User guide

Contents

Preface ..................................................... xv

1 Installing the Printer

1.1 Checking the Contents of the Box ........................ 1–1

1.2 Site Considerations ................................... 1–3

1.3 A First Look at the Printer . . ........................... 1–4

1.3.1 Removing the Packing Material ....................... 1–6

1.3.2 Installing the Power Cord ........................... 1–7

1.3.3 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge ....................... 1–8

1.3.3.1 Removing and Replacing a Ribbon Cartridge .......... 1–10

1.4 Testing the Printer . ................................... 1–11

1.5 Connecting the Printer to a Computer System............... 1–19

1.5.1 Physical Connection to a Computer System .............. 1–19

1.5.2 Communication Modes . . . ........................... 1–22

1.5.3 Protocols ........................................ 1–22

1.5.4 Protocol Selection .................................. 1–22

1.5.5 Printing a File . ................................... 1–23

1.5.6 If You Have Difﬁculties Printing a File ................. 1–23

1.6 Matching Printer Protocol to Your Computer Application ...... 1–25

1.6.1 Matching Printer Protocol on Digital VMS Systems ....... 1–25

1.6.2 Matching Printer Protocol on a Personal Computer ........ 1–26

2 Using the Operator Control Panel

2.1 About the LA310 MultiPrinter Control Panel ............... 2–1

2.1.1 Printer Operating Buttons .......................... 2–3

2.1.2 Printer Operating Indicators ......................... 2–4