Rice Lake Prove Statistical Printer - Manual (Page 7)

Setup 3
2.0 Setup
This section describes procedures for setting up the Prove statistical printer.
2.1 Insert Batteries
Each unit comes with four NiMH rechargeable batteries. They have been removed
from the unit during transit. To insert the batteries back into the unit, remove the
battery cover from the base of the printer and insert the batteries, taking care to ensure
the batteries are inserted correctly. Use the illustration located inside the battery
compartment to guarantee the batteries are inserted correctly.
2.2 Charging the Printer
When the printer is first delivered there may be little or no charge in the printer’s
batteries. Make sure the printer is turned off. Connect the power adapter to the printer
and plug it into an outlet.
It should be allowed to charge for a total of 16 hours before it is used for the first time.
It is recommended to connect the printer to the power adapter and recharge the
batteries as soon as the status LED indicates a low battery.
The printer can be connected to the power adapter continuously to trickle charge the
batteries. If the printer is asleep, it will wake up when the adapter is connected and
will not sleep while it is connected. To “fast” charge the batteries, the printer must be
turned off.
If the batteries in the printer become exhausted, printing will become faint, erratic or
not at all. Turn the printer off and recharge the batteries for at least 15 minutes before
attempting any further printing. The power adapter can’t supply the full power
requirements for the printer during printing, so the batteries must be partially charged
before printing is possible.
Always use a Rice Lake approved power adapter. Use of an
unapproved power adapter will void the printer’s warranty.
The printer comes with a 110-240 AC adapter with a universal plug set. Use the
appropriate adapter for your needs.
Figure 2-1. Multiple Plug-in Heads
2.3 Turning the Unit On
Once the batteries have been charged, open the paper cup lid and ensure that a roll of
paper is there and that there are no foreign objects inside the paper cup. Close the lid,
making sure that the paper passes through the paper exit slot.
Briefly press the
Power button to turn the printer on. The status LED will illuminate
and the printer mechanism will reset. A brief press of the Power button will turn the
printer off. When the printer is asleep, press the Power button to wake the printer up.
Note