CognitiveTPG A776 - Manual (Page 24)

Chapter 3: Settng up the Printer
A776 UG00001 B 10/06 A776 Two-Color Thermal/Impact Hybrid Printer: User Guide
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Cable routing
Prevent the printer from being accidentally unplugged by making sure the cables are routed as shown in the
illustration below.
Test printing of both A776 printers
This test prints a complete list of printer settings (Diagnostic form) and partially cuts the paper (see sample on next
page). The test items listed may vary depending on the printer model. This printout is useful to a service representative
when there is a problem. If the quality of the test printout is poor (missing or faded text) see the Troubleshooting
section on page 41.
Instructions at the end of the test printout describe how to enter the configuration menu. The configuration menu
allows you to change the current settings of the printer.
Test Procedure
To run the test, open the receipt cover (1); then,
while
holding down the paper feed button, close the
receipt
cover (2).
When the printer begins printing let go of the paper
feed button. The diagnostic printout will print.
Review this printout for printer settings. If you wish
to change any of these settings go to the
configuration menu as instructed at the bottom of
the printout. 1.
2.
3.
Make selections as instructed on the printout.
CAUTION
Be careful when you change any of the printer settings
to avoid entering any changes that you don’t intend to
make.
4.
2 1 Open
receipt
cover Push and hold
paper feed button
while closing
receipt cover
A776 Test Printer.eps
Connector
Cover
(Closed)
Communication
Connector
(RS-232C 9-pin)
(Route straight
out back of
printer and
tighten screws)
Power
Supply
Cable
(Straight
back)
USB Cable
Strain Relief
USB
Cable
Cash Drawer
Cable
Back of Printer
USB Cable
Strain Relief
Power Supply
Strain Relief
USB
Cable
Power Supply
Strain Relief
A776 Strain Releif.eps