User manual
PortName IRQ Address
COM
I
4
03 F8
COM2 3 02F8
COM3 4 03E8
COM4
3
02E8
LPT
I
7 0378
LPT2
5
0278
The Labelwriter XL sends status information back to the
computer
so
that the computer knows the status of the printer at
all times.
If
your port settings are not correct, then the computer
may not be able
to
send data
or
receive status from the
Labelwriter
XL
printer. Your computer must be able
to
send and
receive data from the COM port in which
it
is
connected.
Each device requires
its
own address and
IRQ
-they CANNOT
be shared. Notice that COM3 and COM4 share
IRQs
with COM
I
and COM2, respectively.
IMPORTANT:
If
you encounter print problems, especially when
you
first
set up your Labelwriter XL printer, most often conflicts
in the port settings are the cause
of
your problem. An installed
device such as a mouse, modem, network card or sound card can
interfere with the Labelwriter XL printer. Check each of these
devices
to
ensure there
is
no conflict with
IRQ
and address. You
may need the assistance
of
your computer dealer
or
MIS Manager
to
do this
for
you.
Printer isn't
getting power
The onloff light on the front
of
your printer should glow green
when the printer
is
switched on. If
it
doesn't check to make sure
that the printer
is
plugged in properly at both the wall outlet and
along the back panel
of
the printer. Then try another machine in
the same wall outlet
to
make sure the outlet
is
good. If the outlet
is
good, chances are that the power transformer that came with
your Labelwriter has become defective. There
is
no need
to
return the printer. Just call Costar for a new power transformer.