Part Names
This printer differs in equipment and appearance, depending on the combinations
of the following specifications.
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Whether or not the printer is equipped with an LCD
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Whether or not the printer is equipped with a BP (Boarding Pass) tray
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Whether or not the printer is equipped with an Auto Cut Switch (ACS)*
*After a printing job is completed, the ACS becomes ready. When the ACS detects lifted
paper, the printer cuts the paper and becomes ready for the next printing.
Note:
The shape of the printer in the illustrations in this manual may be different from yours,
depending on the printer model.
LCD-equipped model
LCD
Control Panel
See illustration A for models with an LCD and illustration B for models without
an LCD.
Note:
In the default setting, if the printer does not operate for 10 seconds, the LEDs and the
backlight of the LCD become dim, and for five minutes, the backlight of the LCD is turned
off. They come back on when you operate the control panel.
(Power) LED
On when the printer is turned on.
On Line LED
On when the printer is online. Off when the printer is offline: during test printing,
in the menu mode, or in an error status.
Control panel
BP tray
BP tray-equipped model
Power switch
Platen cover
ACS model
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Cover open lever
Paper loading
cover
Manual cutter