Industrial Data Systems IDS 152 - Manual (Page 5)

1.0 INSTALLATION
Installation begins with unpacking the IDS152. Save packing
materials if the printer is to be re-shipped. Next, the
IDS152 needs to be made ready to print. Examine the options
available in the IDS152 to determine the best setup for your
application.
1.1 UNPACKING THE IDS152 PRINTER.
Remove the printer from the shipping container.
REMOVE THE SHIPPING RESTRAINT FROM THE PRINTER MECHANISM. The
shipping restraint is a rectangular piece of black rubber
located just above the document plate on the left side of the
mechanism. Install printer ribbon as shown on the diagram
affixed to the dot head cover.
PACKING LIST CHECKOFF
IDS152 PRINTER ______
PRINTER RIBBON ______
PRINTER MANUAL ______
POWER LINE CORD ______
MATING CONNECTOR/CABLE ______
1.2 MAKING THE IDS152 READY TO PRINT.
1. Be sure the print-mechanism shipping restraint has been
removed.
2. Set the serial communications parameters (baud rate, data
bits, etc.) See Section 3.1 for directions.
3. Connect the IDS152 to the 'host' device via the 25 pin 'D'
connector at the back of the printer. See Appendix I
for communication port wiring information.
4. Connect the IDS152 to AC power.
5. Turn power on. The print head should cycle 1 time.
6. Activate the TEST mode and print the configuration
parameters (Section 6).
7. Reset the printer to normal by turning power off and then
back on. Send data from the 'host' device to the IDS152.
The IDS152 is pre-configured at the factory for use as a
BASIC 'Slave' printer. The IDS152 has a wide range of
features that can be activated as needed. If your
application requires something beyond the capabilities of
a BASIC printer then read Section 2. Choose the functions
that you need and then use Section 3 for directions on
activating the functions.