Salter Brecknell CP103 - Manual (Page 5)

CP103 Thermal Printer User Instructions 3
1.3 Package and Accessories
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Portable Thermal Printer
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RS-232 Serial Data Cable
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Thermal Paper Roll
l Driver disc (for RS-232/USB)
1.4 Warnings
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Read all operating instructions carefully before use.
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Avoid lengthy exposure to extreme heat or cold. Your printer works best
when operated at normal room temperature.
1.5 Prepare the Printer for Use
1. Install a roll of thermal paper in paper dispenser by lifting the dispenser cover
and placing the paper in with the thermal side facing outward. Refer to
Figure
1.1 for paper dispenser location.
1a. To test which side is thermal, run a fingernail across the paper. A mark should
show on the paper. If no mark appears, try the other side of the paper.
2. With about 1/2 inch of paper sticking out, close the paper dispenser cover.
3. Connect RS-232 cable by plugging the PS/2 end of the cable to the printer.
Refer to
Figure 1.1 for PS/2 connector location.
4. Connect AC power adapter to the printer by plugging the adapter connector
into the printer power supply plug. Refer to
Figure 1.1 for power input location.
5. When ready, plug the other end of the AC adapter into a wall socket.
6. Plug the RS-232 serial cable in the host device.
7. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the printer.