M-S Cash Drawer A794 - Manual (Page 4)

A794 Owner’s Guide Contents
December 1999 iii
Contents
Chapter 1: About the Printer .............................................................. 1
Description of Printer .................................................................... 2
Models Available ........................................................................... 3
Model Identification ............................................................... 3
Communication Interfaces..................................................... 3
Features ........................................................................................... 4
Options ............................................................................................ 4
Chapter 2: Using the Printer............................................................... 5
Unpack the Printer......................................................................... 6
Remove the Starter Paper Roll Supports ............................. 7
Choose a Location .......................................................................... 8
On a Flat Surface ..................................................................... 8
On a Wall ................................................................................. 8
Connect the Cables......................................................................... 9
Communication Cable............................................................ 9
Cash Drawer Cables ............................................................... 10
Power Supply Cable ............................................................... 10
Printer Controls .............................................................................. 11
Loading Receipt Paper .................................................................. 13
Configuring the Printer ................................................................. 16
Troubleshooting the Printer.......................................................... 18
Printer Tone and Green LED................................................. 18
Printing Problems ................................................................... 19
Printer Does Not Function ..................................................... 19
Chapter 3: Media and Supplies Guide............................................. 21
Ordering Thermal Paper ............................................................... 22
Thermal Paper Specifications ................................................ 22
Manufacturers ......................................................................... 22
How to Order .......................................................................... 22
Ordering Miscellaneous Supplies ................................................ 23
Ordering Cash Drawers ......................................................... 23
Ordering Power Supply and Power Cord ........................... 23
Ordering Communication Cables......................................... 24
Wall-Mount Kit ....................................................................... 24
Chapter 4: Print Specifications .......................................................... 25
Characters ....................................................................................... 26
Print Modes ............................................................................. 26
Size............................................................................................ 26
Paper Specifications....................................................................... 27
Print Zones...................................................................................... 27
Print Zones for 80 mm Paper................................................. 27
Print Zones for 82.5 mm Paper.............................................. 29
Print Density and Density of Receipt Print Lines ...................... 30
Duty Cycle Restrictions (Printing Solid Blocks)......................... 31
Character Sets ................................................................................. 32
Code Page 437 ......................................................................... 32
Code Page 850 ......................................................................... 33