Operator`s manual

428TC Operator’s Manual - 880041-0141 i
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................VII
CHAPTER 1: PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS............................................... 1-1
1.1 General Specifications ......................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Printing Specifications.......................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Media Specifications ............................................................................................ 1-2
CHAPTER 2: FEATURES AND OPTIONS ................................................ 2-1
2.1 Fonts .................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Graphics............................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Bar codes............................................................................................................. 2-1
2.4 Special Features .................................................................................................. 2-2
2.5 Options................................................................................................................. 2-2
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED............................................................ 3-1
3.1 Unpacking and Inspection.................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Printer Power ....................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 RS232 Serial Communication Interface ............................................................... 3-2
3.3.1 RS-232 Serial Cables ................................................................................... 3-3
3.4 USB Communication Interface............................................................................. 3-3
3.4.1 USB Driver Setup.......................................................................................... 3-3
3.5 Parallel Communication Interface ........................................................................ 3-5
3.6 Ethernet Communication Interface....................................................................... 3-5
3.6.1 Device Installer ............................................................................................. 3-5
3.7 Cash Drawer Option........................................................................................... 3-10
3.8 AUX Option ........................................................................................................ 3-10
3.9 MICPrinter USB Windows Driver ....................................................................... 3-10
3.10 Loading Media ................................................................................................... 3-27
3.11 Print Button and Status Indicator Light............................................................... 3-28
3.11.1 Print Button ................................................................................................. 3-29
3.11.2 Status Indicator Light .................................................................................. 3-29
3.12 Printer Modes..................................................................................................... 3-30
3.12.1 Idle Mode: GREEN .................................................................................... 3-30
3.12.2 Halted Mode: RED ..................................................................................... 3-30
3.12.2.1 Clear >LOW STOCK< error ................................................................. 3-30
3.12.2.2 Clear error with “single button error clear” ........................................... 3-30
3.12.2.3 Automatic Stock Eject on >LOW STOCK< .......................................... 3-30
3.12.3 Paused Mode: Solid or Flashing AMBER .................................................. 3-30
3.12.4 Diagnostic Mode ......................................................................................... 3-31
3.12.4.1 Entering Diagnostic Mode.................................................................... 3-31
3.12.4.2 Statistics Label..................................................................................... 3-31
3.13 TOF Sensor ....................................................................................................... 3-32
3.14 Media Roll Holder Option ................................................................................... 3-34
3.15 Ticket Catch Tray Option ................................................................................... 3-34
3.16 Wristband Media Adapter Option....................................................................... 3-35