TallyGenicom LA48N Guía Del Usuario

Setting up the printer

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Your new printer is easy to install and set up. This chapter tells you how to set up the 
printerand start printing right away.  If this is your first printer, you should read the 
entire chapter before attempting to use the printer. In this chapter, you will learn how 
to:

Unpack, assemble, and select a good location for the printer
Identify the printer’s major parts
Connect the power cord and the interface cable
Test the printer before connecting it to your computer
Select an emulation and print a sample page using your software

If you have a problem while setting up the printer, review the section “Solving Prob-
lems” in Chapter 7.  If the problem persists, contact your dealer or service.

This printer is suitable for most business, office, and home environments.  To obtain 
peak performance from the printer, select a location that meets the following guide-
lines:

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Place the printer on a sturdy, level surface.

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Place the printer near a well-grounded AC power outlet.

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Ensure easy access to the front and rear of the printer by leaving several inches of 
space around the printer.  Do not block the air vents on the front, left, and right sides 
of the printer.

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Do not place the printer in direct sunlight or near heaters.

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Make sure that the room is well-ventilated and free from excessive dust.

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Do not expose the printer to extremes of temperature and humidity.

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Use only the power cord supplied with the printer or recommended by your dealer.  
Do not use an extension cord.

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Do not plug the printer into a power outlet that is shared with heavy industrial equip-
ment, such as motors, or appliances, such as copiers or coffee makers.  Such equip-
ment often emits electrical noise or causes power degradation.