Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

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Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

2-4. ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE

See your system manual for information on location of the ac power source. Before

y o u insert the ac power plug into the power source, check that the ON/OFF power

switch is in the OFF position.

Make sure these items are installed before operation.

Ribbon

cartridge

Character

band

Paper

· VFU tape

2-5. INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS, DAILY CHECKS, AND SELF-TEST

P e r f o r m the following initial adjustments, daily checks, and self-test before start

up.

WARNING

Top edges of character band are sharp. Avoid contact.

a . Press 6/8 LINES switch for desired lines per inch.

I n s t a l l if necessary.

Check paper supply.

Make paper TOP OF FORM and character alinement settings.

C h e c k that sprockets are locked into position.

Check that VFU tape is mounted and read by tape reader.

f . C h e c k that printer is free from ribbon and paper dust. If necessary, lift

top cover and clean printer with vacuum.

9. C h e c k i n k i n g c o n d i t i o n o f r i b b o n . R u n s e l f - t e s t . I f p r i n t i s l i g h t , a d j u s t

P H A S E or COPIES control or install new ribbon cartridge. If print is still too

l i g h t tell your supervisor maintenance is required.

2-6. OPERATING PROCEDURES

The operating procedures which follow enable you to prepare the line printer for

o p e r a t i o n ; operate, remove from operation, and place in standby condition or

shutdown status.