Tally Genicom T2280, T2265 User Manual

Operator ’s manual Matrix printer

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T2265

SprintPro

T2280

SprintPro

Important Information

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and
if not installed and used properly, that is, in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference in radio and
television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply
with the limits for class B computing devices in accordance with
the specification in subpart J of part 15 of FCC rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such inter­ference in a residential installation. However, there is no guar­antee that interference will not occur in a partial installation. If
this equipment does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter­ference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient the receiving antenna,
Relocate the peripheral away from the receiver,
Move the peripheral away from the receiver
Plug the peripheral into a different outlet, so that the

peripheral and receiver are on different branch circuits

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experi­enced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The
user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission, helpful: “How to Identify and
Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems”.

This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington DC 20402 Stock No. 004.000.00345.4.
WARNING:
interference for a class B computing device, the printer cable
must be shielded. To assure compliance with FCC regulations
for a computing device, use a shielded interface cable with a
metal shell connector. The use of cables not properly shielded
may result in violating FCC regulations.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio
interference regulations of the Canadian department of com­munications.
This unit complies with DOC standard C108.8-M 1983

To comply with FCC regulations on electromagnetic

ATTENTION: Le présent appareil numérique n’ement pas de
bruits radioélectriques déspassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le règlement
sur le brouillage radio- électrique édicté par le minstère des
communications du Canada.

This device fulfils the European standards requirements by complying with the
Directive of the Commission dated May 3, 1989 (89/336/EEC) relating to

electromagnetic compatibility and the Directive dated February 19, 1973
(73/23/EEC) relating to low-voltage electrical equipment. Conformity with the above men­tioned Directives is indicated by the CE symbol attached to the device.

Note: Conformity may be affected by:

using interface cables not complying with the specifications

non-observance of important instructions in the operator’s manual
installing components not approved for this device by the manufacturer
unauthorized manipulation

The paper used is made of raw materials treated with a
chlorine-free bleaching process.

WARNING For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse.

Only trained and qualified personnel may open covers or remove parts that are not explicitly shown and described in the User
Guide as being accessible to the operator.

ATTENTION Pour ne pas compromettre la protection contre les risques d’incendie, remplacer par un fusible de même type et de mêmes

caractèristiques nominales.
Seul un personnel qualifié et formé est habilité à démonter les sous-ensembles de la machine qui ne sont pas formellement
indiqués dans le Manuel d’utilisation meme s’ils sont accessibles par l’opérateur.

Quick start-up Table of contents

Table of contents

Operator’s Manual

Introduction 2

QUICK START-UP

T able of contents

Symbols used 2
Important safety instructions 2
Using the Online-CD-ROM 3
Contents of the Online CD-ROM 3
Hardware requirements 3
Troubleshooting 3

Printer at a glance 4
Installation 5

Unpacking the printer 5
Placing your printer 6
Connecting the printer 7
Switching on the printer 7

Control panel 8

Online mode 8
Offline mode 8
Setup mode 8

Changing the ribbon cassette 9
Paper handling 14

Changing the paper type 14
Loading paper 15
Fanfold paper 15
Single sheets 17
Paper transport 18
Moving the paper to the tear position 19

Settings 20

Setting the tear position 20
Setting the first printing line (TOF) 21
Setting the print head gap 22
Selecting character density and font 23

Technical data 24

Printer specifications 24
Paper specifications 25

Accessories 26

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Introduction Quick start-up

Introduction This Operator’s Manual is intended as a quick introduction into working with the printer and

also to enable inexperienced users to operate the device properly. It describes the most import-

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➤ Symbols used Important information is highlighted in this manual by two symbols.

ant functions of the printer and contains the essential information for your everyday work
with the printer. A more detailed description of the printer , its characteristic features, and fur­ther information is contained in the Reference Manual on the Online CD-ROM, which is in­serted at the back of this manual.

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➤ Important safety

instructions

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CAUTION highlights information which must be observed in order to prevent injuries to the
user and damage to the printer.

NOTE highlights general or additional information about a specific topic.

Read the following instructions thoroughly before starting up your printer in order to prevent
injuries and avoid damage to the device.

Keep this Operator’s Manual in a place which is easily accessible at all times.
Place the printer on a solid base so that it cannot fall down to the ground.
Do not expose the printer to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
Keep all liquids away from the printer.
Protect the printer from shock, impact and vibration.
Be sure to connect the printer to a socket with the correct mains voltage.
The power supply cable may be damaged if the paper edges constantly chafe the insulating

sheath. The user must always ensure that there is sufficient distance between the power sup­ply cable and the paper.

Never carry out maintenance or repair work yourself. Always contact a qualified service
technician.

Whenever you want to disconnect the printer from the power supply, pull the plug out from
the mains socket.

Additional safety instructions are provided at the relevant places in the text.

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Quick start-up Introduction

➤ Using the

Online-CD-ROM

➤ Contents of the

Online CD-ROM

➤ Hardware

requirements

First install the Adobe Acrobat Reader on your hard disk, unless the program has already
been installed. To install it, follow the steps described in the README file in the READER
directory.

To start the online documentation, call the File Manager (Windows 3.1) or Explorer
(Windows 95/98, W indows ME, Windows 2000, W indows NT4) and double click on the
START.PDF file. Then follow the instructions and menus on the screen.

The Online CD-ROM contains

– the Reference Manual: A detailed description of the printer and its impressive features
– Drivers: For Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT4
– Additional documentation: Programming instructions and descriptions of the available

options

If your CD-ROM is be defective or missing, please consult your dealer. The Online Documen­tation is also available as a hardcopy (at a cost) or can be downloaded via the Internet.

Minimum hardware requirements: PC 486 MHS, quad-speed CD-ROM, 15" display screen,
mouse.

➤ T roubleshooting The online documentation supplied on the CD-ROM contains detailed information on trouble-

shooting.

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Printer at a glance Quick start-up

Printer at a glance

Printer in tractor mode View from the front

Soundproofing cover

Top cover

Control panel

Power switch

Interface
connectors

Power cord connector

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Bottom cover

Front cover

Paper support

Tractors

Printer in single-sheet mode View from the rear

Rear cover

Single sheet feeder Paper guide

Quick start-up Installation

Installation

➤ Unpacking the printer

Place your printer on a solid base.

Make sure that the “Up” symbols point in the correct direc­tion.
Open the packaging, take out the accessory cassette and un-

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➂

pack it. Pull the printer out of the cardboard box towards you
and remove the remaining packaging material.
Check the printer for any visible transport damage and mis­sing items. In addition to this Operator’s Manual (➀) the CD­ROM (➁, at the back of this manual), the power cable (➂)
and the ribbon (➃) must be included.
If you find any transport damage or if any accessories are
missing, please contact your dealer.

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Installation Quick start-up

➤ Placing your printer Place the printer on a solid, flat, surface, ensuring that the printer is positioned in such a way

that it can not topple, and that there is easy access to the control panel and paper input
devices. Also ensure that there is sufficient space for the printed output.

If you expect that frequent forward and reverse feeds will
occur, you should place the printer as shown in the figure, if
possible.

When selecting the printer location, observe the following additional instructions:

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Never place the printer in the vicinity of inflammable gas or explosive substances.

Do not expose the printer to direct sunlight. If you cannot avoid placing the printer near a win­dow, protect it from the sunlight with a curtain.

When connecting a computer to the printer, make sure not to exceed the maximum cable
length (see Reference Manual on the Online CD-ROM, Technical Specifications).

Ensure sufficient distance between the printer and any heating devices/radiators.
Avoid exposing the printer to extreme temperature or air humidity fluctuations. Protect the

printer from dust.
It is recommended to install the printer in a place which is acoustically isolated from the

workplace because of the noise it may produce.

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Quick start-up Installation

➤ Connecting the printer

Make sure that the printer is set to the correct voltage (e.g.

120V

230 V in Europe, 120 V in the U.S.A.). To do this, check the
plate above the power inlet at the rear of the printer.
If the setting is incorrect, set the coloured switch at the rear
of the printer to the correct position, using a pointed object
(e.g. screwdriver, ball pen or tweezers).

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➤ Switching on the printer

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Make sure that the printer is switched off before set­ting the correct voltage; otherwise severe damage
may be caused.
Never switch on the printer if the voltage setting is
incorrect, since this may cause severe damage to
the printer.

Make sure that the printer and the computer are switched off,
and connect the printer to the computer with the data cable
(interface cable).
Connect the power cable to the power inlet of the printer.
Connect the power cable plug to a mains socket.

The power switch for switching on the printer is located at
the bottom left at the front of the printer when viewed from
the front.

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