HP 240A - Manual (Page 6)

6 Using This Guide
Using This Guide
Prerequisite Knowledge
Read this guide in detail before using this printer. If you are not familiar with the machine to
which the printer is to be connected or the basic operations or concepts of the software,
read the relevant manuals first.
Machines and software to which the printer is to be connected refer to personal computers,
workstations, networks, and the respective operating systems and applications on which
these machines run.
Organization
The following is a summary of each chapter.
1. Using Emulation
This chapter explains the available interfaces and fonts, emulated printers, and doing
operations with the default settings.
2. HP-GL Mode Settings
This chapter explains the printer settings needed to use HP-GL emulation.
3. Materials Related to HP-GL Mode
This chapter explains the hard clip area, number of printable digits for various paper sizes,
and auto layout among other functions.
Conventions
1. In this guide, “computer” refers to both the personal computer and workstation.
2. The following icons are used in this guide:
Important
Indicates important information which you should read.
Note Indicates additional information on operations or features.
Refer to Indicates reference sources.
3. The following conventions are used in this guide:
Refer to “xxx” : The cross-reference is within this guide.
Refer to xxx
: The cross-reference is not within this guide.
[ ] : Indicates items displayed on the computer and the printer control
panel. Also indicates the title of printed report/lists from the printer.
< > : Indicates items such as hard buttons and indicators on the keyboard
and printer.