IBM EasyCoder 3400e - Manual (Page 11)

Before You Begin
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About This Manual
Analysts and programmers should use this manual to learn how to operate, program,
and connect the EasyCoder® 3400e printer to a network or system. The first part of this
manual tells you how to install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your printer. The
last part of the manual covers advanced features of the 3400e printer. A basic
understanding of DOS, programming, and data communications is necessary.
What You Will Find in This Manual
This table summarizes the information in each chapter of this manual:
For Information On Refer To
Installing the printer Chapter 1, “Getting Started.” Tells you how to plug in the printer,
load fanfold media, configure the serial port, and print a
configuration test label.
Operating the printer Chapter 2, “Operating the Printer.” Explains the printer front panel,
tells you how to load roll media, load ribbon, test for
communications, and download fonts.
Routine maintenance Chapter 3, “Maintaining the Printer.” Shows how to maintain the
printer.
Troubleshooting Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting.” Instructs how to clear error messages
and troubleshoot programming or configuration problems.
Improving printer
performance Chapter 5, “Optimizing Printer Performance.” Tells you how to fine-
tune the printer to increase processing time.
Test and Service features Chapter 6, “Using Test and Service Mode.” Provides information on
using Test and Service mode to print test labels, perform Test and
Service mode procedures, and configure DIP switch settings.
Specifications Appendix A.
Character sets Appendix B.
Communications Appendix C.
Full ASCII chart Appendix D.