Star Micronics SP200 Series User manual

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DOT MATRIX PRINTER
SP200 SERIES
USER’S MANUAL

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Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
For compliance with the Federal Noise Interference Standard, this equipment requires a shielded cable.
This statement will be applied only for the printers marketed in U.S.A.
Statement of
The Canadian Department of Communications
Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la
classe Aprescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édictépar le ministère des Communications du Canada.
The above statement applies only to printers marketed in Canada.
CE
Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity
EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989
This product has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the International Standards EN 61000-6-3/10.2001
and EN 55024/09.98 following the provisions of the Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive of the European Communi-
ties as of May 1989.
EC Council Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC of 22 July 1993
This product has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the International Standards EN 60950 following the
provisions of the Low Voltage Directive of the European Communities as of July 1993.
The above statement applies only to printers marketed in EU.
Trademark acknowledgments
SP200: Star Micronics Co., Ltd.
ESC/POS: Seiko Epson Corporation
Notice
•All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever, without STAR’s express permis-
sion is forbidden.
•The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
•All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual at the time of going to press. How-
ever, should any errors be detected, STAR would greatly appreciate being informed of them.
•The above notwithstanding, STAR can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual.
©Copyright 1994 Star Micronics Co., LTD.

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Safety Information
Important!
Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the AC outlet and that the
computer is turned off before making connections.
Important!
Do not connect a telephone line into the peripheral drive connector. Failure to observe this
may result in damage to the printer.
Also, for safety purposes, do not connect wiring to the external drive connector if there is a
chance it may carry peripheral voltage.
Connect the ground wire. (EU only)
Take out the screw shown in the figure below, then fasten the ground wire terminal to the place
where the screw was removed and tighten the screw.
Cable
Separated
Ground Wire

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Unpacking
Choosing a place for the printer
Before actually unpacking the printer, you should take a few minutes to think about where
you plan to use it. Remember the following points when doing this.
✓Choose a firm, level surface where the printer will not be exposed to vibration.
✓The power outlet you plan to connect to for power should be nearby and unobstructed.
✓Make sure that the printer is close enough to your host computer for you to connect the
two.
✓Make sure that the printer is not exposed to direct sunlight.
✓Make sure that the printer is well away from heaters and other sources of extreme heat.
✓Make sure that the surrounding area is clean, dry, and free of dust.
✓Make sure that the printer is connected to a reliable power outlet. It should not be on the
same electric circuit as copiers, refrigerators, or other appliances that cause power spikes.
✓Make sure that the room where you are using the printer is not too humid.
✓Printer
✓User’s manual
✓Ribbon cartridge
✓Ferrite core (EU only)
✓Fastener (EU only)
Printer
User’s manual Ribbon Cartridge
Ferrite core (EU only)
Fastener (EU only)

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Consumable Parts
When consumable parts have run out, use those specified in the table below.
(1) Roll paper specifications
Paper type: Ordinary bond and carbonless copy paper
Paper width: 76±0.5 mm (3.0 inches)
Roll diameter: ø85 mm (3.35 inches) max.
Internal diameter of roll: ø12±1 mm
Note: The paper must not be glued to the core.
Thickness: Tear bar model (single) 70 µm to 100 µm
(copies) Original + 2 copies (Max. 200 µm)
Auto cutter model (single) 70 µm to 100 µm
(copies) Original + 1 copies (Max. 100 µm)
Note: Theauto-cutter built into thisauto cutter model hasbeen
designed for a maximum paper thickness of 100 µm.
This thickness is rated to a maximum paper capacity of
2 ply paper, were each sheet is set at 50 µm. Exceed-
ing the 100 µmpaper thickness auto-cutter specifica-
tion will not insure proper cutting.
(2) Ink ribbon specifications
Ribbon type: Cartridge cassette
Color: SP212/242 type: Single color (Purple or black)
SP216/246 type: Two color (Black and red)
Ribbon material: Nylon 66 (#40 denier)
Ribbon life: Single color:
Purple 3,000,000 characters
Black 1,200,000 characters
Two color:
Black on two color 600,000 characters
Red on two color 300,000 characters

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ON LINEPOWER FEED
3 POWER lamp (Green LED)
4
ON LINE lamp (Green LED)
1
ON LINE switch
2 FEED switch
Control Panel
1ON LINE switch
SwitchestheprinterbetweenONLINEandOFFLINE.
ON LINE and OFF LINE switching is possible only
when paper is loaded in the printer.
2FEED switch
•When this switch is pressed and then released within
0.5 sec., the paper feeds on line.
•When this switch is held depressed for more than 0.5
sec., the paper feeds continuously.
(The above paper feed operation is possible for both
ON LINE and OFF LINE modes.)
3POWER lamp (green LED)
•Lights when the power to the printer is on.
•Flashes when paper is out, mechanical error occurs, when there is an alarm due to head
temperature detection, or when a CPU error has occurred.
•If the paper is out, load new paper and press the ON LINE switch.
•When the POWER lamp flashes due to occurrence of a mechanical error, turn off the power and
remove the cause of a mechanical error and then turn on the power again to reset the printer.
•If the POWER lamp flashes due to the alarm of the head temperature detection, the printer will
be set automatically when the head temperature becomes low.
4ON LINE lamp (green LED)
LED lit: Printer is ON LINE
LED off: Printer is OFF LINE
LED flashes: CPU error
When the POWER lamp and ON LINE lamp light simultaneously, a CPU error has occurred.
Loading the Ribbon Cartridge (Tear Bar Model)
1Turn off power to the printer.
2Lift the cover up approx. 3 cm. Hold the cover
tilted at this angle, then pull it toward you to
remove it.
Cover
Power off

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3Placetheribboncartridge inthedirection shown
in figure and press it down to load it. If loading
of the ribbon cartridge is not satisfactory, press
downthecartridgewhilerotatingtheribbonfeed
knob in the direction of the arrow.
4Turntheribbonfeedknoboftheribboncartridge
in the direction of the arrow to remove slack in
the ribbon.
5Mount the cover by reversing the procedure
outlined in step 2above.
Note: When removing the ribbon cartridge, raise
the A section and then remove it by holding
the B section as shown in figure.
Loading the Ribbon Cartridge (Auto Cutter Model)
1Turn off power to the printer.
2Lift the cover up approx. 3 cm. Hold the cover
tilted at this angle, then pull it toward you to
remove it.
Print head
Ink ribbon
Ribbon feed
knob
Notched
part
Ribbon cartridge
A
B
Cover
Power off

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4Placetheribbon cartridgein thedirectionshown
in figure and press it down to load it. If loading
of the ribbon cartridge is not satisfactory, press
downthecartridgewhilerotatingtheribbonfeed
knob in the direction of the arrow.
5Turntheribbonfeedknoboftheribboncartridge
in the direction of the arrow to remove slack in
the ribbon.
6Close the Auto Cutter.
7Mount the cover by reversing the procedure
outlined in step 2above.
Note: Whenremovingtheribboncartridge,raise
theAsectionandthenremoveitbyholding
the B section as shown in figure.
A
B
3Lift up the auto cutter and put it in a vertical
position, as shown in figure.Auto cutter
Print head
Ink ribbon
Auto cutter
Ribbon feed
knob
Notched part
Ribbon
cartridge

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Loading the Paper (Tear Bar Model)
1Lift the cover up approx. 3cm. Hold the cover
tilted at this angle, then pull it toward you to
remove it.
2Cut off the front edge of the roll paper
perpendicularly.
3Confirm that the power of the printer is turned
on.
4While observing the direction of the roll paper,
insert the top end of the paper beneath the paper
guideasfarasitwillgo.Iftherollpaperisinstalled,
the top end of the paper automatically comes out
from the paper exit.
5Movethe paperrollholder inthedirection of the
arrow, and insert the roll so that the holes in the
core align with the axes of the paper roll holder.
Releasethe paperroll holderto securethepaper.
6If the paper roll core has not been properly
aligned with the paper roll holder, the cover
cannottoproperlyseateduntilthepaperposition
is corrected.
7Press the FEED (paper feed) switch to feed the
paper approximately 10cm.
8Insert the top edge of the paper into the tear bar
slot, then mount the cover by reversing the
procedure for removing the cover in step 1
above.
Note: When the paper end mark appears on the
paper, replace the roll paper before it runs
out.
Cover
FEED
switch
Roll paper Core
Axis
Paper roll holder
Roll paper
Cover
Positioning rib
Paper roll holder
Tear bar
FEED switch

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2Cut off the front edge of the roll paper
perpendicularly.
3Confirm that the power of the printer is turned
on.
4While observing the direction of the roll paper,
insert the top end of the paper beneath the paper
guideasfarasitwillgo.Iftherollpaperisinstalled,
the top end of the paper automatically comes out
from the paper exit. After 2cm of paper are fed
out, the paper is automatically cut off.
5Movethe paper rollholder in thedirection of the
arrow, and insert the roll so that the holes in the
core align with the axes of the paper roll holder.
Releasethe paperroll holderto securethepaper.
6If the paper roll core has not been properly
aligned with the paper roll holder, the cover
cannottoproperlyseateduntilthepaperposition
is corrected.
7Press the FEED (paper feed) switch to feed the
paper approximately 10cm.
Loading the Paper (Auto Cutter Model)
1Lift the cover up approx. 3cm. Hold the cover
tilted at this angle, then pull it toward you to
remove it.
Cover
FEED
switch
Roll paper Core
Axis
Paper roll holder
Roll paper
Cover
Positioning rib
Paper roll holder

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9Pullontheedgeofthepaperto removeanyslack
and then lower the auto cutter.
0Insertthepaperthroughthepaperoutletandthen
replacethecoverbyreversingtheremovalsteps.
Note: When the paper end mark appears on the
paper, replace the roll paper before it runs
out.
8Insert the tip of the roll paper in the auto cutter
paper slit.
•Whenusingcopyingpaper,insertonlytheoriginal
(the upper paper) into the slit of the auto cutter.
Insert the paper which is to be copied (the lower
paper) between the platen and the auto cutter.
Auto cutter
Paper
insertion
slit
Upper paper
FEED switch
Print head
Paper insertion
slit
Platen
Lower paper Print head Platen
Lower paper
Upper paper
Auto cutter
Paper outlet
Auto cutter
Paper insertion
slit

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81
Dip Switch Settings - Parallel InterfaceType
DIP-SW
Switch Function ON OFF
1 Paper out detection Valid Invalid
2
Control code CR Invalid Valid
3
4 International character set See below
5
6 Data buffer Available Unavailable
(approx. 1k byte) (1 line)
7Character generation setting See below
8
The factory settings of DIP switch are all on.
International character set
Switch U.S.A. France Germany England Denmark Sweden Italy Spain
3 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
4 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF
5 ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
Character generation
Switch US EC JP JP
7 ON ON OFF OFF
8 ON OFF ON OFF
ON
OFF

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101
Dip Switch Settings - Serial InterfaceType
DIP-SW
Switch Function ON OFF
1 Command mode STAR mode VeriFone mode
2
Control code CR Invalid Valid
3
4 International character set See below
5
6Data transmission rate See below
7
8 Data bit 8-data bit 7-data bit
9
Parity check No Yes
10
Parity Odd Even
The factory settings of DIP switch are all on.
International character set
Switch U.S.A. France Germany England Denmark Sweden Italy Spain
3 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
4 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF
5 ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
Data transmission rate (baud rate)
Baud rate Switch 6 Switch 7
1200 OFF OFF
2400 OFF ON
4800 ON OFF
9600 ON ON
ON
OFF

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Printing method Serial impact dot matrix printing
Number of columns 42 (16 cpi)
35 (13.4 cpi)
Printing direction Bi-directional with friction feed
Printing width Max. 66 mm
Dot spacing 0.316(H) ×0.423(V) mm
Character size 1.28W ×2.87H mm (7×7, 16 cpi)
1.59W ×2.87H mm (9×7, 13.4 cpi)
Character set Alphanumeric characters: 95
International characters: 12
Special characters: 64
IBM special characters: 83
Print speed Approx. 2.5 lines/sec
Paper feed speed Approx. 9 lines/sec
Line spacing 1/6 inch
Character structure 7×7 or 9×7
Interface RS232C / Centronics compatible
Received buffer size Approx. 1K byte
Printer Reliability 9 million lines Calculated Real Time MCBF
2.5 million lines MCBF
Print head life 75 million characters
Cutter life 0.3 million cutting (Full or Partial Cut)
Temperature Operating: 0 to 50 °C
Storage: -20 to 70 °C
Humidity Operating: 10 to 90% RH (without condensation)
Storage: 5 to 95% RH (without condensation)
Dimension Tear bar model: 158 ×234 ×193 (W×D×H mm)
Auto cutter model: 158 ×239.7 ×193 (W×D×H mm)
Weight Tear bar model: Approx. 3 Kg
Auto cutter model: Approx. 3.4 Kg
Specifications
Please access the following URL
http://www.star-micronics.co.jp/service/frame_sp_spr_e.htm
for the lastest printer drivers and utilities.

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IMPRIMANTE MATRICIELLE
SÉRIE SP200
MODE D’EMPLOI

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Federal Communications Commission
Interférences radioélectriques
Déclaration
Cet appareil a ététestéet déclaréconforme aux normes des appareils numériques de Classe A, conformément àl’article 15
du règlement de la FCC. Ces normes ont étéétablies en vue de fournir une protection convenable contre les parasites en
usage commercial. Cet appareil génère, utilise et peut émettre des ondes radioélectriques, et s’il n’est pas installéet utilisé
conformément aux instructions, peut produire des parasites en communications radio. L’utilisation de cet appareil dans une
zone résidentielle produira vraisemblablement des parasites, dont l’élimination devra être prise en charge par l’utilisateur
lui-même et àses frais.
Pour être conforme àla norme antiparasitage fédérale, cet appareil doit être utiliséavec un câble blindé.
Cette déclaration ne concerne que les imprimantes vendues aux États-Unis d’Amérique.
Déclaration du
Ministère des Communications du Canada
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de la Classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édictépar le Ministère des
Communications du Canada.
Cette déclaration ne concerne que les imprimantes vendues au Canada.
Déclaration de conformité CE du fabricant
Directive du conseil de la CE 89/336/EEC du 3 mai 1989
Ce produit a étéconçu et fabriquéen accord avec les normes internationales EN 61000-6-3/10.2001 et EN 55024/09.98
selon les dispositions de la Directive de mai 1989 de la CE, relative àla compatibilitéélectromagnétique.
Directives du conseil de la CE 73/23/EEC et 93/68/EEC du 22 juillet 1993
Ce produit a étéconçu et fabriquéen accord avec les normes internationales EN 60950 selon les dispositions de la Directive
de juillet 1993 de la CE, relative àla basse tension.
Valable pour les imprimantes commercialisées en Europe seulement.
Renseignements sur les marques de fabrique
SP200: Star Micronics Co., Ltd.
ESC/POS: Seiko Epson Corporation
Remarque
•Tous droits réservés. La reproduction d’une partie de ce manuel sous quelque forme que ce soit, sans la permission
expresse de STAR, est strictement interdite.
•Le contenu de ce manuel peut être modifiésans préavis.
•Des précautions ont étéprises lors de l’impression de ce manuel pour garantir la précision de son contenu. Cependant,
en cas d’erreur dans ce manuel, STAR apprécierait grandement d’en être informé.
•Cependant, STAR n’assume aucune responsabilitéen cas d’erreurs dans ce manuel.
©Copyright 1994 Star Micronics Co., LTD.

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Informations concernant la sécurité
Attention!
Assurez-vous que l’imprimante est hors tension, qu’elle est débranchée de la prise secteur
et que l’ordinateur est hors tension avant d’effectuer les connexions.
Attention!
Ne connectez pas une ligne de téléphone àla borne du pilote de périphérique, sous peine de
risquer d’endommager l’imprimante.
Pourdesraisonsdesécurité,ilconvientégalementdenepasbrancherd’appareilpériphérique
en cas de risque de survoltage.
Attachez le fil de mise àla terre. (UE seulement)
Déposez la vis indiquée dans le schéma ci-dessous, puis attachez la borne du fil de mise àla terre
àl’endroit occupéprécédemment par la vis et resserrez la vis.
Câble
Fil de masse séparé

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Emplacement de l’imprimante
Avant de déballer l’imprimante, déterminez l’emplacement oùvous souhaitez l’installer.
Veuillez observer les points ci-dessous lors de votre choix.
✓Choisissez une surface stable et de niveau sur laquelle l’imprimante ne sera exposée à
aucune vibration.
✓Assurez-vous que l’emplacement dispose d’une prise secteur proche et d’accès aisé.
✓Assurez-vous que la distance entre l’imprimante et l’ordinateur-hôte vous permet de les
raccorder aisément.
✓Assurez-vous que l’imprimante n’est pas exposée directement aux rayons du soleil.
✓Tenezl’imprimanteàl’écartdessourcesdechaleurimportante,tellesquelesappareilsde
chauffage, etc.
✓Assurez-vous que le lieu oùvous souhaitez installer l'imprimante est propre, sec et n'est
pas poussiéreux.
✓Assurez-vous que la prise secteur àlaquelle vous raccordez l’imprimante délivre une
tension stable. Evitez de raccorder l’imprimante àla prise secteur d’un circuit alimentant
de gros consommateurs de courant, tels qu’un photocopieur, réfrigérateur, etc.
✓Assurez-vousque le lieuoùvousinstallez l’imprimante n’estpasexcessivement humide.
Déballage
✓Imprimante
✓Mode d’emploi
✓Cartouche àruban
✓Tore de ferrite (UE seulement)
✓Attache (UE seulement)
Imprimante
Mode d’emploi Cartouche àruban
Tore de ferrite (UE seulement)
Attache (UE seulement)

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Consommables
Lorsqueles consommables sont épuisés, utilisezceuxqui sont spécifiés dans letableau ci-dessous.
(1) Rouleau de papier, caractéristiques
Papier ordinaire: Papier de copie bond et sans carbone ordinaire
Largeur de papier: 76 ±0,5 mm (3,0 pouces)
Diamètre du rouleau: ø85 mm (3,35 pouces) max.
Diamètre intérieur du rouleau: ø12±1 mm
Remarque : Il ne faut pas que le papier soit colléau noyau du rouleau.
Epaisseur: Modèle àplaque-couteau (simple) 70 µm à100 µm
(copies) Original + 2 copies (200 µm max.)
Modèle àcoupe-papier automatique (simple) 70 µm à100 µm
(copies) Original + 1 copie (100 µm max.)
Remarque :Le coupe-papier automatique de ce modèle a
étéconçu pour une épaisseur de papier maxi-
mum de 100 µm. Cette épaisseur est calculée
pour une capacitéde papier maximale de
papier à2 jets, dont chaque feuille est réglée à
50 µm. La coupe ne sera pas correcte si vous
utilisez du papier dépassant les spécifications
de 100 µm d’épaisseur pour le papier du
coupe-papier automatique.
(2) Ruban encreur, caractéristiques
Type de ruban: Cassette àcartouche
Couleur: Type SP212/242 : Monochrome (violet ou noir)
Type SP216/246 : Deux couleurs (noir et rouge)
Matériau du ruban: Nylon 66 (denier #40)
Durée de service du ruban: Monochrome:
Violet 3 000 000 caractères
Noir 1 200 000 caractères
Deux couleurs:
Noir sur deux couleurs 600 000 caractères
Rouge sur deux couleurs 300 000 caractères

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Panneau de Commande
1Touche ON LINE
Cette touche permet de mettre l’imprimante en
ligne ou hors ligne. Vous ne pouvez effectuer
cette commutation que si du papier est chargé
dans l’imprimante.
2Touche d’avance FEED
•Sivousappuyezsurcettetouche,puislarelâchez
moins de 0,5 seconde après, le papier avancera
d’une ligne àla fois.
•Si vous maintenez la pression sur cette touche
pendantplusde0,5seconde,lepapieravancerade
façoncontinue.(Celaestvalablequel’imprimante
soit en ligne ou hors ligne.)
3Témoin d’alimentation POWER (DEL verte)
•Ce témoin s’allume quand l’imprimante est sous tension.
•Ce témoin clignote quand il n’y a plus de papier dans l’imprimante, quand une erreur mécanique
ouunesurchauffedelatêted’impressionestdétectée,ouquanduneerreurs’estproduiteauniveau
de l’unitécentrale de traitement.
•Silepapierest épuisé,mettez enplace unnouveau rouleau,puis appuyezsur latouche ONLINE.
•Si le témoin POWER clignote en raison d’une erreur mécanique, mettez l’imprimante hors
tension, puis éliminez la cause de l’erreur mécanique et remettez l’imprimante sous tension pour
la réinitialiser.
•Si le témoin POWER clignote après avoir détectéune surchauffe de la tête d’impression,
l’imprimante sera réinitialisée automatiquement quand la température de la tête d’impression
aura baissé.
4Témoin ON LINE (DEL verte)
DEL allumée : L’imprimante est en ligne
DEL éteinte : L’imprimante est hors ligne
DEL clignotante : Erreur de l’unitécentrale
Quand les témoins POWER et ON LINE s’allument simultanément, une erreur s’est produite au
niveau de l’unitécentrale de traitement.
Installation d’une cartouche àruban ( Modèle avec barre de découpage )
1Mettez l’imprimante hors tension.
2Soulevezlecapotd’environ3cm.Toutentenant
lecouvercleinclinéàcetangle,tirez-leversvous
pour l’enlever.
Capot
Hors tension
ON LINEPOWER FEED
3
4
1
2
Touche ON LINE
Touche d’avance FEED
Témoin d’alimentation POWER (DEL verte)
Témoin ON LINE (DEL verte)