Sharp MZ-1P16 User manual

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying the MZ-1 P16 SHARP Plotter Printer.
Before using the Plotter Printer, please read this manual carefully to assure
correct operation.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
If the product is defective, please contact the store where you bought it.
SHARP is not responsible for damage incurred during, or as a result of, oper-
ation.
CAUTION
1. This unit consists of precision parts, such as LSI circuits, that can be
affected by the operating environment. Do not use the unit in place
subject to direct sunlight, extreme change of temperature or high humidity
or dust.
2. Do not bump or drop this unit.
3. Clean the unit with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use volatile liquids (alcohol,
benzine, thinner, etc.) or a wet cloth.

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1. Outline
The MZ-1 P16 plotter printer has been developed for use with the MZ-800
and equipped with four different coloured ball point pens. Sending BASIC
instructions to this printer allows it to print various types of characters and
plots.
The printer
can be installed in the upper section of the MZ-800 by- using a
mounting plate which is supplied as an accessory to the printer.
2. Installation
Although this printer is normally used when installed in the MZ-800, it can
be also operated in a free-standing.
2-1 Attaching the mounting plate
Screws for adjusting ~
the mounting plate re
CD Remove the screws holding both ends of the expansion slot cover in
the
rear section of the MZ-800. Place the mounting plate on the
upper section of the MZ-800 and screw the plate to the main unit
together with the slot cover.
CV Adjust the position of the mounting plate by sliding it in the direction
of the arrow, then tighten the two screws.
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2-2 Installing the printer
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Screw for securing the printer
CD Place the printer on the mounting plate as shown in the above figure.
CV Gently push ~he printer in the direction of the arrow.
@ Tighten the provided screw to secure the printer.
3. Connection
Be sure that the MZ-800 and its peripheral units are turned off before con-
necting the printer
to the computer.
For further connection details, refer
to your MZ-800 OWNER'S MANUAl.
Note: Make sure that system switches 2 and 3 located on the rear section
of the MZ-800 are on before you use the printer.
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4. Operation
For information about operating this printer, refer to your MZ-800 OWNER'S
MANUAL.
Note: (1) A protective sheet is inserted in this printer to protect the printer
mechanism. Remove the sheet by pressing the paper feed key
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(2) Take care to keep the paper dry. Otherwise, the water-soluble ink
used by this plotter may bleed on the paper.
5. Specifications
Printing system:
Colours:
Printing speed:
Line
width:
Character set:
Resolution:
Power supply:
Power consumption:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Accessories:
Ball point pens (4 selectable colours)
1. Black, 2. Blue, 3. Green, 4. Red
10 characters/second average when printing at the
smallest character size
80 columns, 40 columns, or 26 columns (software
selectable)
115 (including ASCII characters)
0.2mm
+5V (supplied by the MZ-800)
11W
162
(W) x 133 (D) x 59 (H) mm (excluding accessories)
750 g (Mounting plate: 300 g)
Mounting plate (1), Screw (1), Roll paper (1 ),
Ball point pens (black, blue, green, red),
Paper holders
(left and right), Roll shaft (1),
Paper guide (1),
Instruction Manual (1)
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SHARP CORPORATION
OSAKA, JAPAN
Printed in Japan
Gedruckt in Japan
Imprime au Japon
Stampato
in Giappone
© 1984 SHARP CORPORATION
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