Printer User Manual

Chapter 1 Installation and Initial Power-Up
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1.2 UNPACKING YOUR PRINTER
When you remove the printer from its shipping box, make sure it is in good condition. The
package also includes an AC power adapter, rechargeable battery pack, paper roll, a warranty
registration card. If any of the components are missing, contact Extech or your distributor for
assistance.
Keep the packing material so you can repack the printer for storage or shipment. If there is any
visible damage to the printer, record it on the freight bill, have the freight carrier acknowledge it
and submit your claim to the carrier.
Caution: Do not install or operate damaged equipment as safety and performance may be
affected.
1.3 FRONT PANEL LED INDICATORS
Five LED lights are used for various printer function indications. These LEDs are located on the
front panel of the MSP/MPP Printer series. The functions assigned to these lights are as
follows:
ON-Line indicator
The green LED, labeled <ON-Line>, illuminates if the printer is selected.
Low BAT indicator
The Yellow LED, labeled <Low BAT>, illuminates if the battery pack is depleted. Recharge
battery pack if LED is on.
Charge indicator
The Yellow LED, labeled <Charge>, illuminates if battery is accepting charge. It turns off
automatically at the end of the charge cycle.
Ready indicator
The green LED, labeled <Ready> is used for the following:
-The <Ready> LED illuminates if the printer senses the presence of the AC power.
-The <Ready> LED illuminates if a command to enable Magnetic card reader is
received.
Error indicator
The red LED, labeled <Error>, is used for the following indication:
- The <Error> LED flashing:
The <Error> LED flashes at a rate of once per second for 5 seconds, before
auto-shutoff of the printer.
- The <Error> LED stays lit:
The <Error> LED stays lit if the printer control card fails to turn on the printer
mechanism, due to low battery or paper jam or if an error is detected while
reading the magnetic card.