Datamax-O'Neil A-Class Mark II Operator’s Manual - Manual (Page 7)

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Contents
Overview .................................................................................................... 1
1.1 About the Printer ...............................................................................1
1.1.1 Standard Features.....................................................................2
1.1.2 Optional Features......................................................................3
Getting Started ........................................................................................... 5
2.1 Unpacking.........................................................................................5
2.1.1 Contents..................................................................................6
2.1.2 Additional Requirements ............................................................6
2.2 Mounting Requirements ......................................................................7
2.3 Connecting to a Host ........................................................................ 11
2.3.1 Parallel Port Connections.......................................................... 12
2.3.2 Serial Port Connections ............................................................ 12
2.3.3 RS-422/485 Communications ................................................... 13
2.3.4 USB Port Connections .............................................................. 15
2.3.5 SDIO and USB Host Port Connections ........................................ 15
2.4 Connecting an Applicator .................................................................. 16
2.5 Connecting Power ............................................................................ 17
Setting up the Printer ............................................................................... 19
3.1 Loading Media .................................................................................. 19
3.2 Adjusting the Media Sensor ............................................................... 23
3.3 Loading Ribbon................................................................................ 24
3.3.1 Right Hand Models .................................................................. 24
3.3.2 Left Hand Models .................................................................... 26
3.3.3 Removing Ribbon .................................................................... 27
3.4 Quick Calibration ............................................................................. 28
3.5 Print Quality Controls ....................................................................... 28
Using the Control Panel ............................................................................ 29
4.1 Layout............................................................................................ 29
4.1.1 The Display ............................................................................ 29
4.1.2 Keypad Functions.................................................................... 31