Toshiba B-850 - Manual (Page 12)

2. PRINTER SETUP EO1-33029
2.2 Procedure before Operation
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2.2 Procedure before
Operation
This section describes the outline of the printer setup.
1. Unpack the accessories and printer from the box.
2. Refer to Safety Precautions in this manual and set up the printer at a
proper location.
3. Assemble the Supply Holder Frame and attach it to the rear of the
printer. (Refer to Section 2.3.)
4. The host computer must have an available serial port or Centronics
parallel port. (Refer to Section 2.4.)
5. Be sure to insert the power cord plug into an AC outlet. (Refer to
Section 2.5.)
6. Load the media roll onto the Supply Holder Unit and set it on the
Supply Holder Frame. (Refer to Section 2.7.)
7. Adjust the position of the Feed Gap Sensor or Black Mark Sensor
depending on the media being used. (Refer to Section 2.8.)
8. Load the ribbon into the Print Head Block. (Refer to Section 2.9.)
9. Turn the Power ON. (Refer to Section 2.6.)
10. Perform a test print. (Refer to Section 2.11.)
11. Install the Printer Drivers. (Refer to Section 3.)
NOTE:
Use of a Windows Driver will
allow issuing media on the B-
852 printer in place of a
general laser printer from a
Windows application.
Installing the optional PCL5
interface board in the B-852
printer allows use of the
drivers which support the
PCL5.
The printer can also be
controlled with its own
programming commands.
Please contact your TOSHIBA
TEC reseller for the
Interface/Communication
Manual.
NOTE:
To communicate with the host
computer, either an RS-232C
cable or Centronics cable is
required.
(1) RS-232C cable: 9 pins
(do not use null modem
cable)
(2) Centronics cable: 36 pins
(3) Expansion I/O cable: 24
pins (Option)