User`s manual
Appendix C: The Front Panel
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The Rotary Switch
The ten-position rotary switch is used to set the device address for the
AX-3 Cobra+. It is also used to set start conditions and to select and
execute test functions during operation.
Start Conditions
The action when the AX-3 Cobra+ is switched on will be determined
by the setting of the rotary switch, as follows:
Device Address
Follow these steps to change the device address:
1. Switch the AX-3 Cobra+ off.
2. Select a new device address (positions 0-6).
3. Switch the AX-3 Cobra+ on.
A warning for change of device address will be printed.
4. Step the rotary switch one position forward and back.
The new device address will be confirmed by a printed message.
Pos. Description
0-6 Device address in normal print opera-
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7 Reserved.
8 Select IBM Printer emulation (4214)
9 Perform a test printout.










