Toshiba B-492L User Manual

EO1-33032 

2.2 Procedure before Operation 

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Operation 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This section describes the outline of the printer setup. 

  Unpack the accessories and printer from the box. 

  Refer to Safety Precautions in this manual and set up the printer at a 

proper location. 

  Attach the fan filter to the rear of the printer.  (Refer to Section 2.3.)

  The host computer must have an available serial port, Centronics 

parallel port or a Ethernet (option) connection. (Refer to Section 
2.4.) 

  Connect the DC power cord plug to the printer.  Connect the AC 

power cord to the Power Supply Unit.  (Refer to Section 2.5.) 

  Load the media in the printer.  (Refer to Section 2.7.) 

  Adjust the position of the Feed Gap Sensor or Black Mark Sensor to 

match the media being used.  (Refer to Section 2.7.) 

  Load the ribbon onto the Ribbon Shafts.  (Refer to Section 2.8.)  

  Turn the Power ON.  (Refer to Section 2.6.) 

  Set the threshold. (Refer to Section 5.4.)

  Perform a test print.  (Refer to Section 2.10 and Appendix 4.6.) 

Install the Printer Drivers.  (Refer to Section 6.) 

 
 
 
 
 
When installing the printer, it is important to ensure that the fan filter is 
attached before using the printer.   
The fan filter consists of 2 parts: 

(1) Filter Pad 
(2) Filter Retainer 

To fit the fan filter, put the filter pad inside the filter retainer and simply 
press into place as shown in the diagram below, ensuring connecting pins 
are aligned with the connecting holes.  

 

 

To communicate directly 
with a host computer, either 
an RS-232C cable or 
Centronics cable is required. 

 

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