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Section 1 … Preparing the Printer
Introduction
This guide summarizes the programming, operating and maintenance features of the SERIES
2000T, Series 2000i and Series 3000T Extech printers. This section should be included in your
operating guide for the final users of the printer.
Initial preparation of the Printer
§ You must charge the battery cartridge before you can operate the printer.
• To do this you must install the battery in the printer, or
• Use a separate battery charger (Part Numbers 767600 or 767700).
• You will need an Extech (9VDC/1.0A) power adapter normally provided with the printer.
§ Insert the battery into the printer.
• To remove the battery door at the back of the printer, place a coin into the slot and
push --- this releases the lock; (see figure 2)
• Remove the battery door by lifting away from the guide rails.
• Install the battery cartridge in the battery compartment located at the back of the
printer (as shown in Figure 2).
§ If the battery has not been previously charged in an external battery charger, you will need
to charge it overnight in the printer.
• Place the power adapter into an appropriate wall socket; then plug the power adapter
cord into the connector at the rear of the printer (see Figure 3). The yellow <Charge>
light will illuminate.
• Leave the battery on charge for 12 hours.
§ Select a serial communication interface RS232 or IrDA. (see figure 1)
• Dip switch #8 in the “on” position selects IrDA interface. In the “off” position, RS232 is
selected.
• If RS232 interface is selected, connect the data connector and set the serial
communication parameters: Baud rate, Data Bit and Parity.
• If using RS232 you also need a cable such as Extech’s part # 5892RJD9; this plugs into
the serial connector at the rear of the printer (Figure 3).
• If interfacing to a PC, Set MS-DOS and Windows variables.
Initial power up and self-test
§ To start the self-test, press and hold the <FEED> switch then press <ON>.
• The printer will print a self-test.
§ Press the <OFF> to turn off the printer and stop the self-test.
