable power strip receptacles
Extension cords
DANGER
DANGER <1-1> Do not use an extension power-cord.
The customer must supply the correct electrical outlet which must meet the
requirements stated under “Printer Specifications” in the User's Guide.
Portable power strip receptacles (temporary power taps)
Portable power strip receptacles (referred to as “temporary power taps” by the
National Electrical Code) may be used if they are fully approved in the customer's
geographic location. It is the customer's responsibility to supply a fully approved
“temporary power tap”, if one is to be used.
Connecting or disconnecting a communication port, a
teleport, or an attachment connector
DANGER
<1-14> Switch off printer power and unplug the printer power cord before
connecting or disconnecting a communication port, a teleport, or other
attachment connector.
Servicing during an electrical storm
DANGER
<1-13> Do not connect or disconnect a communication port, a teleport, or
any other connector during an electrical storm.
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Setting up your printer
To set up your printer, follow these steps.
Step 1 – Unpacking Your Printer
The following items are included in the carton:
Contact your point of purchase seller if any items are missing.
The Controller Board includes the printer software program (firmware) and the
interface connectors to the host system.
Figure 1. Carton Contents
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Printer Parts
Figure 2. Printer Parts: Front and Rear View
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