TPG A794 Setup Manual
A794 Thermal Receipt Printer
Setup Guide
Setting up the printer
The following instructions will provide a quick reference for setting up the A794 printer.
You will need to refer to the Owner’s Guide or USB Setup Guide downloadable from the
TPG, Inc. web site (http://www.TPGprinters.com) for specific details for the USB setup
procedures, troubleshooting tips, configuration adjustments, and command
designations. Pages referenced are from the Owner’s Guide, unless noted.
Unpack the printer, saving all packing materials for future
shipping or storage (page 6).
1
Load the starter roll of paper (pages 7 & 13).
2
Paper Roll
Supports (2)
Starter Roll
Thermal Paper
Test
Printout
Choose a location for the printer (page 8).
3
Connect the following cables.
4
Connector
Interface Panel
When using USB ( step “b” below), use
caution to ensure the USB cable is
connected to the USB connector on
the back left of the printer and not
into the cash drawer connector that
is on the right back of the printer.
Connector Cover
(Open Position)
Connector
Interface
Panel
USB
Connector
RS-232C Communication
Connector
(9-pin shown)
Power
Supply
Connector
Cash Drawer
Cable
Strain Relief
Cash
Drawer
Connector
CAUTION:
DO NOT plug the
USB Cable here.
a Cash drawer (if your installation includes this feature, page 10).
b 9-pin or 25-pin Serial or USB cable (for serial page 9).
Note: For USB connection instructions refer to the “A794 Setup Guide with USB”
downloadable from the TPG, Inc. web site (http://www.TPGprinters.com).
c Connect the power cable (page 10).
d Route cables as shown for your configuration (see below).
Connector
Cover
(Closed)
Communication
Connector
(RS-232C 9-pin)
(Route straight
out back of
printer and
tighten screws)
USB
Cable
Power Supply
Strain Relief
Powe r
Supply
Cable
(Straight
back)
Strain Relief
Power Supply
Strain Relief
USB Cable
USB Cable
Strain Relief
Cash Drawer
Cable
Back of
Printer
USB
Cable
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