Service manual

PN 4237242C

3.4-1

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

OPTIONAL TICKET PRINTERS

PART B: UPGRADE AND OPTION INSTALLATION

3.4 OPTIONAL TICKET PRINTERS

Epson TM-290P Slip Printer

Purpose

A parallel version of the Epson TM-290P Slip Printer is available for use on the MD II. See

Figure 3.4-1.

Figure 3.4-1 Epson TM-290P Slip Printer

This section contains two procedures. One explains how to install this Ticket Printer instead

of a Graphic Printer (Single-Printer Setup) and the other explains how to install this Ticket

Printer in conjunction with a Graphic Printer (Two-Printer Setup).

For information on how to use this Printer, see the COULTER MD II Series Analyzer Ticket

Printer User’s Guide, PN 4237303. For Printer specifications, DIP switch settings and the

Printer self-test procedure, see Appendix D.

Single-Printer Setup Procedure

1. Unpack the Ticket Printer. Ensure you have the following components:

r Printer

r 24-V printer power supply

r Line cord for the power supply

r Standard Centronics

data cable

r Ticket Key Disk

r Ribbon ink cassette.

2. Locate the DIP switch, SW1, on the bottom of the Printer sled as shown in Figure 3.4-2.

Ensure switch positions 2, 3, and 4 are ON and the rest are OFF. See Table D.1-1 and

Table D.1-2 for the switch position functions.

POWER

RELEASE

PAPER OUT

FORWARD

REVERSE

RELEASE

7303007A

RESET