User`s manual

User’s Manual—SNAP™ 500 Printer
Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION 9
2.0 INSTALLATION 10
2.1 Preparing for the installation 10
2.1.1 AC Power Line 10
2.1.2 Location Considerations 10
2.1.3 Personal Computer Requirements 11
2.1.4 User Safety 12
2.2 Receiving 12
2.3 Unpacking 12
2.3.1 Removing the printer from the carton 12
2.3.2 Inspection / Inventory Checklist 13
2.4 Printer Description 14
2.5 Setting Up the Printer 16
2.5.1 Attaching the Stacker 16
2.5.2 Checking the Main Fuse Configuration 17
2.5.3 Installing the Power Cord 18
2.5.4 Installing the PC Interface Cable 18
2.5.5 Installing PCMate Platinum Software 20
2.6 Printing a Test Label 20
2.6.1 Loading Supplies 20
2.6.2 Turning the Printer on 20
2.6.2 Selecting the Test Format 20
2.6.3 Printing the Test Labels 21
3.0 OPERATION 22
3.1 Loading Supplies 22
3.1.1 Installing Ink to the Top Ink Supply Station 22
3.1.2 Installing Ink to the Bottom Ink Supply Station 25
3.1.3 Loading the Tape 25
3.1.4 Butt Splice 27
3.2 Sending a Print Job to the Printer 27
3.3 Printing Labels 28
3.3.1 The Control Panel 28
3.3.2 Printing 29
3.3.2.1 Handling the Leader 29